Midea Kitchen Appliances MM617AMN Users Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

0.6CuFt Mechanical Microwave Oven

Model: MM617ABN

Read these instructions carefully before using your
microwave oven.
If you follow the instructions, your oven will provide you
with many years of good service.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model:
Power Source:
Power Consumption:
Maximum Output:
Oven Capacity:
Turntable Diameter:
EXternal Dimensions (LxWxH):
Net Weight:

MM617ABN

120V~ 60Hz 2450MHz
950 W
600 W

0.6 Cu.ft.

9.6 inches

18.1 x 14.8 x 11.0 inches

23.4 lb

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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 this can result
in harmful exposure to microwave
energy.It is important not to

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.

break or

(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(dent)
(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.

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.

10. Do not attempt to deep-fry in your
microwave oven.

11. 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.

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.

14. Please do notice the food in the microwave
oven to avoid burning due to excessive
cooking when cooking food in it.

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 of
the surface that could adversely affect
the life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.

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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING

To reduce the risk of the fire, electric shock, injury to
persons, or exposure to excessive microwave oven
energy when using your appliance, follow
basic precautions, including the following:

SAFETY

1. Read all instructions before using the
appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific:" PRECAU-

TIONS T O AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWA VE ENERGY".

3. As with most cooking appliances,close
supervision is necessary to reduce the
risk of a fire in the oven cavity.

If materials inside the oven ignite:

1.Keep the oven door closed.

2.Turn the oven of f, and unplug the appliance.

3.Disconnect the power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.

Keep in mind the following rules at all times:

1.Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the

appliance when paper ,plastic,or other combus­ tible materials are placed inside the oven to
facilitate cooking.

2.Do not use the oven cavity for storage pur­ poses. Do not store combustible items su­ ch as bread, cookies, paper products, etc.
inside the oven. If lightning strikes the power
line, the oven may turn on by itself.

3.Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
from paper or plastic containers/bags before
placing them in the oven.

4.This oven must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See"GROUN-

DING INSTRUCTIONS".

5. Install or locate this oven only in accordance
with the installation instructions provided.

6. Some products such as whole
eggs, water with oil or fat, sealed
containers and closed glass jars are able
to explode and therefore should not be
heated in this oven.

7. Use this appliance only for its intended
uses as described in the manual. Do
not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance. This oven is specifically
designed to heat or cook food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.

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

9. Do not operate this oven if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working

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properly or if it has been damaged or
dropped.

10. This appliance should be serviced
only by qualified service technicians.
Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination,repair
or adjustment.

11. Do not cover or block any vents on the
oven.

12. Do not store or use this appliance
outdoors.

13. Do not use this oven near water, for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool, or
similar locations.

14. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

15. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

17. When cleaning door and oven surfaces
use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or
detergents applied with a sponge or
detergents applied with a sponge or
soft cloth.

18. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are
able to be overheated beyond the boiling
point without appearing to be boiling. V isible
bubbling or boiling when the container is
removed from the microwave oven is not
always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN
VER Y HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING
OVER WHEN THE CONT AINER IS DIS­ TURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UT­ ENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

T o reduce the risk of injury to persons:

Grounding Installation

i) Do not overheat the liquid.
ii) Stir the liquid both before and halfway
through heating it.
iii) Do not use straight-sided containers
with narrow necks.
iv) After heating, allow the container to
stand in the microwave oven for a short
time before removing the container.
v) Use extreme care when inserting a
spoon or other utensil into the container.

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DANGER

Electric Shock Hazard T ouching

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

W ARNING

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.

Three-pronged
(grounding) plug

Properly polarized and
grounded outlet

Utensils

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.

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.
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3­wire extension cord that has a 3-pronged grounding plug,
and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the
appliance.

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 cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled
in or tripping over a longer cord.

3. If a long cord sets 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.

CAUTION

Personal Injury Hazard

Tightly-closed utensils
could explode. Closed
containers are opened and
plastic pouches pierced
before cooking.

See next page for further instructions “Materials you
can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in micro­wave oven.”There may be certain non-metallic utensils
that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt,
you can test the utensil in question following the
procedure below.

Utensil Test:

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

water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.

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 cooking.

4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

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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.
Browning dish Follow manufacturer’s 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.
Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked
or chipped dishes.
Glass jars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars
are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is nometallic trim. Do
not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Oven cooking Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to
bags allow steam to escape.
Paper plates Use for short –term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while
and cups cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a

short-term cooking only.

Parchment Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
paper
Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.Should be labelled

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

Thermometers
Wax paper

Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).

Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils
Aluminum tray
Food carton with
metal handle
Metal or metal­trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam

Wood

Remarks

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

Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause
arcing.
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
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.

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SETTING UP YOUR OVEN

Names of Oven Parts and Accessories

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

A) Control panel
B) Turntable shaft
C) Turntable ring assembly
D) Glass tray
E) Observation window
F) Door assembly
G) Safety interlock system

TURNTABLE INSTALLATION

Hub(underside)

Glass tray

Turntable shaft

Turntable ring assembly

a. Never place the
glass tray
b. Both

should never be restricted.

glass tray
be used during cooking.
c. All food and containers of food are always placed
on the
d. If

glass tray

glass tray or turntable ring assembly

contact your nearest authorized service center.

Installation

glass tray

and

upside down.The

turntable ring assembly

for cooking.

must always

cracks or breaks,

Remove all packing material and accessories.
Examine the oven for any damage such as
dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is
damaged.

Countertop
Installation

1. Select a level surface that provide
enough open space for the intake
and/or outlet vents.

12 inch(30cm)

3.0 inch(7.5cm)

3.0 inch(7.5cm)

A minimum clearance of 3.0 inch
(7.5cm) is required between the oven and
any adjacent wall.One side must be open.
(1) Leave a minimum clearance of 12
inch(30cm) above the oven.

OPEN

Cabinet: Remove any protective film found
on the cabinet surface.

Do not remove the light brown Mica cover
that is screwed to the oven cavity to
protect the magnetron.

(2) Do not remove the legs from the bottom
of the oven.

(3) Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings
can damage the oven.
(4) Place the oven as far away from radios
and TV as possible.Operation of microwave
oven may cause interference to your radio
or TV reception.

2. Plug your oven into a standard household
outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency
is the same as the voltage and the frequency
on the rating label.
WARNING: Do not install oven over a range
cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. If
installed could be damaged and the warranty
would be void.

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OPERATION

Control Panel and Features

1.To set cooking power by turning the
power knob to desired level.

Power

Timer

Function/Power Output Application
Low 17% power Soften ice cream

Med. Low 33% power Cook tough meat, soup stew, soften butter or defrost

Med. 55% power Milk cake, stew or defrost

2.To set the time of cooking by turning
the timer knob to desired time per
your food cooking guide.

3.The microwave oven will
automatically start cooking after
Power level and time is set.

4.After the cooking time is up ,the unit
will "Ding" to stop.

5.If the unit is not in use, always set
time to "0" .

Med. High 77% power Rice, fish cookie or meat
High 100% power Reheat, boil water, vegetables, chicken or beverage

NOTE:

When popping a popcorn;
Place carefully so the bag does not touch the

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oven walls. Fold each end of the bag in half
toward the center top of the bag.

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MAINTENANCE

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 POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY

Oven will not start

Arcing or sparking

Unevenly cooked
foods

Overcooked foods

Undercooked foods

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

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

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

Cooking time, power level
is not suitable.

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

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

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

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

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

Use correct cooking
time, power level.

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 are used.
b. Cooking time, power level
is not suitable.
c. Food is not turned or stirred.

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

NOTE

This device complies with part 18 of the FCC Rules.
1, Before commissioning this oven please read this instruction manual and keep it carefully.
2, There must be more than 30cm high space necessary above the top surface of oven.
3, Do not repair the oven yourself, please consult an authorized expert.
4, The contents of feeding bottles and bay food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the
temperature is to be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
5, Check the oven and the cable regularly for damage. If there is any kind of damage, the
oven should not be used.
 Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open- door operation can

result in harmfulexposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.

 Carefully clean door seala and sealing surfaces.
 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 : (1) door(bent). (2) hinges and
latches( broken or loosened). (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

 Utensils sould be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
 When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check the oven frequently due to the

possibility of ignition.

 Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care

has to be taken when handling the container.

 If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in

order to stifle any flames.

 Egg in their shell and whole hard- bolled eggs shall not be heated in microwave ovens

since they may explode.

 If the door or door seals are damaged. The oven must not be operated until it has been

repaired by a trained person.

 Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to

explode.

Warning:
1, It is hazardous for anyone other than a trained person to carry out any service or repair
operation, which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against exposure
to microwave energy.
2, Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have
been given so that the children is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the
hazards of improper use.
3, If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacture of its service agent
or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
4, This product will make disturbance in AV product, if any disturbance is occurred, use
different electrical source jack to supply electricity or use low power or away from them.

Note: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV

INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZATED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
EQUIPMENT .SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO
OPERA TE THE EQUIPMENT.