Emerson MW8992SB-RD User Manual
900W MICROWAVE OVEN
®
OWNER’S MANUAL
MW8992SB/MW8992RD
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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
following: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened) and/or (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
Your Microwave Oven .....................6
Care of
How to Use
Location of Controls .....................................7
Operation .....................................................8
Setting the Clock....................................8
Cooking In One Stage..........................10
Auto Start ............................................10
Cooking in Two Stages.........................11
Defrosting/Cooking in
Quick Cook...........................................
Stop Button ..........................................
Auto Cook ............................................13
Child Lock ............................................13
Auto Cook Menu Chart ........................14
Memory ................................................15
Enquiry .................................................16
Your Microwave Oven Safely ...6
Weight Defrost ....................................9
Time Defrost..........................................9
Two Stages.........12
Cooking Guide ...........................................17
The Principles of Microwave Cooking ..17
Food Characteristics ............................17
Microwave Techniques.........................17
Hot Snacks and Appetizers..................18
Meats ...................................................19
Poultr
Seafood................................................20
Eggs & Cheese....................................21
Soups...................................................22
Sauces.................................................23
Casseroles...........................................23
Sandwiches..........................................24
Pasta and Grains .................................24
Cereals.................................................25
Convenience Foods.............................25
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Desserts...............................................26
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Weight & Measure Conversion Chart.........26
Specifications .............................................27
Before
Limited
y..................................................20
Vegetables ...........................................22
You Call for Service ........................27
Warranty ........................................28
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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
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this appliance.
Read and follow the specific
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"PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE
MICROW
AVE
ENERGY" found on page 1.
This appliance must be grounded.
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Connect only to a properly grounded
outlet. See
"GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS"
found on page 5.
Install or locate this appliance only in
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accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
Some products such as whole eggs
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and sealed containers, for example,
closed glass jars, may explode and
should not be heated in this oven.
Use this appliance only for its
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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
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supervision is necessary when used
by children.
Do not operate this appliance if it
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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
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only by qualified service personnel.
Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.
Do not cover or block any openings
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on this appliance.
Do not store or use this appliance
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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.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
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Keep cord away from heated
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surfaces.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not let cord hang over edge o f
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table or counter.
When cleaning surfaces of door and
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ov en
t hat c ome to gether when
closing
the door, use only mild, nonabrasive
with a sponge or soft cloth.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
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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 o
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.
Do not use this microwave oven to
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heat
example, sulfides and chlo rides).
Va pors fro m suc h cor r osi v e
chemi cal s
contact and springs of the safety
interlock switches thereby rendering
them inoperable.
soaps or detergents applied
ff, and disconnect the power
c orros iv e chemi cals (for
may interact wi th th e
Keep the waveguide cover clean at all
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times. Wipe the oven interior with a
damp cloth after each use. If you
soft
lea
ve grease or fat anywhere in the
it may overheat, smoke or even
cavity
catch fire when next using the oven
Never heat oil or fat for deep frying
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as you cannot control th
temperature and doing so may lead
to overheating and fire.
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea
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able to be overheated beyond
are
the boiling point without appearing to
be
boiling due to surface tension of
liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling
the
the container is removed from
when
the microwave oven is not always
present. THIS COULD RESULT IN
HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY
VERY
BOILING
OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED
IN
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)
to stand in the microwave oven for
a short time before removing the
containe
e) Use extreme care when inserting
a spoon or other utensil into the
containe
OVER WHEN A SPOON
TO THE LIQUID. To reduce the
After heating, allow the container
r.
r.
.
e
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
General Use
Do NOT attempt to tamper with or make any
adjustments
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any
outer
done by qualified service personnel
Do NOT op erate th e oven em pty. Th e
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microwave
th rou ghout
present to absorb energy.
If a f ire occurs i n the o ven, touch t he
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Cancel/Stop butto n and LEAVE THE DOOR
CLOSED. Disconnect the power cord, or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
or repairs to door, control panel or
other part of the oven. Do NOT remove
panel from oven. Repairs should only be
.
energy w ill r eflect c ont inu ously
the o ven i f no food or w ater is
Fo r FU RTH ER I NFORMATION o n proper
cooking
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Food
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2
utensils, refer to the COOKING GUIDE
on page 14.
Never use your mic rowave oven for HOM E
CANNING.
The oven is not designed to permit
canning. Improperly canned food may
proper
spoil and be dangerous to consume
COOKING TIMES given in the cooking guide
app roxim ate. Fa ctors t hat may a ffect
ar e
co oki ng
are s tarting temperature, altitude,
size and shape of food and utensils
volume,
used. As you become familiar with the oven,
you will be able to adjust for these factors.
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Do NOT attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or other
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materials in the oven. They may catch on fire
Do NOT use recycled paper products. Recycled
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Utensils
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2
3
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towels, napkins and waxed paper can
paper
contain
metal flecks which may cause arcing or
Paper products containing nylon or nylon
ignite.
filaments should be avoided, as they may ignite
Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is
pa ck aged
embedded
the
a paper towel.
Avoid inserting nails, wire, e tc. through any
holes
a wire, nail or any other metal objects through
the
gaps,
shock and microwave leakage.
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 N OT us e SEA LED J ARS o r NAR ROW
NECK
may shatter.
