high pointe EM923MI2-S Instruction Manual

Read these instructions carefully before using your
microwave oven, and keep in a safe place.
If you follow the instructions, your oven will provide you with
many years of good service.

Model:E M923MI2-S

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since this 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:
(1) DOOR (bent)
(2) HINGES AND LATCHES (broken or loosened)
(3) DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACE
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.

Specifications

120V~

60Hz

1350W

900W

Model:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Input Power(Microwave):

Rated Output Power(Microwave):
Oven Capacity:
External Dimensions:

Net Weight:

Cu.ft.

Approx. 32.8Lbs( 14.9kg)

1.0

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EM923MI2-S

22.3X15.1X13.0 inch

(565.4mmX383.4mmX379.1mm)

WARNING -

1. Read all instructions before using the

appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific:

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY"

found on page 2.

combustible materials are placed

inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

only to properly grounded outlet. See

found on page

accordance with the provided installation

instructions.

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

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect

"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS"

4. Install or locate this appliance only in

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.

supervision is necessary when used

by children.

7. As with any appliance, close

damaged cord or plug, if it is not

working

properly, or if it has been

damaged or dropped.

8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a

by qualified service personnel.

Contact nearest

authorized service

facility for examination, repair, or

adjustment.

9. This appliance should be serviced only

10. Do not cover or block any openings on the 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 location.
1 . Do not immerse cord or plug in water.2
1 . Keep cord away from heated surface.

14. Do not let cord hang over edge of

table or counter.

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15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door,

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

1). Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other

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

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

4). Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking

utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

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

17. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

precautions should be followed, including

When using electrical appliances basic safety

following:the

use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergent applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

or

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4.

stand in the microwave oven for a short time

before removing the container.

spoon or other utensil into the container.

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of

an electrical short circuit, grounding

of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the

appliance is equipped with a

cord having a

plugged into an outlet that is

properly installed and grounded.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUID SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED

INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

1) Do not overheat the liquid.

2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

3) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

4) After heating, allow the container to

5) Use extreme care when inserting a

grounding wire with a grounding plug.

reduces the risk

electric current. This

The plug

WARNING -

Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.

Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the

grounding instructions are not

completely

or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is

properly grounded.

extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that

has a

The marked rating of the extension cord shall be

equal to or greater than the electrical

appliance.

understood,
If it is necessary to use an
3-blade grounded plug, and 3-slot

receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.

rating of the

Electric Shock Hazard
Touching some of the internal

components can cause serious

personal injury or death.

disassemble this appliance.

DANGER -

Do not

Electric Shock Hazard

Improper use of the grounding

can result in electric shock. Do

not plug into an outlet until

appliance is properly installed

and grounded.

WARNING -

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 available 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.

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.

SA E THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY

1. The oven must be on a leveled surface.

2. The turntable and turntable roller rest must be in the oven during cooking. Place the
cookware gently on the turntable and handle it carefully to avoid possible breakage.

3. Incorrect use of browning dish may cause the turntable to break.

4. Use only the specified bag size when using Direct Access Popcorn.

5. The oven has several built-in safety switches to ensure that the power remains off when
the door is open. Do not tamper with these switches.

6. Do not operate the microwave oven empty. Operating the oven with no food or food that
is extremely low in moisture can cause fire, charring or sparking.

7. Do not cook bacon directly on the turntable. Excessive local heating of the turntable
may cause the turntable to break.

8. Do not heat baby bottles or baby food in the microwave oven. Uneven heating
may occur and could cause physical injury.

9. Do not heat narrow-necked containers, such as syrup bottles.

1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV

or similar

2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the

following

1) Clean door and sealing surface of the oven

2) Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.

3) Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.

4) Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

5) Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven
are on different branch circuits.

RADIO INTERFERENCE

equipment.

measures:

and receiver

10. Do not attempt to deep-fry in your microwave oven.
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1. Do not attempt home canning in this microwave oven, as it is impossible to be sure

all contents of the jar have reached boiling temperature.

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Personal Injury Hazard

Tightly-closed utensils

could explode. Closed

containers should be opened

and plastic

pierced before cooking.

Utensil Test:

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold

water (250ml) along with the

2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.

3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is

warm, do not use it for microwave

4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

UTENSILS

See the instructions on "Materials you can use in

microwave oven or to be avoided in

There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not

safe to use for microwaving. If

utensil in question following the procedure below.

