Oster OTM1101VBS - Manual

5 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This microwave must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in risk of electric shock. ELECTRICAL REQUIREME...

6 CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY SCREEN: Cooking time, power, indicators, and present time are displayed. COMPU COOKING: Instant settings to cook/defrost particular foods. POWER LEVEL: Used to set cooking power level. GRILL: Used to set a grill-cooking program. CONVECTION: Used to set convection cooking ROAS...

7 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SETTING THE CLOCK Touch CLOCK.Use the number pads to enter the correct time. You must touch at least three numbers to set the clock (one for the hour, two for the minutes).Touch CLOCK again. Notes: This is a 12-hour clock. When the microwave is fi rst plugged in or when powe...

8 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) GRILL Touch GRILL the appropriate number of times to select the grill setting. (see chart below)Use the number pads to enter the desired cook time.Touch START/1 MIN PLUS to start cooking. Press once Top grill Press twice Top and bottom grill 1.2.3. CONVECTION Dur...

9 SPECIAL FEATURES POPCORN Touch POPCORN. CODE and cooking time appears in the display. POPCORN automatically sets the cooking time for a 3-3.5 oz bag of microwave popcorn.Touch START/1 MIN PLUS. Note: To change the preset POPCORN time: touch POPCORN twice. ENTER TIME appears on the display. Touch t...

12 SPECIAL FEATURES (continued) Touch ROAST the appropriate number of times to select the food setting. (see chart below)Use the number pads to enter food weight.Press START/1 MIN PLUS to start cooking. During cooking, you may hear beeps telling you to turn food over for even cooking. Press ROAST Fo...

13 SETTING CHILD LOCK The safety lock prevents unsupervised operation by children. To set, press and hold RESET for three seconds. LOCK is indicated on the display.To cancel, press and hold RESET for three seconds. LOCK indication disappears. •• SPECIAL FEATURES (continued) ADD COOK TIME For non-pre...

14 COOKING UTENSILS GUIDE This section lists which utensils can be used in this microwave, which have limited use for short periods, and which should not be used in this microwave. RECOMMENDED Microwave browning dish -- Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Fol...

15 COOKING UTENSILS GUIDE (continued) NOT RECOMMENDED Glass jars and bottles -- Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave. It can shatter and cause damage and injury. Paper bags -- These are a fi re hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use. Styrofoam plates and c...

17 CLEANING AND CARE Turn off the microwave and unplug the power cord from the wall when cleaning.Keep the inside of the microwave clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to microwave walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergents may be used if the microwave gets very dirty. Avoid usin...