Emerson MW8888B User manual

Emerson.
0.8 CUBIC FOOT
MICROWAVE OVEN
OWNER'S MANUAL
MW8888B
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) 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.
Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
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
following: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing
surfaces.
The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy.
Important Safety Instructions.
Safety Precautions
Grounding Instructions
Installation ..................
Care of Your Microwave Oven .
How to Use Your Microwave Oven Safely
Location of Controls
To Stop the Oven While it is Operating.
Cooking Guide.
The Principles of Microwave Cooking
Food Characteristics
Microwave Techniques.
Hot Snacks and Appetizers .
Operation................ Eggs & Cheese ......
Setting the Clock . Vegetables and Soup
Defrost By Weight .. Sauces siioni
Speed Defrost ............ Casseroles .. u
Cooking In One Stage Sandwiches . 1
2 Stage or 3 Stage Time Cooking Pasta and Grains. 1
Cook By Weight.................... Cereals...........
Baked Potato Quick Cook Pad. Convenience Foods
Popcorn Quick Cook Pad >
Setting Popcom Quick Pad to a Weight & Measure Conversion Chart. 3
Specifications .
Before You Call for Servic
Limited Warranty
Different Time.............
Pizza Quick Cook Pad
Beverage Quick Cook Pad
Frozen Dinner Quick Cook Pad
Reheat Quick Cook Pad
Child Lock.
Setting the Timer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and
injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
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Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Read and flow the spect: PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" una on paoe 1.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a
properly grounded cute. see GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" iunc on pae s.
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers, for example, closed glass jars, may explode
and should not be heated in this oven.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in
this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors In
thís appliance. This type of oven is specifically 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 appliance 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 qualified service
personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility
for examination, repair or adjustment.
Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.
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, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not tet cord hang over edge of table or counter.
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When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come
together when closing the door, use only mild, non-
abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft
Cloth.
1 6 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
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EPRS
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance If
paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bag in oven.
If materials inside the oven should Ignite, keap oven
door closed, tum oven off, and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the
cavity when not in use.
(b)
(e)
(a)
Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive
chemicals (for example, sulfides and chlorides). Vapors
from such corrosive chemicals may interact with the
contact and springs of the safety interlock switches
thereby rendering them inoperable.
Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. Wipe the
oven interior with a soft damp cloth after each use. If you
leave grease or fat anywhere in the cavity it may lead to
overheating and fire.
Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot control
the temperature and doing so may lead to overheating and
fire.
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the bolling point without appearing to
be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible
bubbling or bolling when container is removed from the
over 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. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
Do not overheat the liquid.
Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing the
container.
Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensi}
into the container.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
General Use
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Do NOT attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments
or repairs to door, control pane! or any other part of the
oven. Do NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs
should only be done by qualified service personnel.
Do NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave energy
will reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food or
water is present to absorb energy.
If a fire occurs in the oven, touch the Start/Stop pad and
LEAVE THE DOOR CLOSED. Disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
Do NOT attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or other materials
in the oven. They may catch on fire.
Do NOT use recycled paper products. Recycled paper
towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal
flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as
they may ignite.
Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is packaged
on) have a thin strip of metal embedded on the bottom.
When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the
oven or ignite a paper towel.
Avoid inserting nails, wire, etc. through any holes in the
unit during operation. Never insert a wire, nail or any
other metal objects through the holes on the cavity or any
other holes or gaps, because such objects may cause
electric shock and microwave leakage.
Utensils
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2
3
4
METAL CONTAINERS or dishes with metallic rims should
not be used. Arcing may accur.
METAL TWIST-TIES may not be used in the microwave
oven.
Do NOT use SEALED JARS or NARROW NECK bottles
for cooking or reheating. They may shatter.
Do NOT use CONVENTIONAL THERMO-METERS in
the microwave oven. They may cause arcing.
Remove PLASTIC STORE WRAPS before cooking or
defrosting foods in the oven.
For FURTHER INFORMATION on proper cooking
utensils, refer to the COOKING GUIDE on page 16.
Food
Never use your microwave oven for HOME CANNING.
The oven is not designed to permit proper canning.
Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to
consume.
COOKING TIMES given in the cooking guide are
approximate. Factors that may affect cooking are starting
temperature, altitude, volume, size and shape of food
and utensils used. As you become familiar with the oven,
you will be able to adjust for these factors.
It is better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN OVERCOOK
foods. If food is undercooked, it can always be retumed to
the oven for further cooking. If foad is overcooked, nothing
can be done. Always start with minimum cooking times.
SMALL QUANTITIES of food or foods with LOW
MOISTURE content can burn, dry out or catch on fire if
cooked too long.
Do NOT boil eggs in their shell, Pressure may build up
and the eggs may explode.
Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole acorn squash and
sausage are some examples of food with NONPOROUS
SKINS. These must be pierced before cooking to prevent
bursting.
POPCORN must be popped in a microwave com popper.
Microwave popped corn produces a lower yield than
conventional popping. Do not use oven for popcorn unless
popped in a microwave approved popcom utensil or unless
it's commercially packaged and recommended especially
for microwave ovens. Do not use oil unless specified by the
manufacturer.
