Bissell 1671-y Manual

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Variable Power
Levels 1–10
Changing the Power Level
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The power level may be entered or changed
immediately after entering the feature time for:
• Time Cook
• Time Defrost
• Express Cook
• Reheating Pizza, Casserole or Rice
The power level may also be changed during
time countdown.
1 From the Home Screen, select COOK,
DEFROSTor REHEAT.
2 From the Cook Screen, select TIME COOK
or EXPRESS. From the Defrost Screen, 
select BY TIME. From the Reheat Screen,
select PIZZA, CASSEROLEor...

Press Enter Option
EXPRESSAmount of cooking time—
Starts immediately!
TIME COOKAmount of cooking time.
SELECT FOODFood type, food weight/ More done/Less done
quantity (some food types)
SELECT BEVERAGESBeverage type—Starts immediately!
SOFTENFood type.
MELTFood type, food weight.
TIME COOK 1 & 2Amount of cooking time and 
power level for first and second 
cooking programs.
DELAYCooking or defrosting function 
and time of day to start.
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DELAYTIME COOK
1 & 2
MELTSOFTEN
SELECT
BEVERAGESSELECT
FOOD
TIME...

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TIME COOK
Time Cook
Cooking Features
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Time Cook allows you to microwave for any
time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, 
but you may change it for more flexibility.
1 From the Home Screen, select COOK.
2 From the Cook Screen, select TIME COOK.
3 Enter the cooking time using the numbers
on the touchscreen. Press ENTERwhen
finished or CLEARto erase the time you
entered.
4 From the Summary Screen, select ADD 30
SECif you wish to add 30 seconds...

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Cooking
Guide for
Time CookVegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min.,  In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.
Med-High (7)
(frozen spears) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 1
1⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen green) 10-oz package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
(frozen lima) 10-oz package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water....

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Express Cook
Cooking Features
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This is a quick way to set cooking time from 
30 seconds to 6 minutes.
1 From the Home Screen, select COOK.
2 From the Cook Screen, select EXPRESS.
3 Select the cooking time from the
touchscreen. The oven starts immediately.
Microwave Sensor Features
•  Popcorn
•  Potato
•  Chicken pieces• Fresh vegetables
•  Frozen vegetables
•  Canned vegetables•  Ground meat
•  Fish
•  Rice
5 MIN
3 MIN
1 MIN
4 MIN
30 SEC
2 MIN
6 MIN
EXPRESS
Humidity
SensorSome...

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Food Type Amount Comments
Popcorn3.0 to 3.5 ounce bag Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the 
package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.
Potato8–32 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the turntable.
Chicken Pieces2–8 pieces Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Fresh Vegetable4–16 oz. Add 1/4 cup water per serving. Cover with lid or vented 
plastic wrap.
Frozen Vegetable4–16 oz. Follow package instructions for adding water. Cover with 
lid or vented plastic wrap.
Canned...

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Microwaving
Popcorn
NOTE: Do not use
the metal shelf 
when microwaving
popcorn.
NOTE: Do not use
this feature twice in
succession on the
same food portion—
it may result in
severely overcooked
or burnt food.
Cooking Features
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Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn
weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
1 Follow package instructions, using Time
Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces
or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package
of popcorn in the center of the microwave.
2 From the...

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MARSH-
MALLOW
BUTTER
2 STICKS
BUTTER
1 STICKBUTTER
1/2 STICK
MELT
CHOCOLATE
CARAMEL
CHEESE
Using the
Soften Feature
Cooking Features
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The Soften feature allows you to soften without
melting frozen or refrigerated foods.
Unwrap butter or cream cheese and place 
on plate.
Make sure that foil covers are removed from
frosting or ice cream and place the container
in the oven.
1 From the Home Screen, select COOK.
2 From the Cook Screen, press SOFTEN.
3 Select the food type from the...

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SOUP
CASSEROLEVEGETABLE
RICE
BEVERAGEPLATE
PASTAPIZZA
REHEAT
Press Enter Option Comments
PLATEStarts immediately! More done/ Cover with lid or vented 
Less done plastic wrap.
BEVERAGEBeverage type— Use wide mouth mug.
Starts immediately!
PIZZA, 1–4 slicesType of crust and  Do not cover.
number of slices
PASTA, 8–12 oz.Starts immediately! More done/ Cover with lid or vented 
Less done plastic wrap.
VEGETABLE, 1/2–2 cups Starts immediately! More done/ Cover with lid or vented 
Less done plastic wrap....

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Convenience
Reheating
Features
Reheating Features
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Convenience reheating features microwave
according to food type, quantity and weight.
Use the convenience reheating features 
to reheat:
• Pizza
• Casserole
• Rice1 From the Home Screen, select REHEAT.
2 From the Reheat Screen, select the food type.
3 Depending on food type, enter the food
description, weight or quantity. Press
ENTERafter each entry or CLEARto erase
the entry.
4 Check to make sure the time and power 
level are...