Convection Microwave Oven

Use and Care Manual

Model DCM24

For use with model

DCM24

Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Important Safety Instructions..................... 1-2
Information You Need to Know.................... 3-7
Parts of the Microwave..............................8-10
Before Operating.........................................11
To Set The Clock.....................................11
Stop/Clear.............................................11
Manual Operation........................................11
Time Cooking.........................................11
To Set Power Level..................................11
Microwave Features................................ 12-15
Auto Defrost..........................................12
Manual Defrost.......................................12
Sensor Cooking......................................13
Sensor Reheat / Popcorn.........................14
Sensor Cook..........................................15
Convection Automatic Operation............... 16-18
Auto Broil..............................................16
Auto Roast.............................................17
Auto Bake.............................................18
Part No. 106442 Rev. A

Manual Convection And

Automatic Mix Cooking............................ 19-21
Convection Cooking................................19
Automatic Mix Cooking............................20
Other Features....................................... 22-23
Help Guide............................................22
Help.....................................................22
Easy Minute...........................................22
More or Less Time Adjustment.................23
Multiple Sequence Cooking......................23
Kitchen Timer........................................23
Demonstration Mode...............................23
Instant On.............................................23
Cleaning and Care.......................................24
Service Call Check.......................................25
Specifications..............................................26
Product Warranty........................................27
Warranty Card Back Cover

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Copyright 2007 by Dacor Inc. All rights reserved.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installer: Leave these instructions with the appliance.
Customer: Please read and keep this use and care
manual for future reference. This guide provides proper
use and maintenance information. Keep this guide
and the sales receipt and/or cancelled check in a
safe place for future reference. Proof of original
purchase date is needed for warranty service.
If you have any questions, call:
Dacor Customer Service
1-800-793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday Friday 6:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time
Web site: www.Dacor.com
Have complete model and serial number identification of
your appliance ready.
The name plate includes the model and serial number. Open
the microwave door. The label is located on the bottom left
side of the door surface.
Record these numbers below for easy access.

WARNING

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.

Model Number __________________________________

(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) microwave
oven front (bent), (2) glides and latches (broken or
loosened), (3) microwave oven seals and sealing
surfaces.

Serial Number __________________________________

Date of Purchase________________________________
For service and warranty information, see page 27.
At Dacor, we continuously improve the quality and performance of all our products. We may need to make changes
to this appliance without updating these instructions.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by

anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Important Information About Safety

Instructions
The Important Safety Instructions and warnings in this
manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and
situations that can occur. Use common sense and caution
when installing, maintaining or operating this or any other
appliance.
Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team about
problems or situations that you do not understand.

Safety Symbols and Labels

DANGER
Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal
injury or death.

WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.

CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor
personal injury or property damage.

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Important Safety Instructions

Warning
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

17. Do not mount over a sink.

2. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY on page 1.

18. To reduce the risk of fire in the appliance cavity:

a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the microwave oven
to facilitate cooking.

3. This appliance must be properly grounded. Connect

only to properly grounded outlet. See ELECTRICAL
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 3.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bag in microwave oven.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance

with the provided installation instructions.

c. If materials inside the appliance ignite, keep

microwave oven door closed, turn microwave
off and shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.

5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

containers - for example, closed glass jarscan
explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven.

d. Do not use the microwave oven for storage

purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the microwave oven
when not in use.

6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave is specifically designed to heat and cook food.
It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

19. Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to

be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of
the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the
container is removed from the appliance is not
always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY
HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO
THE LIQUID.

7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact nearest Dacor Authorized
Servicer for examination, repair or adjustment.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

a. Do not overheat the liquid.

11. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not

use this product near waterfor example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming
pool or similar locations.

b. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through

heating.
c. Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks. Use a wide-mouthed container.

12. Do not immerse the power cord or plug in water.

d. After heating, allow the container to stand in

the microwave oven for at least 20 seconds
before removing the container.

13. Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.

14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15. See door surface cleaning instructions on page 24.

e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or

other utensil into the container.

16. Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when the appliance is in operation.

20. If the oven light fails, consult a DACOR AUTHORIZED

SERVICER.

READ AND Save These Instructions

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Information You Need To Know

Electrical Requirements

Unpacking and Examining Your

Microwave Oven

The electrical requirements are a

120 volt 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp.
or more protected electrical
supply. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only the
microwave oven be provided.

1. Remove all packing

materials from inside
the microwave oven
cavity; however, DO NOT
REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is
located on the top cavity
wall. Read all enclosures
and SAVE the use and
care manual.

The oven is equipped with a

3-prong grounding plug. It must
be plugged into a wall receptacle
that is properly installed and
grounded. Should you only have
a 2-prong outlet, have a qualified
electrician install a grounded wall
receptacle.

2. Check the microwave oven for any damage, such as

a misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and
sealing surfaces, broken or loose door hinges and
latches and dents inside the cavity or on the door. If
there is any damage, do not operate the microwave
oven and contact your dealer or DACOR AUTHORIZED
SERVICER.

A 3-prong adapter may be purchased and used temporarily if local codes allow. Follow package directions.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk of
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Extension Cord

Choosing a Location for Your

Microwave Oven
Plan your microwaves location
so that it is easy to get to and
use. Its wise, if possible, to
have counter space on at least
one side of the microwave
oven. Allow at least 2 inches
on the sides, top and at the
rear of the microwave oven for
air circulation.

If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a

3-wire extension cord that has a 3-prong grounding plug
and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the
microwave oven. The marked rating of the extension cord
should be AC 115-120 volt, 15 Amp. or more.

Built-in Trim Kit Frame

Assembly

Be careful not to drape the cord over the countertop or

table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over
accidentally.
Notes:
1. If you have any questions about the grounding or
electrical instructions, consult a qualified electrician or
service person.

Microwave oven
Front

Your oven can be built into

a cabinet or wall by itself or
above any DACOR electric wall oven or warming drawer
model except IOWO24 or OWD24.

2. Neither Dacor nor the dealer can accept any liability

for damage to the microwave oven or personal injury
resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical
connection procedures.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Radio or TV Interference
Should there be any interference caused by the
microwave oven to your radio or TV, check that the
microwave oven is on a different electrical circuit, relocate
the radio or TV as far away from the microwave oven
as feasible or check the position and signal of receiving
antenna.

This appliance must be grounded. This oven is equipped

with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding
plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.
In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape
wire for the electric current.
- Improper use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.
WARNING

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Information You Need To Know

About Your Microwave Oven

About Microwave Cooking

This use and care manual is valuable: read it carefully and

always save it for reference.

Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards

outside of dish.

The Dacor Convection Microwave Cookbook is a valuable

asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles,
techniques, hints and recipes.

Watch the cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount

of time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.

NEVER use the microwave oven without the turntable and

support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish
could be placed in the microwave oven. The turntable will
turn both clockwise and counterclockwise.

Cover foods while cooking. Check a recipe or cookbook for suggestions like: paper towels, wax paper,
microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.

