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 RICE.
3 Enter the cooking or defrosting time and
press ENTER, or select a reheat food type.
4 On the Summary Screen, press POWER
LEVEL.
5 Using the arrow pads, select desired power
level 1–10.
6 Press ENTERto enter the new power level 
or CANCELto cancel your selection.
Variable power levels add flexibility to your
microwave cooking. The power levels on your
microwave oven can be compared to the
surface units on a range. Each power level
gives you microwave energy a certain percent
of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy
70% of the time. Power level 3 is microwave
energy 30% of the time. Most cooking will be
done on High (power level 10) which gives 
you 100% power.
Power level 10 will cook faster but food may
need more frequent stirring, rotating or
turning over. A lower setting will cook more
evenly and need less stirring or rotating of 
the food. 
Some foods may have better flavor, texture or
appearance if one of the lower settings is used.
Use a lower power level when cooking foods
that have a tendency to boil over, such as
scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy
cycles off) give time for the food to “equalize”
or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An
example of this is shown with power level 3—
the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not
cycle off, the outside of the food would cook
before the inside was defrosted.Here are some examples of uses for various 
power levels:
POWER LEVEL BEST USES
High 10 Fish, bacon, 
vegetables, 
boiling liquids.
Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of 
meat and poultry; 
baking casseroles 
and reheating.
Medium 5 Slow cooking and 
tenderizing such as 
stews and less tender 
cuts of meat.
Low 3 Defrosting without 
cooking; simmering; 
delicate sauces.
Warm 1 Keeping food warm 
without overcooking; 
softening butter.
ENTERCANCEL
10
HIGHER
LOWER
POWER LEVEL 
						

							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.
12
DELAYTIME COOK
1 & 2
MELTSOFTEN
SELECT
BEVERAGESSELECT
FOOD
TIME COOKEXPRESS
COOK
Features of the
COOK Screen
NOTE: Do not use
the metal shelf 
when using the
features found in
Select Food or 
Select Beverage.
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The Cook Screen allows you to choose from a
variety of functions to microwave by time or
with the sensor features. 
						

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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 to the
cook time, or select POWER LEVELif you
don’t want full power.
5 Check to make sure the time and power
level are correct, and press STARTon the
touchscreen.
You may open the door during Time Cook 
to check the food. Close the door and press
STARTto resume cooking.
Time Cook 
1 &2Time Cook 1 & 2 lets you change power levels
automatically during cooking.
1 From the Home Screen, select COOK.
2 From the Cook Screen, select 
TIME COOK 1 & 2.
3 Enter the first cooking time using the
numbers on the touchscreen. Press ENTER
when finished or CLEARto erase the time
you entered.
4 Using the arrow pads, select desired power
level 1–10 for the first cooking time. Press
ENTERto enter the new power level or
CANCELto cancel your selection.
5 Enter the second cooking time using the
numbers on the touchscreen. Press ENTER
when finished or CLEARto erase the time
you entered.
6 Using the arrow pads, select desired power
level 1–10 for the second cooking time. 
Press ENTERto enter the new power level
or CANCELto cancel your selection.
7 Check to make sure the time and power
level are correct, and press STARTon the
touchscreen.
At the end of Time Cook 1, Time Cook 2
counts down.TIME COOK
1 & 2 
						

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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.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bunch (1
1⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.)  7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh spears) 1 bunch (11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. 
(frozen, chopped)10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
(frozen spears) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 8 to 11 min. In 1
1⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(wedges) 7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 1
1⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn
(frozen kernel) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. per ear In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corn
is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, 
add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. per ear Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after 
half of time. 
Mixed vegetables
(frozen) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled
9 to 12 min.In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes
9 to 12 min.Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. 
white) (6 to 8 oz each) casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.
(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in center of the oven.
sweet or white) Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh) 10 to 16 oz 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
(frozen,  10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
chopped and leaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 5 to 7 min. In 1
1⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. 
and yellow)
(winter, acorn, 1 to 2 squash 8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. 
butternut)
(about 1 lb. each)In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place squash 
cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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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 microwave features are Sensor functions
that detect the increasing humidity released
during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts
the cooking time to various types and amounts
of food.
When using Sensor features, do not open the
oven door until time is counting down. If the
door is opened, close it and press START
immediately.
Do not use the Sensor Features twice in
succession on the same food portion—it may
result in severely overcooked or burnt food. 
If food is undercooked after the countdown,
use TIME COOK for additional cooking time.
If you wish to adjust the cooking time, press
LESS DONEor MORE DONEwithin the first
30 seconds to reduce or add time.
• The proper containers and covers are
essential for best sensor cooking.
• Always use microwave-safe containers and
cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.
Never use tight-sealing plastic covers—they
can prevent steam from escaping and cause
food to overcook.
• Be sure the outside of the cooking container
and the inside of the microwave oven are dry
before placing food in the oven. Beads of
moisture turning into steam can mislead 
the sensor.
Covered
Vented
Dry off dishes so they 
don’t mislead the sensor. 
						

