West Bend 07054 User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

Instruction Manual

Important Safeguards..........................................................................3

Setting Up Your Oven..........................................................................7

Operation..............................................................................................9

Troubleshooting..................................................................................20

One Year Limited Warranty.................................................................21

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Manufactured and Distributed by Midea America Corp.,Authorized Licensee,Parsippany,
NJ 07054

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY

(a)

Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open as this can result in harmful exposure
to microwave energy. It is important not to 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 (broken or loosened)

(3) DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACE

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualied service

personnel.

Specications

Model: AG028PLV

Rated Voltage: 120V~ 60Hz

Rated Input Power(Microwave): 1500W

Rated Output Power(Microwave): 1000W

Rated Input Power(Grill): 1150W

Rated Output Power(Grill): 1100W

Rated Input Power(Pizza): 1400W

Rated Output Power(Pizza): 1000W

Oven Capacity: 1.1 Cu.ft

Turntable Diameter: Ø12.4 inch(315mm)

External Dimensions: 20.3×16.1×17.7 inch(516×408×450mm)

Net Weight: Approx. 49.6Lbs(22.5Kg)

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, re,injury to

persons or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy
when using your appliance, follow basic safety precautions,
including the following:

• Read all instructions before using

the appliance.

• Read and follow
the specic:"PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY"

found on page 2.

• As with most cooking appliances, close

supervision is necessary to reduce the risk

of a re in the oven cavity.

• To reduce the risk of re 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.

• This oven must be grounded. Connect

only to properly grounded outlet. See

"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS"found

on page 4.

• Install or locate this oven only in

accordance with the installation
instructions provided.

• Some products such as whole eggs,

sealed containers, or closed glass jars
may explode and should not be heated
in th e oven.

• 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

speci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 oven 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 qualied service technicians.

• Contact the nearest authorized service

facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

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

• Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.

• Do not use this oven near water,

for example, near a kitchen sink, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool,
or similar locations.

• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

• When cleaning interior or exterior surfaces, used only mild, nonabrasive, soaps or

detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

• Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea may overheat 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 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.

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

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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

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 set or extension cord is used:

1) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extention 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

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.

entangled

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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.

CONTAINERS

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 container in question following the procedure below.
Container Test:

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the container in

question.

2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.

3. Carefully feel the container. If the empty container

cooking.

4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

is warm, do not use it for microwave

CAUTION

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

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Materials you can use in microwave oven

Materials Comments

Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover

Aluminum foil

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

Materials Comments
Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with

metal handle

Metal or metaltrimmed
utensils

Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a re in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a re in the oven.

Plastic foam

Wood

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May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim
may cause arcing.

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

Names of Oven Parts and Accessories

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven chamber.
Your oven comes with the following accessories:

Glass tray
Turntable ring assembly
Instruction Manual
Pizza Baking Tray
Grill rack

A.Pizza Oven Door
B.Pizza Baking Tray
C.Door
D.Control Panel
E.Door Button

Grill Rack( Only for Grill series )

1
1
1
1
1

Hub (underside)

Glass tray

Turntable shaft

Turntable Installation

Turntable ring assembly

a. Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass

tray should never be restricted.

b. Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must

always be used during cooking.

c. All food and containers of food are always placed

on the glass tray for cooking.

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Before 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(30 cm)

0cm

8 inch(20cm)

min
36 inch
(91.6cm)

A minimum clearance of 8.0 inches(20cm)
is required between the oven and any
adjacent walls. One side must be open.
(1) The minimum installation height is

36 inches (91.6cm); Leave a minimum

clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above

the oven.

(2) Do not remove the legs from the

bottom of the oven.

(3) Blocking the intake and/or

outlet openings can damage the oven.

8 inch(20cm)

Cabinet: Remove any protective lm 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.

(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.

The accessible surface
may be hot during

operation.

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Control Panel and Features

OPERATION

(1)

(3)

(5)

(7)

(2)

(4)

(6)

(8)

(9)

(1) Microwave
(2) Grill/Combi.
(3) Weight Defrost
(4) Clock/Kitchen Timer
(5) Time Defrost

(6) Stop/Clear
(7) Pizza

(8) Start/+30Sec./Conrm

(9) Clock/Weight/Auto Menu Knob

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OPERATION

1.Clock Setting

When the microwave oven is plugged in, the LED will display "0:00",

buzzer will beep once.

Press"

Clock

Timer" once to select

/Kitchen

clock function, the hour
figures will flash, and
" " will appear.Turn
" " to adjust the hour.

Note: During the process of clock setting, if you press “Stop/Clear”,the oven will go back

to the previous time automatically.

Press"

Clock/

Timer",the minute

gures will ash.

to adjust the minutes.

Kitchen

Turn" "

Press"
Timer"to finish clock
setting.

Clock/Kitchen

2. Microwave Cooking

Press "Microwave" the LED will display "P100". Press "Microwave"or turn "
" to choose the power level you want. "P100", "P80" "P50", "P30" or "P10". Then

press"Start/+30Sec./Conrm " to conrm, and turn "" to set cooking time from 0:05 to
95:00. Press"Start/+30Sec./Conrm " again to start cooking.