ALWAYS have food in the microwave oven when it is on

to absorb the microwave energy.

Shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil any thin

areas of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking before dense, thick areas are cooked thoroughly.

When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you

may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal
for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch when
cooking or reheating.

Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice

during cooking, if possible.

Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking.

Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence the
amount of moisture that condenses in the oven. Generally,
covered foods will not cause as much condensation as
uncovered ones. Vents on the oven back must not be
blocked.
After using convection, automatic mix or broil, you will
hear the sound of the cooling fan. The fan may continue
to operate as long as 5 minutes, depending on the oven
temperature.

Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed

cooking of such foods as chicken and hamburgers.
Large items like roasts must be turned over at least
once.
Rearrange foods such as meatballs, halfway through
cooking both from top to bottom and from right to
left.
Add standing time. Remove food from microwave
oven and stir, if possible. Cover during standing time,
allowing the food to finish cooking without overcooking.

Be aware that, unlike microwave-only ovens, convection

microwave ovens have a tendency to become hot during
convection, automatic mix and broil cooking.

Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that

cooking temperatures have been reached.

The oven is for food preparation only. It should not be

used to dry clothes or newspapers.

Signs of doneness include:

Your microwave output is rated 900 watts using the IEC

Test Procedure. In using recipes or package directions,
check food at the minimum time and add time accordingly.

Food steams throughout, not just at edge.

Poultry thigh joints move easily.

Meat and poultry show no pinkness.

Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

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InformationHeading
You Need To Know
About Utensils And Coverings
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your
new convection microwave oven. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in
each mode.

Utensils and
Coverings

Convection Broil,
Slow Cook

Microwave Only

High Mix/ Roast

Low Mix/Bake

Aluminum foil

YES. Small flat pieces of aluminum foil

placed smoothly on food can be used to
shield areas from cooking or defrosting
too quickly. Keep foil at least 1 inch from
walls of oven.

YES. For shielding

YES. For shielding

Aluminum
containers

YES. Can be used if 3/4 filled with food.

Keep 1 inch away from walls and do not
cover with foil.

YES. Broil-No cover

YES. Can be used if 3/4

filled with food. Keep 1
inch away from walls and
do not cover with foil.

Browning dish

YES. Do not exceed recommended

preheating time. Follow manufacturer's
directions.

NO

NO

Glass ceramic
(Pyroceram)

YES. Excellent

YES. Excellent

YES. Excellent

Glass,
heat-resistant

YES. Excellent.

YES. Excellent

YES. Excellent

Glass, non-heatresistant

NO

NO

NO

Lids, glass

YES

YES. Broil-No cover

YES

Lids, metal

NO

YES. Broil-No cover

NO

Metal cookware

NO

YES

YES. Do not use metal

covering.

Metal, misc: dishes

with metallic trim,
screws, bands,
handles. Metal twist
ties

NO

NO

NO

Oven cooking bags

YES. Good for large meats or foods that

need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal
twist ties.

YES. Broil-No cover

YES. Do not use metal

twist ties.

Paper plates

YES. For reheating.

NO

NO

Paper towels

YES. To cover for reheating and cooking.

Do not use recycled paper towels which
may contain metal fillings.

NO

NO

Paper, ovenable

YES

YES. For temperatures

up to 400F. Do not
use for broiling.

YES. For temperatures

up to 400F.

Microwave-safe
plastic containers

YES. Use for reheating and defrosting.

Some microwave-safe plastics are not
suitable for cooking foods with high fat
and sugar content. Follow manufacturer's
directions.

NO

NO

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InformationHeading
You Need To Know
Utensils and
Coverings

Convection Broil,
Slow Cook

Microwave Only

High Mix/ Roast

Low Mix/Bake

Plastic,
Thermoset

YES

YES. Are heat resistant

up to 425F. Do not
use for broiling.

YES

Plastic wrap

YES. Use brands specially marked for

microwave use. DO NOT allow plastic
wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can
escape.

NO

NO

Pottery, porcelain
stoneware

YES. Check manufacturer's

recommendation for being microwave
safe.

YES

YES. Must be microwave

safe AND ovenable.

Styrofoam

YES. For reheating.

NO

NO

Wax paper

YES. Good covering for cooking and reheating.

NO

NO

Wicker, wood, straw

YES. May be used for short periods of

time. Do not use with high fat or high
sugar content foods. Could char.

NO

NO

DISH CHECK: If you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on
HIGH for 30 seconds. If the dish becomes very hot, do NOT use it for microwaving.
ACCESSORIES: There are many microwave accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase
so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures when using microwave-only cooking. Dacor is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used.

About Safety
Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agricultures recommended temperatures.
145F - Fish
160F - Pork, ground beef/veal/lamb, egg dishes
165F - For leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, and deli and carry-out fresh food. Whole, pieces and ground
turkey/chicken/duck.
NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or other
items.

To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a

thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave
the thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is
approved for microwave use.

Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve

its high quality and minimize the spread of foodborne
bacteria.

ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when

handling utensils that are in contact with hot food.
Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.

Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause

arcing and/or fires.
Use care when removing items from the microwave
oven so that the utensil, your clothes or accessories
do not touch the safety door latches.

Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from

the face and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of a
dishs covering and carefully open popcorn and microwave oven cooking bags away from the face.

Keep aluminum foil used for shielding at least 1 inch

away from walls, ceiling and door of microwave oven.

Stay near the microwave oven while its in use and

check cooking progress frequently so that there is no
chance of overcooking food.
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InformationHeading
You Need To Know
About Foods
FOOD

DO

DONT

Eggs, sausages,
fruits & vegetables

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.

Popcorn

Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave.

Use a NordicWare made from heavy weight thermoset polyester when popping bagged microwave
popcorn.
Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow
to 1 or 2 seconds or use the special POPCORN
pad.

Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or

glass bowls.
Exceed maximum time on popcorn
package.

Baby food

Transfer baby food to small dish and heat carefully, Heat disposable bottles.
stirring often. Check temperature before serving.
Heat bottles with nipples on.
Put nipples on bottles after heating and shake
Heat baby food in original jars.
thoroughly. Wrist test before feeding.

General

Cut baked goods with filling after heating to release steam and avoid burns.
Stir liquids briskly before and after heating to
avoid eruption.
Use deep bowl, when cooking liquids or cereals, to
prevent boilovers.

About Children And The

Microwave
Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave
oven with a supervising person very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person
should be in the same room.
The child must be able to reach the microwave oven comfortably; if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool.
At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing on the
microwave oven door.
Children should be taught all safety precautions: use
potholders, remove coverings carefully, pay special attention to packages that crisp food because they may be
extra hot.
Dont assume that because a child has mastered one
cooking skill he/she can cook everything.
Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not a
toy. See page 22 for Safety Lock feature.

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Heat or cook in closed glass jars or

airtight containers.
Heat cans in the microwave as harmful
bacteria may not be destroyed.
Deep fat fry.
Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet papers.