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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 Vegetable4–16 oz. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Ground Meat1/2 to 2 lbs. Do not cover dish; drain and stir at signal.
Fish4–16 oz. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Frozen Pizza4–16 oz.
Rice1/2 to 2 cups For long-cooking rice (not instant rice), follow package 
instructions for addition of water. Use large dish; cover 
with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Bacon1 to 10 slices Layer slices in paper towels on a plate, 4 slices per layer 
with paper towel between and one on top.
Eggs1 to 12 eggs Place eggs in measuring cup or bowl. Stir after 1/2 time.
Microwaving 
by Food Type
NOTE: Do not use
the metal shelf with
features found in
Select Food.
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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The Select Food feature gives you easy,
automatic results with a variety of foods 
(see the Cooking Guide below).
1 Place covered food in the oven.
2 From the Home Screen, select COOK.
3 From the Cook Screen, choose SELECT
FOOD.
4 Select the food type from the touchscreen.
You can find additional food types by
pressing MOREat the bottom of the
touchscreen.
5  For Sensor features, the oven starts
immediately after selecting the food type.
6  For non-sensor features, enter the
description, weight or quantity. Press
ENTERafter each entry or CLEARto 
erase the entry. Press STARTto begin
cooking.If food is undercooked after the countdown,
use TIME COOK for additional cooking time.
BACON
FISHGROUND
MEAT
CANNED
VEGETABLES
EGGS
RICE
FROZEN
VEGETABLES
FROZEN
PIZZA
FRESH
VEGETABLESCHICKEN
PIECES
P O TAT OPOPCORN
SELECT FOOD 
						

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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 Home Screen, select COOK.
3 From the Cook Screen, choose SELECT
FOOD.
4 Select POPCORNfrom the touchscreen. 
The oven starts immediately.
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened, close 
it and press STARTimmediately.
If food is undercooked after the countdown,
use TIME COOK for additional cooking time.
If you find that the brand of popcorn you use
underpops or overpops consistently, you can
add or subtract 20–30 seconds to the automatic
popping time.To add time:
After pressing POPCORN, press MORE DONE
within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts
for an extra 20 seconds of cooking time. Press
MORE DONEagain to add another 10 seconds
(total of 30 seconds additional time).
To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN, press LESS DONE
within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts
for 20 seconds less cooking time. Press LESS
DONEagain to reduce cooking time another
10 seconds (total of 30 seconds less time).
Microwaving by
Beverage Type
NOTE: Do not use
the metal shelf 
when microwaving
beverages.
NOTE: Do not use
this feature twice in
succession on the
same food portion—
it may result in
severely overcooked
or burnt food.
The Select Beverage feature allows you to heat
a cup of coffee or other beverage.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may
be ver y hot. Remove the container with care.
1 From the Home Screen, select COOK.
2 From the Cook Screen, press SELECT
BEVERAGE.
3 Select the beverage type from the
touchscreen. The oven starts immediately.
Do not open the oven door. If the door is
opened, close it and press STARTimmediately.
If food is undercooked after the countdown,
use TIME COOK for additional cooking time.
HOT
CHOCOLATE
COFFEEWAT E R
MILKTEA
SELECT BEVERAGE 
						

