Midea Kitchen Appliances XC032CYY User Manual

Microwave Oven

350A4502P733 05-12 ATS

JES1295

Owner’s Manual

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Safety Information . . . . . . . . .2–6

Operating Instructions

Best Cooking Methods . . . . . . . .21

Combination Features . . . . . . . .18

Convection Features . . . . . . . . . .17

Convenience Features . . . . . .14-16

Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Grill Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8

Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Roast Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Timed Features . . . . . . . . . . .10–13

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .25

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . .26-27

Things That Are Normal . . . . . .27

Consumer Support

Product Registration . . . . . .29, 30

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # __________________

Serial # __________________

You can find them on a label inside the oven.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

■ Read and follow the specific precautions in the

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy

section above.

■ This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the

Grounding Instructions

section on page 5.

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

■ This oven must be located at least 3 ft. (0.9 m) above floor level.

■ Be certain to place the front surface of the door 3” (7.6 cm) or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.

I A minimum clearance of 3.0 inches (7.5 cm) is required

between the oven and any adjacent walls, One side must be open. Leave a minumum clearance of 12.0 inches (30 cm) above the oven.

■ Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

■ Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any

portion of a heating or cooking appliance.

■ Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.

■ Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from General Electric.

■ Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

■ Use this appliance only for its intended use as described

in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors

in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

■ This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.

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

■ Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

■ Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

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

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

— Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when

paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking.

— Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or

plastic containers before placing them in the oven.

— Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave

paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

— If materials inside the oven ignite, 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. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.

■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the

Care and

cleaning of the microwave oven

section of this manual.

■ This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

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

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk

of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

(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.

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.

(d) The Oven Should Not

be adjusted or repaired by

anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

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ARCING

If you see arcing, press STOP/CLEAR and correct the problem.

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:

■ The metal shelf installed incorrectly so it touches the microwave wall.

■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

■ Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act

like antennas).

■ Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave.

■ Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.

FOODS

■ When microwaving, place all foods and containers on the glass microwave turntable.

■

SUPERHEATED WATER

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 SPOON OR OTHER 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.

■ Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

■ Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed jars—are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.

■ Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

■ Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven.

■ Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

■ Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula. The container may feel cooler than the formula really is. Always test the formula before feeding the baby.

■ Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

■ Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

■ Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

■ Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F (70°C) and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F (80°C). Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

■ Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the

Care and cleaning of the microwave oven

section for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE

Make sure to use suitable cookware during microwave cooking. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”

■ Place microwavable container directly on the glass turntable to cook your food.

■ If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup (240 mL) of water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 30–45 seconds at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.

If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

■ Oversized food or oversized metal cookware should not be used in a microwave/convection oven because they increase the risk of electric shock and could cause a fire.

■ Sometimes the oven floor, turntable and walls can become too hot to touch. Be careful touching the floor, turntable and walls during and after cooking.

■ If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

■ 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 also ignite.

■ Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom. When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.

■ Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers.

■

Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.

■ Do not use paper products when the microwave/convection oven is operated in the convection or combination mode.

■ Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.

■ Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

■ “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.

■ Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than ¾” (1.9 cm) high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1” (2.5 cm) away from the sides of the oven.

■ Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials, and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite.

■ Use of the shelf accessory:

— Remove the shelf from the oven when not in use.

— Use pot holders when handling the shelf and

cookware. They may be hot.

— Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly

inside the oven to prevent product damage.

— Do not cover the shelf or any part of the oven

with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the microwave/convection oven.

Follow these guidelines:

Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.

Do not microwave empty containers.

Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

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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 power 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 service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance. (See

EXTENSION CORDS

section.)

For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

WARNING:

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

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GRILLING, CONVECTION & COMBINATION SAFETY

■ Any non-metal, oven-safe dish can be used when combination cooking in the oven. Any oven-safe dish can be used when grilling or convection cooking.

■ The oven and door will get hot when grilling, convection or combination cooking.

■ Cookware will become hot when grilling, convection or combination cooking. Pot holders or oven mitts will be needed to handle the cookware.

■ Do not use paper towels or coverings, containers or cooking/roasting bags made of foil or other reflective material, plastic, wax or paper when grilling, convection or combination cooking.

■ Do not place food directly against the top or rear heating elements.

■ Use of the rack:

— For convection baking and grilling.

— Place dish directly on the rack.

— Remove the rack from the oven when not in use.

— Use pot holders or oven mitts when handling

the rack. It may be hot.

— Be sure that the rack is positioned properly

inside the oven to prevent product damage.

— Do not cover the rack or any part of the oven

with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.

■ During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing, pot holders or other flammable materials contact the top heating element. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color. Allow sufficient time for cooling first.

■ Remove cookware completely from the oven before turning food.

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EXTENSION CORDS

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

Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.

If an extension cord is used—

The marked electrical rating of the 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 and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;

The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

1000 Watts

Features of the Oven

Door Latches

Window with Metal Shield

Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.

Control Panel and Display

Glass Turntable

Center the tray on the turntable support when using the microwave features. Place food or microwave-safe cookware directly on the glass turntable.

Removable Turntable Support

The turntable support must be in place when using the oven.

NOTE: Rating plate is located on the back of the microwave. Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

Heating Elements

Allows you to cook frozen convenience foods, brown already cooked foods quickly on top or grill foods on the top and bottom.

Rack

Used for convection baking and grilling. Center the rack on the turntable tray. (Do not use when microwave or combination cooking.)

About the features of your oven.

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You can microwave by time, or with the convenience features, or cook using the grilling features.

About the features of your oven.

Cooking Controls

Microwave Cooking Time and Auto Feature