Emerson MW8108BSC User Manual

1.0 CUBIC FOOT

MICROWAVE OVEN

WITH

OMNI WAVE COOKING SYSTEM

R

TM

OWNER’S MANUAL
AND
COOKING GUIDE

MW8108BSC

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MOP6043

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Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to

Excessive Microwave Energy...............................................1

Important Safety Instructions................................................2

Safety Precautions ...............................................................3

Grounding Instructions .........................................................4

Installation ............................................................................4

Care of Your Microwave Oven .............................................5

How to Use Your Microwave Oven Safely............................5

Feature Locations.................................................................6

Operation Procedure............................................................7

Controls................................................................................8

Setting The Clock.........................................................8

Auto Weight Defrosting................................................9

Cooking in One Stage................................................10

Cooking in Two and Three Stages.............................11

Plus Time...................................................................12

Auto Weight Defrosting and Cooking

in Two Stages ............................................................12

Popcorn......................................................................13

Beverages..................................................................13

Potatoes.....................................................................11

Pizza...........................................................................11

Dinner Plate................................................................15

Hold Warm.................................................................16

Child Lock...................................................................17

To Stop the Oven While it is Operating..............................17

Cooking Guide....................................................................18

The Principles of Microwave Cooking ................................18

The Emerson Omni Wave

Cooking SystemTM...............................................................18

Food Characteristics...........................................................19

Microwave Techniques.......................................................20

Auto Weight Defrosting.......................................................21

Popping Popcorn................................................................22

Reheating...........................................................................22

Beverage Reheating...........................................................23

Hold Warm..........................................................................23

Hot Snacks and Appetizers................................................23

Meats..................................................................................23

Poultry ................................................................................25

Seafood..............................................................................25

Eggs & Cheese...................................................................27

Vegetables..........................................................................28

Soups .................................................................................28

Sauces................................................................................29

Casseroles..........................................................................29

Sandwiches, Including Hamburgers and

Hot Dogs.............................................................................30

Pastas & Grains..................................................................30

Convenience Foods............................................................31

Beverages ..........................................................................31

Desserts .............................................................................32

Weight & Measure Conversion Chart.................................32

Specifications .....................................................................33

Before You Call for Service................................................33

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 impor tant 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

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:

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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Read and follow the specific

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TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EX­CESSIVE

the inside front cover.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect

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only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 4

Install or locate this appliance only in accor-

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dance with the provided installation instructions.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

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containers - for example, closed glass jars - are
able to explode and should not be heated in
this oven.

Use this appliance only for its intended use as

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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

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necessary when used by children.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a

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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

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qualified service personnel. Contact the
nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.

Do not cover or block any openings on this

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appliance.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not

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use this product near water - for example, near
a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool, or similar locations.

Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on

“PRECAUTIONS

is

Do not let cord hang over edge of a table or

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counter.
When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that

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come together when closing the door, use only
mild non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied
with a sponge or soft cloth.

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

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(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

appliance when 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 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.

Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to

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be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or
boiling when the container is removed from the
microwave oven is not always present.

COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUD­DENL Y BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONT AINER
IS DISTURBED OR 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 over for a short time before
removing the container.

(e) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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General Use

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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.

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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.

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If a fire occurs in the oven, touch the CLEAR/PAUSE
pad and LEAVE THE DOOR CLOSED. Disconnect the
power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.

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Do NOT attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or other
materials in the oven. They may catch on fire.

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Do NOT use recycled paper products, as they may
contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires
when used.

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Do NOT hit or strike control panel. Damage to controls
may occur.

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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.

Paper Products

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Paper towels and napkins - Use for short-term heating
and covering. They absorb excess moisture and prevent
spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels which may
contain metal and can catch fire.

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Paper plates and cups - Use for short-term heating at
low temperatures. Do not use recycled paper which
may contain metal and can catch fire.

Utensils

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METAL CONTAINERS or dishes with metallic rims

should not be used. Arcing may occur.

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METAL TWIST-TIES may not be used in the

microwave oven.

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Do NOT use SEALED JARS or NARROW NECK

bottles for cooking or reheating. They may shatter.

