Midea Kitchen Appliances XM831CYY User Manual

MODEL:EM831C5

H

EM831C5G
EM831C5 K

Read these instructions carefully before using your

microwave oven, and keep it carefully.

If you follow the instructions, your oven will provide you with

many years of good service.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

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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 break 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 (brok en or loosened)

(3) DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACE

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly

qualified service personnel.

ADDENDUM

If the apparatus is not maintained in a good state of cleanliness, its surface could

be degraded and affect the lifespan of the apparatus and lead to a dangerous

situation.

Specifications

Model:
Rated Voltage:

Rated Input Power(Microwave):

Rated Output Power(Microwave):

Oven Capacity:
Turntable Diameter:

External Dimensions:
Net Weight:

EM

831C5H/5G/5K

120V~ 60Hz
1 0W

20

00W

8

1. Cu.ft.

0

1 inch

0.6

2 X X12. inch ( X X3 mm)

4.0 13.6 0

Approx. Lbs(1 kg)

31.5

609 337 04.5

4.3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING

1. Read all instructions before using the
appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific: " PRECAU­ TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY"

found on page 2.

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

4.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
i). Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
the appliance when paper, plastic, or
other combustible materials are placed
inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
ii).Remove wire twist-ties and metal
handles from paper or plastic
containers/bags before placing them in
the oven.
iii). If materials inside the oven ignite,
keep the oven door closed. Turn the
oven off, and unplug the appliance.
Disconnect the power cord, shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
iv). Do not use the oven cavity for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
when not in use.

5. This oven must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See
" GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found
on page 4.

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

7. Some products such as whole eggs
and sealed containers-for example,
closed glass jars-are able to explode
and should not be heated in the oven.

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

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

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

10. Do not operate this oven if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly or if it has been
damaged or dropped.

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

12. Do not cover or block any openings on
the oven.

13. Do not store or use this appliance
outdoors.

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

15. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

16. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

18. When cleaning surfaces of door and
oven that comes together on closing
the door, use only mild, nonabrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth.

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

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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.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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
can result in electric shock. Do
not plug into an outlet until
appliance is properly installed
and grounded.

Three-pronged

(grounding) plug

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 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 3-wire extension cord that
has a 3-pronged grounding plug, and a 3-slot
receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.
The marked rating of the extension cord shall be
equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the
appliance.

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in

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or tripping over a longer cord.

2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if cared is exercised in
their use.

3. If a long cord sets or extension cord is used:

1) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension 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 countertop 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:

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

and receiver are on different branch circuits.

UTENSILS

CAUTION

Personal Injury Hazard

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

See the instructions on "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.

Materials you can use in microwave oven

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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

Dinnerware

Glass jars

Glassware

Oven cooking
bags

Paper plates
and cups

Paper towels

Parchment
paper

Plastic

Plastic wrap

Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

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.

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’s 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’s 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.

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks

Aluminum tray
Food carton with
metal handle
Metal or metal­trimmed utensils

Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam

Wood

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 and oven cavity.
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
Glass tray 1
Turntable ring assembly 1
Instruction Manual 1

F

A

G

Turntable Installation

Hub (underside)

Glass tray

Turntable shaft

Turntable ring assembly

E

D

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

a. Never place the
tray should never be restricted.
b. Both
always be used during cooking.
c. All food and containers of food are always placed
on the
d. If
breaks, contact your nearest authorized service
center.

glass tray

glass tray

glass tray

glass tray

and

for cooking.

or

turntable ring assembly

B

C

upside down. The glass

turntable ring assembly

cracks or

must

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Countertop Installation

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.

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 inches
(7.5cm) is required between the oven and
any adjacent walls. One side must be open.
(1) Leave a minimum clearance of 12
inches (30cm) above the oven.
(2) Do not remove the legs from the
bottom of the oven.

OPEN

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

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

(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 near or over a heat
source, the oven could be damaged and
the warranty would be void.

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OPERATION

Control Panel and Features

( )1

(5)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(1) Cook

Sensor ing:Popcorn,Beverage,Potato,Vegetable,Reheat,
Defrost Weight/Time

( ) Number buttons from 0 to 9.

2
(3) Power
( ) C
( ) A

5 dd 30 Sec

( )

6 Timer n/ ffO O

( )

7
(8)

(9) Set Clock
( )

10 Start/Pause

Level

ancel/Off4

Cook Time

Turntable

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

( )10

10

OPERATION

Cook Time

Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.

Power level 10 (HIGH) is automatically set, but
you may change it for more flexibility.

Press Cook Time.

1

Enter cooking time.

2

Press START.

3

Cooking will start when the countdown
begins in the display.

You may open the door during Cook Time to
check the food. Close the door and press START
to resume cooking.

Express Cook

This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1-6
minutes.

Press one of the Express Cook pads (from

1

1-6) for 1-6 minutes of cooking at power
level 10.
For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes
of cooking time.