Do NOT attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.
HEATED LIQUIDS can ERUPT if not mixed with air. Do
not heat liquids in your microwave oven without first
stirring.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO
FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
Reofient the receiving antenna of radi
i» . Relocate the Microwave
ARCING
If you see arcing, press START/STOP button and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
* Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
“+ Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
* Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
* Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.
DO NOT LEAVE OVEN UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

RUCTION
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
a
grounding
wire
with
a
grounding
plug.
The
plug
must
be
inserted
into
an
outlet
that
is
properly
installed
and
grounded.
WARNING...
use
of:
the
grounding
plug
can
result
in
a
risk
of
electric
shock.
person
if
the
grounding
instructions
are
not
completely
understood,
or
tir
doubt
is
properly
grounded.
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If
itis
necessary
to
use
an
extension
cord,
use
only
a
three
wire
extension
cord
that
has
a
three
bladi
plug,
and’a
three
slot
receptacle
that
will
accept
the
plug
an
the
appliance.
The
marked
rating
of.
the
cord
should
be-equal-to
or
greater
than
thé-electrical-rating
of
the
appliance:
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Steady,
flat
location:
When
positioning
the
microwave
oven,
it
should
be
set
on
a
steady,
flat
surface.
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Ventilation:
Do
not
block
air
vents.
If
they
are
blocked
during
operation,
the
oven
may
overheat
and
eventually
cause
oven
failure.
For
proper
ventilation,
keep
three
Inches
of
space
between
the
oven's
top,
sides,
rear
and
the
area
where
the
unit
is
to be
installed.
3.
Radio
and
TV
reception:
Poor
television
reception
and
radio
interference
may
result
if
the
oven
is
located
close
to
a
TV,
radio,
antenna,
or
antenna
wire.
Position
the
oven
as
far
from
them
as
possible.
4.
Temperature
and
moisture:
Keep
the
oven
away
from
hot
air,
steam
or
splashing
liquids
when
choosing
a
place
to
locate
it,
otherwise,
the
unit's
operation
may
be
adversely
affected,
causing
it
to break
down.
Power supply:
*
Check
your
local
power
source.
This
microwave
oven
requires
a
120V,
60Hz
power
supply.
* Use a receptacle that will accept the ground prong.
A.
A
short
power
supply
cord
is
provided
to
reduce
the
risks
resulting
from
becoming
entangled
in
or
tripping
over
a
longer
cord.
B.
Longer
cord
sets
or
extension
cords
are
available
and
may
be
used
if
care
is
exercised
in
their
use.
C.
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
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
counter
top
or
tabletop
where
it
can
be
pulled
on
by
children
or
tripped
over
unintentionally.
6.
Examine
the
oven
for
any
damage
such
as:
Dents,
a
misaligned
door,
broken
door
or
a
dent
in
the
cavity.
If
any
of
the above are visible, DO NOT INSTALL THE UNIT. Notify the dealer immediately.
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When
using
a
3-pronged
plug
When
using
a
grounding
adapter,
make
sure
the
receptacle
box
is
fully:
grou
3-pronged ‘Grounding Lead
Receptacie i
S-pronged = Receptacle
plug -Box Cover-

CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
4 Disconnect the AC plug from the outlet before 6
cleaning.
It is occasionally necessary to remove the
glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm,
sudsy water or in a dishwasher.
Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food
2 spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven
walis, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent
may be used if the oven gets very dirty. The
use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not
recommended.
3 The outside oven surface should be cleaned
with soap and water, rinsed and dried with a
soft cloth. To prevent damage to the operat-
ing parts inside the oven, water should not be
allowed to seep Into the ventilation slots.
4 If the Control Panel becomes dirty or wet,
clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh
detergents or abrasive on Control Panel.
The roller guide and oven cavity floor should
be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise.
Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven
with mild detergent water or window cleaner
and dry. The roller gulde may be washed in
If steam accumulates on both sides of the
5 oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may
occur when the microwave oven is operated
under high humidity conditions and this is not
an indication of a malfunction in the unit.
TURNTABLE ROLLER
The TURNTABLE ROLLER. and oven floor shouldbe.
cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise:
The TURNTABLE ROLEER MUST: ALWAYS be used for
cooking together. with the Glass Tray.
mild, sudsy water or the dishwater.
GlassTray Turntable Roller
Glass Tray
1 Do NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray
in place: E
5 Do:NOT use any other Glass Tray with this oven.
it the Glass Tray is hot, ALLOW.IT TO COOL
before cleaning it or placing it in water.
4 Do NOT caok directly on the-Glass Tray.
OW SE YO CROWAVE OVEN SAFEL
Although your oven is provided with safety features, it is important to observe the following:
8) Itis important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks.
b) Do not place any object between the oven face and the door or allow residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces. Wipe the sealing area frequently with a mild detergent, rinse and wipe dry. Never
use abrasive powders or pads.
c) When opened, the door must not be subjected to strain, for example, a child hanging on an open
door or any load which could cause the oven to fall forward and cause injury and damage to the
door. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged, until it has been repaired by a qualified person. It is
particularly important that the oven door close properiy and that there is no damage to the following:
i) Door (bent), ii) Hinges and Latches (broken or loosened), iil) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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LOCATION OF CONTRO
10.
