Emerson MW8993WC-BC User Manual

0.9 Cubic Foot Microwave Oven

With Computerized Touchpad Control

OWNER’S MANUAL AND COOKING GUIDE

MW8993WC/BC

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.

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 .........................................................3

Federal Communications Commission Radio

Frequency Interference Statement................................4

Grounding instructions..................................................4

Installation .....................................................................5

Care of your microwave oven.......................................6

How to use your microwave oven safely .....................7

Omniwave Cooking SystemTM......................................8

Features diagram ...........................................................9

Operation procedure....................................................11

How to set the oven controls.......................................12

Setting the clock.....................................................12

Time defrosting ......................................................12

Auto defrosting.......................................................13

Cooking in one stage..............................................14

Cooking in two stages............................................14

Kitchen timer mode................................................15

Quick cook..............................................................16

One touch cooking (6 menu) .................................16

Popcorn ................................................................16

Frozen pizza.........................................................16

Beverage...............................................................17

Dinner plate..........................................................17

Fresh vegetable....................................................17

Frozen vegetable..................................................17

More/Less ............................................................18

Child safety lock..................................................18

To stop the oven while the oven is operating.....18

Cooking guide .............................................................19

The principles of microwave cooking....................19

Microwave utensils.................................................19

Food characteristics ................................................21

Microwave techniques............................................22

Auto defrosting............................................................23

General Information................................................23

Fish..........................................................................24

Pork .........................................................................25

Beef..........................................................................26

Lamb........................................................................27

Poultry.....................................................................28

Eggs and cheese...........................................................29

Vegetables ...................................................................29

Cooking fresh vegetables............................................30

Fish and Seafood.........................................................34

Cooking fish and seafood............................................34

Poultry..........................................................................35

Cooking poultry...........................................................35

Meats............................................................................36

Cooking pork...............................................................37

Cooking beef ...............................................................38

Cooking lamb..............................................................39

Soups............................................................................39

Sauces and gravies.......................................................40

Desserts........................................................................40

Weight & measure conversion chart ..........................41

Specifications...............................................................42

Before you call for service..........................................42

IMPOR TANT 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 the appliance.

Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on

page 1. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to

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

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.

Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in this manual. 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 nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

Do not use outdoors.

Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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 soap or detegents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if

paper, plastic, or other com-bustible 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.

Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive

chemicals (for example, sulfides and chlorides). Vapours from such corrosive chemicals may interact with the contacts and springs of the safety interlock switches thereby rendering them inoperable.

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.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

GENERAL USE FOOD

DO NOT attempt to tamper with or make any adjust-

ments or repairs to door, control panel or any other part of the oven. DO NOT remove outer case from oven. Repairs should only be done by a qualified service person.

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 STOP/CLEAR

pad 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, newspaper or other

materials in oven. They may catch on fire. DO NOT use recycled paper products as they may

contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used.

DO NOT hit or strike control panel, damage to

controls may occur. AVOID inserting nails, wire, etc. through any holes

in the unit while operating the oven. Never insert a wire, nail or any other metal object through the holes on the cavity or any other holes or gaps because such objects may cause electric shock and microwave leakage.

UTENSILS

METAL CONTAINERS or dishes with metallic

rims should not be used. Arcing may occur.

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 foods 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 will explode.

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.

POPCORN must be popped in a microwave corn

popper. Microwave popped corn produces a lower

yield than conventiolal popping. Do not pop 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 specifed by the manufacturer.

METAL TWIST-TIES must 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 THERMOME-

TERS in the microwave oven. They may cause arcing.

Remove PLASTIC STORE WRAPS before cooking

or defrosting in the oven. For FURTHER INFORMATION on proper cooking

utensils, refer to the Introduction in the Microwave cooking guide.

DO NOT attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.

HEATED LIQUIDS can ERUPT if not mixed with

air. Do not heat liquids in your microwave oven

without first stirring.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STA TEMENT

WARNING:

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type-tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followings.

• Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.

• Relocate the Microwave oven with respect to the receiver.

• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

THE MANUFACTURER is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, the grounding plug reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged 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 serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. (1) If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a

3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

(2) Do not use an extension cord, if the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified

electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.

INSTALLA TION

Steady, flat location

This microwave oven should be set on a steady, flat surface.

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 3 inches of space between oven’s top, sides, rear and area where the unit is to be installed.

Away from radio and TV sets

Poor television reception and radio interference may result if the oven is located close to a TV, Radio, antenna, feed, etc. Place the oven as far from them as possible.

