Model: EM925AGS
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
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EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a) 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.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allows soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particular 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 SURFACE
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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open-door
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Specifications
Model:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Input Power(Microwave):
Rated Output Power(Microwave):
Oven Capacity:
Turntable Diameter:
External Dimensions:
Net Weight:
EM925AGS
120V~60Hz
1400W
900W
25L
270mm
485x397x293mm
Approx. 9.56 kg
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using electrical appliances basic safety
following:the
WARNING -
1. Read all instructions before using the
2. Read and follow the specific:
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY"
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect
"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS"
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
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 oven.
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
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a
properly, or if it has been
9. This appliance should be serviced only
authorized service
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. Do not store this appliance outdoors.
near a kitchen sink, in a wet
1 . Do not immerse cord or plug in water.2
1 . Keep cord away from heated surface.
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14. Do not let cord hang over edge of
15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door,
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:
1). Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other
2). Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bag before placing bag in oven.
3). If material inside of the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
4). Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking
17. 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.
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
appliance.
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
found on
supervision is necessary when used
damaged or dropped.
facility for examination, repair, or
basement, near a swimming pool, or
table or counter.
combustible materials are placed
disconnect the power cord, shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
or
precautions should be followed, including
found on page 2.
only to properly grounded outlet. See
page 5.
accordance with the provided installation
by children.
damaged cord or plug, if it is not
by qualified service personnel.
adjustment.
Do not use this product near water - for
inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
working
Contact nearest
example,
similar location.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUID SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
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THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
1) Do not overheat the liquid.
2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
3) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
4) After heating, allow the container to
before removing the container.
5) Use extreme care when inserting a
SA E THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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stand in the microwave oven for a short time
spoon or other utensil into the container.
INTO THE LIQUID.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
reduces the risk
appliance is equipped with a
must be
WARNING -
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the
completely
If it is necessary to use an
3-blade grounded plug, and 3-slot
The marked rating of the extension cord shall be
rating of the
DANGER -
Touching some of the internal
Do not
WARNING -
Improper use of the grounding
appliance is properly installed
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:
1) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as
2) The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
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.
plugged into an outlet that is
disassemble this appliance.
great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
cord having a
properly installed and grounded.
Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.
understood,
appliance.
Electric Shock Hazard
Electric Shock Hazard
-
or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that
receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.
components can cause serious
can result in electric shock. Do
and grounded.
an electrical short circuit, grounding
electric current. This
grounding wire with a grounding plug.
grounding instructions are not
properly grounded.
equal to or greater than the electrical
personal injury or death.
not plug into an outlet until
The plug
has a
RADIO INTERFERENCE
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1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV
equipment.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the
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
are on different branch circuits.
or similar
following
and receiver
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.
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1. 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
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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. Use carefully when cooking food in the microwave oven to avoid burning due to
excessive cooking.
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 that could
adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
UTENSILS
CAUTION -
Tightly-closed utensils
pouches should be
See the instructions on "Materials you can use in
microwave oven."
There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not
in doubt, you can test the
Utensil Test:
1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold
utensil in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is
cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
Personal Injury Hazard
could explode. Closed
pierced before cooking.
utensil in question following the procedure below.
containers should be opened
microwave oven or to be avoided in
water (250ml) along with the
warm, do not use it for microwave
and plastic
safe to use for microwaving. If
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* 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* instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make
slits to allow steam to escape.
Use for short*erm 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* 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.
SETTING UP YOUR OVEN
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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
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
or
turntable ring assembly
C B
D
A) Control panel
B) Turntable shaft
C) Turntable ring assembly
D) Glass tray
E) Observation window
F) Door assembly
G) Safety interlock system
glass tray
and
for cooking.
upside down. The glass
turntable ring assembly
cracks or
must
Countertop Installation
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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.
OPERATION
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1. Power Level
10 power levels are available.
Power
Display PL10 PL9 PL8 PL7 PL6 PL5 PL4 PL3 PL2 PL1
P100 P90 P80 P70 P60 P50 P40 P30 P20 P10
2. Clock Setting
(1) Press " CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER "once, "00:00" will display.
(2) Press the number keys and enter the current time. For example,
time is 12:10 now, please press "1, 2, 1, 0" in turn.