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Example: If you want to use 80% microwave power to cook for 20 minutes, you can operate
the oven as the following steps.

Press "Microwave"
once, the screen display
"P100".

Press"Start/+30Sec.

/Conrm" to start

cooking .

Press "Microwave"
once again or turn" "to
choose 80% microwave
power.

Press"

Start/+30Sec.

/Conrm" to conrm,

and the screen displays
"P 80".

Turn " " to adjust the
cooking time until the
oven displays "20:00".

Time adjustments are in

Power Levels

Display =

P100 = 100% 0---1 min 5 seconds
P80 = 80% 1---5 min 10 seconds
P50 = 50% 5---10 min 30 seconds
P30 = 30% 10---30min 1 minute
P10 = 10% 30---95 min 5 minutes

Microwave
Power

increments shown below.

Cook Time Increments

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3.Grill or Combi. Cooking

Press "Grill/Combi " the LED will display"G",and press "Grill/Combi" or
turn the

"Start/+30Sec./Confirm"

"Start/+30Sec./Conrm"

Example: If you want to use 55% microwave power and 45% grill power(C-1) to cook for 10
minutes, you can operate the oven as the following steps.

" "

to choose the power you want, and "G","C-1" or "C-2" will display.Then press

to confirm, and turn

" "

to set cooking time from 0:05 to 95:00. Press

again to start cooking.

Press

"Grill Combi"

once, the screen display
"G".

Press"Start/+30Sec.
/Conrm" to start
cooking .

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Press
once again or turn "
" to choose combi. 1
mode.

"Grill Combi"

Press"Start/+30Sec.
/Confirm"to confirm,
and the screen displays
"C-1".

Turn "
cooking time until the
oven displays"10:00".

"Grill/Combi" Power levels

Number Displays As

Microwave

Power
1 G 0% 100%
2 C-1 55% 45%
3 C-2 36% 64%

Note:

There will be a beep when half the grill time has

best results, turn the food over. Press"Start/+30 Sec./Conrm "

to continue cooking.

Warning:
Only use the grill rack provided.Grill rack and glass tray will be hot.

Grill

Power

elapsed. For

" to adjust the

4. Quick Start

Press

"Start/+30Sec.
/Confirm". Oven will
start cooking at 100%
power for 30 seconds.
Each added press will
increase 30 seconds
cooking time up to 95
minutes. To cancel,

press "Stop/Clear
"twice.

Or turn " " left to

set cooking time with
100% microwave
power, then press
" Start/+30Sec./
Confirm" to start
cooking.

5. Defrost By Weight

Microwave,Grill,
Time Defrost, each press
of "Start/+30Sec./
Conrm" will increase
30 seconds of cooking
time.

Combi or

Press

"Weight
once, the oven will
display "dEF1".

Defrost

"

Turn " " to select the

weight of food from 4 to
100 Oz.

Press

"Start/+30Sec.
/Confirm" to start
defrosting.

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6. Defrost By Time

Press"Time Defrost"
once, the oven will
display "dEF2".

Turn " " to select the

defrost time. The MAX
time is 95 minutes.

Press

"Start/+30Sec.
/Confirm" to start
defrosting. The defrost
power is P30 , and it
cannot be changed.

7. Kitchen Timer

Press"Clock/
Timer" twice, LED will

display 0:00, " " will
light.

Note: When the kitchen time is reached,
If the clock is set , the LED will display the current time.
The Kitchen Timer is different from the clock, Kitchen Timer is a timer.

Kitchen

Turn " " to enter

the correct time.(The
maximum cooking time
is 95 minutes.)

" "

will go out. The buzzer will ring 5 times.

Press"Clock/
Timer" to confirm

setting, " " will ash.

Kitchen

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8. Auto Menu

1) Turn " " right to choose the menu, and "A-1" to "A-6" will display.

2)Press "Start/+30Sec./Conrm" to conrm.

3) Turn "

4) Press "Start/+30Sec./Conrm" to start cooking.

Example: If you want to use "Auto Menu" to cook 8.0 oz Frozen Vegetables.

" to choose the default weight as the menu chart.

Turn " " clockwise till
"A-4" display.

The menu chart:

Auto Menu Weight(Oz) Display Time

A-1

Popcorn

A-2

Potato(8Oz/pc)

A-3

Pizza

Reheat Only

A-4

Frozen Vegetable

A-5

Beverage(120ml/cup)

A-6

Dinner Plate

Press"Start/+30Sec.
/Conrm" to conrm.

Turn " " to select the
weight until "8.0" is
displayed.

1.75 1.75 1:30

3.0 3.0 2:10

3.5 3.5 2:20

1pc 1 5:00
2pcs 2 7:30
3pcs 3 10:00

4.0 4.0 0:40

8.0 8.0 1:10

14.0 14.0 2:00

4.0 4.0 3:20

8.0 8.0 5:10

16.0 16.0 8:00

1cup 1 1:00

2cups 2 1:50
3cups 3 2:40

9.0 9.0 2:40

12.0 12.0 4:00

18.0 18.0 6:30

Pess "Start/30Sec.
/Confirm" to start

cooking.

