Hamilton Beach 87176 User Manual

Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

Safety Information……….………

Welcome…2

Grounding…4

Excessive Energy Warning…5

Features and Benefits, Specifications...6

Operating your microwave……

Setting up your microwave…8 One Stage Cooking…11

Parts and Accessories…8 Two Stage Cooking…11

Turntable Installation…8 Defrost…11-12

Control Panel…9 Memory Function…14

Power Levels…10 Clock Function…15

Clock…10 Grill/Combo Function…14-15

Child Lock…10 Kitchen Timer…15

One-touch buttons……………….

Add 30 Seconds…10 Steak…13

Express Cooking…11 Chicken Pieces…13

Popcorn…12 Dinner Plate…13

Potato…12 Fresh Vegetable…13

Pizza…12 Frozen Vegetable…14

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Use and Care……………………...

Care and Cleaning…16

Troubleshooting…17

Warranty…18

Technical Support…18

Ordering Parts…18

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Welcome!

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Congratulations, you have acquired a high quality Hamilton Beach Microwave
Oven. This unit is packed with many extra features that you will find convenient to
use including a grill. Five memory settings and eight different one-touch cooking
buttons provide for convenient meal preparation and tasty snacks. It will provide
you with trouble free use if you follow the safety precautions and operating
instructions provided in this easy-to-use manual. Please take the time to read it, and
save these instructions for future use. Please also remember to record the model
and series code. They are on a label on back of the unit. Save your receipt by
stapling it to this manual for convenient access.

Model number 87176 Serial number__________

Series code________________ Date of purchase______________

!! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS !!

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions shoul

be followed, including the following:

WARNING! - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons,
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1) Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2) Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 5.

3) This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See
“IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 4.

4) Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation
instructions.

5) Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed
glass jars – are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.

6) Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the 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.

7) As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

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8) 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.

9) This appliance should be serviced only by a qualified service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

10) Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.

11) Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water – for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar
locations.

12) Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

13) Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

14) Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

15) When cleaning surfaces between the door and the oven that come together upon
closing, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft
cloth.

16) To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper,
plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to
facilitate cooking.

b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag
in oven.

c) If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven
off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.

d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

17) Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the
boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the
container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD
RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

18) This appliance is intended for household use only.

!! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS !!

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Important 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 plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.

WARNING-Improper use of grounding 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 and either:

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
electrical rating of the extension cord shall be
equal to or greater than the rating of the
appliance.

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY

• Do not attempt to operate this
microwave oven with the door open
because this can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to break or tamper with
the safety interlocks.

• Do not place any object between the
oven frame and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.

• Do not operate the oven if it is
damaged. It is very important that the
oven door closes properly and that there
is no damage to the:

a) Door (including any dents)

b) Hinges and Latches (including
broken or loose parts)

c) Door seals and Sealing surfaces

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

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Features and Benefits

• 1.0 cu.ft. Oven Cavity

• 10 Power Levels

• Eight instant one-touch setting buttons for common foods

• Six Express Cook one-touch settings

• Five memory setting buttons

• Grill/Combo Function

• Electronic Digital Display with Clock (LED)

• Turntable

• Time Cook

• Time and Weight Defrost

• Remind Signal

• Kitchen Timer

Specifications

Model………………………………….

Power Source………………………

Power Consumption……………..

Maximum Output………………….

Oven Capacity………………………

Turntable Diameter………………

External Dimensions……………..

Net Weight…………………………..

87176

120V, 60Hz

1500 W

1000 W

1.0 cu.ft.

12.4 inches

20.5 x 16.3 x 12.8 inches

36.1 lbs

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