Away from heating appliances and water taps

Keep the oven away from hot air, steam or splashing liquids when choosing a place to position it, otherwise the insulation might be adversely affected and breakdowns may occur.

Power supply

• Check your local power source. This microwave oven requires a current of approximately 15 amperes, 120 Volts, 60Hz grounded outlet.

• Power supply cord is about 1.0 meters long.

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a

longer cord.

2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are avaliable and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

3. 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 will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

When using a 3-pronged plug When using grounding adaptor, make sure the

receptacle box is fully grounded

3-prong Receptacle

Receptacle Box cover

3-prong plug

Examine the oven after unpacking for any damage such as:

Dents, a misaligned door, broken door, a dent in the cavity. If any or the above are visible, DO NOT INSTALL and notify dealer immediately.

Grounding Lead

Grounding Adaptor

Receptacle Box Cover

Receptacle

CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Turn the oven off before cleaning.

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.

The outside oven surface should be cleaned 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 openings.

If the Control Panel becomes wet, clean with a soft,

dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on Control Panel.

If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of

the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates malfunction of the unit.

It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray

for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.

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.

ROLLER GUIDE

The ROLLER GUIDE and oven floor should

be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise.

The ROLLER GUIDE MUST ALWAYS be

used for cooking together with the Glass Tray.

GLASS TRAY

DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass

Tray in place. DO NOT use any other Glass Tray with this

oven. If Glass Tray is hot, ALLOW IT TO COOL

before cleaning or placing it in water. DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray.

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 front face and the door or allow residue to accymulate 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 opened door or any load

could cause the oven to fall forward to cause injury and also damage the door. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged, until it has been repaired by a qualified service engineer. It is particularly important that the oven door closes 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.

NOTE: It is quite normal for steam to be emitted around the door during the cooking cycle.

The door is not intended to seal the oven cavity completely, but its special design contributes to the complete safety of the appliance.

CAUTION:

1. Do not attempt to operate the oven while empty as this will cause damage.

2. As an exhaust is located in the rear of the oven, install the oven so as not to block the outlet.

OMNI WAVE COOKING SYSTEM

The Omni Wave Cooking SystemTMis a new technology from Emerson aimed at cooking food evenly and quickly.

REFLECTOR

What is the Omni Wave Cooking SystemTM? The Omni Wave Cooking SystemTMconcentrates the waves

equally on all areas of the food item. The dual wave system distributes waves evenly into the cavity from two points, one above the item and one below.

Minimized Vertical Temperature Variation: The Omni Wave Cooking SystemTMemits microwaves on to a reflector which concentrates them on the food, resulting in even cooking. No more hot or cold spots!

Minimized Horizontal Temperature Variation: The Omni Wave Cooking SystemTMminimizes discrepancy in the temperature of each cooking area by emitting microwaves on the entire tray.

Minimized Cooking Time:

Time

(Sec.)

Omni Wave Cooking System

Emerson Current Model

A Company

B Company

[Cooking test on a 3.5oz (99g) bag of popcorn]

The Omni Wave Cooking SystemTMachieves quick cooking by emitting microwaves to all sides of the food.

FEATURES DIAGRAM

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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 microwave

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. Do not cook food directly on the tray.

7 Roller guide-Supports the glass cooking tray. 8 Door screen-Allows viewing of food.

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

FEATURES DIAGRAM

Number pads-Used to set the cooking time and the present time.

Display-Cooking time, power level indicators and present time are displayed.

One touch-Used to cook or reheat specific

quantities of food.

More-Used to add time to cooking.

Less-Used to remove time from cooking.

Auto Defrost-Used to defrost foods.(for weight)

Power-Used to set power level.

Def.-Used to defrost foods.(for time)

Kitchen Timer-Used as a minute timer, to delay the start of cooking, or to set a holding time after cooking.

Clock-Used to set clock.

Stop/Clear-Used to stop the oven operation

or to delete the cooking data.

Start/Quick cook-Used to start the oven

and also used to set a reheat time.

OPERATION PROCEDURE

This section includes useful information about oven operation.

1. Plug power supply cord into a standard 3-pronged 15 Amp, 120V AC 60Hz power outlet socket.

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.

When the oven door is opened, the light turns off.

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 touch START.

Each time a pad is touched, a BEEP will sound to

acknowledge the touch.

The oven automatically cooks on full power unless

set to a lower power level.

The display will show “ : 0” when the oven is

plugged in.