Parts of the Microwave

Microwave Oven Parts

Top

1 Ventilation openings (Rear side)

8 Door open button

2 Oven door with see-through window

9 Auto-Touch control panel

3 Oven light: It will light when the door is opened

or when oven is in operation.

10 Lighted digital display

11 Convection air openings

4 Turntable support

12 Removable low rack (Broiling rack)

5 Removable turntable: The turntable will rotate

clockwise or counterclockwise.

13 Removable high rack (Baking rack)

14 Turntable motor shaft

6 Safety door latches: The oven will not operate

unless the door is securely closed.

15 Serial plate

7 Waveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE.

Accessories
The following accessories are designed especially for use in this oven only for convection, mix or broil cooking. DO NOT USE FOR MICROWAVE ONLY COOKING. Do not
substitute similar types of racks for these specially designed ones.
High rack (Baking rack)for convection and low mix.
This rack is placed on the turntable for two-level cooking, such as layer cakes,
muffins, etc.
Low rack (Broiling rack)for convection, broiling or high mix.
Place on the turntable and use for roasting or broiling to allow juices to drain away
from food.

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Parts of the Microwave

Special Note for the Turntable and Turntable Support
To avoid arcing, carefully read before placing the turntable support and turntable into the oven.
1. Place the turntable support, with the engraved word Top facing up, securely within the three pins on the turntable
motor shaft. See Figure 3 to check for the correct placement.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Turntable support

Figure 3
Turntable support

The pins of the turntable motor shaft

Turntable motor shaft

2. Place the turntable on the turntable support. The turntable should be placed so that all three rollers of the turntable support come in contact with the flat, underside surface of the turntable. Refer to the chart below to ensure
correct placement.

CORRECT

INCORRECT

Flat surface of the turntable

Flat surface of the turntable

Rollers of the turntable support

Not on flat surface

Flat surface of the turntable

Flat surface of the turntable

Rollers of the turntable support

Rollers of the turntable support

Underside View

Side View

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Parts of the Microwave

CONTROL PANEL

Interactive Display:
Words will light in the
display to indicate features
and cooking instructions.

22
14

22

14

12

15

16

17

18
19
19, 20

19

20

20

20

23

11

11
11

23

Numbers next to the padsheet illustration indicate page numbers

where feature descriptions and usage information is located.

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Before Operating
Before operating your new microwave oven make sure
you read and understand this use and care manual
completely.

If electrical power to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently show WELCOME
PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK after the power is
restored. If power is interrupted during cooking, the
program will be erased. The time of day will also be
erased. Simply touch the STOP/CLEAR pad and reset
the clock for the correct time of day.

Before using the microwave, follow these steps:

1. Plug in the microwave oven. Close the door. The display will show WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK .
2. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad. : will appear.
3. Set the clock.

Stop/Clear

To Set The Clock

Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad to:

1. Touch the CLOCK pad.

2. Cancel the timer.

2. Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers

in sequence. Touch the Clock pad again.

3. Stop the microwave oven temporarily during timed

cooking.

The microwave is equipped with a 12 hour clock. If you

attempt to enter an incorrect clock time, ERROR will appear
in the display. Touch the Stop/Clear pad and re-enter
the time.

4. Return the display to time of day.

1. Clear a mistake made during programming.

5. Cancel a program during cooking, touch twice for

timed cooking.

Manual Operation
Time Cooking
Your microwave oven can be programmed for 99 minutes
and 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after
the minutes, even if they are both zeros.

You can program up to 4 automatic cooking sequences.

Follow directions on page 23. Note that the power
level must be entered first when programming multiple
sequences.

For example, to cook for 5 minutes at 100%.

1. Enter cooking time by touching the number pads
500.
2. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.

To Set Power Level

The microwave has 11 preset power levels.
Using lower power levels increases the cooking time
which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk
and, long slow cooking of meats or defrosting. Consult a
cookbook or recipes for specific recommendations.
For example, to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%.
1. Enter the defrosting time by touching the number
pads 500.
2. Touch the Power Level pad and number 3.
3. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.

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TOUCH POWER
LEVEL PAD ONCE
THEN TOUCH

Approximate
Percentage
of Power

COMMON
WORDS FOR
POWER LEVELS

Power Level

100%

High

90%

80%

70%

60%

50%

40%

30%

20%

10%

0%

Medium High
Medium
Med Low/Defrost
Low

Microwave Features
Auto Defrost

6. After the 2nd stage, open the door. Shield any warm
portions. Close the door. Touch the START/INSTANT
ON pad.

Auto Defrost automatically defrosts foods shown in the

Auto Defrost Chart.

After the defrost cycle ends, cover and let stand as indicated in chart below.

For example, to defrost a 2.0 pound steak:

Note:

1. Touch the Auto Defrost pad once.

1. If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed

amount as indicated in the chart, an error message
will appear in the display.

2. Select the desired food by touching the Auto

Defrost pad until the display shows the food name.
Ex. touch twice for steak.
3. Enter the weight by touching the number pads 20.

2. Auto Defrost can be programmed with More or Less

Time Adjustment. See page 23.
3. To defrost other foods or foods above or below the
weights allowed on the Auto Defrost Chart, see
Manual Defrost below.

4. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.

The oven will stop and directions will be displayed. Follow
the indicated message.
5. After the 1st stage, open the door. Turn the steak over
and shield any warm portions. Close the door. Touch
the START/INSTANT ON pad.

AUTO Defrost Chart

FOOD

AMOUNT

PROCEDURE

1. Ground meat

.5 - 3.0 lb. Remove any thawed pieces after each stage. Let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Steaks
(Chops, fish)

.5 - 4.0 lb. After each stage of defrost cycle, rearrange and if there are warm or thawed portions, shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any meat or fish that is
nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered, 1020 minutes.

3. Chicken pieces .5 - 3.0 lb. After each stage of defrost cycle, if there are warm or thawed portions, rearrange or
remove. Let stand, covered, 1020 minutes.

For either raw or previously cooked frozen food, the rule

of thumb is approximately 5 minutes per pound. For
example, defrost 5 minutes for 1 pound of frozen spaghetti sauce.

Manual Defrost
If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the
Auto Defrost Chart or is above or below the limits in the
AMOUNT column on the Auto Defrost Chart, you need to
defrost manually.
You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously
cooked, by setting the Power Level to 30%. Follow the
exact 3-step procedure found under To Set Power Level
on page 11. Estimate the defrosting time and press 3 for
30% when you select the power level.

Always stop the oven periodically to remove or separate

the portions that are defrosted. If food is not defrosted
at the end of the estimated defrosting time, program the
oven in 1 minute increments on Power Level 3 until totally
defrosted.
When using plastic containers from the freezer, defrost
only long enough to remove from the plastic in order to
place in a microwave-safe dish.

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Microwave Features
6. If the Sensor does not detect vapor properly when
popping popcorn, the oven will turn off and the correct time of day will be displayed. If the Sensor does
not detect vapor properly when using Sensor Reheat,
ERROR will be displayed and the oven will turn off.