CAUTION -

pouches should be

microwave oven."

in doubt, you can test the

utensil in question.

cooking.

12. Do not use this microwave oven for commercial purpose. This microwave oven is made
for household use only.

13. To prevent delayed eruptive boiling of hot liquids and beverages or scalding yourself,
stir liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through cooking
time. Let stand in the oven for a short time and stir again before removing the container.

15. When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the
oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.

16. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration that could
adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

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14.

Use caution when cooking food in the microwave oven to avoid burning due to

excessive heat .

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks

Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of

meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too
close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from
oven walls.

Follow manufacturer* instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be
at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause
the turntable to break.

Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use
cracked or chipped dishes.

Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars
are not heat resistant and may break.

Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Follow manufacturer* instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make
slits to allow steam to escape.

Use for short term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
while cooking.

Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision
for a short-term cooking only.

Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.

Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer* instructions. Should be
labeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the food
inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.

Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain

moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

Browning dish

Glass jars

Glassware

Oven cooking
bags

Paper plates
and cups

Paper towels

Parchment
paper

Plastic

Plastic wrap

Dinnerware

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks

Aluminum tray
Food carton with

metal handle
Metal or metal-

trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties

Paper bags
Plastic foam

Wood

Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may
cause arcing.

May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed

to high temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split

or crack.

May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.

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A) Control panel

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SETTING UP YOUR OVEN

Names of Oven Parts and Accessories

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity.
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
Glass tray 1
Turntable ring assembly 1
Instruction Manual 1

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B) Observation window
C) Door assembly
D) Safety interlock system

Control Panel and Features

OPERATION

(1) Time Cook
(2) Time Defrost
(3) Power
(4) Clock

(6) Number Buttons: 0-9
(7) Weight Defrost
(8) Kitchen Timer function
(9) Stop/Cancel: clears all previous setting pressed before cooking starts. During

cooking: press once to stop oven; twice to stop and clear all entries.

(10) Memory function
(11) Start/+30Sec.

(5) Auto menu: Popcorn, Potato, Pizza, Frozen Vegetable, Beverage, Dinner Plate

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(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(9)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(11)

(10)

OPERATION

1. Power Level

11 power levels are available.

Level
Power
Display

10
100%
PL10

9

90%

PL9

8

80%

PL8

7

70%

PL7

6

60%

PL6

5

50%

PL5

4

40%

PL4

3

30%

PL3

2

20%

PL2

1
10%
PL1

2. Clock Setting

(1) Press " CLOCK

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2) Press the number keys and enter the current time. For example,
time is 10:12 now, please press "1,0,1,2 .

(3) Press " CLOCK " to finish clock setting. ":" will flash and the clock will be lit.
(4) If the numbers are not within the range of 1:00-12:59, the setting will be invalid

until valid numbers are input.

3. Kitchen Timer

(2)

Press the number keys

and enter the timer time. (The maximum cooking time is
99 minutes and 99 seconds)
(3) Press " START/+30SEC. " to confirm setting.
(4) When the timer time arrives, the buzzer will beep 5 times.

2) When using the kitchen timer, o program can be set.

4. Microwave Cook

(2) Press number keys to input the cooking time he maximum cooking time is 99
minutes and 99 seconds.

0
0%
PL0

there is no operation selected within 1 minute, the oven will go back to the previous setting

automatically.
(2) If the clock needs to be reset, repeat steps 1- 3.

(1) Press "TIME COOK" once, LED will display "00:00".

(3) Press " POWER " once, LED will display "PL10". The default power is 100% power.
Now you can press number keys to adjust the power level.
(4) Press " START/+30SEC." to start cooking.

Note: (1) In the process of clock setting, if the " STOP/CANCEL" button is pressed or if

If the clock is set, he LED will display the current time.

(1) Press "KITCHEN TIMER ," LED will display 00:00 .

Note: 1) The kitchen timer is a timer and will not display the "Clock"

" "00:00" will display.

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7. Time Defrost Function

(1) Press " TIME DEFROST " LED will display "dEF2".