Door latch - When the door is closed, it will
automatically lock shut, If the door is opened while
the oven is operating, the magnetron will
automatically shut off.
Door seal - The door seal maintains the
microwaves within the oven cavity and prevents
microwave leakage.
Oven cavity
Spatter shield - Protects the microwave outlet
from splashes of cooking foods.
Safety interlock system - Prevents the oven from
operating while the door is opened.
Door Open button - Press to open the door and
Stop oven operation.
Glass cooking tray - Made of special heat
resistant glass. The tray must always be In proper
position before operating the oven. Do not cook
food directly on the tray.
Roller guide - Supports the glass cooking tray.
Must always be in proper position before operating
the oven.
Door screen - Allows viewing of food. The screen
is designed so that light can pass through, but not
the microwaves.
Display - Cooking time, power level, function
indicators and the present time are displayed.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
21.
23.
24.
25.
Baked Potato pad - Touch to cook potatoes.
Popcorn pad - Touch to cook popcom.
Pizza pad - Touch to reheat precooked or cook
frozen pizza.
Cook pad -Touch to set any desired cook setting.
Power pad - Used to set the desired cooking
power level.
Cook By Weight pad - Used to set the oven to
estimate the cooking time by weight entered.
Defrost By Weight pad - Used to set the oven to
estimate the defrosting time by weight entered.
10 key pads - Used to select the desired power
level, cooking time, etc.
Clock pad - Touch to set the prasent time.
Star/Plus Time pad - Uesd to start a selected
operation. Also used to add one minute while the
microwave is cooking or defrosting.
Beverage pad - Used to heat beverages.
. Frozen Dinner pad - Used to cook frozen dinners.
Reheat pad - Used to reheat plated foods.
Timer pad - Used to allow the display to operate
as a kitchen timer.
Speed Defrost pad - Automatically programs
lower power levels for even defrosting.
Pause/Clear pad - Uesd to stop the oven
operation or to clear the cooking data.

OPERATIO
SETTING THE CLOCK
4. Touch the CLOCK pad. Ye W
The display will show "ENTER CLOCK TIME".
NOTE: When the unit is first plugged in, it will temporari
be in the clock set mode.
2. Enter the correct time of day.
EXAMPLE: To set the time to “10:02”, touch “1”, “0”, “0”,
"2" in sequence.
The display will show the numbers pressed in the order
in which you pressed them.
3. Touch the CLOCK pad.
The display will show the present time and the colon will
stop blinking. After the clock has been set, the time will
appear unless the oven is cooking or defrosting.
‘+ To reset present time in the display window when the oven Is off, touch the CLOCK pad and reset.
* Apad must be touched within'15 seconds when setting the clock, or entering cooking information:
* Af you make a mistake when setting the time, touch the PAUSE/CLEAR pad.
* “To recall the actual time while the overi is cooking or defrosting, simply touch the CLOCK pad and the displey w will
show the actual time for three seconds.
DEFROST BY WEIGHT
DEFROST BY WEIGHT lets you easily defrost foods by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time.
The minimum weight for Auto Weight Defrost is 102. The maximum weight is 6.0 ibs (entered as 5lbs, 160z).
Follow the steps below for easy defrosting.
i ‘IMPORTANT NOTE: The oven beeps: during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs io
ior rearranged. when the defrosting time ends, you will:hear 4 beeps.
1. Touch the DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad. | 2 e
ENTER
2. Using the keypads, enter the pounds, and then enter the
ounces.
For example, for 1 pound 5 ounces, touch “1”, "0", "5".
(Maximum weight that can be entered is 5lbs, 1602.)
3. Touch the START/PLUS TIME pad. The display will show “CODE”
and "DEF" and count down the remaining defrosting time in
minutes and seconds. it will beep four times and show "End"
when defrosting is completed (refer to important Note
above). Touch the PAUSE/CLEAR pad or open the door to
clear before starting another operation.

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SPEED DEFROST
SPEED DEFROST will automatically set the oven to defrost at a tlme set by the user. This method provides the
quickest thawing of small to medium size foods.
1. Touch the SPEED DEFROST pad. Le
2. Using the key pads, enter the desired defrosting time (up
to 99 minutes, 99 seconds).
3. Touch the START/PLUS TIME pad. The display will show
“DEF” and count down the remaining defrosting time in
minutes and seconds. It will beep four times and show
"End" when defrosting is completed. Touch the RESET
pad or open the door to clear before starting another
operation.
COOKING IN ONE STAGE
Set a cooking or other operational time/power as follows:
1. Using the key pads, enter the desired cooking tlme (up to
99
minutes,
99
seconds).
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2. Touch the POWER pad followed by a key pad to enter
the power level (skip if cooking at 100%); see below.
The display will show the percentage you chose.