Do N OT u se C ONV ENTIONA L THERMO-
METERS
cause arcing.
on ) have a th in strip of me tal
on the bottom. When microwaved,
metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite
in the unit during operation. Never insert
holes on the cavity or any other holes or
because such objects may cause electric
bottles for cooking or reheating. They
in the microwave oven. They may
It is better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN
.
.
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.
SMALL QUANTITIE S of foo d or foods wit h
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Po tat oes , app les , egg y olks, w hol e aco rn
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foods. If food is undercooked, it can
OVERCOOK
always
be returned to the oven for further cooking.
food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Always
If
start with minimum cooking times
MOISTURE content can burn, dry out or
LOW
catch on fire if cooked too long.
Do NOT boil eggs in their shell. Pressure may
build up and the eggs may explode.
and sausa ge are some examples of
squash
with NONPOROUS SKINS. These must
food
be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting.
POPCORN must be popped in a microwave corn
Microwave popped corn produces a lower
popper.
than conventional popping. Do not use oven
yield
popcorn unle ss popped in a micro wave
for
popcorn u tensil or unless i t’s
ap pro ved
commercially
especially
unless specified by the manufacturer
Do NOT attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.
packaged and r ecommended
for microwave ovens. Do not use oil
.
.
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HEATED LIQUIDS can ERUPT if not mixed with
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Do not heat liquids in your microwave oven
air.
without first stirring
.
Re move PLASTI C STO RE WRA PS befor e
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cooking or defrosting foods in the oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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 from becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord.
B. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
C. If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire
cord, and (3) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it
can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
6. Examine the oven for any damage such as: Dents, a misaligned door, broken door or a dent in the cavity. If any of
the above are visible, DO NOT INSTALL THE UNIT. Notify the dealer immediately.
When using a 3-pronged plug
3-pronged
Receptacle
3-pronged
plug
Receptacle
Box Cover
When using a grounding adapter, make sure
the receptacle box is fully grounded.
Grounding Lead
Screw
Receptacle
Grounding
Adapter
Receptacle
Box Cover
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CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Disconnect the AC plug from the outlet before
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cleaning.
Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food
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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.
The outside oven surface should be cleaned
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with soap and water, rinsed and dried with a
soft cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be
allowed to seep into the ventilation slots.
If the Control Panel becomes dirty or wet,
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clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh
detergents or abrasives on Control Panel.
If steam accumulates on both sides of the
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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.
Roller Guide
The ROLLER GUIDE and oven floor should be
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cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise.
The ROLLER GUIDE MUST ALWAYS be used for
cooking together with the Glass Tray.
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Glass Tray
Do NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray
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in place.
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 it in water.
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Do NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray.
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It is occasionally necessary to remove the
glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm,
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sudsy water or in a dishwasher.
The roller guide and oven cavity floor should
be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise.
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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 in the dishwasher.
Glass Tray Roller Guide
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 to 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 following:
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.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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1.
Door latch-When the door is closed, it will
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automatically lock shut. If the door is opened while
the oven is operating, the magnetron will
automatically shut off.
2.
Door screen-Allows viewing of food. The screen is
designed so that light can pass through, but not
the microwaves.
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.
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Door seal-The door seal maintains the microwaves
within the oven cavity and prevents microwave
leakage.
7.
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.
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Roller guide-Supports the glass cooking tray. Must
always be in proper position before operating the
oven.
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Defrost Indicator
10.
Microwave Indicator
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Display
12.
Clock Indicator
13.
Child Lock Indicator
14.
Auto Cook Indicator
15.
Clock Button-Used to set the clock or preset the
auto Cook time.
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16. Memory Function
17. AM/PM
18. + 30 Seconds Function
19. Number 1-9
1-6 Minutes Express Cook Function
20. Power Level-Used to set a power level
21. Time Defrost Button-Used to set the oven to
defrost by a preset time.
22. Weight Defrost Button-Used to set the oven to
estimate the defrosting time by weight entered.
23. Start Button-Press to start a cooking program
24. High Cook Indicator
25. Low Cook Indicator
26. ML Indicator
27. Oz Indicator
28. Auto Cook Menu-Used to select an Auto Cook
program.
29. Stop/Cancel Button-Use to stop and/or cancel a
cooking program.
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OPERATION
Power
Ten power levels are available, to change the power level, press POWER repeatedly.
Level
Power
Remarks: When a power between level 10-8 is chosen, the high cook indicator is lighted
and it will flash in operation. When a power between level 7-1 is choosen, the
low cook indicator is lighted and it will flash in operation.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
When the microwave oven is plugged into an outlet,
the oven will display " 0:00 "
1. Press the CLOCK button; the hour digit will blink
and the clock indicator will light.
2. Press the number keys to set current hour.
3. Press the number keys to set current minute.
4. Press AM/PM to choose AM or PM.
5. Press the CLOCK button again; the display will
show the present time. After the clock has been set,
the time will appear unless the oven is cooking or
defrosting.
NOTES:
To reset the present time in the display window when the oven is off, press the CLOCK button and reset.
If you make a mistake when setting the time, press the Stop/Cancel button.
To recall the actual time while the oven is cooking or defrosting, simply press the CLOCK button
and the display will show the actual time for three seconds.
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