(2) Press number pads to input defrosting time. The effective time range is 0:01~99:99

(3) The default microwave power is power level 3. If you want to change the power level,
press " POWER " once, and the LED will display "PL 3", then press the number pad
of the power level you wanted.
(4) Press " START/+30SEC. " to start defrosting. The remaining cooking time will be
displayed.

Note:1) In the process of setting, if the " STOP/CANCEL" button is pressed or if there is no

operation within 1 minute, the oven will go back to the previous setting automatically.

3) During microwave cooking, "POWER" can be pressed to change the power you need.

button to change the power. The oven will work with the selected power for the

rest of the cooking time.

6. Weight Defrost Function

(1) Press " WEIGHT DEFROST " LED will display "dEF1".

(2) Press number buttons to input weight to be defrosted.
Input the weight ranged between 4~100 Oz.
(3) Press " START/+30SEC. " to start defrosting and the cooking time remaining will be
displayed.

(2) To cook for 30 seconds at 100% powe press

Note: During microwave cooking and time defrost, time can be added by pressing
"START/30SEC." button.

5. Speedy Cooking

(1) If not already cooking, press number pads 1-6 to quickly cook from 1-6 minutes at
100% powe . Press " START/+30SEC." to

increase the cooking time. The maximum

cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Example: to cook the food with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes.
a. Press "TIME COOK" once. "00:00" displays.
b. Press "1","5","0","0" in order.
c. Press "POWER" once, then press "5" to select 50% microwave power.
d. Press "START/+30SEC." to start cooking.

2) If "PL0" is selected, the oven will work with fan without power.

number

After pressing "POWER", the current power will light for 3 seconds, now you can press

the same button will increase

cooking time by 30 seconds. The maximum cooking

cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Note: If the weight input is not within 4~100 Oz, the input will be invalid.

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9.

a) Press " POTATO " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display,
"1","2","3" will display in order.
"1": 1 potato (approximate 8 oz)

"2": 2 potatoes (approximate 16 oz)
"3": 3 potatoes (approximate 24 oz)
For example, press "POTATO" once, "1" appears.

b) Press "START/+30 SEC." to cook, buzzer sounds once. When cooking finishes, buzzer
sounds five times.

8.

a)Press " POPCORN " repeatedly until the package size of your popco appears in the
display, "1.75", "3.0", "3.5" will display in order.

For example, press "POPCORN" once, "1.75" appears.

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10.

a) Press " FROZEN VEGETABLE " repeatedly until the
appears in the display, "4.0", "8.0", "16.0" oz will display in order.
For example, press "FROZEN VEGETABLE" once, "4.0" appears.

b) Press "START/+30 SEC." to cook, buzzer sounds once. When cooking finishes, buzzer
sounds five times.

five times

b) Press "START/+30 SEC." to cook, buzzer sounds once. When cooking finishes, buzzer

will sound

POPCORN

POTATO

FROZEN VEGETABLE

package size of your vegetables

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Important Information About Microwave Popcorn Feature

1. When selecting 3.0-3.5 ounces of popcorn, it is
suggested that you fold down a triangle on each
corner of the bag before cooking. Refer to the
picture at right.

3. If/When the popcorn bag expands and no longer
rotates properly, please press " STOP/CANCEL "

button once

and open the oven door and adjust the

to ensure even cooking.

bag position

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14. MEMORY FUNCTION

(1) Press "0/MEMORY" to choose memory setting 1-3. The LED will display 1,2,3.
(2) If the setting has been program ed, press " START/+30 SEC." to use it. If not, continue

ch ose the setting. Only one or two stages can be set.

Example: to program the following setting as the second memory,
to cook the food with 80% microwave power for 3 minutes and 20 seconds.
The steps are as follows:
a. In waiting state, press "0/MEMORY" twice, the screen displays "2".
b.Press "TIME COOK" once, then press "3", "2", "0" in order.
c. Press "POWER" once, "PL10" displays, then press "8" and "PL8" displays.

memory 2 and it will start cooking.
e. If power is lost, the "0/MEMORY"

setting will need to be reprogram e .

12.

a) Press " DINNER PLATE " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the
display, "9.0","12.0","18.0" oz will display in order.
For example, press "DINNER PLATE" once, "9.0" appears.

b) Press "START/+30 SEC." to cook, buzzer sounds once. When cooking finish , buzzer
sounds five times.