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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 touchscreen.
4 Check to make sure the time is correct, and
press STARTon the touchscreen.
Using the 
Melt FeatureThe Melt feature allows you to melt foods 
for cooking.
1 Place the unwrapped item into bowl. 
The Chocolate melting feature is for up 
to 16 oz. of chocolate morsels (chips).
2 From the Home Screen, select COOK.
3 From the Cook Screen, press MELT.
4 Select the food type from the touchscreen.
5 For all food types except Butter, enter the
food weight and press ENTER. Press CLEAR
if you want to clear your previous entry, or
press BACKto return to the previous screen.
6 Check to make sure the time is correct, and 
press STARTon the touchscreen.
7 After removing food from the oven, stir well
to complete the melting process.
ICE CREAM
1 PINT
CREAM 
CHEESE 8 OZ
ICE CREAM
1 QUART
CREAM 
CHEESE 3 OZ
FROSTING
1 CANBUTTER
2 STICKS
BUTTER
1 STICKBUTTER
1/2 STICK
SOFTEN
How to Delay
the Start of
CookingThe Delay feature allows you to set the
microwave to delay the start times for Time
Cook, Time Cook 1 & 2, and Time Defrost, 
for up to 24 hours.
1 From the Home Screen, select COOK.
2 From the Cook Screen, press DELAY.
3 Enter the time you want the oven to start. 
(Be sure the microwave clock shows the
correct time of day.) Press ENTERwhen
finished or CLEARto erase the time you
entered.
4 Select AM or PM. Press ENTERwhen
finished or BACKto enter a new time.5 Select the cooking or defrosting feature 
you wish to delay, then set the cooking or
defrosting program.
6 Check to make sure the Delay time is correct,
and press STARTon the touchscreen.
The start time will be displayed and will 
remain until the oven automatically starts 
at the delayed time.
DELAY 
						

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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.
CASSEROLE, 1–4 cupsFood amount Cover with lid or vented 
plastic wrap.
RICE, 1/2–5 cupsFood amount Cover with lid or vented 
plastic wrap.
SOUP, 8–24 oz.Starts immediately! More done/ Cover with lid or vented 
Less done plastic wrap.
Features of 
the REHEAT
Screen
NOTE: Do not use
the metal shelf 
when reheating
pasta, vegetables,
beverages, soup 
or a plate of
leftovers.
NOTE: Do not use
Sensor Reheating
features twice in
succession on the
same food portion—
it may result in
severely overcooked
or burnt food.
Reheating Features
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The Reheat Screen allows you to reheat single
servings of previously cooked foods or a plate
of leftovers.Some Foods Not Recommended For Use 
With Reheat:
It is best to use Time Cook for these foods:
• Bread products.
• Foods that must be reheated uncovered.
• Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.
• Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface
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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 correct, and press STARTon the
touchscreen.
After removing food from the oven, stir, if
possible, to even out the temperature. If food
is not hot enough, use Time Cook to reheat 
for more time. Reheated foods may have wide
variations in temperature. Some areas may 
be extremely hot.
Sensor
Reheating
Features
NOTE: Do not use
the metal shelf when
Sensor reheating.
NOTE: Do not use
this feature twice in
succession on the
same food portion—
it may result in
severely overcooked
or burnt food.
Sensor reheating features detect the increasing
humidity released during cooking and
automatically adjust the cooking time to
various types and amounts of food.
Use the sensor reheating features to reheat:
• Plate of leftovers
• Beverages
• Soup
• Pasta
• Vegetable1 From the Home Screen, select REHEAT.
2 From the Reheat Screen, select PLATE,
PASTA, VEGETABLE, BEVERAGE orSOUP.
3 For PASTA, VEGETABLE, PLATEand
SOUP, the oven starts immediately after
selecting the food type. If you wish to adjust
the cooking time, press LESS DONEor
MORE DONEwithin the first 30 seconds 
to reduce or add time.
4 For BEVERAGE, select the beverage type.
The oven starts immediately.
The oven signals when steam is sensed and the
time remaining begins counting down. Turn or
stir the food if necessary.
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened, close 
it and press STARTimmediately.
After removing food from the oven, stir, 
if possible, to even out the temperature.
Reheated foods may have wide variations in
temperature. Some areas may be extremely hot.
If food is not hot enough after the countdown
time, use Time Cook to reheat for more time.