VISSANI Over the Range Microwave Oven

Safety Information

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy

1. Do not operate the oven with the door open, as this can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. Do not defeat or tamper with safety interlocks.

2. Do not place objects between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

3. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. Ensure the door closes properly and that there is no damage to the:

• Door (bent)
• Hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
• Door seals and sealing surface

4. The oven should only be serviced by qualified personnel.

Important Safety Instructions

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.
2. Follow specific precautions outlined in the "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy" section.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. Refer to "Grounding Instructions" for details.
4. Install or locate the appliance only according to the provided installation instructions.
5. Do not heat whole eggs or sealed containers (e.g., closed glass jars) as they may explode.

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. It is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire and plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING: Improper grounding can result in electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if you are unsure about grounding.

If using an extension cord, it must be a 3-wire, grounded type with a 3-blade plug and receptacle, and its electrical rating must be equal to or greater than the appliance's rating.

DANGER: Electric Shock Hazard. Touching internal components can cause serious injury or death. Do not disassemble.

Radio Interference

Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to radios, TVs, or similar equipment. If interference occurs, try the following:

• Clean the door and sealing surfaces.
• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• Relocate the microwave oven relative to the receiver.
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet.

This device complies with part 18 of the FCC Rules.

Utensils

CAUTION: Personal Injury Hazard. Tightly-closed containers could explode. Open closed containers and pierce plastic pouches before cooking.

Utensil Test

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) and the utensil.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If it is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

Materials You Can Use in Microwave Oven

Materials to be Avoided in Microwave Oven

Pre-Operation

Part Names

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the over-the-range microwave. Key components are numbered:

1. Microwave oven door with see-through window
2. Door hinges
3. Waveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE.
4. Turntable motor shaft
5. Microwave oven light: Illuminates when the oven is operating or the door is open.
6. Safety door latches: The microwave oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed.
7. Handle
8. Control panel
9. Time display: Digital display showing 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
10. Ventilation openings
11. Rating label

Also shown are diagrams of a Glass turntable and a Turntable Ring Assembly.

Control Panel

The 7-digit interactive display shows operating steps and cooking hints. The control panel includes:

1. Display
2. Veggies
3. Popcorn
4. Snack Menus
5. Melt/Soften
6. Numeric pads (0-9)
7. Power Level
8. Timer
9. Defrost
10. Stop/Clear
11. User Pref
12. Fan (High/Low/Off): Controls exhaust fan speed or turns it off.
13. Light (On/Off): Controls interior light.
14. Start/+30Sec.
15. Cook
16. Cook Time
17. Auto Cook
18. Potato

Numbers next to control panel keys indicate pages with feature descriptions and usage information.

Operation

Setting the Clock

To set the correct time (e.g., 10:59):

1. Touch 'Clock'.
2. Enter the time using the numeric pads (e.g., 1, 0, 5, 9).
3. Touch 'Start/+30Sec.' to confirm. The display will show the time counting down.

Setting the Timer

The microwave can be used as a kitchen timer (up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds). It can be used while the microwave is running.

To set the timer (e.g., for three minutes):

1. Touch 'Timer'.
2. Enter the time (e.g., 3, 0, 0).
3. Touch 'Timer' again to start. The display will show the time counting down.

Microwave (Cooking)

The oven can be programmed for 99 minutes and 99 seconds (99:99). Enter seconds after minutes, even if they are zeros.

To cook for 2 minutes at 90% power:

1. Touch 'Cook Time'.
2. Enter the time (e.g., 2, 0, 0).
3. Touch 'Power Level'.
4. Select the desired power level (e.g., 'X2 or 9' for 90% power, displayed as P-90).
5. Touch 'Start/+30Sec.' to begin cooking.

Power Chart

Weight Defrost

Follow instructions on the unit or menu label for weight defrosting.

Time Defrost

Follow instructions on the unit or menu label for time defrosting.

NOTE: A buzzer will sound halfway through the defrost time to remind you to turn the food over.

Speed Cooking

Using Add 30 Sec.

This is a time-saving feature for quick cooking at 100% power.