Time clock returns to the present time when the

cooking time ends.

When the STOP/CLEAR pad is touched during the

oven operation, the oven stops cooking and all information retained. To erase all information(except the present time), touch the STOP/CLEAR pad once more. If the oven door is opened during the oven operation, all information is retained.

If the START pad is touched and the oven does not

operate, check the area between the door and 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 oven is properly installed and plugged into the electrical outlet.

WATTAGE OUTPUT CHART

• The power-level is set by pressing the POWER pad. The chart shows the display, the power level and the percentage of power.

Touch POWER pad

once P-HI 100%

twice P-90 90% 3 times P-80 80% 4 times P-70 70% 5 times P-60 60% 6 times P-50 50% 7 times P-40 40% 8 times P-30 30% 9 times P-20 20%

10 times P-10 10% 11 times P-00 0%

Power level (Display) Approximate Percentage of Power

HOW TO SET THE OVEN CONTROLS

SETTING THE CLOCK

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

1. Touch CLOCK pad. This is a 12 hour clock system.

2. Touch CLOCK pad once more.

This is a 24 hour clock system.

3. Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers in sequence.

4. Touch CLOCK pad.

NOTE: If you attempt to enter an incorrect time, the time will not be set and an error signal tone will

sound. Touch the CLOCK pad and re-enter the time.

NOTE : This oven has multiple clock

systems. If you want 12 hour clock system, omit this step.

The display stops blinking, and the colon starts blinking. If you selected 12 hour clock system, this digital clock allows you to set from 1:00 to 12:59. If you selected 24 hour clock system, this digital clock allows you to set from 0:00 to 23:59.

TIME DEFROSTING

When DEFROST is selected, the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off.

1. Touch DEF. pad.

2. Touch number pads for the desired defrosting time.

3. Touch START pad.

When you touch START pad, the Def. indicator starts blinking to show the oven is in the DEFROST mode. The display counts down the time to show you how much defrosting time is left in the DEFROST mode. The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged. When the defrosting time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

The Def. indicator lights and “ : 0” is displayed. The display will show what you touched.

Note : Your oven can be programmed for

59 minutes 99 seconds. ( 59 : 99 )

AUTO DEFROSTING

AUTO DEFROST lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time. The minimum weight for Auto Defrost is 0.5 pounds. The maximum weight for Auto Defrost is 3.0 pounds. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting.

1. Touch MEAT pad.

2. Select the desired defrosting weight. (Refer to the auto defrost chart below.)

3. Touch START pad.

1. Touch POULTRY pad.

2. Select the desired defrosting weight. (Refer to the auto defrost chart below.)

3. Touch START pad.

1. Touch FISH pad.

2. Select the desired defrosting weight. (Refer to the auto defrost chart below.)

3. Touch START pad.

The lb indicator light and “ 1.0 ” is displayed.

The display will show what you touched.

MEAT DEFROSTING begins.

The lb indicator light and “ 1.5 ” is displayed.

The display will show what you touched.

POULTRY DEFROSTING begins.

The lb indicator light and “ 0.5 ” is displayed.

The display will show what you touched.

FISH DEFROSTING begins.

* AUTO DEFROST CHART

Touch pad MEAT POULTRY FISH

once 1.0 lb 1.5 lb 0.5 lb

twice 1.5 lb 2.0 lb 1.0 lb

3 times 2.0 lb 2.5 lb 1.5 lb

4 times 2.5 lb 3.0 lb 2.0 lb

The defrosting time is automatically determined by the weight selected. When you touch START pad, the lb indicator goes off and the Def. indicator blinks and the defrosting time counts down in the display window. The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged. When the defrosting time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

COOKING IN ONE STAGE

1. Touch POWER pad. (Select the desired power level.)

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2. Touch number pads for the cooking time.

3. Touch START pad.

When you touch START pad, the M/W indicator starts blinking to show the oven is cooking. The display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left. When the cooking time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

NOTE: Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as

cheese, milk and slow cooking of meats.

The M/W indicator lights. The display will show what you touched. This example shows power level 5.

Note : If steps 1 is omitted, the oven will

cook at full power.

The display will show what you touched.

Note : Your oven can be programmed for

59 minutes 99 seconds. ( 59 : 99 )

COOKING IN TWO STAGES

All recipes require the frozen foods to be defrosted fully before cooking. This oven can be programmed to automatically defrost foods before cooking.

1. Touch DEF. pad.

2. Touch number pads for the defrosting time you want.

3.Touch POWER pad.