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3. Touch the START/PLUS TIME pad.
"COOK" and count down the remaining cooking time in
minutes and seconds. It will beep four times and show
"End" when cooking is completed
Touch the RESET pad or open the door to clear before
starting another operation.
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2 STAGE OR 3 STAGE TIME COOKING TH SPEED DEFROST) WATTAGE OUTPUT CHART
For two stage cooking, instead of performing step 3, press the COOK pad and Numbet Pad E
repeat steps 1 and 2 and then press the START/STOP pad; "MEM" will appear
in the display.
If desired, after setting two-stage cooking, press the SPEED DEFROST pad and
enter the desired defrosting time, then press the START/STOP pad.
When all stages have completed, four beeps will sound.
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PLUS TIME PAD
To add a minute while the oven is cooking, simply press the START/PLUS TIME
pad.(Woks only in Time Cooking and Speed Defrost.)
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COOK BY WEIGHT
COOK
BY
WEIGHT
lets
you
easily
roast
meats
in
the
oven
as
it
will
automatically
set
the
times
and
power
levels
to
give
beiter
results than
one
power
only
cooking.
Meat
must
be defrosted
and
at refrigerated
temperature.
Meat
Roasts approximately
three
to
five
pounds
work
best.
1. Touch the COOK BY WEIGHT pad.
The display will show “ENTER CODE". E = 2 wm. e
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2. Using the key pads, select the desired code that Int. Temp after |Recommended
corresponds to the type of food you are cooking Max Weight
according to the chart at the right. Rare 140° Sib, 160z
Medium 160° Sib, 160z
Weli Done 170°
3. Using the key pads, enter the pounds, then enter the
ounces. For example, cook roast beef for 1 pound 5
ounces, touch “1” and touch “1”, "0", "5". (Maximum
ounces that can be entered is 16.) The cooking time
will appear.
4. Touch the START/PLUS TIME pad.
The display will show "CODE" and *COOK" and will
count down the remaining cooking time in minutes and
seconds and will beep four times when cooking is
completed.
After partial cooking, the oven will stop cooking and beep two times, but the time will remain on the display. Thi
pause is to:allow you to turn and fearrange the food for even cooking. After the faod is turned and rearrange:
BAKED POTATO QUICK COOK PAD
Use
this
feature
and
the
oven
will
automatically
set
the
cooking
time
based
on
the
quantity
of
potatoes.
A
built-in
standing time will help equalize the temperature. Cook potatoes as follows:
1. For 4 to 6 ounce potatoes, touch the BAKED
POTATO pad once. Fora 8 to 10 ounce potato,
touch the BAKED POTATO pad twice.
The display will show "ENTER AMT".
* Pierce skins before cooking.
2. Enter the amount of potatoes (up to four) and the
cooking time will appear. Touch the START/PLUS TIME
pad. The display will show "CODE" and "COOK" and will
count down the remaining cooking time in minutes
and seconds and will beep four times when cooking is
completed.
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OPER
POPCORN QUICK COOK PAD
Use
this
feature
and
the
oven
will
automatically
set
the
cooking
time.
Cook
popcorn
as
follows:
TION
(CONTINUED)
1. To cook a standard 3 to 3-1/2 o2 bag, touch the
POPCORN pad
The display will show “CODE”.
2. Touch the START/PLUS TIME pad. The display will show
"CODE" and “COOK’ and will count down the remaining
cooking time in minutes and seconds and will beep four
limes when cooking is completed.
SETTING POPCORN QUICK COOK PAD TO A DIFFERENT TIME
If
using
a
smaller
or
larger
popcorn
package,
you
can
automatically
set
this
oven
to
a
different
preset
popcorn
time.
If
you
do
change
the
popcorn
time,
the
oven
will
continue
using
the
new
time
each
time
the
POPCORN
pad
is
touched.
Change
the
popcorn
cooking
time
as
follows:
1. Touch the POPCORN pad twice.
The display will show "ENTER TIME".
2. Enter a new popcorn time using the Key pads. Touch the
START/PLUS TIME pad to cook the popcom using the new
time.
'NOTES:
1.
To
avoid
discoloration
of
the
glass
tray,
set
the
popcorn
packages
on.a
microwaveable
plate:
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2.
Use
only a
microwaveable
popcorn
package
in
the
microwave
oven:
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3.
Do
not try
to
pop
unpopped
kernels.
f
2|
4.
Do
not
leave
the
oven
unattended
while
popping
popcom.
If
the
popcorn
does
net
pop
sufficiently,
do
not
kaa
1
i]
]
i
1
! "
i
press
the
POPCORN
pad
again
as
the
popcom
may
bum.
Check
the
popcorn
bag
for
cooking
instru
j
5.
‘When
opening
the
package,
face
it
away
from
you
to
avoid
contact
with
any
stear
released.
à
PIZZA QUICK COOK PAD
Use
this
feature
and
the
oven
will
automatically
set
the
cooking
time
based
on
the
the
type
of
pizza
(reheated
or
frozen). Cook pizza as follows:
1. To reheat a thick slice or two smaller slices, touch the
PIZZA pad once Fora whole frozen pizza, touch the
PIZZA pad twice.