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Do NOT use CONVENTIONAL THERMO-METERS in
the microwave oven. They may cause arcing.

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Remove PLASTIC STORE WRAPS before cooking or
defrosting foods in the oven.

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For FURTHER INFORMATION on proper cooking

utensils, refer to the microwave cooking guide.

Food

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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.

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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.

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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.

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SMALL QUANTITIES of food or foods with LOW

MOISTURE content can burn, dry out, or catch fire if
cooked too long.

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Do NOT boil eggs in their shell. Pressure may build up
and the eggs may explode.

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Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole acorn squash and
sausage are examples of food with NONPOROUS
SKINS. These must be pierced before cooking to
prevent bursting.

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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.

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Do NOT attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.

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HEATED LIQUIDS can ERUPT if not mixed with air. Do
not heat liquids in your microwave oven without first
stirring.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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Disconnect the AC plug from the outlet before cleaning.

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Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food spatters
or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp
cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very
dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not
recommended.

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The outside oven surface should be cleaned with soap
and water, rinsed and dried with a soft cloth. To prevent
damage to the operat-ing parts inside the oven, water
should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation slots.

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If the Control Panel becomes wet, clean with a soft, dry
cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on
Control Panel.

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If steam accumulates on both sides of the oven door,
wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the
microwave oven is operated under high humidity
conditions and this is not an indication of a malfunction
in the unit.

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It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for
cleaning. Wash the tray in warm, sudsy water or in a

dishwasher.

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The roller guide and oven cavity floor should be cleaned
regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the
bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent water or
window cleaner and dry. The roller guide may be
washed in mild, sudsy water or dishwater.

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Be sure to replace the turntable and roller guide.

Roller Guide

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The ROLLER GUIDE and oven floor should be cleaned

frequently to prevent excessive noise.

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The ROLLER GUIDE MUST ALWAYS be used for cooking

together with the Glass Tray.

Glass Tray

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Do NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray in place.

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Do NOT use any other Glass Tray with this oven.

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If the Glass Tray is hot, ALLOW IT TO COOL before cleaning it
or placing in in water.

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Do NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray.

HOW TO USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY

Although your oven is provided with safety features, it is important to observe the following:

a) It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks.
b) Do not place any object between the oven face and the door or allow residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Wipe the

sealing area frequently with a mild detergent, rinse and wipe dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads.

c) When opened, the door must not be subjected to strain, for example, a child hanging on an open door or any load which

could cause the oven to fall forward and cause injury and damage the door. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged, until
it has been repaired by a qualified person. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no
damage to the:
i) Door (bent), ii) Hinges and Latches (broken or loosened), iii) Door seals and sealing surfaces.

d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

FEATURE LOCATIONS

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1. Door latch –

When the door is closed, it will
automatically lock shut. If the door is opened while the
oven is operating, the magnetron will automatically
shut off.

2. Door seal –

The door seal maintains the
microwaves within the oven cavity and prevents
microwave leakage.

3. Oven cavity.

4. Spatter shield –

Protects the microwave outlet

from splashes of cooking foods.

5. Safety interlock system –

Prevents the oven

from operating while the door is opened.

6. Glass cooking tray –

Made of special heat
resistant glass. The tray must always be in proper
position before operating the oven. Do not cook food
directly on the tray.

7. Roller guide –

Supports the glass cooking tray.
Must always be in proper position before operating the
oven.

8. Door screen –

Allows viewing of food. The screen
is designed so that light can pass through, but not the
microwaves.

9. Plus Time Pad -

Each touch adds 10 seconds to

count down cooking time.

10. Clear/Pause pad -

Used to stop the oven

operation or to delete the cooking data.

11. Start Pad -

Use to start a selected operation.

12. Door release button –

Pushing this button stops

oven operation and opens the door.

13. LED display

- Cooking time, power level, function

indicators and the present time are displayed.

14. Auto Weight Defrost pad -

Use to set the

desired defrosting category.

15. Beverage pad

- Used to heat beverages.

16. Pizza pad

- Touch to reheat precooked pizza.