Sensor Cooking
The Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the
vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from food as it
heats. The Sensor adjusts the cooking times and power
level for various foods and quantities.

7. Any Sensor cooking mode can be programmed with

More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 23.

Using Sensor Settings:

8. Each food has a cooking hint. Touch HELP Guide

when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display.

1. After the oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before

using the Sensor settings.

Selecting Foods:

2. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the

interior of the oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture
with a dry cloth or paper towel.
3. Sensor Reheat and Popcorn can only be entered within
1 minute after cooking, opening and closing the door,
or touching the Stop/Clear pad.
4. During the first part of Sensor cooking, the food name
will appear in the display. Do not open the oven door
or touch Stop/Clear during this part of the cooking
cycle. The measurement of vapor will be interrupted.
If this occurs, an error message will appear. To continue cooking, touch the Stop/Clear pad and select
the cooking time and variable power.

When the Sensor detects the vapor emitted from the

food, the remainder of cooking time will appear. The
door may be opened when the remaining cooking time
appears on the display. At this time, you may stir or
season food, as desired.

5. Check the food temperature after cooking. If additional time is needed, continue to cook with variable
power and time.

1. The Sensor works with foods at normal storage temperature. For example, food for dinner plate reheat
would be at refrigerator temperature and popcorn at
room temperature.
2. Foods weighing less than 3 ounces should be reheated
by time and variable power.

Covering Foods:
Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover recommended for these foods.
1. Casserole lid
2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for
microwave cooking. Cover the dish loosely; allow
approximately 1/2 inch to remain uncovered to allow
steam to escape. Plastic wrap should not touch the
food.
3. Wax paper: Cover the dish completely; fold excess
wrap under the dish to secure it. If the dish is wider
than the paper, overlap two pieces at least one inch to
cover it.
Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to
escape away from you.

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Sensor Reheat

Popcorn

You can reheat many foods by touching just one pad. You
dont need to calculate reheating time or power level.

For example, to pop a 3.5 oz. bag of popcorn:

For example, to heat prepared chili:

1. Place the bag on a NordicWare made from heavy

weight thermoset polyester.

Touch the SENSOR Reheat pad.

2. Touch the Popcorn pad once.

When the Sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food,
the remainder of reheating time will appear.

This Sensor setting works well with most brands of microwave popcorn. You may wish to try several and choose
your favorite. Pop only one bag at a time. Unfold the bag
and place in oven according to directions.
Use a NordicWare made from heavy weight thermoset
polyester when popping bagged microwave popcorn.

SENSOR Reheat / POPCORN Chart

FOOD
Sensor Reheat
Leftovers such as
rice, potatoes,
vegetables,
casserole

AMOUNT

PROCEDURE

4 - 36 oz.

Place in dish or casserole slightly larger than amount to reheat. Flatten,

if possible. Cover with lid, plastic wrap or wax paper. Use covers such as
plastic wrap or lids with larger quantities of more dense foods such as
stews.

Soups

1 - 4 cups

After reheating, stir well, if possible. Foods should be very hot. If not,
continue to heat with variable power and time. After stirring, recover and
allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes.

Canned entrees
and vegetables

4 - 36 oz.

Use Less Time Adjustment by touching Power Level pad twice for
small quantities of canned vegetables.

Only 1 package at
a time

Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use. Try several brands
to decide which you like best. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. More
Or Less Time Adjustment can be used to provide adjustment needed for
older popcorn or individual tastes.

3.0 - 3.5 oz. bag

(Regular size)

Touch Popcorn pad once. This setting works well with most 3.0-3.5 oz.
bags of microwave popcorn.

Popcorn

1.5 - 1.75 oz. bag Touch Popcorn pad twice within 2 seconds for snack size bags.
(Snack size)

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Oven Cooking
Sensor Cook
For example, to cook a baked potato:
1. Touch the Sensor Cook pad.
2. Select the desired sensor setting. Ex: touch the
number pad 1 to cook baked potatoes.
3. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.
When Sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, the
remainder of cooking thime will appear.

Sensor Cook Chart

FOOD

AMOUNT

PROCEDURE

1. Baked potatoes

1 - 8 med.

Pierce. Place on paper-towel-lined microwave oven. After cooking, remove

from microwave, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Frozen vegetables

1 - 8 cups

Do not add water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir, and
let stand covered for 3 minutes.

3. Fresh vegetables: soft

Broccoli
Brussel sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower (flowerets)
Cauliflower (whole)
Spinach
Zucchini
Baked apples

.25 - 2.0 lb.

.25 - 2.0 lb.
.25 - 2.0 lb.
.25 - 2.0 lb.
1 med.
.25 - 1.0 lb.
.25 - 2.0 lb.
2 - 4 med.

Wash and place in casserole. Do not add water if vegetables have just
been washed. Cover with lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic wrap for
tender-crisp vegetables. After cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand covered
for 2 to 5 minutes.

4. Fresh vegetables: hard

Carrots, sliced
.25 - 1.5 lb.
Corn on the cob
2 - 4 pcs.
Green beans
.25 - 1.5 lb.
Winter squash:


diced
.25 - 1.5 lb.

halves
1-2

Place in casserole. Add 1 - 4 tablespoons water. Cover with lid for tender
vegetables. Use plastic wrap cover for tender-crisp vegetables. After
cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand covered for 2 to 5 minutes.

5. Frozen entrees

6 - 17 oz.

Use for frozen convenience foods. It will give satisfactory results for most
brands. You may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Remove
package from outer wrapping and follow package directions for covering.
After cooking, let stand covered for 1 to 3 minutes.

6. Hot dogs

1 - 4 servings Place hot dog in bun and wrap in paper towel or paper napkin.

7. Bacon

2 - 6 slices

Place bacon on paper plate lined with paper towel. Bacon should not
extend over the rim of plate. Cover with paper towel. Put another paper
plate upside down on turntable. Place plate of bacon on top of overturned
plate.

8. Fish, seafood

.25 - 2.0 lb.

Arrange in ring around shallow glass dish (roll fillet with edges underneath). Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand covered
for 3 minutes.

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This section of the operation manual offers instructions for
preparing 12 popular foods using Auto Broil, Auto Roast
and Auto Bake.

3. Touch the number pad to enter quantity. Ex: 2.

Follow the information in display for cooking information.

After selecting the desired feature, follow the directions indicated in the display.

For well done or rare burgers, touch the Power Level

pad to select More for well done or Less for rare. See
More Or Less Time Adjustment on page 23.

For helpful hints, simply touch HELP GUIDE anytime

HELP is lighted in the display.
The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable,
turntable support, racks and dishes will become hot. To
PREVENT BURNS, use thick oven gloves when removing
the food or turntable from the oven.
CAUTION

4. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.

After the broil preheat cycle ends, the oven will stop and
directions will be displayed. Follow the indicated message.
Open the door and place hamburgers into oven. Close the
door.
5. Touch START/INSTANT ON pad.

