Emerson MW8999RD, MW8999SB User Manual

900W MICROWAVE OVEN

OWNER’S MANUAL

MW8999RD/MW8999SB

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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.

It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the

: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened) (3) door seals and,

sealing surfaces.

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

personnel.

CONTENTS

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to

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

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

Safety Precautions .......................................4

Grounding Instructions .................................5

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

Care of Your Microwave Oven .....................6

How to Use Your Microwave Oven Safely ...6

Location of Controls .....................................7

Operation .....................................................8

Setting the Clock....................................8

Weight Defrost ....................................9

Time Defrost..........................................9

Cooking In One Stage..........................10

Auto Start ............................................10

Cooking in Two Stages.........................11

Defrosting/Cooking in Two Stages.........12

Quick Cook...........................................12

Stop/Clear Button ................................12

Auto Cook ............................................13

Child Lock ............................................13

Auto Cook Menu Chart ........................14

Memory ................................................15

Kitchen Timer........................................16

Enquiry ......................................................17

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

The Principles of Microwave Cooking ..18

Food Characteristics ............................18

Microwave Techniques.........................18

Hot Snacks and Appetizers..................19

Meats ...................................................20

Poultry..................................................21

Seafood................................................21

Eggs & Cheese....................................22

Vegetables ...........................................23

Soups...................................................23

Sauces.................................................24

Casseroles...........................................24

Sandwiches..........................................25

Pasta and Grains .................................25

Cereals.................................................26

Convenience Foods.............................26

Desserts...............................................27

Weight & Measure Conversion Chart.........27

Specifications .............................................28

Before You Call for Service ........................28

Limited Warranty ........................................29

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.

Read and follow the specific

"PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROW

ENERGY"

This appliance must be grounded.

Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See

GROUNDING

AVE

found on page 1.

INSTRUCTIONS

found on page 5.

Install or locate this appliance only in

accordance with the provided installation instructions.

Some products such as whole eggs

and sealed containers, for example, closed glass jars, may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

Use this appliance only for its

intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

As with any appliance, close

supervision is necessary when used by children.

Do not operate this appliance if it

has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

This appliance should be serviced

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

Do not cover or block any openings

on this appliance.

Do not store or use this appliance

outdoors. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

Keep cord away from heated

surfaces.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not let cord hang over edge of

table or counter.

When cleaning surfaces of door and

oven that come together when closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven

cavity:

(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. (b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. (c) If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. (d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.

Do not use this microwave oven to

heat corrosive chemicals (for example, sulfides and chlorides). Vapors from such corrosive chemicals may interact with the contact 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

Do NOT attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to door, control panel or

any other part of the oven. Do NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs should only be done by qualified service personnel.

Do NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave energy will reflect continuously

throughout the oven if no food or water is present to absorb energy.

If a fire occurs in the oven, touch the

Cancel/Stop button and LEAVE THE DOOR

CLOSED. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

For FURTHER INFORMATION on proper

cooking utensils, refer to the COOKING GUIDE on page 18.

Food

Never use your microwave oven for HOME

CANNING. The oven is not designed to permit proper canning. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.

COOKING TIMES given in the cooking guide are approximate. Factors that may affect

cooking are starting temperature, altitude, volume, size and shape of food and utensils used. As you become familiar with the oven, you will be able to adjust for these factors.

Do NOT attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or other

materials in the oven. They may catch on fire.

Do NOT use recycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can

contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may ignite.

Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is

packaged on) have a thin strip of metal embedded on the bottom. When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.

Avoid inserting nails, wire, etc. through any

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

Utensils

METAL CONTAINERS or dishes with metallic

rims should not be used. Arcing may occur.

METAL TWIST-TIES may not be used in the

microwave oven.

Do NOT use SEALED JARS or NARROW

NECK bottles for cooking or reheating. They

may shatter.

Do NOT use CONVENTIONAL THERMO-

METERS in the microwave oven. They may cause arcing.

It is better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN

OVERCOOK foods. If food is undercooked, it can always be returned to the oven for further cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Always start with minimum cooking times.

SMALL QUANTITIES of food or foods with

LOW MOISTURE content can burn, dry out or

catch on fire if cooked too long.

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

Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole acorn

squash and sausage are some examples of

food with NONPOROUS SKINS. These must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting.

POPCORN must be popped in a microwave corn

popper. Microwave popped corn produces a lower yield than conventional popping. Do not use oven for popcorn unless popped in a microwave approved popcorn utensil or unless it’s commercially packaged and recommended especially for microwave ovens. Do not use oil unless specified by the manufacturer.

Do NOT attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.

HEATED LIQUIDS can ERUPT if not mixed with air. Do not heat liquids in your microwave oven

without first stirring.