(Select the desired power level. )

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4. Touch number pads for the desired cooking time.

5. Touch START pad.

When you touch START pad, the Def. and M/W indicators come on to confirm the power levels selected. The Def. indicator starts blinking to show you that the oven is in DEFROST mode. The display counts down the time remaining in DEFROST mode. When the oven beeps, turn over,break apart and/or redistribute the food. At the end of DEFROST mode, the oven will beep and start M/W cook. The Def. indicator goes off and the M/W indicator starts blinking. The display counts down the time remaining in M/W mode. When M/W cook ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

The Def. indicator lights and “ : 0” is displayed.

The display will show what you touched. The M/W indicator lights and “P-HI” is displayed.

The display will show what you touched. This example shows power level 5.

The display will show what you touched.

KITCHEN TIMER MODE

KITCHEN TIMER operates as a minute timer, can be set to delay cooking and used to set a holding time after cooking. However delay cooking can not be programmed for defrost. KITCHEN TIMER operates without microwave energy.

HOW TO USE AS A MINUTE TIMER

1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.

2. Press the amount of time you want to count down.

3. Touch START pad. The Timer indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remaining in KITCHEN TIMER mode.

When KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

The Timer indicator lights and “ : 0” is displayed.

The display will show what you touched.

HOW TO DELAY THE START OF COOKING

1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.

2. Press the amount of time you want to delay.

3. Program the desired power level and cooking time for food to be cooked.

4. Touch START pad.

When you touch START pad, the Timer indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remaining in KITCHEN TIMER mode. When KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, the oven will beep. The Timer indicator goes off and M/W indicator starts blinking. The display counts down the time remaining in M/W mode. When M/W cook ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

The Timer indicator lights and “ : 0 ” is displayed.

The display will show what you touched.

The M/W indicator lights and the selected power level & cooking time are displayed.

HOW TO SET HOLDING TIME

1. Program the desired cooking time.

2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.

3. Press the amount of time you want the oven to hold.

4. Touch START pad.

The M/W indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remaining in M/W mode. When the M/W cook ends, the oven will beep. The M/W indicator goes off and Timer indicator starts blinking. The display counts down the time remaining in KITCHEN TIMER mode. When the KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

Note : Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 99 seconds. ( 59 : 99 )

The M/W indicator lights and the selected time is displayed.

The Timer indicator lights and “ : 0” is displayed.

The display will show what you touched.

QUICK COOK

QUICK COOK allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply touching the QUICK COOK pad. By repeatedly touching the QUICK COOK pad, you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes by 30 second increments.

1. Touch

QUICK

COOK pad. When you touch

displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts reheating.

QUICK

COOK, " : 30" is

ONE TOUCH COOKING

One touch cooking allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad. To increase quantity, touch the chosen pad until number in display is same as the desired quantity to cook (except for POPCORN).

1. Touch POPCORN pad once for

3.5 oz bag.

NOTE: 1. Use prepackaged room-temperature microwave popcorn.

2. Place bag in oven according to manufacturer’s directions.

3. Pop only one bag at a time.

4. After popping, open bag carefully: popcorn and steam are extremely hot.

5. Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag.

6. Do not leave oven unattended while popping popcorn.

CAUTION: If prepackaged popcorn is a different weight than the recommended weight, do not use the

popcorn pad. Follow the manufacturer instruction.

When you touch POPCORN pad once, “ 3.5 ” is displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into cooking time and the oven starts cooking.

1. Touch FROZEN PIZZA pad once for 7 oz pizza or twice for 14 oz pizza.

* FROZEN PIZZA *

• 7 oz : Touch FROZEN PIZZA once.

• 14 oz : Touch FROZEN PIZZA twice within 1.5 seconds.

NOTE: 1. Use only one frozen pizza at a time.

2. Use only frozen pizza made for microwave ovens.

3. If the cheese of frozen pizza does not melt sufficiently, cook a few seconds longer.

4. Some brands of frozen pizza may require more or less cooking time.

When you touch FROZEN PIZZA pad once, “ 7 ” is displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into the cooking time and the oven starts cooking.

ONE TOUCH COOKING (continued)

1. Touch BEVERAGE pad once for 1 cup, twice for 2 cups or three times for 3 cups.

* BEVERAGE * (200ml/cup)

• 1 cup (mug) : Touch BEVERAGE once.

• 2 cups (mugs) : Touch BEVERAGE twice within 1.5 seconds.

