Midea Kitchen Appliances XM044KYY User Manual

All about the

Use & Care

of your Microwave Oven

MODEL:

EM044KID

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME & CONGRATULATION ............................2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................2

PART NAMES ........................................................8

BEFORE OPERATING ...........................................10

MANUAL COOKING ..............................................11

AUTO

COOKING .............................................1

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COOKINGCHARTS .............................................. 19

CLEANING AND CARE ..........................................21

SERVICE CALL CHECK

SPECIFICATIONS.................................................

WARRANTY .........................................................

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316902416 (February 2010)

WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on your purchase of a new microwave oven!

Questions?

we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to providing you with the best
service possible. Your satisfaction is our number one priority.

We know you’ll enjoy your new microwave oven and Thank You for choosing our product. We
hope you consider us for future purchases.

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This Use & Care Manual provides specifi c operating instructions for your model. Use your
microwave oven only as instructed in this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover
every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be
practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference.

Please attach sales receipt

here for future reference.

Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:

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NEED HELP?

Before you call for service, there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better.

Read this manual.

It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your microwave oven properly.
If you received a damaged Microwave Oven... immediately contact the dealer (or builder)

that sold you the Microwave Oven.
Save time and money.
Check the section titled “Service Call Check”. This section helps you solve common problems

that might occur. If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away.
A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back of this manual.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk
of fi re or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY

(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.

(c) 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.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualifi ed service personnel.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Defi nitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fi re, burns, electric shock, injury
to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy
when using your appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following sections.

• Read all instructions before using the appliance.

• Read and follow the specifi c “PRECAUTIONS TO

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2.

• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” on page 4.

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

• 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 oven.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described
in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or
vapors in this appliance. This type of microwave o ven is
specifi cally designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.

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

• 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.

• This appliance should be serviced only by qualifi ed
service personnel. Contact nearest Authorized
Servicer for examination, repair or adjustment.

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

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

• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

• See door surface cleaning instructions on page 23.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

• To reduce the risk of fi re in the microwave oven cavity:

- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

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

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

- If materials inside the microwave oven ignite,

keep microwave oven door closed, turn
microwave 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.

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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 A SPOON OR
OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

- Do not overheat the liquid.

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Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

- Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks. Use a wide-mouthed container.

- After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven at least for 20 seconds before
removing the container.

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

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Clean ventilation openings and grease fi lters frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on
ventilation openings, louver or grease fi lters.

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Use care when cleaning the louver and the grease fi lters.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the louver and the grease fi lters.

• When fl aming food under the hood, turn the fan on.

• This appliance is suitable for use above both gas and
electric cooking equipment 36” wide or less.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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