Auto Broil

Note:

Auto Broil automatically broils hamburgers, chicken

pieces, steaks and fish steaks.
For example, to broil 2 hamburgers:
1. Touch the Auto Broil pad.
2. Select the desired setting. Ex: for hamburgers, touch
number pad 1.

1. Auto Broil can be programmed with More/Less Time

Adjustment. See page 23.
2. If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed
amount as indicated in chart below, an error message
will appear in the display.
3. To broil other foods or foods above or below the
weight or number allowed on Auto Broil Chart, follow
the instructions in the Convection Microwave Cookbook. See Convection Broiling Chart.

AUTO BROIL Chart

SETTING/FOOD

AMOUNT

RACK

PROCEDURE

1. Hamburgers

1 - 8 pieces
0.25 lb each

Low

Use this setting to broil hamburger patties. Place on low rack.

2. Chicken
pieces

0.5 - 3.5 lb.

Low

Arrange pieces on low rack. After cooking, let stand 3-5 minutes.
Dark meat should be 180F, and white meat should be 170F.

3. Steaks

0.5 - 2.0 lb.

Low

Use this setting to broil steaks from 3/4 to 1 thick. Individual boneless
steaks broil evenly. Place steak on low rack. For well done, touch Power
Level once; for rare, touch Power Level twice.

4. Fish steaks

0.5 - 2.0 lb.

Low

Use this setting to broil fish steak, which is 3/4 to 1 thick. Place on low
rack.

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After the Auto Roast cycle ends, a long tone will sound.
Follow the indicated message.

Auto Roast
Auto Roast automatically roasts chicken, turkey, turkey
breast or pork.
For example, to roast a 2.5 pound chicken:
1. Touch the Auto Roast pad.
2. Select the desired setting. Ex: for chicken, touch the
number pad 1.
3. Touch the number pad to enter the weight.
Ex: 25 lb.
4. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.

Note:

1. Auto Roast can be programmed with the More Or Less

Time Adjustment. See page 23.
2. If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed
weight as indicated in chart below, an error message
will appear in the display.
3. To roast other food or foods above or below the
weights allowed on Auto Roast Chart, check the Dacor
Convection Microwave Cookbook Combination Roasting Chart.

AUTO Roast Chart

SETTING/FOOD

AMOUNT

RACK

PROCEDURE

1. Chicken

2.5 - 7.5 lb.

Low

After the cycle ends, cover with foil and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Turkey

6.5 - 16.0 lb.

Low

Season as desired. Place on low rack. After the cycle ends, cover with foil
and let stand 10 minutes. Internal temperature of white meat should be
170F and dark meat, 180F.

3. Turkey breast

3.0 - 6.0 lb.

Low

Season as desired. Place on low rack. After the cycle ends, cover with foil
and let stand 10 minutes. Internal temperature of white meat should be
170F.

4. Pork

2.0 - 3.5 lb.

Low

Boneless pork loin is recommended because it cooks evenly. Place on a

low rack. After cooking, remove from oven, cover with foil and allow to
stand 5 to 10 minutes. Internal temperature should be 165F.

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Note:

Auto Bake
Auto Bake automatically bakes cakes, brownies, muffins
and french fries.
For example, to bake a bundt cake:

1. Auto Bake can be programmed with the More Or Less

Time Adjustment. See page 23.
2. To bake other foods, see the Dacor Convection Microwave Cookbooks baking section.

1. Touch the Auto Bake pad.

2. Select the desired setting. Ex: for bundt cake, touch
the number pad 1.
3. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.

AUTO Bake Chart

SETTING/FOOD

AMOUNT

RACK

PROCEDURE
Ideal for packaged cake mix or your own recipe. Prepare
according to package or recipe directions and place in a
greased and floured bundt pan. Place pan in oven. Cool before
frosting and serving.

1. Bundt cake

1 cake

No rack

2. Cookies

1 or 2 pizza pans

1 pizza pan
Ideal for refrigerated cookie dough. Prepare according to
No rack
package or recipe directions and place on a greased and
2 pizza pans floured 12 pizza pan. Cookies should be approximately 1/3
High
inch thick and 2 inches in diameter for best results. After the
preheat is over, place pan in oven. Cool before serving

3. Muffins

6 - 12 muffins
1 or 2 muffin pans

1 pan No rack Ideal for packaged muffin mix or your own recipe for 6-12
2 pans High
medium size muffins. Prepare according to package or recipe
directions and place in muffin pan. After the preheat is over,
place pan in oven.

4. French fries

3 - 24 oz.
1 or 2 pizza pans
For more than
12 oz. use 2 pans

1 pizza pan
Use frozen prepared french fries. No preheat is required for
No rack
the french fries baking procedure. Place french fries on pizza
2 pizza pans pan. For shoestring potatoes, touch Power Level pad twice
High
to enter less time before touching START/INSTANT ON pad.

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This section gives you specific cooking instructions
and procedures. Please consult your Dacor Convection
Microwave Cookbook for helpful hints for convection and
combination cooking.

6. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.

The oven should not be used without the turntable in

place, and it should never be restricted so that it cannot
rotate. You may remove the turntable when preheating
the oven and when preparing food to be cooked directly
on the turntable.

7. Open the door. Place the food in the oven. Close the
door. Touch the Start/Instant On pad.

When the oven reaches the programmed temperature, a

signal will sound 4 times*. The oven will stop, and directions will be displayed. Follow the indicated message.

* If the oven door is not opened, the oven will automatically hold at the preheat temperature for 30 minutes.
After this time has elapsed, an audible signal will
sound and the oven will turn off.

CAUTION The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable,

turntable support, racks and dishes will become hot. To
PREVENT BURNS, use thick oven gloves when removing
the food or turntable from the oven.

Note:

1. To program only preheat, touch the START/

INSTANT ON pad after step 2. Preheating will start.
When the oven reaches the programmed temperature,
follow the indicated message.

Convection Cooking

2. To preheat and cook with the same temperature,

enter same temperature in steps 2 and 4.

During convection heating, hot air is circulated throughout the oven cavity to brown and crisp foods quickly and
evenly. This oven can be programmed for ten different
convection cooking temperatures for up to 99 minutes,
99 seconds.

Broil
Preheating is automatic when the Broil setting is used.
Only actual cooking time is entered; the oven signals
when it is preheated to 450F. Oven temperature cannot
be changed. Use Broil setting for steaks, chops, chicken
pieces and many other foods. See the Convection Broiling
Chart in the cookbook.

To Cook with Convection

For example, to cook at 350F for 20 minutes:
1. Touch the Convection pad.
2. Select the temperature by touching the number pad 6 .

For example, to broil a steak for 15 minutes:

3. Enter the cooking time by touching the number pads

2000.

1. Touch the Broil pad.

350F

2. Enter the cooking time by touching the number pads

1500.

4. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.

3. With no food in the oven, touch the START/

INSTANT ON pad.

