This document is an owner's manual and cooking guide for a GoldStar microwave oven, model MS-1145AY. It provides comprehensive information on the appliance's operation, safety, maintenance, and technical specifications.
Function Description
The GoldStar microwave oven is designed for heating, cooking, or drying food using microwave energy. It utilizes a magnetron tube to convert electricity into microwave energy, which then penetrates food, causing water molecules to vibrate and generate heat. The oven is equipped with various cooking modes, including timed cooking, "Ez On" for quick 30-second cooking, "One Touch Control" for specific food items (popcorn, potato, beverage, pizza, food plate, frozen entree, fresh vegetable, baked goods, and casserole), "Q-DEFROST" for quick defrosting of 1.0 lbs frozen food, and "AUTO DEFROST" with three preset sequences for ground meat, poultry, and steaks/chops. The "AUTO DEFROST" feature automatically determines defrosting times based on weight and includes a built-in beep mechanism to prompt users to check, turn, separate, or rearrange food. The oven also features a "TIMER" for non-cooking purposes and a "CHILD LOCK" safety feature to prevent accidental operation.
Important Technical Specifications
The microwave oven operates on a power supply of 120V AC, 60Hz. Its rated power consumption is 1450W, with a microwave output of 1000W. The operating frequency is 2,450MHz, and the rated current is 12.8A. The overall dimensions (WXHXD) are 20 1/16" x 11 7/16" x 15 15/16" inches, and the oven cavity dimensions (WXHXD) are 14 1/16" x 8 7/8" x 14 5/16" inches. The effective capacity of the oven cavity is 1.1 Cu.ft. The oven is equipped with ten power levels (11 steps including 0) for flexible cooking control.
Usage Features
The microwave oven offers a user-friendly control panel with various pads for different functions.
- Setting Time of Day: Allows users to set the current time, which resets to 0 after a power interruption.
- Timed Cooking: Enables cooking for a specified duration at various power levels. Users can select from 10 multi-power settings in addition to HI-POWER. The oven supports 2-stage or 3-stage timed cooking for more complex recipes.
- Ez On: Provides a quick cooking option for 30 seconds at 100% power, extendable in 30-second increments.
- Timer: Functions as a standalone timer for non-cooking tasks.
- Child Lock: A safety feature activated by holding down the "0" pad, preventing any key input and oven operation.
- One Touch Control: Simplifies cooking for common food items by pre-setting optimal times and power levels with a single touch.
- Microwave Power Levels: Offers 10 distinct power levels (100% down to 10%) plus a "0" level for standing time or independent timer, allowing precise control over cooking intensity for different types of food.
- Q-DEFROST: A quick defrosting method for 1.0 lbs of frozen food, with automatic time setting and prompts to turn or rearrange food.
- Auto Defrost: Provides three preset defrosting sequences for ground meat, poultry, and steaks/chops, automatically adjusting time based on the entered weight. It includes prompts to check and rearrange food during the cycle.
The manual also provides detailed cooking guides for various food types, including ground meat, poultry, steaks/chops, fresh vegetables, and reheating charts. It emphasizes the importance of using microwave-safe utensils, avoiding metal objects, and understanding how food characteristics (quantity, density, height, shape, size, sugar/fat/moisture content) affect cooking times. Special techniques like spacing, stirring, turning over, arrangement, shielding, testing for doneness, and piercing are explained to achieve optimal results.
Maintenance Features
Regular cleaning is crucial for the microwave oven's performance and longevity.
- Inside the Oven: Food spatters and spills should be wiped immediately with a damp cloth to prevent them from absorbing microwave energy and lengthening cooking times. Greasy spatters can be cleaned with a sudsy cloth, rinsed, and dried. Harsh detergents or abrasive cleaners should be avoided. The glass turntable tray is dishwasher-safe or can be washed by hand.
- Outside the Oven: The exterior should be cleaned with soap and water, then rinsed with clean water and dried with a soft cloth or paper towel. Care should be taken to prevent water from seeping into ventilation openings.
- Control Panel: To clean the control panel, the door should be opened to prevent accidental starting, and the panel wiped with a damp cloth followed by a dry cloth. "STOP/CLEAR" should be pressed after cleaning.
- Door Steam: Accumulation of steam inside or around the door is normal under high humidity conditions and should be wiped with a soft cloth.
The manual also includes a "Before Calling For Service" section, offering troubleshooting tips for common issues like the oven light not glowing, the oven not starting, arcing or sparking, uneven cooking or poor defrosting, and unusual noises. It advises against tampering with or repairing the oven and recommends contacting qualified service personnel for any issues.
Safety Precautions
The manual highlights several critical safety precautions:
- Never operate the oven with the door open or if it is damaged.
- Do not place objects between the oven front face and the door or allow residue on sealing surfaces.
- The oven must be grounded and connected to a properly grounded outlet.
- Avoid heating whole eggs, sealed containers, or narrow-necked bottles.
- Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the oven.
- Close supervision is necessary when children use the appliance.
- Do not cover or block oven openings.
- Do not store the appliance outdoors or near water.
- Do not immerse the cord or plug in water.
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
- Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents for cleaning door and oven surfaces.
- Do not overcook food; attend carefully when combustible materials are inside the oven.
- Keep the oven door closed if materials ignite, turn off the oven, and disconnect power.
- Do not use the cavity for storage.
- Exercise extreme care with overheated liquids, stirring them before and during heating, and allowing them to stand after heating.
- Pierce foods with non-porous skin or membrane before cooking.
- Do not pop popcorn in paper bags not designed for microwave use or repop unpopped kernels.
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