Montgomery Ward 743771, EM145A5L-MW, 745770 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Item No.: 743771

120V~, 60Hz, 1700/1200W

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2.2 Cu. Ft. Microwave Oven

Sleek and

stylish  fit

any décor

MODEL: EM262YY-P

Thank you for purchasing your Microwave Oven by

Montgomery Ward®. It will perform to the highest standard, time after time,

with all the convenience and durability you rely on from Wards.

We guarantee it!

Your new 2.2 Cu. Ft. Microwave Oven offers substantial size and power
right at your fingertips. With the defrost feature, you can go from freezer

to table. One-touch auto buttons make cooking fast, easy and convenient.

With all of the available features, this microwave is sure to become your

favorite appliance!

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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave energy, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:

WARNING: TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ALWAYS MAKE
SURE THE PRODUCT IS UNPLUGGED FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET
BEFORE ASSEMBLING, DISASSEMBLING, RELOCATING, SERVICING OR
CLEANING. DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF.

1. Read and follow the “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy” on page 4.

2. Close supervision is necessary when using this appliance near children. This
appliance is not suitable for use by children. Do not allow children to climb
inside of appliance.

3. NEVER leave appliance unattended while in use.

4. To protect against electrical shock, do NOT place cord, plug or appliance in
water or other liquid.

5. NEVER connect or disconnect plug with wet hands.

6. DO NOT let the cord hang over the edge of a table or countertop or touch any
hot surface.

7. Do NOT allow appliance to rest on cord.

8. Do NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer
service number for information regarding returning or replacing the product.

9. Never install the unit where it could be subjected to:

• Other products that produce heat (furnace, stove, dishwasher, etc.).

• Near water (kitchen sink, swimming pool, wet basement or similar location).

• Flammable materials, including liquids.

10. Install microwave only in accordance with the instructions in this guide.

11. Do NOT store this microwave outdoors.

12. Do NOT cover or block any openings on the microwave.

13. The glass tray and roller MUST be in place when the unit is in use.

14. 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 oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is NOT designed for commercial,
industrial or laboratory use.

15. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

• Do NOT overcook food. Carefully attend to the microwave when paper, plastic or

other combustible materials are placed inside the microwave to facilitate cooking.

• Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing in microwave.

• Do NOT use the microwave cavity for storage purposes.

• Do NOT operate microwave when empty.

• Do NOT leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not

in use.

Important Safeguards ........................3-4

3-Prong Plug......................................... 5

Parts & Features ................................6-7

Installation ............................................ 8

How to Use ......................................8-11

Cooking Utensil Guide ........................ 12

Cooking Techniques ...........................13

Cleaning and Care.............................. 14

Troubleshooting .................................. 15

Warranty & Return Information ......16-17

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3102543
Conforms to UL Std. 471
Certified to CSA Std. C22.2 No. 120-13

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Important Safeguards (cont’d)

16. Some produce, such as whole eggs and sealed containers or closed jars are
able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave.

17. Do NOT heat oil or fat for deep-frying. It is difficult to control the temperature of
oil in the microwave and poses a fire hazard.

18. Pierce foods with heavy skins, such as potatoes, whole squash, apples and
chestnuts before cooking.

19. Water, coffee or tea may overheat beyond the boiling point without appearing to
be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when
the container is removed from the microwave 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.

a. Do NOT overheat the liquid.
b. Stir the liquid both before AND halfway through heating.
c. Do NOT use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
d. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave a short time

before removing.

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

20. To avoid burns, the contents of heating containers should be stirred or shaken
and the temperature should be checked before serving.

21. Cooking utensils may become hot from heat transferred from the heated food.
Potholders may be needed to handle the utensils.

22. Do NOT heat narrow necked containers, such as syrup bottles.

23. Do NOT heat baby bottles or jars of baby food in microwave. Uneven heating
can occur and result in personal injury.

24. Do NOT cook bacon directly on the glass tray. Excessive heating could cause
glass tray to break.

25. Only use containers, utensils and thermometers designed for microwaves.

26. If materials inside the microwave should ignite, keep microwave door closed,
power off and disconnect the cord or turn off the power at the circuit breaker
panel.

Precautions to avoid exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Do NOT attempt to operate this microwave with the door open. Open door
operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. Do NOT tamper
with safety interlocks.

2. Do NOT place any objects between the microwave front face and the door or
allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

3. Do NOT operate the microwave if damaged. It is particularly important that the
microwave door be properly closed and there is no damage to the: (1) door
(bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing
surfaces.

3-Prong Plug

This appliance has a 3-prong (grounding) plug for use in a 3-prong (grounding)
outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock. This appliance should only be
used with a 115V, 60Hz grounded outlet. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death.

If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install a
3-prong (grounding) outlet. Do NOT attempt to modify the plug in any way. Do NOT
use an adapter or an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions could result
in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death.

Avoid the use of an extension cord as it may overheat and cause a risk of fire.
However, if it is necessary to use an extension cord:

• The cord must be a 3-wire extension cord with a 3-prong grounded plug.

• The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the
rating of the appliance.

• The extension cord should be positioned so that it does not drape over a counter
or table or in any way become a tripping hazard.

Radio or TV Interference

Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio or
TV, check that the microwave oven is on a dif ferent circuit, relocate the TV or radio
as far away from the oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.