Note: If you wish to know the programmed oven temperature, simply touch the Convection pad. As long
as your finger is touching the Convection pad, the
programmed oven temperature will be displayed.

When the oven reaches the programmed temperature, a

signal will sound 4 times*.
4. Open the door, place the food in the oven and close
the door. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.

To Preheat and Cook with

Convection

* If the oven door is not opened, the oven will automatically hold at the preheat temperature for 30 minutes.
After this time has elapsed, an audible signal will
sound and the oven will turn off.

Your oven can be programmed to combine preheating

and convection cooking operations. You can preheat to
the same temperature as the convection temperature or
change to a higher or lower temperature.

Note:

For example, to preheat to 350F and then cook 25 minutes at 375F convection:

1. Preheating for broil may take from 7 to 10 minutes

depending on temperature of room and available
power.

1. Touch the Preheat pad.

2. Select the temperature by touching the number pad
6 .
350F

3. Touch the Convection pad.

4. Select the temperature by touching the number pad 7 .
375F

5. Select the cooking time by touching the number pads

2500.

2. Although time is usually set for the maximum

broiling time, always check food at the minimum
time recommended in the chart of cookbook. This will
eliminate the need to completely reprogram the oven if
additional cooking time is needed. Simply close the oven
door and touch Start/Instant On to continue.

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3. Should you need more broiling time, reprogram within
1 minute of the end to eliminate preheating.
The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable,
turntable support, racks and dishes will become hot. To
PREVENT BURNS, use thick oven gloves when removing
the food or turntable from the oven.
CAUTION

To Cook with Automatic Mix

For example, to bake a cake for 25 minutes on Low Mix/
Bake:
1. Touch the Low mix/Bake pad.
2. Enter the cooking time by touching the number pads
2500.

Slow Cook

3. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.

Slow Cook is preset at 300F for 4 hours. The temperature can be changed to below 300F. The cooking time
cannot be changed. This feature can be used for foods
such as baked beans or marinated chuck steak.

To Preheat and Cook with

Automatic Mix

1. Touch the Slow Cook pad.

Your oven can be programmed to combine preheating and

automatic mix cooking operations. You can preheat at the
same temperature as the preset combination temperature
or change it to a different temperature.

2. Touch the Slow Cook pad once more if you want to

change the temperature from 300F.

For example, to preheat to 350F and then cook 25 minutes on 325F Low Mix/Bake:

3. Touch the temperature pad 3 .

1. Touch the Preheat pad.

4. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.

2. Touch the temperature pad 6 .

Note: If you do not change the temperature, omit steps

2 and 3.

3. Touch the Low mix pad.

Automatic Mix Cooking

5. Touch the temperature pad 5 .

For example, to change oven temperature from 300F to

275F:

275F

350F

325F

This oven has two pre-programmed settings that make

it easy to cook with both convection heat and microwave
automatically.

4. Touch the Low mix pad once more to change the

cooking temperature.

Oven temperature

Microwave power

High Mix/Roast

300F

30%

Low Mix/Bake

350F

10%

With the exception of those foods that cook best by convection heating alone, most foods are well suited to mix
cooking using either Low Mix/Bake or High Mix/Roast.
The marriage of these two cooking methods produces
juicy meats, moist and tender cakes and fine textured
breads, all with just the right amount of browning and
crispness.
The temperatures can be changed; however, the microwave power cannot.

6. Enter the cooking time by touching the number pads

2500.
7. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.
When the oven reaches the programmed temperature, a
signal will sound 4 times*. The oven will stop and directions will be displayed. Follow the indicated message.
8. Open the door, place the food in the oven and close
the door. Touch the Start/Instant On pad.
* If the oven door is not opened, the oven will automatically hold at the preheat temperature for 30 minutes.
After this time has elapsed, an audible signal will
sound and the oven will turn off.
Note: To program only preheat, touch the START/
INSTANT ON pad after step 2. Preheating will start.
When the oven reaches the programmed temperature,
follow the indicated message.

The oven temperature can be changed from 100F to

450F. To change the temperature, first touch High mix
or Low mix then touch the same pad again. When the
display says SELECT TEMP , touch the desired temperature
pad. Ex: High mix, High mix pad, 7. The mix temperature will change to 375F automatically.

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Helpful Hints for Convection and
Automatic Mix Cooking
Your convection microwave oven can cook any food
perfectly because of the number of ways it can cook:
microwave only, automatic mix, convection only or broil.
The cookbook that comes with your oven has excellent
instructions, guidelines, hints, charts and recipes to help
you get the best use of your oven. Consult it often until
you are familiar with it. This use and care manual tells
you how to program the oven.
The oven cannot be used without the turntable in place.
Never restrict the movement of the turntable.
Convection Cooking:
1. When preheating, the turntable can be left in or
removed. When using the high rack for 2 shelf baking
in a preheated oven, it is easier to remove the turntable for preheat.

Place the high rack on turntable along with food. When

preheat is over, open the oven door and quickly place
the turntable, high rack and food to be baked inside.

Automatic Mix Cooking:

1. Meats are best when roasted directly on the low rack.
A dish can be placed below the meat if gravy is to be
made from the drippings.
2. Less tender cuts of meat can be roasted and tenderized using oven cooking bags.
3. When baking, check for doneness after time has
elapsed. If not completely done, let stand in oven a
few minutes to complete cooking.
Note:
During mix baking, some metal baking utensils may cause
arcing when they come in contact with the turntable, oven
walls or accessory racks. Arcing is a discharge of electricity that occurs when microwaves come in contact with
metal.
If arcing occurs, place a heat resistant dish (Pyrex pie
plate, glass pizza dish or dinner plate) between the pan
and the turntable or rack. If arcing occurs with other metal baking utensils, discontinue their use for mix cooking.

2. Do not cover the turntable, low rack or high rack with

aluminum foil. It interferes with air flow that cooks
food.
3. Round pizza pans are excellent cooking utensils for
many convection-only items. Choose pans that do not
have extended handles.
4. Using a preheated low rack can give a grilled appearance to steaks, hot dogs etc.

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Features
matically begin programmed cooking at the chosen
auto start time.

Help Guide

3. Be sure to choose foods that can be left in the microwave oven safely until the auto start time. Acorn or
butternut squash are often a good choice.

Help Guide provides 5 features which make using your

microwave oven easy because specific instructions are
provided in the interactive display.

4. If you wish to know the time of day, simply touch the

Clock pad. As long as your finger is touching the
Clock pad, the time of day will be displayed.

1. Safety Lock
The safety lock prevents unwanted microwave oven operation, such as by small children. The microwave oven can
be set so that the control panel is deactivated or locked.
To set, touch Help Guide, the number 1 and the
Start/Instant On pads. Should a pad be touched,
LOCK will appear in the display.

4. Language Selection
The microwave oven comes set for English. To change,
touch Help Guide and the number 4 pad. Continue
to touch the number 4 pad until your choice is selected,
then touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.

To cancel, touch the Help Guide and Stop/Clear

pads.

Touch number 4 once for English.