(3) Press " CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER " to finish clock setting. ":" will flash and the clock
will be lighted.
(4) If the numbers input are not within the range of 1:00--12:59, the setting will be invalid
until valid numbers are input.
Note: (1) In the process of clock setting, if the " STOP/CANCEL " button is pressed or if
there is no operation within 1 minute, the oven will go back to the former setting
automatically.
(2) If the clock need to be reset, please repeat step 1 to step 3.
3. Kitchen Timer
(1) Press " " twice, the screen will display 00:00.
(2) Press the number keys and enter the timer time. (The maximum cooking time is
99 minutes and 99 seconds.)
(3) Press " START/+30SEC. " to confirm setting.
(4) When the timer time arrives, the buzzer will ring 5 times.
If the clock has been set (12-hour system), the screen will display the current time.
Note: 1) The kitchen time is different from 12-hour system. Kitchen Timer is a timer.
2) During kitchen timer, any program cannot be set.
CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER
4. Microwave cook
(1) Press "TIME COOK" once, the screen will display "00:00".
(2) Press number keys to input the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
(3) Press " POWER " once, "PL10" will flash. The default power is 100% power.
Now you can press number keys to adjust the power level.
(4) Press " START/+30SEC." to start cooking.
Example: to cook the food with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes.
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a. Press "TIME COOK" once. "00:00" displays.
b.Press "1", "5", "0", "0" in order.
c.Press "POWER" once, then press "5" to select 50% microwave power.
d.Press "START/+30SEC." to start cooking.
Note:1) In the process of setting, if the " STOP/CANCEL" button is pressed or if there is
no operation within 1 minute, the oven will go back to the former setting automatically.
2) If "PL 0" selected, the oven will work with fan for no power. You can use this level to
remove the odour of the oven.
3)During microwave cooking, "POWER" can be pressed to change the power you need.
After pressing "POWER",the current power flash for 3 seconds, now you can press number
button to change the power. The oven will work with the selected power for the rest time.
5. Speedy Cooking
(1) In waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level can be started by select a cooking
time from 1 to 6 minutes by pressing number pads1 to 6. Press " START/+30SEC." to
increase the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
(2) In waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level with 30 seconds' cooking time can
be started by pressing " START/+30SEC ". Each press on the same button will increase
cooking time by 30 seconds. the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Note: during microwave cooking and time defrost, time can be added by pressing
"START/+30SEC." button.
6. Weight Defrost Function
(1) Press " WEIGHT/TIME DEFROST "once, the screen will display "dEF1".
(2) Press numerical buttons to input weight to be defrosted.
Input the weight ranged between 4~100 Oz.
(3) Press " START/+30SEC. " to start defrosting and the cooking time remained will be
displayed.
7. Time Defrost Function
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(1) Press " " twice, the screen will display "dEF2".
(2) Press number pads to input defrosting time. The effective time range is 0:01~99:99
(3) The default microwave power is power level 3. If you want to change the power level,
press " POWER " once, and the screen will display "PL 3", then press the number pad
of the power level you wanted.
(4) Press " START/+30SEC. " to start defrosting. The remained cooking time will be
displayed.
WEIGHT/TIME DEFROST
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8. POPCORN
a) Press " POPCORN " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display,
"1.75", "3.5" will display in order.
For example, press "POPCORN" once, "1.75" appears.
b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, bu
buzzer will sound fiven times and then turn back to waiting state.
Oz
zzer sounds once. When cooking finishes,
9. POTATO
a) Press " POTATO " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display,
"1", "2", "3" will display in order.
"1"SET : 1 potato (approximate 8 Oz)
"2"SETS: 2 potatoes (approximate 16 Oz)
"3"SETS: 3 potatoes (approximate )
For example, press "POTATO" once, "1" appears.
b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer sounds once. When cooking finishes, buzzer
sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state.
24 Oz
10. FROZEN VEGETABLE
a) Press " FROZEN VEGETABLE " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the
display, "5.0", "12.0", "18.0" Oz will display in order.
For example, press "FROZEN VEGETABLE" once, "5.0" appears.
b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer sounds once. When cooking finishes, buzzer
sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state.
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DINNER PLATE
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a) Press " DINNER PLATE " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the
display, "9.0", "12.0", "18.0" Oz will display in order.