The display will show "CODE".
2, Touch the START/PLUS TIME pad. The display will show
"CODE" and “COOK” and will count down the remaining
cooking time in minutes and seconds and will beep four
times when cooking is completed.
11

OPERATION (CONTINUED)
BEVERAGE QUICK COOK PAD
Use this feature and the oven will automatically set the cooking time based on the the size and quantity of the
beverage. Cook beverage as follows:
1. To heat 5 to 7 ounce beverage(s), touch the
BEVERAGE pad once. To heat 9 to 11 ounce
beverage(s), touch the BEVERAGE pad twice.
The display will show “ENTER AMT".
2. Enter the amount of cups (up to four) and the cooking
time will appear. Touch the START/PLUS TIME pad. The
display will show “CODE” AND “COOK” and will count
down the remaining cooking time in minutes and
seconds and will beep four times when cooking is
completed.
FROZEN DINNER QUICK COOK PAD
Use this feature and the oven will automatically set the cooking time based on the size and quantity of the frozen
dinners. A built-In standing time will help equalize the temperature. Cook frozen dinners as follows:
1. To heat 7 to 9 ounce frozen dinner(s), touch the
FROZEN DINNER pad once. To heat 10 to 12 ounce
frozen dinner(s), touch the FROZEN DINNER pad twice.
The display will show "ENTER AMT".
2. Enter the amount of frozen dinners (up to two) and the
cooking time will appear. Touch the START/PLUS TIME pad.
The display will show “CODE” and *COOK" and will
count down the remaining cooking time in minutes and
seconds and will beep four times when cooking is
completed.
REHEAT QUICK COOK PAD
Use this feature and the oven will automatically set the cooking time. Reheat as follows:
1. To reheat a standard plate, touch the REHEAT pad
The display will show "CODE".
2. Touch the START/PLUS TIME pad. The display will show
"CODE" and "COOK" and will count down the remaining
cooking time in minutes and seconds and will beep four
times when cooking is completed.
Arranging the foods on the plate will determine how evenly they cook. Dense foods (such as meat) and compact
vegetables (such as mashed potatoes) should be placed around the edges and spread out as much as possible to
expose them to the microwave energy. Large amounts of food should be spread out tó receive more energy than smaller
ones. Covering dry meat slices with gravy will help speed the heating. Light, airy foods (such as rice, delicate seafood,
etc.) absorb energy quickly. Place them in the center of the plate.
12

OPERATION
(CONTINUED)
CHILD LOCK
The
Child
Lock
prevents
unwanted
oven
operation
by
small
children.
The
oven
can
be
set
so
that
the
control
panel is deactivated or locked.
1. To activate, press and hold the PAUSE/CLEAR pad for
five seconds, “LOCK” will appear and no buttons can be
pressed.
2. To deactivate, press and hold the PAUSE/CLEAR pad for
for five seconds, “LOCK” will disappear.
SETTING THE TIMER
1. Touch the TIMER pad.
The display will show "ENTER TIMER TIME".
2. Enter the desired timer time.
EXAMPLE: To set the time to "10:02", touch “1”, “0”, “0”,
"2" in sequence.
The display will show the numbers pressed in the order
in which you pressed them,
3. Touch the START/PLUS TIME pad.
The display will count down the timer time and emit one
long beep.
NOTES:
the TIMER pad once.
rearrange cooking/defrosting foods.
*
The
clock
will
appear
in
the
display
when
the
timer
is
counting
down.
To
view
the
time
left
on
the
timer,
simply
press
*
You
can
set
the
Timer
while
the
oven
is
cooking.
This
is
useful
to
set
the
timer
to
go
off
when
you
need
to
tum
or
TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE IT IS OPERATING
1. Press the PAUSE/CLEAR pad.
* The oven can be restarted by pressing the START/PLUS TIME pad.
* Touch the PAUSE/CLEAR pad to erase all instructions.
* You must then enter new Instructions if needed.
2. Open the door.
13

COOKING GUIDE
THE PRINCIPLES OF MICROWAVE COOKING
Microwaves
are
a
form
of
high
frequency
radio
waves
similar
to
those
used
by
a
radio
including
AM,
FM
and
CB.
Electricity
is
converted
into
microwave
energy
by
the
magnetron
tube.
From
the
magnetron
tube,
microwave
energy is transmitted to the oven where it is reflected, transmitted, and absorbed by the food.
Reflection
Microwaves
are
reflected
by
metal
just
as
a
ball
is
bounced
off
of
a
wall.
For
this
reason,
metal
utensils
are
not
Suitable for use in the microwave. A combination of stationary interior walls and a rotating metal turntable or stirrer fan
helps assure that the microwaves are well distributed within the oven cavity to produce even cooking.
Transmission
Microwaves
pass
through
some
materials
such
as
paper,
glass
and
plastic
much
like
sunlight
shining
through
a
window.
Because
these
substances
do
not
absorb
or
reflect
the
microwave
energy,
they
are
ideal
materials
for
microwave oven cooking containers,
Absorption
During
cooking,
microwaves
will
be
absorbed
by
food.