The power level can be changed as time is

counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter

1-10.
NOTE: Express Cook function pertains to pads

1-6 only.

Add 30 Sec

This will add 30 seconds to the time counting
down each time the pad is pressed. Each touch
will add 30 seconds, up to 99 minutes and 99
seconds.

Add 30 sec can also be used like an express 30
seconds button. The microwave oven will start
immediately when pressed.

Weight Defrost

Use Weight Defrost for meat, poultry and fish.
Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.
(Time Defrost is explained on page 13.)

Press DEFROST once for Weight Defrost.

1

Enter the weight in pounds.

2

Press START.

3

Cooking will start when the countdown
begins in the display.

Defrosting Tips

Remove meat from package and place on

microwave-safe dish.

When the oven signals, turn the food over.

Remove defrosted meat or shield warm
areas with small pieces of foil.

After defrosting, most meats need to stand

5 minutes to complete defrosting. Large
roasts should stand for about 30 minutes.

Conversion Guide

If the weight of food is stated in pounds
and ounces, the ounces must be convert­ed to tenths (.1) of a pound.

Ounces Pounds

1-2 .1

3 .2
4-5 .3
6-7 .4

8 .5

9-10 .6

11 .7
12-13 .8
14-15 .9

Note: Max 6.0 lbs.

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Time Defrost

Allows you to defrost for a selected length of
time.

Press DEFROST twice for Time Defrost.

1

Enter defrosting time in minutes and seconds.

2

Press START.

3

Cooking will start when the countdown
begins in the display.

At one half of selected defrosting time, turn food
over and break apart or rearrange pieces for
more even defrosting. Shield any warm areas
with small pieces of foil. The oven will continue to
defrost if you don’t open the door and turn the
food.

Noises may be heard during defrosting. This
is normal when oven is not operating at High
power.

Defrosting Tips

Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. Closed packages
should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has
partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers
should be partially uncovered.
Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can
be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in
a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe
dish.
Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed
to sit out for more than one hour after
defrosting. Room temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria.
For more even defrosting of larger foods,
such as roasts, use Time Defrost. Be sure
large meats are completely defrosted before
cooking.
When defrosted, food should be cool
but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,
return to the microwave very briefly, or let it
stand a few minutes.

Turntable

For best cooking results, leave the turntable on.
It can be turned off for large dishes.

Press the Turntable pad once to turn the
turntable off. Press again to turn the turntable
back on.

Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to
touch. Be careful touching the turntable during
and after cooking.

Turntable can be turned off during the Cook
Time or Express Cook features by pressing
the Turntable pad. Note: At the conclusion of
the Cook Time and Express Cook features, the
turntable will automatically return to ON.

V

ent Fan

The vent fan removes steam and other vapors
from surface cooking.

Press Vent Fan once for high fan speed, twice for
low fan speed or three times to turn the fan off.

Automatic Fan

An automatic fan feature protects the microwave
from too much heat rising from the cooktop
below it. It automatically turns on if it senses too
much heat.

If you have turned the fan on you may find that
you cannot turn it off. The fan will automatically
turn off when the internal parts are cool. It may
stay on for 30 minutes or more after the cooktop
and microwave controls are turned off.

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Popcorn

To use the Popcorn feature:

Press the

1

bag, twice for 2.5 ounce bag, or three times for a

3.0 ounce bag.

Press START.

2

Cooking will start when the countdown
begins in the display.

You can not change the selection or quantity
after the feature has started.

POPCORN button once for 2.0 ounce

If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Cook
Time for additional cooking time. We recommend 30
seconds and watch carefully.

Use only with prepackaged microwave
popcorn weighing 2.0 to 3.0 ounces.

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in
succession on the same food portion—it may
result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

Reheat

The Reheat feature reheats servings of previously
cooked foods or a plate of leftovers.

Place the cup of liquid or covered food in the oven.

Press the

1

choose the correct selection.

Press once for a pizza.
Press twice for vegetables.
Press three times for a plate of leftovers.
Press four times for soup.
Press five times for meat.
Press six times for pasta.
Press the reheat pad again after food type

has been entered in order to select quantity.

Press START.

Cooking will start when the countdown
begins in the display.

REHEAT button up to six times to

After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible,
to even out the temperature. Reheated foods may have
wide variations in temperature. Some areas of food
may be extremely hot.

If food is not hot enough after the countdown use
Cook Time for additional reheating time.

Some Foods Not Recommended for Use
With Reheat

It is best to use Cook Time for these foods:

Bread products.
Foods that must be reheated uncovered.
Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.
Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after

reheating.

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in
succession on the same food portion—it may
result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

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Beverage

Time

Cook

Popcorn

Convenience Cooking

Beverage

Reheat

Time
Cook

Defrost

Weight/Time

Beverage

Use the Beverage feature to heat various
amounts of liquids measured in ounces: Place
the liquid into the microwave oven.