17. Hold Warm pad

- Used to keep the food warm

after cooking is completed.

18. Power Level pad

- Used to set the desired

cooking power level.

19. Number pads

- Use these pads to select the
number for Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 cooking,
Snack & Reheat, present and Auto Weight Defrost

time and the cooking power level.

20. Potato pad

- Touch to cook potatoes.

Dinner Plate pad

- Used to reheat plated foods.

Popcorn pad

- Used to cook popcorn.

21. Cook pad -

Use to set the cooking time.

22. Clock pad -

Touch to set the present time.

OPERATION PROCEDURE

This Section Includes Useful Information About Oven Operation

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Plug the power supply cord into a standard 3-pronged 20 Amp, 120V AC, 60 Hz power outlet.

2. After placing the food in a suitable container, open the oven door and put it on the glass
tray. The glass tray and roller guide must always be in place during cooking.

3. Shut the door. Make sure that it is firmly closed.

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When the oven door is opened, the light turns off. This is
standard procedure for the oven. There are no microwaves
being produced when the door is open.

The oven door can be opened at any time during operation by
pressing the Door Release button on the control panel. The
oven will automatically shut off. To restart the oven, close the
door and then press the START pad.

Each time a pad is touched, a beep will sound to acknowledge
the touch (except Child Lock feature). One of the function
pads must be touched before the number pads. Therefore, no
beep will sound if a number pad is touched before the function
pad.

The oven automatically cooks on high power (PL 10) unless
set to a lower power level.

The display will flash “0:00” when the oven is first plugged in.

The display shows “End” when the oven turns off. To return to
the time of day, touch the CLEAR/PAUSE pad or open the
oven door.

When the CLEAR/PAUSE pad is touched during oven
operation, the oven stops operating and all information is
retained. To erase all information (except the present time and
memory data), touch the CLEAR/PAUSE pad once more. If
the oven door is opened during operation, all information is
retained.

If the START pad is touched and the oven does not operate,
check the area between the door and the door seal for
obstructions and make sure the door is closed securely. The
oven will not start cooking until the door is completely closed
or the program has been reset. Make sure the Child Lock
feature is not turned on.

CHILD LOCK

This safety feature prevents unwanted or unauthorized
use by small children or other people.

1. To lock the oven, touch the number pad “0” once
and then press the START pad five times. The
display will show “L OC” and the oven will not
operate.

2. To unlock the oven, repeat the above procedure.
The oven display will return to the present time.

BEEP TONE

When a correct pad is touched, a beep tone (0.2 seconds
long) will be heard (except with Child Lock feature). If a
pad is touched and no beep tone is heard, the unit has
not, or cannot accept the instruction(s).
At the end of the last cook cycle, the oven beeps 5 times,
turns off automatically and “End” appears in the display
window.

DOOR RELEASE

Opening the door during cooking will stop any cooking
process without cancelling any program. Cooking
resumes as soon as the door is closed and the START
pad is touched.

TO CORRECT ANY IMPROPER PROGRAM
ENTRIES

A) Touch the CLEAR/PAUSE pad.
B) Repeat the desired program entry from the

beginning.

C) Any erroneous entries will cause the display to

show “Err” (error) when the START pad is touched.

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Make sure the oven is properly installed and plugged
into the electrical outlet.

CONTROLS

SETTING THE CLOCK

When the oven is first plugged in, the display will flash "0:00" and a tone will sound. If the AC
power ever goes off, the display will flash "0:00" when the power comes back on.

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The display will flash "0:00" and a
tone will sound.

EXAMPLE: To set the time to “10:12”,
touch “1”, “0”, “1”, “2” in sequence.
The display will show the numbers pressed
in the order you pressed them.

The display will show the present time and
stops blinking. The 12 hour digital clock
allows you to set it from “1:00” to “12:59”.

1. Press the Door Release button
to open the door. Touch the
Number pads to set the
present time.

2. Touch the CLOCK pad.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. You cannot program more than 99 minutes and 99 seconds in each stage.

