Microwave Calibration

MICROWAVE

1 – 1 Sandwich

2 – 2 Sandwiches

3 –

4 – Calibration

5 – Kid’s Pancake

6 –

7 ­­–

8 ­­–

9­­ ­­–

0 ­­– Pancakes

AMANA and PANASONIC

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0
6 secs.	10 secs.		33 secs.	18 secs.					30 secs.

ONCUE

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0
5 secs.	8 secs.		33 secs.	15 secs.					20 secs.

Oncue microwaves should be programmed as follows:

CARE OF THE MICROWAVE

• Do not slam door. Gently push door closed.
• Operate oven only with food inside. Never operate empty.
• Do not put any type of metal or foil in the microwave
• Clean oven interior daily. Use warm soapy water to clean the inside.
• Do not open while operating. Open oven door only at end of cycle.
• Never use oven cleaner to clean the microwave oven
• Clean microwave filter and grease shields regularly. Do not operate oven without them in place.
• Provide sufficient ventilation. Do not block oven vents.
• Do not lift on handle while closing door
• Do not lift oven by door or lean on door
• Do not spray anything into the interlock (door) switch

CALIBRATING THE MICROWAVE

• Place 1 liter (a liter is a little more than a quart) of cold tap water in a plastic 2-quart container
• Record the temperature of the tap water
• Place the container with the water into the microwave and close the door
• Press the “TIME ENTRY” button
• Press “33” and then “START”
• When the timer sounds, remove the container of water from the microwave and record the temperature of the water
• The temperature of the water should have increased by 21 degrees + or – 1 degree
• Microwaves are 2100 watts, and the water temperature should increase 1 degree for every 100 watts of power in 33 seconds
• If the results are not satisfactory, call the microwave service company

PROGRAMMING AMANA MICROWAVES

• Before programming the microwaves ensure there is a Cambro container with water inside the microwave. Failure to do so can result in microwave damage!

1. Open microwave door
2. Press & hold #1 timer button for approximately 5 seconds (the word PROGRAM will appear)
3. Select the button you are programming
4. Enter cooking time by using the number buttons
5. Hit START button to lock the time
6. Close the door
7. Test: Ensure there is a cambro container of water inside. Press the timer button to ensure the programming worked.

PROGRAMMING PANASONIC MICROWAVES

Before programming the microwaves ensure there is a Cambro container with water inside the microwave. Failure to do so can result in microwave damage!

• For the Panasonic microwave you must ensure the microwave is the UNLOCK mode

1. Open microwave door
2. Press START & PROGRAM button for 2 seconds to unlock the microwave (PL = locked, P= unlocked)
3. Once the microwave is in the unlocked mode, ensure the microwave door is open & press the Program button. You will see the word PROGRAM flashing.
4. Select power level button
5. Select the button number you would like to program
6. Enter cooking time by using the number buttons
7. Press the Program button
8. Lock the microwave (Press START & PROGRAM button for 2 seconds to unlock the microwave)
   (PL = locked, P = unlocked)
9. Close the microwave door
10. Test: Ensure there is a cambro container of water inside. Press the timer button to ensure the programming worked.

PROGRAMMING ONCUE MICROWAVES

• Before programming the microwaves ensure there is a Cambro container with water inside the microwave. Failure to do so can result in microwave damage!

1. Press and hold button 1 for approximately 5 seconds
2. Press the button number to be programmed
3. Enter cooking time by using the number buttons
4. Press the start button to set the new programming changes to the button
   NOTE: To discard changes press stop button or close microwave door
5. Press stop button to exit programming mode
6. Test: Ensure there is a cambro container of water inside. Press the timer button to ensure the programming worked.