13.

a) Press " PIZZA " repeatedly until the weight of your pizza appears in the
display, "4.0", "8.0", "14.0" oz will display in order.
For example, press "PIZZA" once, "4.0" appears.

b) Press "START/+30 SEC." to cook, buzzer sounds once. When cooking finish , buzzer
sounds five times.

(3) After finishing the setting, press "START/+30 SEC." once to save the setting.

d. Press "START/+30 SEC." to save the setting. Buzzer sounds once and the LED will

screen displays "2", then press "START/+30SEC." to run.

display "2". If you press "START/+30SEC." again, the setting will be saved as

f. If you want to run the saved setting, in waiting state, press "0/MEMORY" twice,

Press " START/+30 SEC." again, it will start cooking.

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a) Press " BEVERAGE " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the
display, "1", "2", "3" cup will display in order.
For example, press "BEVERAGE" once, "1" appears.

b) Press "START/+30 SEC." to cook, buzzer sounds once. When cooking finish , buzzer
sounds five times.

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19. OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

(1) In standby state, if the set clock digital tube displays current time, the icon " : " would

flash; otherwise, it shows " 0:00 ".
(2) In setting function state, LED displays corresponding setting.
(3) In working or pause state, LED displays surplus cooking time.

When the cooking is over, the buzzer will sound 5 "beep" to alert user the cooking is finished.

18. COOKING END REMINDING FUNCTION

16. INQUIRING FUNCTION

(1) In cooking state, press " CLOCK ", the LED will display clock for three seconds.
(2) In the microwave or multi-stage cooking, press " POWER " to inquire microwave power
level, and the current microwave power will be displayed. After three seconds, the oven
to the previous state.

17. LOCK FUNCTION FOR CHILDREN

Lock: In waiting state, press " STOP/CANCEL " for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep"
denoting the entering into the children-lock state; meanwhile, LED will display " "

Lock Cancel: In locked state, press " STOP/CANCEL " for 3 seconds, there will be a long
"beep"

denoting that lock is released.

15. Multi-stage Cooking

At most, 2 stages can be set for cooking. In multi-stage cooking, if one stage is
defrosting, then defrosting shall be placed at the first stage automatically.
Note: Auto cooking cannot work in the multi-stage cooking.

Example: if you want to cook with 80% microwave power for 5 minutes + 60% microwave
power for 10 minutes. The cooking steps are as following:
(1) Press "TIME COOK" once, then press "5","0","0" to set the cooking time;

(2) Press "POWER" once, then press "8" to select 80% microwave power.
(3) Press "TIME COOK" once, then press "1","0","0","0" to set the cooking time;
(4) Press "POWER" once, then press "6" to select 60% microwave power.
(5) Press "START/+30 SEC." to start cooking.

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Troubleshooting

Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem. If the
microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center.

TROUBLE

Oven will not start

POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY

a. Electrical cord for oven is
not plugged in.
b. Door is open.
c. Wrong operation is set.

a. Plug into the outlet.
b. Close the door and try
again.
c. Check instructions.

Arcing or sparking

a. Materials to be avoided in
microwave oven were
used.
b. The oven is operated when
empty.
c. Spilled food remains in the
cavity.

a. Use microwave-safe
cookware only.
b. Do not operate with oven
empty.
c. Clean cavity with wet towel.

Unevenly cooked
foods

a. Materials to be avoided in
microwave oven were
used.
b. Food is not defrosted
completely.
c. Cooking time, power level
is not suitble.
d. Food is not turned or stirred.

a. Use microwave-safe
cookware only.
b. Completely defrost food.

c. Use correct cooking time,
power level.
d. Turn or stir food.

Overcooked foods

Cooking time, power level is
not suitable.

Use correct cooking time,
power level.

Undercooked foods

a. Materials to be avoided in
microwave oven were used.
b. Food is not defrosted
completely.
c. Oven ventilation ports are
restricted.
d. Cooking time, power level is
not suitable.

a. Use microwave-safe
cookware only.
b. Completely defrost food.
c. Check to see that oven venti­ lation ports are not restricted.
d. Use correct cooking time,
power level.

Improper defrosting

a. Materials to be avoided in
microwave oven were used.
b. Cooking time, power level is
not suitable.
c. Food is not turned or stirred.

a. Use microwave-safe
cookware only.
b. Use correct cooking time,
power level.
c. Turn or stir food.

Maintenance

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