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9. Multi-Function Cooking

At most 2 functions can be set for cooking in multi-function cooking.

Note: If defrosting, it will automatically be placed as the rst function.

Example: If you want to defrost food for 5 minutes and then cook with 80% microwave
power for 7 minutes, operate it as the following:

Press "Time Defrost"
once, and the oven will
display "dEF2".

Press

"Start/+30Sec.
/Confirm" to confirm,
and the screen displays
"P 80".

Turn " " to select the
defrost time till "5:00"
display.

Turn " " to adjust the

cooking time till the
oven displays "7:00".

Press "Microwave"
once, the screen display
"P100".

Press

"Start/+30Sec.
/Confirm" to start
cooking, and buzzer will

sound once for the rst

section, defrosting time
counts down; buzzer
will sound once again
entering the second
cooking. When cooking

has nished,buzzer will
sound ve times.

Press"Microwave"
once again or turn
" " to choose 80%
microwave power.

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10. Pizza function

Open the pizza oven door, put the pizza on the baking tray, then close the door.

Press "Pizza" once,
" " will light and the
oven display "P-1".

Press

"Start/+30Sec.
/Confirm", the oven
will beep once and start
cooking. The cooking
time counts down.

Press "Pizza" three
times or turn " " to
select different menu,
"C-1","C-2","C-3" or "P­1" .

Press

"Start/+30Sec.

/Conrm" to conrm.

Note:

During cooking, the remaining time can be increased by pressing
the Max. cooking time is 95 minutes.

Turn " " to choose the
weight if "C-1" or "C­2" has been chosen;
to choose diameter if
P-1 has been chosen.
Turn " " to choose the
cooking time if "C-3"
has been chosen.

"Start/+30Sec./Conrm"

,

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Menu chart:

Program/Display Weight The preset cooking time

Pizza/ P-1

Chicken Wings/C-1

Chicken Nuggets/C-2

Custom time/C-3 Enter the time by "

8 inch 13:00mins
9 inch 15:00mins

8 Oz 20:00mins

16 Oz 25:00mins

8 Oz 20:00mins

16 Oz 25:00mins

"Max.cooking time is 95 minutes.

Note: If door is opened,baking and timer stop.Press "Start/+30Sec./Conrm" to resume.

1) Pizza function can not work with the microwave or grill at the same time.

2) In programs C-1 and C-2,an alarm will sound at the half way point.Turn the food over for
best results.

3) For a 12 inch pizza, use setting C-3 and enter desired cook time.

11. Inquiring Functions

When microwave
cooking, press
"Microwave", the
power level will be
displayed for 3 seconds.

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When grilling or

combination cooking,
press "Grill/Combi",
the cooking mode will
be displayed for 3
seconds.

Press

"Start/+30Sec.

/Conrm" to conrm.

12. Lock-out Function for Children

Lock: Press "Stop/
Clear " for 3 seconds,

there will be a long "
beep" denoting entering
the child-lock state .
The lock icon will light.
Lock Cancel: Press
"Stop/Clear" for 3
seconds, there will be
a long "beep" denoting
that the lock is released.

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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 POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY

Oven will not start

Arcing or sparking

a. Electrical cord for oven is

not plugged in.
b. Door is open.
c. Wrong operation is set or

not conrmed.

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. Plug into the outlet.
b.Close the door and try again.

c.Press"Start/+30Sec./Conrm"

or check instructions.

a. Use microwave-safe

cookware only.
b.Do not operate with oven empty.
c. Clean cavity with wet towel.

Unevenly cooked
foods

Overcooked foods

Undercooked foods

Improper defrosting

a. Materials to be avoided in

microwave oven were used.

b. Food is not defrosted

completely.

c. Cooking time, power level

is not suitable.

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. 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. 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 ventilation ports are

not restricted.
d. Use correct cooking time,

power level.

a. Use microwave-safe

cookware only.
b. Use correct cooking time,

power level.
c. Turn or stir food.

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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This product carries a warranty that it will be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is valid
for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not
transferable. Keep your original sales receipt.

IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damages resulting from accident, misuse or

abuse, lack of reasonable care, the afxing of any attachments not provided with the
product, loss of parts, or subjecting the appliance to any but the specied voltage.

(Read directions carefully.)

If service is required during the warranty period, properly pack your unit. We recommend
using the original carton and packing materials. Please call our customer service number
below to get the exact shipping address before sending out the unit.

800-842-1289
Midea America Corp

4 Campus drive 1st oor South

Parsippany NJ 07054

Midea America Corp expressly disclaims all responsibility for consequential damages or
incidental losses caused by use of the appliance. Some states do not allow this exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential losses so the foregoing dsclaimer may not apply to

you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

may vary from state to state.

The serial number can be found on the back cabinet. We suggest that you record the
serial number of your unit in the space below for future reference.

Model Number: _______________________

Serial Number: _______________________

SAVE THIS MANUAL AND YOUR ORIGINAL RECEIPT FOR YOUR RECORDS

Printed in China
PN: 261800314341
L5882A 08/13

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Made in China
PN: 261800313062