• 3 cups (mugs) : Touch BEVERAGE three times within 1.5 seconds.

1. Touch DINNER PLATE pad once for 12 oz of dinner plate or twice for 15 oz of dinner plate.

* DINNER PLATE *

• 12 oz : Touch DINNER PLATE once.

• 15 oz : Touch DINNER PLATE twice within 1.5 seconds.

1. Touch FRESH VEGETABLE pad once for 7 oz of fresh vegetable or twice for 14 oz of fresh vegetable.

When you touch BEVERAGE pad once, “ 1 ” is displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into cooking time and the oven starts cooking.

When you touch DINNER PLATE pad once, “12” is displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into cooking time and the oven starts cooking.

When you touch FRESH VEGETABLE pad once, “7” is displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into cooking time and the oven starts cooking.

* FRESH VEGETABLE *

• 7 oz : Touch FRESH VEGETABLE once.

• 14 oz : Touch FRESH VEGETABLE twice within 1.5 seconds.

1. Touch FROZEN VEGETABLE pad once for 7 oz of frozen vegetable or twice for 14 oz of frozen vegetable.

* FROZEN VEGETABLE *

• 7 oz : Touch FROZEN VEGETABLE once.

• 14 oz : Touch FROZEN VEGETABLE twice within 1.5 seconds.

When you touch FROZEN VEGETABLE pad once, “7” is displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into cooking time and the oven starts cooking.

MORE/LESS

To alter one touch cooking or cooking time whilst oven is in operation, use MORE or LESS.(except for defrosting) Press MORE/LESS to increase/decrease the one touch cooking time in multiples of 10 seconds. The overall one touch cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 59 minutes 50 seconds. Press MORE/LESS to increase/decrease the cooking time in multiples of 1 minute. The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 59 minutes.

CHILD SAFETY LOCK

The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. To set, press and hold STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds, a beep sounds and Lock indicator lights. To cancel, press and hold STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds, a beep sounds and Lock indicator goes off.

TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING

1. Press STOP/CLEAR pad.

• You can restart the oven by touching START pad.

• Touch STOP/CLEAR once more to erase all instructions.

• You must enter in new instructions.

2. Open the door.

• You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching START.

NOTE: Oven stops operating when door is opened.

COOKING GUIDE

THE PRINCIPLES OF MICROWAVE COOKING

Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio including AM, FM and CB. They are, however, much shorter than radio waves; approximately four to six inches long with a diameter of about 0.6cm (1/4 From the magnetron tube, microwave energy is transmitted to the oven cavity where it is reflected, transmitted and absorbed.

Reflection

Microwaves are reflected by metal just as a ball is bounced off a wall. A combination of stationary (interior walls) and rotating metal (turntable or stirrer fan) helps assure that the microwaves are well distributed within the oven cavity to produce even cooking.

Transmission

Microwaves pass through some materials such as paper, glass and plastic much like sunlight shining through a window. Because these substances do not absorb or reflect the microwave energy, they are ideal materials for microwave oven cooking containers.

Absorption

During cooking, microwaves will be absorbed by food. They penetrate to a depth of about 1.8 to 3.7cm (3 inches). Microwave energy excites the molecules in the food (especially water, fat and sugar molecules), and causes them to vibrate at a rate of 2,450,000,000 times per second. This vibration causes friction, and heat is produced. If you vigorously rub your hands together, you will feel heat produced by friction. The internal cooking of larger foods is done by conduction. The heat which is produced by friction is conducted to the center of food. Foods also continue to cook by conduction during standing time. Because microwaves dissipate, much like sunlight as it reaches the Earth's surface, they cannot be stored in food.

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MICROWAVE UTENSILS

Glass, Ceramic and China

Ovenproof glass or ceramic baking dishes are the most-used microwave utensils. Many of these items are readily

available in most homes: glass measures, custard cups, mixing bowls, covered casserole, oblong baking dishes, pie dishes and round or square cake dishes.

Tableware can be used for microwave cooking. If tableware is marked ovenproof, it is frequently safe to use in the microwave oven.

Jars and bottles can be used to warm food to serving temperature, if the lid is removed first. Cooking should not be done in these containers since most are not heat resistant and during extended cooking times, heat from the food would cause cracking or breaking.

Do not use dishes with silver, gold, platinum or other metal trim. Arcing may occur and/or the dish may break. Do not use delicate glassware. Although the glassware may be transparent to microwave energy, the heat from the

food may cause the glassware to crack.