Touch number 4 twice for Spanish.

2. Audible Signal Elimination

Touch number 4 three times for French.

If you wish to have the microwave oven operate with no

audible signals, touch Help Guide, the number 2 and
the Stop/Clear pads.

5. Weight and Temperature Selections

The microwave oven comes set for U.S. Customary Unitpounds. To change, touch Help Guide and the number
5. Continue to touch the number 5 until your choice is
selected. Then, touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.

To cancel and restore the audible signal, touch Help

Guide, the number 2 and the START/INSTANT ON
pads.

Touch number 5 once for LB / F.

3. Auto Start

Touch number 5 twice for KG / C.

If you wish to program your microwave oven to begin

cooking automatically at a designated time of day, follow
this procedure:

Help

For example, to start cooking a stew on 50% for 20 minutes

at 4:30. Before setting, check to make sure the clock is
showing the correct time of day:
1. Touch the Help Guide pad.
2. Touch the number 3 to select the auto start.

Easy Minute

3. To enter a start time of 4:30, touch numbers 4, 3

and 0.
4. Touch the Clock pad.

Easy Minute allows you to cook for a minute at 100% by

simply touching the EASY MINUTE pad. You can also extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute by repeatedly
touching the EASY MINUTE pad during manual cooking.

5. To enter cooking program, touch Power Level,

number 5 and then touch numbers 2, 0, 0, and
0 for cooking time.
6. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad. The chosen
auto start time will appear in the display.

For example, to heat a cup of soup for one minute:

Touch the Easy Minute pad.

Note:

1. Auto start can be used for manual cooking, Auto Broil,

Auto Roast, Auto Bake, if the clock is set.
2. If the microwave oven door is opened after programming auto start, it is necessary to touch the START/
INSTANT ON pad for auto start time to appear
in the readout so that the microwave oven will auto-

Each setting of Auto Defrost, Auto Broil, Auto Roast, Auto

Bake, Sensor Cook, Sensor Reheat and Popcorn has a
available cooking hint. Touch the HELP GUIDE pad when
HELP is lighted in the interactive display to see the hints.

Note:

1. To use Easy Minute, touch pad within 1 minute after

cooking, closing the door, touching the Stop/Clear
pad or during cooking.
2. Easy Minute cannot be used with Sensor Reheat,
Popcorn, Sensor Cook, Auto Defrost, Auto Broil, Auto
Roast or Auto Bake.

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Features
More Or Less Time Adjustment

Demonstration Mode

Should you discover that you like any of the Sensor Cook,
Sensor Reheat, Popcorn or Auto Defrost settings slightly
more done, touch the POWER LEVEL pad once after
touching your selection. The display will show MORE .

To demonstrate, touch Clock, the number 0 and then

touch the START/INSTANT ON pad and hold for 3 seconds. DEMO ON will appear in the display. Cooking operations
and specific special features can now be demonstrated
with no power in the microwave oven. For example, touch
the Easy Minute pad and the display will show 1.00 and
count down quickly to END .

For slightly less done, touch the POWER LEVEL pad twice
after touching your selection. The display will show LESS .

To cancel, touch Clock, then the number 0 and Stop/

Clear pads. If easier, unplug the microwave oven from
the electrical outlet and reconnect.

Multiple Sequence Cooking

Your microwave oven can be programmed for up to 4
automatic cooking sequences, switching from one power
level setting to another automatically.

Instant On

Sometimes cooking directions tell you to start on one

power level and then change to a different power level.
Your microwave oven can do this automatically.

Instant On allows you to cook at 100% power by touching the START/INSTANT ON pad continuously. Instant
On is ideal for melting cheese, bringing milk to just below
boiling etc.

For example, to cook roast beef for 5 minutes at 100%

and then continue to cook for 30 minutes at 50%:

The maximum cooking time is 3 minutes:

1. First touch the Power Level pad twice for 100%

power. Then enter the cooking time 500.

For example, to melt cheese on a piece of toast:

1. Continuously touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.
The cooking time will begin counting up.

2. Touch the Power Level pad. Touch number pad

5 for 50% power. Then enter second cooking time
3000.

2. When the cheese is melted to desired degree, remove

your finger from the Start/Instant On pad. The
microwave oven stops immediately.

3. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.

NOTE:

If the POWER LEVEL pad is touched twice,

be displayed.

HIGH

Note:

will

If you wish to know the power level during cooking,

simply touch the POWER LEVEL pad. As long as your
finger is touching the POWER LEVEL pad, the power
level will be displayed.

Kitchen Timer

1. 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 or
touch Stop/Clear.

For example, to time a 3 minute long distance phone call:

1. Touch the Kitchen Timer pad.
2. Enter time by touching the number pads 300.
3. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.

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and Care
Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the microwave oven during
cleaning.

Exterior
The outside surface is painted. Clean the outside with mild
soap and water; rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not
use any type of household or abrasive cleaner.

Door
Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to
remove any spills or spatters. Metal parts will be easier to
maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth. Avoid the
use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain,
streak or dull the door surface.

The waveguide cover is made from mica so it requires

special care. Keep the waveguide cover clean to assure
good microwave oven performance. Carefully wipe with
a damp cloth any food spatters from the surface of the
cover immediately after they occur. Built-up splashes may
overheat and cause smoke or possibly catch fire. Do not
remove the waveguide cover.

Care should be taken in cleaning the touch control panel.

If the control panel becomes soiled, open the microwave
oven door before cleaning. Wipe the panel with a cloth
dampened slightly with water only. Dry with a soft cloth.
Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners. Close
the door and touch the Stop/Clear pad.

Odor Removal

Interior - after microwave cooking

Cleaning is easy because little heat is generated to the
interior surfaces; therefore, there is no baking and setting
of spills or spattering. To clean the interior surfaces, wipe
with a soft cloth and warm water. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE
OR HARSH CLEANERS OR SCOURING PADS. For heavier
soil, use baking soda or a mild soap; rinse thoroughly
with hot water. NEVER SPRAY OVEN CLEANERS DIRECTLY
ONTO ANY PART OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN.

Spatters may occur because of moisture and grease.

Wash immediately after use with hot, soapy water. Rinse
and polish dry. Harder to remove spatters may occur if
oven is not thoroughly cleaned or if there is long time/
high temperature cooking. If so, you may wish to purchase an oven cleaner pad with liquid cleaner within

After cleaning the interior thoroughly, residual grease may

be removed from the interior ducts and heater by simply
operating the oven on 450F for 20 minutes without food.
Ventilate the room if necessary.

Waveguide Cover

Touch Control Panel

Interior - after convection,

mix or broil cooking

itnot a soap filled steel padfor use on stainless or

porcelain surfaces. Follow manufacturers directions carefully and be especially cautious not to get any of the liquid
cleaner in the perforations on the wall or ceiling or any
door surfaces. Rinse thoroughly and polish dry.