They
penetrate
to
a
depth
of
about
3/4
to
1
1/2
inches.
Microwave energy activates the molecules in the food (especially water, fat and sugar), and heat is produced. If you
vigorously rub your hands together, you will feel heat produced by friction. The internal cooking of larger foods is done
by conduction as the heat which is produced by friction is conducted to the middle of the food. Foods also continue to
cook by conduction during standing time.
FOOD CHARACTERISTICS
Quantity: The amount of food placed in a microwave oven has a direct effect on the cooking time. Small amounts of food
or liquid require less cooking time than larger amounts of the same substance. As quantity increases, concentration
decreases.
Size: Small pieces cook faster than large ones. To speed cooking, cut pieces smaller than two inches (5 cm), so microwaves
can penetrate to the middle from all sides. Pieces which are similar in size and shape cook more evenly,
Shape: Many foods are uneven, like a chicken, ribs or broccoli. The thin parts will cook faster than the thick parts, while
uniformly thick foods cook evenly. To compensate for irregular shapes, place thin pieces toward the center of the dish
and thicker pieces toward the edge of the dish.
Starting Temperature: Frozen or refrigerated foods take longer to cook than foods at room temperature.
Bone and Fat: Because bones conduct heat, the side of the meat the bone is on will cook first, while boneless cuts cook
slower but more evenly. Fat attracts microwaves. The middle of these foods are cooked by heat conduction.
Moisture Content: Microwaves are attracted by moisture. Naturally moist foods absorb microwaves better than dry ones.
Add a minimum of liquid to moist foods, as excess water slows cooking.
Density: The density of food determines how easily the microwaves can penetrate and how quickly it will cook. Porous
foods, like chopped beef or mashed potatoes, microwave faster than dense ones like steak or whole potatoes.
Piercing: Steam bullds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks
and chicken livers to prevent bursting.
MICROWAVE TECHNIQUES
Stirring: Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during cooking to equalize heat and speed microwaving.
Foods will not bum or stick, so there's no need to stir constantly as you do in conventional cooking.
Arrangement: Arrange foods with thin or delicate ends, like drumsticks or asparagus spears with the thick or tougher portions
to the outside of the dish. The parts which need more cooking will receive more energy, so food will microwave evenly.
Spacing: Individual foods, such as baked potatoes and cupcakes will cook more evenly if placed in the oven an equal
distance apart. When possible, arrange foods in a circular pattem. Similarly, when placing foods in a baking dish, arrange
around the outside of dish, not lined up next to each other. Food should not be stacked on top of each other.
Rearrangement: Rearrange overlapping areas, like tails of long fish fillets, from top to bottom, and closely packed pieces, like
meatballs, from the outside to the center of the dish. i
14

COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED)
Standing
Time:
Standing
time
is
especially
important
in
microwave
cooking.
Microwave
energy
creates
heat
In
the
outer
layers
of
the
food.
As
a
result
of
normal
conduction,
the
food
continues
to
cook
for
a
few
minutes
after
removal
from
the
oven.
Letting
roasts,
large
whole
vegetables,
casseroles
and
cakes
stand
to
finish
cooking
allows
the
middles
to
cook
completely
without
overcooking,
drying
or
toughening
the
outsides.
Covering:
Covering
speeds
cooking
time,
retains
moisture,
tenderizes,
insures
even
cooking
and
prevents
spattering.
Casserole
lids
or
plastic
wrap
are
used
for
a
tighter
seal.
Vent
plastic
by
turning
back
one
edge
at
the
side
of
dish
to
form
a
narrow
slot
where
excess
steam
can
escape.
Various
degrees
of
moisture
retention
are
also
obtained
by
using
a
microwave-
able
cover.
å
Browning:
Microwave
energy
cooks
some
foods
so
quickly
that
the
fats
and
sugars
within
the
food
do
not
have
time
to
caramelize
and
give
a
"browned"
appearance.
Browning
agents
do
not
affect
the
quality
of
microwaved
foods,
but
can
add
color
and
flavor.
For
meats
and
poultry,
use
bouquet
sauce
diluted
with
water
or
melted
butter,
soy,
Worcestershire,
barbecue
or
steak
sauce,
a
sprinkling
of
paprika
or
dry
gravy
mix;
jelly
glaze
or
crumb
coating.
Frosting
and
topping
finish
cakes
and
breads.
Top
casseroles
at
the
end
of
microwaving
with
grated
cheese
or crumbs.
!Some Foods do not Microwave Well
iEgas i in Shells and hard boiled eggs can burst.
‘Pancakes
do
not
crust,
but
they
reheat
well.
Fully-prepared,
frozen
pancakes
are
available
for
microwaving.
(Deep Fat Frying can cause burns.
'Botttes with narrow necks may shatter if heated.
{Pop
Popcorn
€
in
special
microwave
Poppers.