For example, press "DINNER PLATE" once, " 0" appears.
b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer sounds once. When cooking finishes, buzzer
sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state.
LASAGNA
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a) Press " " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the
display, "12.0", "23.0" Oz will display in order.
For example, press " " once, "12.0" appears.
b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer sounds once. When cooking finish ,buzzer
sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state.
LASAGNA
LASAGNA
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13. CHOCOLATE BALLS
a) Press " " once,
b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer sounds once. When cooking finishes, buzzer
sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state.
CHOCOLATE BALLS
"14.0" Oz will display .
14 . PIZZA
a) Press " PIZZA " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display,
"4.0", "7.0", "14.0" Oz will display in order.
For example, press " PIZZA" once, "4.0" appears.
b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer sounds once. When cooking finishes, buzzer
sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state.
15 . COFFEE
a) Press " " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the
display, "1", "2", "3" cup will display in order.
b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer sounds once. When cooking finish ,buzzer
sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state.
COFFEE
COFFEE For example, press "
" once, "1" appears.
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16. MEMORY FUNCTION
(1) Press "0/MEMORY" to choose memory 1-3 procedure. The screen will display 1, 2, 3.
(2) If the procedure has been set, press " START/ +30 SEC." to use it. If not, continue to
set the procedure. Only one or two stages can be set.
(3) After finishing the setting, press "START/ +30 SEC." once to save the procedure.
If press " START/ +30 SEC." again, it will start cooking.
Example: To set the following procedure as the second memory, that is memory 2.
To cook the food with 80% microwave power for 3 minutes and 20 seconds.
The steps are as follow:
a. In waiting states, press "0/MEMORY" twice, stop pressing until the screen displays "2".
b.Press "TIME COOK" once, then press "3", "2", "0" in order.
c. Press "POWER" once, "PL10" displays, then press "8" and "PL8" displays.
d. Press "START/ +30 SEC." to save the setting. Buzzer sounds once and the screen will
display "2". If you press "START/+30SEC." again, the procedure will be saved as the
memory 2 and operated.
e. If you want to run the saved procedure, in waiting state, press "
screen displays "2", then press "START/+30SEC." to run.
0/MEMORY" twice,
17. Multi-stage cooking
At most 2 stages can be set for cooking. In multi-stage cooking, if one stage is
defrosting, then defrosting shall be placed at the first stage automatically.
Note: Auto cooking cannot work in the multi-stage cooking.
Example: if you want to cook with 80% microwave power for 5 minutes + 60% microwave
power for 10 minutes. The cooking steps are as following:
(1) Press "TIME COOK" once, then press "5", "0", "0" to set the cooking time;
(2) Press "POWER" once, then press "8" to select 80% microwave power.
(3) Press "TIME COOK" once, then press "1", "0", "0", "0" to set the cooking time;
(4) Press "POWER" once, then press "6" to select 60% microwave power.
(5) Press "START/ +30 SEC." to start cooking.
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18. LOCK FUNCTION FOR CHILDREN
Lock: In waiting state, press " STOP/CANCEL " for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep"
denoting the entering into the children-lock state; meanwhile, screen will display " ".
Lock quitting: In locked state, press " STOP/CANCEL " for 3 seconds, there will be a long
"beep" denoting that lock is released.
19. INQUIRING FUNCTION
(1) In cooking state, press " CLOCK ", the oven will display clock for three seconds if clock
has been set.
(2) In the microwave cooking state, press " POWER " to inquire microwave power level, and
the current microwave power will be displayed. After three seconds, the oven will turn back
to the previous state. In multi-stage state, the inquiring way can be done by the
same way as above.
20. COOKING END REMINDING FUNCTION
When the cooking is over, the buzzer will sound 5 "beep"s to alert user the cooking is finished.
21. OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
(1) In standby state , if the set clock digital tube displays current time, the icon " : " would
flash; otherwise, it shows " 0:00 ".
(2) In setting function state, the screen displays corresponding setting.
(3) I
n working or pause state, displays surplus cooking time.
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e screen
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M
AINTENANCE
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
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.
POSSIBLE REMEDY
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.
lation ports are not restricted.d. Use correct cooking time, power level.Improper defrostinga. 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.MAINTENANCE
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.
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