Occasionally, a cooking odor may remain in the microwave oven. To remove, combine 1 cup water, grated peel
and juice of 1 lemon and several whole cloves in a 2-cup
glass measuring cup. Boil for several minutes using 100%
power. Allow to set in microwave oven until cool. Wipe
interior with a soft cloth.

Turntable/Turntable Support/
Racks
The turntable, turntable support and racks can be removed for easy cleaning. Wash them in mild, sudsy
water; for stubborn stains use a mild cleanser and a nonabrasive scouring sponge. They are also dishwasher-proof.
Use top rack of dishwasher for turntable support.
Foods with high acidity, such as tomatoes or lemons, will
cause the porcelain enamel turntable to discolor. Do not
cook highly acidic foods directly on the turntable; if spills
occur, wipe up immediately.
The turntable motor shaft is not sealed, so excess water
or spills should not be allowed to stand in this area.

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Call Check
Please check the following before calling for service:
1. Place one cup of water in a glass measuring cup in the microwave oven and close the door securely.

Operate the microwave oven for one minute at HIGH 100%.

A. Does the microwave oven light come on?

YES _____

NO _____

B. Does the cooling fan work? (Put your hand over the rear ventilating
openings.)

YES _____

NO _____

C. Does the turntable rotate? (It is normal for the turntable to turn in either
direction.)

YES _____

NO _____

D. Is the water in the microwave oven warm?

YES _____

NO _____

2. Remove water from the oven and operate the oven for 5 minutes at CONVECTION 450F.

Operate the microwave oven for one minute at HIGH 100%.

A. Do CONV and COOK indicators light?

YES _____

NO _____

B. After the oven shuts off, is inside of the microwave oven hot?

YES _____

NO _____

If NO is the answer to any of the above questions, please check electrical outlet, fuse and/or circuit breaker. If they
are functioning properly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST DACOR AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
A microwave oven should never be serviced by a do-it-yourself repair person.
Note:

If time appearing in the display is counting down very rapidly, see Demonstration Mode on page 23 and cancel.
For warranty repairs, call:
Dacor Distinctive Service
Phone: (877) 337-3226 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday Friday 6:00 am to 4:00 pm Pacific Time
For a list of Dacor service agents for non-warranty repairs:
Dacor Customer Service
Phone: (800) 793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday Friday 6:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time

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Specifications
AC Line Voltage:

Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only

AC Power Required:

Microwave 1.55 kw, 13.0 amps.

Convection 1.55 kw, 13.0 amps.

Output Power:
Microwave*
Convection Heater

900 watts
1450 watts

Frequency:

2450 MHz

Outside Dimensions:

24 5/8(W) x 14 7/8(H) x 19(D)

Cavity Dimensions:

16 1/8(W) x 9 5/8(H) x 16 1/8(D)

Microwave oven Capacity:**

1.5 Cu. Ft.

Cooking Uniformity:

Turntable system

Weight:

Approx. 60 lb.

* The International Electrotechnical Commissions standardized method for measuring output wattage. This test
method is widely recognized.
** Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height. Actual capacity for holding food is
less.
In compliance with standards set by:
FCC

Federal Communications Commission Authorized.

DHHS

Complies with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) rule, CFR, Title 21, Chapter I,
Subchapter J.
This symbol on the nameplate means the product is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in
USA or Canada.

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Product Warranty
What Is Covered
CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTIES
DACOR MICROWAVE OVEN
WITHIN THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U.S.A., THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA*:
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
If your DACOR product fails to function within one year of the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material or
workmanship, DACOR will remedy the defect without charge to you or subsequent users. The owner must provide proof
of purchase upon request and have the appliance accessible for service.
* Warranty is null and void if non-CSA approved product is transported from the U.S.
OUTSIDE THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U.S.A., THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA:
LIMITED FIRST YEAR WARRANTY
If your DACOR product fails to function within one year of the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material or
workmanship, DACOR will furnish a new part, F.O.B. factory, to replace the defective part. All delivery, installation and
labor costs are the responsibility of the purchaser. The owner must provide proof of purchase upon request and have the
appliance accessible for service.

What Is Not Covered

Failure of the product caused by faulty installation, improper usage, or neglect of required maintenance.
Service calls to educate the customer in the proper use and care of the product.
Failure of the product when used for commercial, business, rental or any application other than for residential
consumer use.
Replacement of house fuses or fuse boxes, or resetting of circuit breakers.
Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, flood or other acts of God.
Breakage, discoloration or damage to glass, metal surfaces, plastic components, trim, paint, porcelain or other cosmetic finish, caused by improper usage or care, abuse, or neglect.
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THE ABOVE EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDIES THEREFORE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE MADE, AND OUTSIDE THE FIFTY STATES OF THE
UNITED STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL
DACOR BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, ARE MADE TO ANY BUYER FOR RESALE.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

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NO POSTAGE
NECESSARY
IF MAILED
IN THE
UNITED STATES

BUSINESS REPLY MAIL

FIRST-CLASS MAIL

PERMIT NO. 4507

DIAMOND BAR CA

POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE

DACOR INC.
ATTN: WARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT
1440 BRIDGE GATE DR STE 200
PO BOX 6532
DIAMOND BAR CA 91765-9861

Please visit www.Dacor.com to activate your warranty online.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:

Please rest assured that under no conditions will Dacor sell your name or any of the information on this form for mailing list purposes. We
are very grateful that you have chosen Dacor products for your home and do not consider the sale of such information to be a proper way
of expressing our gratitude!
Owners Name:
Street:

Last (Please Print or Type)

First

City:

Middle

State:

Purchase Date:

Email:

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Your warranty will not be activated until you activate it online or return this form to Dacor. If you have purchased more
than one Dacor product, please return all forms in one envelope or activate the warranty for each product online.

Zip:

Telephone:

Dealer:
City:

State:

Zip:

Your willingness to take a few seconds to fill in the section below will be sincerely appreciated. Thank you.
1. How were you first exposed to Dacor products? (Please check one only.)
A. T.V. Cooking Show
F Builder
B. Magazine
G. Architect/Designer
C. Appliance Dealer Showroom
H. Another Dacor Owner
D. Kitchen Dealer Showroom
I. Model Home
E. Home Show
J. Other
2. Where did you buy your Dacor appliances?
A. Appliance Dealer
B. Kitchen Dealer
C. Builder Supplier

D. Builder
E. Other

3. For what purpose was the product purchased?

A. Replacement only
B. Part of a Remodel

C. New Home
D. Other

4. What is your household income?

A. Under $75,000
B. $75,000 $100,000
C. $100,000 $150,000

D. $150,000 $200,000
E. $200,000 $250,000
F. Over $250,000

6. Would you buy or recommend another Dacor product?

Yes
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5. What other brands of appliances do you have in your kitchen?

A. Cooktop
C. Dishwasher
B. Oven
D. Refrigerator
No

Thank you very much for your assistance. The information you have
provided will be extremely valuable in helping us plan for the future
and giving you the support you deserve.
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Web site:
Corporate phone:

www.Dacor.com
(800) 793-0093