Plastics

Plastic dishes, picnic ware, thermal cups, mugs and bowls may be used in the oven for short period of time. But

none of these should be used in the oven for prolonged period because distortion and melting may occur. Check manufacturer's recommendations concerning microwave safety.

Plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in most recipes. Use plastic warp as a tight covering, but pierce it before removing to prevent steam burns.

Plastic cooking bags should be slit before cooking so excess steam can escape, Do not wire twist-ties to close bag. They can act as an antenna and cause arcing (blue sparks). Wire twist-ties could damage the oven.

Paper

Paper cups, wax paper, napkins, paper towels, plates and paper cartons may be used for cooking. Prolonged

time in the oven can cause paper to burn, Wax paper is suitable to use to prevent spatter. Do not use recycled paper products, such as brown paper bags, since they contain impurities. which may cause

arcing and damage the oven.

Straw, W icker and Wood

Straw and wicker baskets may be used in the oven for the very short time it takes to heat rolls. Large wooden utensils, such as bowls or cutting boards should not be used for prolonged cooking as the microwave energy may cause the wood to become dry and brittle. However, wooden spoons or wood-handled rubber spatulas can be left in the oven for short periods of time.

Metal

Metal utensils should not be used in the oven. Since microwave energy is reflected by metal, foods in metal

containers will not cook evenly with the possibility of "arcing". Arcing may cause damage to the oven walls.

Special Microwave Accessories

Browning dishes can be used for searing, browning and frying during microwave cooking. Browning dish has a

special coating on the bottem that attracts microwave energy when the dish is preheated in a microwave oven. Do not preheat the browning dish longer than the manufacturer's recommendation.

Roasting rack to hold the food away from the liquid which accumulates as meat cooks. It is ideal for bacon and assists in reheating pastry and other dry items.

Cake dishes-cupcakers, ring molds and cake pans are designed to ensure even results when cooking cakes in a variety of shapes and sizes.

FOOD CHARACTERISTICS

The speed and evenness of microwave cooking is affected by the foods themselves. Microwaves penetrate foods to a depth of 1.8 to 3.7cm (3/4 to 11/2 inches) on all surfaces; top, bottom and sides. The interior of foods greater than 5cm(2-inches) in diameter heats by conduction, as it does in conventional cooking. Foods with high water, fat or sugar content respond quickly to microwave energy. Understanding the way food characteristics influence cooking will help you enjoy the benefits of microwave cooking.

Quantity: The amount of food placed in a microwave oven has a direct effect on the cooking time. Small amounts

of food or liquid require less cooking time than larger amounts of the same substance. That’s because small quantities receive concentrated amounts of microwaves. As the quantity increases, concentration decreases.

Size: Small pieces cook faster than large ones. To the speed cooking, cut pieces smaller than 5cm (2-inches), so

microwaves can penetrate to the middle from all sides. Pieces which are similar in size and shape will cook more evenly.

Shape: Many foods are uneven-like chicken, ribs or broccoli. The thin parts will cook faster than the thick parts

while uniformly thick foods cook evenly. To compensate for irregular shapes, place thin pieces toward the center of the dish and thicker pieces toward the edge of the dish. Round shaped foods cook faster than square or oblong shapes.

Starting Temperature: Frozen or refrigerated food will takes longer to cook than food at room temperature. Room

temperatures vary with the time of year, therefore cooking times may be longer on cold winter days.

Bone and Fat: Because bones conduct heat, the side of meat with the bone will cook first, while boneless cuts cook

slower but more evenly. Fat attracts microwaves. Large roasts, turkeys and chickens brown during prolonged cooking as their natural fats are drawn to the surface. The centers of these foods are cooked by heat conduction.

Moisture Content: Microwave are attracted by moisture. Naturally moist foods microwave better than dry foods.

Add a minimum of liquid to moist foods, as excess water slows cooking. Prick foods with skins like those on potatoes or squash allowing internal steam to escape.

Density: The density of food determines how easily the microwaves can penetrate and how quickly it will cook.

Porous foods, like ground beef or mashed potatoes, microwave faster than dense ones like steak or whole potatoes.

Piercing: Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Pierce potatoes, egg

yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

MICROWAVE TECHNIQUES

Many of the techiques of microwave cooking are similar to those used in conventional cooking. They help equalize energy in the food to allow even cooking. Some techniques also shorten cooking time, resulting in the full benefit of microwave speed.

Stirring: Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during cooking to equalize heat and speed

microwave cooking. Foods will not burn or stick, therefore there is no need to stir continuously as you do in conventional cooking.

