® 900W MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER'S MANUAL MW8998B Visit our web site at "www.emersonradio.com" UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS DEVICE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE IT. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the : (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened) , (3) door seals and sealing surfaces. (d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. CONTENTS Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ......................1 Important Safety Instructions .......................2 Safety Precautions .......................................4 Grounding Instructions .................................5 Installation ....................................................5 Care of Your Microwave Oven .....................6 How to Use Your Microwave Oven Safely ...6 Location of Controls .....................................7 Operation .....................................................8 Setting the Clock....................................8 Weight Defrost ....................................9 Time Defrost..........................................9 Cooking In One Stage..........................10 Auto Start ............................................10 Cooking in Two Stages.........................11 Defrosting/Cooking in Two Stages.........12 Quick Cook...........................................12 Stop/Clear Button ................................12 Auto Cook ............................................13 Child Lock ............................................13 Auto Cook Menu Chart ........................14 Memory ................................................15 Kitchen Timer........................................16 Enquiry ......................................................17 Cooking Guide ...........................................18 The Principles of Microwave Cooking ..18 Food Characteristics ............................18 Microwave Techniques.........................18 Hot Snacks and Appetizers..................19 Meats ...................................................20 Poultry..................................................21 Seafood................................................21 Eggs & Cheese....................................22 Vegetables ...........................................23 Soups...................................................23 Sauces.................................................24 Casseroles...........................................24 Sandwiches..........................................25 Pasta and Grains .................................25 Cereals.................................................26 Convenience Foods.............................26 Desserts...............................................27 Weight & Measure Conversion Chart.........27 Specifications .............................................28 Before You Call for Service ........................28 Limited Warranty ........................................29 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: 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 this appliance. 6 2 Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AV O I D POSSIBLE 7 EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE 8 M I C R OWAV E 9 ENERGY" found on page 1. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance. 3 "GROUNDING 10 INSTRUCTIONS" 11 found on page 5. 4 5 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers, for example, closed glass jars, may explode and should not be heated in this oven. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 12 13 Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Keep cord surfaces. away from heated SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14 15 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together when closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. 18 Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth after each use. If you leave grease or fat anywhere in the cavity it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven. 19 20 16 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: (a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. (b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. (c) If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. (d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot control the temperature and doing so may lead to overheating and fire. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons: a) Do not overheat the liquid. b) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. c) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. d) After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. e) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. 17 Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive chemicals (for example, sulfides and chlorides). Va p o r s f r o m s u c h c o r r o s i v e chemicals may interact with the contact and springs of the safety interlock switches thereby rendering them inoperable. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 General Use Do NOT attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to door, control panel or any other part of the oven. Do NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs should only be done by qualified service personnel. Do NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food or water is present to absorb energy. If a fire occurs in the oven, touch the Cancel/Stop button and LEAVE THE DOOR CLOSED. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. Do NOT attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven. They may catch on fire. Do NOT use recycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may ignite. Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal embedded on the bottom. When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel. Avoid inserting nails, wire, etc. through any holes in the unit during operation. Never insert a wire, nail or any other metal objects through the holes on the cavity or any other holes or gaps, because such objects may cause electric shock and microwave leakage. 6 1 For FURTHER INFORMATION on proper cooking utensils, refer to the COOKING GUIDE on page 18. 2 3 4 5 6 7 Food Never use your microwave oven for HOME CANNING. The oven is not designed to permit proper canning. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume. COOKING TIMES given in the cooking guide are approximate. Factors that may affect cooking are starting temperature, altitude, volume, size and shape of food and utensils used. As you become familiar with the oven, you will be able to adjust for these factors. It is better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN OVERCOOK foods. If food is undercooked, it can always be returned to the oven for further cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Always start with minimum cooking times. SMALL QUANTITIES of food or foods with LOW MOISTURE content can burn, dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long. Do NOT boil eggs in their shell. Pressure may build up and the eggs may explode. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole acorn squash and sausage are some examples of food with NONPOROUS SKINS. These must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting. POPCORN must be popped in a microwave corn popper. Microwave popped corn produces a lower yield than conventional popping. Do not use oven for popcorn unless popped in a microwave approved popcorn utensil or unless it's commercially packaged and recommended especially for microwave ovens. Do not use oil unless specified by the manufacturer. Do NOT attempt to deep fat fry in your oven. 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 Utensils METAL CONTAINERS or dishes with metallic rims should not be used. Arcing may occur. METAL TWIST-TIES may not be used in the microwave oven. Do NOT use SEALED JARS or NARROW NECK bottles for cooking or reheating. They may shatter. Do NOT use CONVENTIONAL THERMOMETERS in the microwave oven. They may cause arcing. Remove PLASTIC STORE WRAPS before cooking or defrosting foods in the oven. 8 9 HEATED LIQUIDS can ERUPT if not mixed with air. Do not heat liquids in your microwave oven without first stirring. 4 5 4 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a three wire extension cord that has a three blade grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance. INSTALLATION 1. Steady, flat location: When positioning the microwave oven, it should be set on a steady, flat surface. 2. Ventilation: Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat and eventually cause oven failure. For proper ventilation, keep three inches of space between the oven's top, sides, rear and the area where the unit is to be installed. 3. Radio and TV reception: Poor television reception and radio interference may result if the oven is located close to a TV, radio, antenna, or antenna wire. Position the oven as far from them as possible. 4. Temperature and moisture: Keep the oven away from hot air, steam or splashing liquids when choosing a place to locate it, otherwise, the unit's operation may be adversely affected, causing it to break down. 5. Power supply: · Check your local power source. This microwave oven requires a 120V, 60Hz power supply. · Use a receptacle that will accept the ground prong. A. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting ...