Oster OMW991 User Manual

Record in the space below the SERIAL NO. found on the nameplate on your oven and retain

MICROWAVE OVEN

OMW991

Please read these instructions carefully before installing and operating the oven.

Owner’s Manual

this information for future reference. SERIAL NO.

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1. 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.

2. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or

cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

3. 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:

a. Door (bent), b. Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), c. Door seals and sealing surfaces.

4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified

service personnel.

CONTENT

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY...............................................................................................................................1

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

INSTALLATION GUIDE.........................................................................................................3

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................3

UTENSILS GUIDE................................................................................................................4

COOKING TECHNIQUES.....................................................................................................5

SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................6

PART NAMES.......................................................................................................................6

CONTROL PANEL................................................................................................................7

HOW TO SET THE OVEN CONTROLS...............................................................................8

Setting the clock............................................................................................................8

Microwave cooking........................................................................................................8

Pre-set cooking.............................................................................................................8

Auto defrost...................................................................................................................8

Multistage cooking........................................................................................................8

Auto Cook.....................................................................................................................9

Child lock.......................................................................................................................9

CLEANING AND CARE......................................................................................................10

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the

appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific

"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" on page 1.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect

only to properly grounded outlet. See "grounding instructions " on page 3.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in

accordance with the provided installation 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 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 industrial or laboratory use.

7. As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

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

a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

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

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bag in oven.

c. If materials inside the oven should ignite,

keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.

9. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are

able to be overheated 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 oven is not always present. THEIS 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 person:

a. Do not overheat the liquid. b. Stir the liquid both before and halfway

through heating it.

c. Do not use straight-sided containers with

narrow necks.

d. After heating, allow the container to stand in

the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon

or other utensil into the container.

10. Do not heat oil or fat for deep-frying. It is

difficult to control the temperature of oil in microwave oven.

11. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as

potatoes, whole squash, apples and chestnuts before cooking.

12. The contents of feeding bottles and baby

jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature should be checked before serving in order to avoid burns.

13. Cooking utensils may become hot because

of heat transferred from the heated food. Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil.

14. Do not cover or block any openings on the

appliance.

15. 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, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.

16. Do not operate this appliance if it has a

damaged cord or a plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.

17. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Keep

cord away from heated surface. Do not let

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cord hang over edge of table or counter.

Make sure that all the packing materials

Check the oven for any damage, such

as misaligned or bent door, damaged

door seals and sealing surface, broken

latches and

dents inside the cavity or on the door. If

there is any damage, do not operate the

oven but contact qualified service

This microwave oven must be placed

on a flat, stable surface to hold its

Do not place the oven where heat,

moisture, or high humidity are

generated, or near combustible

For correct operation, the oven must

have sufficient airflow. Allow 20cm of

space above the oven, 10cm at back

sides. Do not cover or

block any openings on the appliance.

Do not remove feet on which oven

Do not operate the oven without glass

tray, roller support, and shaft in their

Make sure that the power supply cord is

s not run under the

The socket must be readily accessible

so that it can be easily unplugged in an

18. Use only thermometers, which are

specifically designed for use in microwave ovens.

19. Do not operate any heating or cooking

appliance beneath this appliance.

20. Be certain the glass tray and roller rings are

in place when you operate the oven.

21. This appliance should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel, contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

22. 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 clot

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are removed from the inside of the door.

or loose door hinges and

personnel.

weight and the heaviest food likely to be cooked in the oven.

materials.

and 5cm at both

stands.

proper positions.

undamaged and doe oven or over any hot or sharp surface.

emergency.

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This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.

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

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the oven be provided. The oven is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that

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