4 oz. 1/2 cup
8 oz. 1 cup

12 oz. 1-1/2 cups
16 oz. 2 cupls

Press the

1

choose the correct selection.

Press once for a 4 ounce beverage.
Press twice for a 8 ounce beverage.
Press three times for a 12 ounce beverage.
Press four times for a 16 ounce beverage.

Press START.

2

Cooking will start when the countdown
begins in the display.

Beverage button up to four times to

Potato

Potato

To use the Potato feature:
Place the potato(es) into the oven.

Press the

1

choose the correct selection.

Press once for 1 item.
Press twice for 2 items.
Press three times for 3 items.
Press four times for 4 items.

Press START.

2

Cooking will start when the countdown
begins in the display.

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in
succession on the same food portion. It may
result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

Potato button up to four times to

Microwave terms.

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

Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time.

Shielding In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-

Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to

Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, vent the plastic wrap by turning back one

• metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

• foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).

• metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.

• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.

Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.

browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such
as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.

stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in micro-
wave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

corner so excess steam can escape.

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Changing the Power Level

The power level may be entered or changed
before or during cooking. Power Level is set for
Level 10 (High) unless it is changed.

Press Power Level button.

1

Enter new power level by using the number

2

pads or press the Power Level button
multiple times until you find the level you
want.

After you have selected the power level, wait

3

five seconds. The display will go back to the
Cook Time screen.

Enter cooking time and press START.

4

OR

Press Cook Time button.

1

Enter your cooking time.

2

Press Power Level button.

3

Enter new power level by using the number

4

pads or press the Power Level button
multiple times until you find the level you
want.

After you have selected the power level, wait

5

five seconds. The display will go back to the
Cook Time (Enter Time) screen.

Press START.

6

Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven
can be compared to the surface units on a range.
Each power level gives you microwave energy
a certain percent of the time. Power level 7 is
microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level
3 is energy 30% of the time. Most cooking will be
done on High (power level 10) which gives you
100% power. Power level 10 will cook faster but
food may need more frequent stirring, rotating
or turning over. A lower setting will cook more
evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the
food. Some foods may have better flavor, texture
or appearance if one of the lower settings is used.
Use a lower power level when cooking foods that
have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped
potatoes and some casseroles.

Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles
off) give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer
heat to the inside of the food. An example of this
is shown with Power level 3 —the defrost cycle. If
microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside
of the food would cook before the inside was
defrosted.

Here are some examples of uses for various
power levels:

High 10 (100%): Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling
liquids.

Med-High 7 (70%): Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.

Medium 5 (50%): Slow cooking and tenderizing
for stews and less tender cuts of meat.

Low 2 or 3 (20 or 30%): Defrosting; simmering;
delicate sauces.

Warm 1 (10%): Keeping food warm; softening
butter.

NOTE: You can also change the power level
during many cooking modes by pressing the
power level button entering a valid power level.

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Clock

To change the time of day.

Press the Set Clock button. (The microwave

1

should not be running.)

Enter the appropriate time of day. Clock is on

2

a 12-hour scale.

Press Set Clock or Start to accept the time.

3

Start/Pause

In addition to starting many functions, START/
PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without
opening the door or clearing the display and
resume cooking later.

Timer

NOTE: The Timer indicator will be lit while the
timer is operating.

Timer

The Timer operates as a minute timer and can
be used at any time, even when the oven is
operating.

Press the Timer button.

1

Enter a time.

2

Press the Timer 3 Start button to start.

3

To cancel, press the Timer button. or Clear
button.

Cancel/Off

Press the CANCEL/OFF button to stop and cancel
cooking at any time.

Control Lock-Out

You may lock the control panel to prevent the
oven from being accidentally started during
cleaning or being used by children.

To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold the
CANCEL/OFF button for three seconds. When the
control panel is locked, LOCKED will be displayed
briefly anytime a button or dial is pressed. “L” will
show in the display.

Surface Light

Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice
for the night light or a third time to turn the light
off.

NOTE: If you press the Clear button to cancel
the timer and you are cooking at the same
time, it will cancel your cooking selection also.

When time is up, the oven will signal.
To turn off the timer signal, press Timer or Cancel

Display

If you have the Timer counting down and you are
using the Cook Time at the same time, you can
change the display to show either the timer or
the cook time countdown.

If the display shows the time for the Timer and
you would like to view the Cook Time, press the
COOK TIME button.

If the display shows the time for the Cook Time
and you would like to view the Timer, press the
TIMER button

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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

Oven will not start

Arcing or sparking

Unevenly cooked
foods

Overcooked foods

Undercooked foods

POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY

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 were
used.
b. The oven is operated when
empty.
c. Spilled food remains in the
cavity.

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.

Cooking time, power level is
not suitable.

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. Plug into the outlet.

b. Close the door and try

again.

c. Check instructions.

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 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.