2. You cannot program for more than 6 lbs of poultry, 4 lbs of meat or 3 lbs of fish in the Auto Weight Defrost stage.

3. If you open the oven door during cooking, be sure to touch the START pad to begin cooking again.

4. The oven door can be opened at any time while the oven is operating. If the door is opened, the oven will stop and the display will

stop counting down the cooking time.

5. If a function or program is selected, but not started within one minute, the display returns to the present time and the program is

erased.

If the oven is used before the present time is set, the display will show "0" after the cooking is completed and the door
is opened.
To reset present time in the display window when the oven is off, touch the CLOCK pad. The colon starts blinking.
Enter the correct present time by following the above procedures.

NOTE:

AUTO WEIGHT DEFROSTING

AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST lets you easily defrost foods by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time.
The minimum weight for Auto Weight Defrost is 0.1lb. The maximum weight depends on the food category. Up to

6.0 lbs for poultry, 4.0 lbs for meat and 3.0 lbs for fish.Follow the steps below for easy defrosting.

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1. Press the Door Release button
to open the door. Enter the
desired auto weight category.

EXAMPLE: To select POULTRY, touch
“1” ; the display will show “dEF 1” and the

AUTO DEFROST indicator will light.

EXAMPLE: To select 0.5 (1/2) lbs,
touch “5”.

When the START pad is touched, the
AUTO DEFROST indicator will blink,

the display will count down the remaining
defrosting time in minutes and seconds
and will beep 5 times when defrosting is
completed.

2. Enter the food weight.

3. Close the door and then
touch the START pad.

Category Display Food Range

1 dEF 1 Poultry 0.1 lb to 6.0 lb
2 dEF 2 Meat, Ground 0.1 lb to 4.0 lb
3 dEF 3 Fish 0.1 lb to 3.0 lb

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COOKING IN ONE STAGE

Use the 10 key pads (number pads) to select a cooking or other operational time.

1. Press the Door Release
button to open the door.

Touch the COOK pad.

The display will show “0” and a tone will
sound; the COOK indicator will light.

EXAMPLE: To set the cooking time
to “13:40”(13 min. 40 sec.), touch “1”,

“3”, “4” and “0” in sequence.

EXAMPLE: To select 30% power,
touch the POWER LEVEL pad and
then “3”. The display will show “PL 3”.

When the START pad is touched, the
COOK indicator will blink, the display will

count down the remaining cooking time in
minutes and seconds and will beep 5
times when cooking is completed.

2. Touch the Number pads for
desired cooking time.

3. Touch the POWER LEVEL
pad and hten the Number pad

for the power.

4. Close the door and then
touch the START pad.

Press Power Level Wattage Output

none 10 1100W

9 9 990W
8 8 880W
7 7 770W
6 6 660W
5 5 550W
4 4 440W
3 3 330W
2 2 220W

1 1 110W

WATTAGE OUTPUT CHART

NOTE: If this step is omitted, the

oven will cook at full (100%) power.
(P10)

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For best results, some recipes call for one power level for a certain length of time and another power level
for a different length of time. Your microwave oven can be set to change from one power level to another, or
you may Auto Weight Defrost in the first stage and then cook in the second and/or third stages.

1. Press the Door Release
button to open the door.

Touch the COOK pad.

The display will show “0” and a tone will
sound. The COOK indicator will light.

EXAMPLE: To select 30% power,
touch the POWER LEVEL pad and
then “3”. The display will show “PL 3”.

EXAMPLE: To set the Stage 1 cooking
time to “11:40” (11 min. 40 sec.), touch
“1”, “1”, “4” and “0” in sequence. The
display will show the numbers pressed in
the order you pressed them.

2. Touch the Number pads for
the desired cooking time for
Stage 1.

3. Touch the POWER
LEVEL pad and then the

Number pad for the power.

4. Touch the COOK pad.

5. Touch the Number pads for
the desired cooking time for
Stage 2.

EXAMPLE: To set the Stage 2 cooking
time to “11:20” (11 min. 20 sec.), touch
“1”, “1”, “2” and “0” in sequence. The
display will show the numbers pressed in
the order you pressed them.

The display will show “0” and a tone will
sound.

NOTE: If this step is omitted, the
oven will cook at full (100%) power.
(P10)