To use:

1. Touch 'Start/+30Sec.' to begin cooking for 30 seconds at 100% power.

Using Number Pads for "1-6"

Press number pads "1-6" to start cooking for the corresponding number of minutes at 100% power.

Example: To cook for 6 minutes at 100% power:

1. Touch the '6' pad. The display shows ':6'.
2. After 2 seconds, the display shows ':6' again.
3. Touch 'Start/+30Sec.' to begin.

If the oven door is not opened and closed within 5 minutes of initiating speed cooking, the display may show "Food". Open and close the door to clear the message.

Veggies

Select 'Veggies X1' or 'Veggies X2' and then 'Start/+30Sec.' to cook.

Popcorn

Press 'Popcorn' key. The LED displays 3.3 oz. Press 'Popcorn' repeatedly to select desired weight.

Example: To cook 3.3 oz. popcorn:

1. Touch 'Popcorn'.
2. Select weight if needed (e.g., 'Popcorn X2' for 3.0 oz).
3. Touch 'Start/+30Sec.' to begin.

Potato

Select 'Potato' or 'Potato X2' and then 'Start/+30Sec.' to cook.

Snack Menus

There are 4 options: Hot dogs, Frozen Kids Meal, Meal in a Cup, Soup.

To select Snack Menu X1 (e.g., Hot Dogs):

1. Touch 'Snack Menus X1'.
2. Select quantity if needed.
3. Touch 'Start/+30Sec.' to begin.

To select Snack Menu X2 (e.g., Frozen Kids Meal):

1. Touch 'Snack Menus X2'.
2. Touch 'Start/+30Sec.' to begin.

Auto Cook

There are 5 Auto Cook options: Bacon, Dinner Plate, Rice, Frozen Breakfast, Frozen Pizza.

Example: To use Auto Cook X1 (Bacon):

1. Touch 'Auto cook X1'.
2. Select quantity if needed.
3. Touch 'Start/+30Sec.' to begin.

Melt/Soften

The oven uses low power to melt and soften items.

Example: To melt 2 sticks of butter:

1. Touch 'Melt/Soften X 1'.
2. Enter quantity (e.g., '2').
3. Touch 'Start/+30Sec.' to begin.

Child Lock

To lock the control panel, press and hold 'STOP/CANCEL' for 3 seconds. The display will show 'LOCK' or the current time.

To unlock, press and hold 'STOP/CANCEL' for 3 seconds again.

Stage Cook

Allows programming multiple cooking stages.

Example: To set a 2-stage cook:

1. Touch '1', '2', '0' for 1:20.
2. Touch 'Power Level' (e.g., 'P-HI').
3. Touch 'Power Level X2 or 2' (e.g., 'P-20').
4. Touch 'Cook Time'.
5. Enter time (e.g., '1', '5', '0' for 1:50).
6. Touch 'Power Level' (e.g., 'P-HI').
7. Touch 'Power Level X3 or 3' (e.g., 'P-30').
8. Touch 'Start/+30Sec.' to begin.

Vent Fan

Controls the 2-speed vent fan. From OFF, touch pad cycles HIGH, LOW, OFF.

To set fan to LOW from OFF:

1. Touch 'x1' (HIGH).
2. Touch 'x2' (LOW).
3. Touch 'x3' (OFF).

Light

Controls the interior light. From OFF, touch pad cycles ON, OFF.

To turn the light ON from OFF:

1. Touch 'x1' (ON).
2. Touch 'x2' (OFF).

User Pref

Allows setting user preferences:

• USER PREF x1: Volume (High/Med/Low/Off)
• USER PREF x2: Weight (lb/kg)
• USER PREF x3: Clock Display (Off/On)
• USER PREF x4: Demo Mode

Volume Low/Nor/Hi/Off

In standby mode, touch 'USER PREF x1' to cycle through volume settings (Lo, Nor, HI, OFF).

Weight (Lbs / Kg)

In standby mode, touch 'USER PREF x2' to select weight units (lb or kg).

Clock Display Off/On

In standby mode, touch 'USER PREF x3' to turn the clock display ON or OFF.

Demo Setting

In standby mode, touch 'USER PREF x4' to activate or deactivate Demo Mode.

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

If the microwave oven is not working properly, check the following: