INSIGNIA NS-MW11BK0 Users guide

1.1 Cu. Ft. Microwave Oven

USER GUIDE

NS-MW11BK0

Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cookware and cooking materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Materials you can use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Materials to be avoided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Microwave oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting up your microwave oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing the turntable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setting the clock and the timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setting the clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the kitchen timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Cooking with your microwave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Microwave cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Cooking quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Cooking with the auto menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Defrosting in your microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Changing other microwave settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Muting your microwave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using power saving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Checking the time or power level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Saving a memory procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cleaning and maintaining your microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cleaning the outside of your microwave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cleaning the inside of your microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Obtaining replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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NS-MW11BK0

Countertop Microwave

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-MW11BK0 represents the state of the art in microwave design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

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:

1 Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2 Read and follow the specific “ 3 This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See “

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 microwave.

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. 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 qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for

examination, repair, or adjustment.

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.

12 Do not immerse the cord or plug in water. 13 Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. 14 Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter. 15 When cleaning the surface between the door and the compartment, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergent

applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

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

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

• Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing them in the oven.

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

• 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, may overheat 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 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:

• Do not overheat the liquid.

• Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

• Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

• After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

• Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

18 As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when the microwave oven is used by children. 19 If material inside of the oven should ignite, the oven door should be kept closed, the appliance turned off, the power

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

Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy” on p a g e 4.

Grounding instructions” on

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Countertop Microwave

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.

DANGER - Electric Shock Hazard

Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance.

WARNING - Electric Shock Hazard

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until the appliance is properly installed and grounded. 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 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:

• The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

• The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

• 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.

Radio interference

1 Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. 2 When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:

• Clean the door and sealing surface of the oven.

• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television.

• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

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

• Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.

Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy

1 Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave

energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

2 Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on

sealing surfaces.

3 Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is

no damage to the:

•Door (bent)

• Hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

• Door seals and sealing surface

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

Cookware and cooking materials

WAR NI NG: Tightly-closed containers could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches should be pierced before

cooking.

Cookware and other materials must fit on the turntable. Always use oven mitts or pot holders because cookware may become hot.

See “

Materials you can use” on page 5 and “Materials to be avoided” o n p a g e 5 as a guide, then test before using.

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Cookware and Materials Test:

1 Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup (250 ml) of cold water, along with the cookware or materials in question. 2 Cook on maximum power for one minute. Do not exceed one minute cooking time. 3 Carefully feel the cookware or material. If the empty cookware or material is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.

Materials you can use

MATERIAL REMARKS

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of the browning dish must

Browning dish

Dinnerware

Glass jars

Glassware

Oven cooking bags

Paper plates and cups

Paper towels

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

Plastic

Plastic wrap

Thermometers Use microwave-safe only (such as meat and candy thermometers).

Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

be at least 3/16-in. (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.

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

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

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

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with a metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.

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

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

Use only if labeled “Microwave Safe.” Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets hot. “Boiling bags” and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced, or vented, as indicated on the package.

Use microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.

Materials to be avoided

MATERIAL REMARKS

Aluminum foil May cause an electric spark. Use a microwave-safe dish instead.

Aluminum tray May cause an electric spark. Use a microwave-safe dish instead.

Food carton with metal handle

Metal or metal trimmed utensils

Metal twist ties May cause an electric spark and could cause a fire in the oven.

Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven.

Plastic foam

Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

May cause an electric spark. Use a microwave-safe dish instead.

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

Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature.

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