Remove PLASTIC STORE WRAPS before

cooking or defrosting foods in the oven.

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

CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Disconnect the AC plug from the outlet 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 slots. If the Control Panel becomes dirty or wet,

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

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 the Glass Tray is hot, ALLOW IT TO COOL

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

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 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.

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1 2

Do o

r la tch-Whe n the do or is clo se d, it wil l

tomatically lock shut. If the door is opened while

au th e

o ven is o perat ing , th e ma gne tron wi ll

tomatically shut off.

au Door

screen-Allows viewing of food. The screen is

designed

so that light can pass through, but not

the microwaves.

Oven cavity

9. 10

11. 12 13 14 15

shield-Protects the microwave outlet from

Spatter splashes

of cooking foods.

fety interlock system-Prevents the oven from

ting while the door is opened.

opera Door

seal-The door seal maintains the microwaves

the oven cavity and prevents microwave

within leakage

cooking tray-Made of special heat resistant

Glass

The tray must always be in proper position

glass. before

opera ting the oven. Do not cook food

tly on the tray.

direc Roller

guide-Supports the glass cooking tray. Must

be in proper position before operating the

always

oven De

frost Indicator

Microwave Indica Displa

Clock Indica

Lock Indicator

Child Au

to Cook Indicator

Level-Used to set a power level

Power

tor

10 11

12 13 14

POPCORNPOPCORN

SOUPSOUP

POWERPOWER

KITCHEN KITCHEN TIMER TIMER

WEIGHT WEIGHT DEFROSTDEFROST

TIME TIME DEFROSTDEFROST

MEMORYMEMORY

POTA

TOPOTATO PIZZAPIZZA BEVERAGEBEVERAGE

DINNERDINNER

FRESH FRESH

ATE PLATE

VEGETABLEVEGETABLE

EXPRESS COOKEXPRESS COOK

1 2 3

4 5 6

AM AM

//PMPM

START

STOP

CLEAR

+30SEC.

FROZEN FROZEN VEGE

CLOCKCLOCK PRE-SETPRE-SET

23 24

TABLEVEGETABLE

16. Kitchen timer Weight Defrost Button-Used to set the oven to

17.

estimate the defrosting time by weight entered.

18.

Time Defrost Button-Used to set the oven to

defrost by a preset time.

19. Memory Function

20.Stop/Clear Button-Use to stop and/or cancel a

cooking program.

21. High Cook Indicator

22. Low Cook Indicator

23. Cup Indicator

24. Oz Indicator

25.

Auto Cook Menu-Used to select an Auto Cook

program.

26. Number 0-9

1-6 Minutes Express Cook Function

27. Clock/Pre-set Button-Used to set the clock or

preset the auto Cook time.

AM/PM

28.

29. Start/+30Sec. Button-Press to start a cooking

program

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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60%550%440%330%220%110%

SETTING THE CLOCK

When the microwave oven is plugged into an outlet, the oven will display " 0:00 "

1. Press the CLOCK/PRE-SET 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/PRE-SET button again; the display will show the present time. After the clock has been set, the time will appear with blinking colon, 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/PRE-SET button and reset.

If you make a mistake when setting the time, press the STOP/CLEAR button. To recall the actual time while the oven is cooking or defrosting, simply press the CLOCK/PRE-SET button and the display will show the actual time for three seconds.

OPERATION(CONTINUED)

WEIGHT DEFROST

WEIGHT DEFROST lets you easily defrost foods by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time. The minimum weight for Auto Weight Defrost is 4 Oz and maximum weight is 100 Oz. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting.

1. Press WEIGHT DEFROST button, LED will display "dEF1"; when at the same time "Microwave", "DEFROST" indicators will light.

2. Press the number keys to set desired weight; the Ounce indicator will light.

3. Press the START/+30SEC. button to start defrosting; the Microwave and Defrost indicators will blink and the display will countdown the remaining defrosting time in minutes and seconds. It will beep five times when defrosting is completed.

TIME DEFROST

TIME DEFROST will automatically set the oven to defrost at a time set by the user. The minimum time for Time Defrost is 1 second. The maximum time is 99 minutes 99 seconds. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting.

1. Press TIME DEFROST button, the Microwave and Defrost indicators will light and “dEF2” will appear in the display.

2. Press number keys to set the desired time.

3. The default microwave power is power level 3. If you want to change the power level, press

POWER button once, and the LED will display "PL 3", then press the number keys of the power level wanted.

4. Press the START/+30SEC. button to start defrosting; the Microwave and Defrost indicators will blink and the display will show count down the remaining defrosting time in minutes and seconds. It will beep five times when defrosting is completed.

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