Turning: This helps food heat evenly and is done once during the cooking time of large, dense foods such as roasts

or whole poultry. When cooking hamburgers without a cover, turning is often required.

Arrangement: Arrange foods with thin or delicate ends, like drumsticks or asparagus spears, with the thick or

tougher portions to the outside of the dish. The parts which need more cooking will receive more energy, therefore food will microwave evenly.

Spacing: Individual foods, such as baked potatoes and cupcakes will cook more evenly if placed in the oven an

equal distance apart. If possible, arrange foods in a circular pattern. Similarly, when placing foods in a baking dish, arrange around the ouside of dish, not lined up next to each other. Food should not be stacked on top of each other.

Rearrangement: Rearrange overlapping areas, like tails of long fish fillets, from top to bottom, and closely packed

pieces, like meat balls, from outside to the center of the dish.

Standing Time: Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking, Microwave energy creates heat in

the outer layers of the food. As a result of normal conduction, the food continues to cook for a few minutes after removal from the oven. Letting roasts, large whole vegetables, casseroles and cakes stand to finish cooking allows the centers to cook completely without overcooking, drying or toughening the outsides.

Covering: Covering speeds cooking time, retains moisture, tenderizes, insures even cooking and prevents

spattering. Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for a tighter seal. Vent plastic by turning back one edge at the side of dish to form a narrow slot where excess steam can escape. Various degrees of moisture retention are also obtained by using wax paper or paper towels.

Browning: Microwave energy cooks some foods so quickly that the fats and sugars within the food do not have

time to caramelize and give a "browned" appearance. Browning agents do not affect the quality of microwaved foods, but can add color and flavor. For meats and poultry, use bouquet sauce diluted with water or melted butter; soy, Worcestershire, barbecue or steak sauce ; a sprinkling of paprika or dry gravy mix; jelly glaze or crumb coating. Frostings and toppings finish cakes and breads. Top casseroles at the end of microwaving with grated cheese or crumbs.

AUTO DEFROSTING

Defrosting in the microwave oven is a great time saver. The AUTO DEFROST pad simplifies the process greatly. Items can be defrosted with appropriate power settings which adjust automatically during the defrosting cycle. Consult charts in this chapter for directions on how to use this helpful feature.

GENERAL INFORMATION

➪ Put the food in a microwave casserole (small pieces such as cubes or strips).

➪ To determine the weight of the food items, use the weight on the package as purchased or weigh at home

on a kitchen scale. Round the number to the nearest tenth of a ‘kg’ and select that desired defrosting werght.

➪ The shape of food items, especially larger ones, will vary and affect the way they defrost. On the

defrosting charts, note that large items require a 2+1 touch for more effective defrosting. Always check the status after the standing time. Fish, seafood and poultry should still be somewhat icy in the center then held under cold running water to finish defrosting. If more time is needed, use DEFROST by time to add time in small increments.

➪ Halfway through the defrosting process, a series of beeps will indicate that it is time to change the

position of the item being defrosted. This includes turning over the item, rotating the item, separating defrosted pieces or sections or shielding.

➪ Shielding means to use a 5cm strip of aluminum foil to protect thinner or unevenly shaped parts from

beginning to cook. Microwave energy will not penetrate the foil. Some rules apply to the use of foil:

• Never cover more than one-third of any item.

• Do not let the foil pieces touch each other or the sides of the microwave oven.

• Be sure that all ends are tucked under and lie flat to the food. Remember to adjust foil when item is turned over and cover with wax paper.

➪ To prepare food for freezer storage (and later defrosting), wrap tightly in moisture proof packaging. If

using freezer plastic bags, be sure to let all the air out to prevent freezer burn on the food. Package so food is as evenly shaped as possible for ease in defrosting.

FISH-AUTO DEFROSTING

Refer to page 13 of this cookbook for general information on the AUTO DEFROST pad.

AUTO DEFROST BY WEIGHT : Press AUTO DEFROST to defrost by weight. Enter the weight with each item pad. (MEAT, POULTRY, and FISH); press START. When several beeps sound halfway through defrosting, follow the "Special Instructions" in the chart below. Press START again to continue defrosting.

DEFROST by TIME : Press DEF. pad to defrost by time. Check time per pound in chart below and multiply by the weight of the item. Enter time with number pads; press START. When several beeps sound halfway through defrosting, follow "Special Instructions" in the chart below. Press START again to continue defrosting.