Do
not
use
oil
unless
specified
by
the
manufacturer,
or
heat
longer
HOT SNACKS AND APPETIZERS
Hot
hors
d'oeuvres
and
appetizers
can
be
prepared
very
quickly
in
the
oven
by
the
hostess,
or
individual
servings
may
be
prepared
by
guests.
Many
appetizers
may
be
cooked
on
the
serving
platter,
provided
the
platter
does
not
have
metal
trim.
A
time
saver
tip
-
prepare
these foods
ahead
of
time,
refrigerate
or
freeze
and
refresh
in
the
oven
at
serving
time.
A
plate
of
appetizers
will
take
only
seconds
to
prepare
or
refresh.
Cheese
melts
very
rapidly
and
will
toughen
if
overcooked,
so
watch
foods
combined
with
cheese
closely
so
that
overcooking
will
not occur.
As
soon
as cheese
starts
to bubble,
cooking
is
completed.
Appetizers that have a crisp pastry exterior are best prepared in a conventional oven.
To
prepare
appetizers
wrapped
in
bacon,
it
will
be
necessary
to
precook
the
bacon
and
then
wrap
around
the
foods.
Oysters wrapped in
bacon are
easier
to
prepare
in
the
broiler
of
your
conventional
range.
Seafood
mixtures
can
be
prepared
in
serving
shells
as
microwave
energy
will
pass
through
the
seafood
shells
without
heating.
Aluminum
foil should
not
be
used
for
shells.
If
spreads
are
placed
on
crackers,
care
should
be
taken
not
to
overcook
as
moisture
from
the
food
will
cause
crackers
to
become
soggy.
Crackers
used
for
spreads
should
be
very
dry
and
crisp.
This
helps
avoid
sogginess.
Heat
only
until
spread
is
at
serving
temperature.
The
time
required
to
heat
all
appetizers
will
depend
on
the
amount
of
food,
and
the
number
and
the
type
of
dish
selected.
Remember
the
food
will
become
very
hot
even
if
the
dish
is
cool.
Cheese
mixtures
retain
heat
longer
when
heated
with
microwave
energy.
15

COOKING GUIDE (CO
MEATS
Guide for Cooking Meats
TINUED
Roasts, chops, hamburgers and small cuts of tender meat cook beautifully in the microwave oven. Most
roasts can be cooked rare, medium rare or even well done in less than one hour. Less tender cuts of
meat such as pot roast can be simmered fork tender in a sauce or gravy. Tough cuts that require slow
cooking will do better in the conventional range or oven. A large piece of meat, especially if the shape is
uneven, should be turned over occasionally for uniform roasting.
Meat Power Cooking Time Standing Special Notes
Level (per Ib) Time
Beef Roast
Rare 80 9 - 12min. 10 min.
Medium 80 10 - 13 min. 10 - 15 min. Turn over after half the time.
Well 80 11 - 16 min. 10 - 15 min.
Pork Roast
Bone-in 80 12 - 15 min. 10 min. Cover with a microwaveable cover.
Boneless 80 12 - 15 min. 10 - 15 min. Tum over after half the time.
Lamb Roast
Bone-in Medium 80 7-9 min. 10 - 12 min.
Well 80 9-12 min. 10-15 min. Tum over after half the time.
Boneless Medium 80 9-12 min. 10 - 12 min.
Well 90 10 - 14 min. 10 - 15 min.
Beef Patties (3 1/2 oz) each
2 patties 100 2-1/2 - 3 min. 5-7 min. Turn over and rearrange
4 patties 100 4-6min. 5-7 min. after half the time.
Meat Loaf
(2Ibs) 100 15 - 18 min. 10-12 min. ^ Cover with a microwaveable cover.
Bacon
Slices (4 strips) 100 5-7 min. —
(1 slice; weight: 1 oz, Cover with a microwaveable cover.
length: 11 in.)
Ham
Slices (1 in. thick) 50 7-9 min. 5-7 min. Cover with a microwaveable cover.
4 slices

COOKING
GUIDE
(CONTINUED)
POULTRY
Guide for Cooking Poultry
Chicken
is
one
of
the
most
popular
foods
and
microwaving
chicken
is
one
of
the
best
uses
of
your
microwave
oven.
Chicken
stays
juicy
and
tender
in
the
microwave
oven.
However,
juiciness
prevents
browning
because
chicken
crisps
and
browns
only
when
the
skin
dries
out
enough
to
change
color.
Standing
time
is
important,
because
it
allows
the
interior
to
finish
cooking
without
toughening
the
delicate
breast
meat.
Food
Power
Cooking
Time
Standing
Special
Notes
Level
(per
Ib)
Time
Roast
Chicken
whole
100
7-11min.
10
-
15
min.
[|
Place
breast
side
up
on
Chickencutup
100
7
-
11
min.
7
-
10
min.
roasting
rack.
Let
stand,
Turkey
80
7-11
min,
10
-15
mln.
covered,
before
serving.
Cornish
Hens
100
7
-
11
min.
7
-
10
min.
Turkey
Breast
60
8-10
min.
5-7
min.
Rearrange
once
during
cooking.
Cover
with
a
microwaveable
cover.
———————————
M
—
—
—
—
——
Cover
wil
a
microwaveahle
cover.