ITEM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BY TIME

Fish Fillets frozen in block Place fillets on a microwave plate.

At beeps, turn over block of fish. Separate fillets, if possible. Press START to continue defrosting. 5 minutes per pound Let stand 10 minutes then finish with cold running water (about 5 minutes).

Individual Fish Fillets or Place fish on a microwave plate. Fish Steaks At beeps, turn fish over. Press START to continue

defrosting. Let stand 5 minutes then finish with cold running water (about 5 minutes).

5 minutes per 1 pound

Shrimp Place shrimp in a glass casserole.

At beeps, separate any defrosted shrimp and rearrange. Press START to continue defrosting. Let 4 minutes per 1 pound stand 5 minutes then finish with cold running water (about 5 minutes).

Lobster Tail (0.5 lb. each) Place lobster on a microwave plate.

At beeps, rearrange tails. Shield thinner end with 2-inch strip of foil; tuck all ends under. Press START to continue defrosting. If defrosting more 4 minutes per 1 pound than 1 lobster tail, arrange in circle. Let stand 5 minutes then finish with cold running water (about 5 minutes).

PORK-AUTO DEFROSTING

Refer to page 13 of this cookbook for general information on the AUTO DEFROST pad.

DEFROST by TIME : Press DEF. pad to defrost by time. Check time per pound in chart below and multiply by the weight of the item. Enter time with number pads; press START. When several beeps sound halfway through defrosting, follow the "Special Instructions" in the chart below. Press START again to continue defrosting.

ITEM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BY TIME

Pork Strips Place pork strips on a microwave plate.

At beeps, separate and turn over. Press START to 8 minutes per pound continue defrosting. Let stand 20 minutes.

Pork Cubes Place pork cubes in a microwave plate.

At beeps, separate and rearrange. Press START to 8 minutes per pound continue defrosting. Let stand 20 minutes.

Pork Loin Roast, boneless Place roast on a microwave plate.

Press MEAT pad of AUTO DEFROST and select the weight. Press START. At beeps, turn over and shield before continuing. After first set DEF. pad enter half of the original time. Press START to continue defrosting. Let stand 30 minutes.

10 minutes per pound

Bulk Pork Sausage Cut metal holders off both ends of sausage. Place

on a microwave plate. At beeps, remove defrosted 7 minutes per pound meat. Let stand 10 minutes.

Pork Chops Place on a microwave plate. At beeps, separate,

turn over and shield bone or outer edge if boneless. 7 minutes per pound Let stand 20 minutes.

BEEF-AUTO DEFROSTING

Refer to page 13 of this cookbook for general information on the AUTO DEF pad.

AUTO DEFROST BY WEIGHT: Press AUTO DEFROST to defrost by weight. Enter the weight with each items pads. (MEAT, POULTRY and FISH); press START. When several beeps sound halfway through defrosting, follow the "Special Instructions" in the chart below. Press START again to continue defrosting.

DEFROST by TIME : Press DEF. to defrost by time. Check time per pound in chart below and multiply by the weight of the item. Enter time with number pads; press START. When several beeps sound halfway through defrosting, follow the "Special Instructions" in the chart below. Press START again to continue defrosting.

ITEM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BY TIME

Beef Rolled Rump Roast, boneless -- or -Beef Round Sirloin Tip Roast, boneless -- or -Beef Eye of Round -- or -Beef Flank Steak

Ground Beef

Beef Hamburger Patties Stack hamburgers on a microwave plate.

Beef Strips, boneless Place beef strips on a microwave plate.

Beef Cubes, boneless Place beef cubes a microwave plate.

Beef Short Ribs Arrange ribs on a microwave plate. At beeps, turn over (up to 2.5 pounds) and rearrange. Press START to continue defrosting. 8 minutes per pound

Place roast (up to 2.5 pounds) on a microwave plate. Press the weight you want with MEAT pad. Press START. At beeps, turn over and shield before continuing. After first cycle, reset DEF. and enter half of the first time. Press START to continue defrosting. Let stand 30 minutes.

Place beef on a microwave plate; At beeps, remove any defrosted meat. Press START to continue defrosting. Let stand 15 minutes.

At beeps, turn patties over. 8 minutes per pound Let stand 10 minutes.

At beeps, separate and turn over. Press START to continue defrosting. Let stand 20 minutes.

At beeps, separate and rearrange. Press START 8 minutes per pound to continue. Let stand 20 minutes.

Let stand 20 minutes

10 minutes per pound

8 minutes per pound

7 minutes per pound

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