SEAFOOD
Guide
for
Cooking
Seafood
Microwaving
is
one
of
the
easiest
and
most
efficient
ways
of
preparing
fish
and
seafood,
which
stay
delicate
and
tender
with
quick,
moist
cooking.
Overcooking
dries
out
and
toughens
seafood,
so
you
should
check
it
after
the
minimum
time.
If
thick
pieces
like
fish
steaks
or
lobster
tails
are
done
on
the
outside,
but
still
slightly
translucent
in
the
middle,
let
them
stand
for
a
few
minutes;
internal
heat
will
complete
the
cooking.
Food
Power
Cooking
Time
Standing
Special
Notes
Level
Time
Whole
Fish
70
8
-
12
min.
5
min.
Tum
over
after
half
the
time.
(1
Ib
to
1
1/2
Ibs)
Fish
Fillet
70
5-9min,
2-3
min.
Tum
over
after
haif
the
time.
(1
Ib)
Fish
Steak
70
4-6
min.
5-6
min.
Turn
over
after
half
the
time.
1
inch
thick
Cover
with
a
microwaveable
cover.
(1
Ib)
Shrimp
70
3
-
4-1/2
min.
5
min.
Rearrange
once
during
cooking.
{t
Ib)
Cover
with
a
microwaveable
cover.
Sea
Scallops
80
6
-
7-1/2
min
min.
5
min.
Rearrange
once
during
cooking.
(1
Ib)
Cover
with
a
microwaveable
cover.
17

COOKING GUIDE (CO
EGGS & CHEESE
Guide for Cooking Eggs & Cheese
* CHEESE
Cheese
melts
quickly
and
smoothly.
When
serving
cheese
as an
appetizer,
flavor
is
at
peak
when
served
at
room
temperature.
Use
a
low
power
level
for
melting.
Cheese
melts
best
when
shredded
and
heated
with
milk
or
other
liquids.
Stir
cheese
mixtures
several
times
for
even
heating.
* EGGS
Eggs
cook
differently
by
microwave.
The
high
fat
content
of
egg
yolks
absorb
energy,
so
yolks
cook
faster
than
whites.
It's
easy
to
poach
eggs
in
a
microwave
oven,
but
if
you
want
soft
yolks,
remove
eggs
from
the
oven
before
whites
are
completely
cooked.
A
brief
standing
time
allows
whites
to
set
without
overcooking
yolks.
Check
eggs
for
completion
of
cooking
early,
they
toughen
when
overcooked.
When
eggs
and
yolks
are
mixed
together
for
omelets,
scrambled
eggs
or
custards,
they
cook
evenly
and
need less stirring than the conventional cooking methods.
Do
not
try to
cook
eggs
in
the
shell.
Steam
can
bulld
up
inside
the
shells,
causing
them
to
burst.
TINUED
Scrambled Eggs
Eggs Butter Milk or Cook on Procedure
Water Power 10
Place butter in small casserole and melt.
d eggs and milk, scrambling with fork.
Cook as directed in chart, breaking up
land stirring eggs twice. Let stand,
covered, before serving.
1 -3min.
4 1 Tbsp 2 Tbsp 2- 4 min.
6 2 Tbsp 4 Tbsp 3-5 min.
Eggs Water Cook Water Cook Eggs Standing Procedure
on Power 10 onPower8 Time
Place water into medium casserole. Cook at
High until boling. Break eggs, one at a time,
into separate dish, pierce yolk once with
wooden pick and slip egg carefully into hot
water, cock as directed in chart.
1
3-5min.
11/2 cups
2 2 -3 min. 2 min.
1 1/2 cups
4 2cups § - 6 min. 3-5 min. 2 min.
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COOKING
GUIDE
(CO
VEGETABLES
Guide for Cooking Fresh Vegetables
Nutrition
research
indicates
that
many
microwaved
vegetables
and
fruits
lose
less
water
soluble
vitamin
C
than
when
cooked
conventionally.
This
is
due
to
shorter
cooking
time
and
to
the
fact
that
less
cooking
water
Is
needed
when
microwaving
fruits
and
vegetables.
Best
of
all,
vegelables
keep
their
fresh
color,
texture
and
flavor.
Vegetables
should
be
microwaved
covered
with
a
microwaveable
cover.
or
a
casserole
lid.
Vegetables
cooked
in
their
skins,
such
as
potatoes,
are
already
so
tightly
covered
that
they
should
be
pricked
with
a
fork
before
cooking
in
order
to
release
excess
steam.
To
assure
even
cooking,
vegetables
should
be
cut
in
uniform
pieces
and
stirred
during
the
cooking
time.
Always
add
salt
to
water
before
adding
vegetables.
Reduce
time
a
minute
or
two
for
crisp-tender
texture.
Increase
time
for
very
soft
texture.
Remember
to
allow
Standing
time
of
two
to
five
minutes
after
cooking,
because
as
most
foods
do,
vegetables
will
continue
to
cook
after
they
are
removed
from
the
microwave
oven.
Food
Water
Cook
on
Standing.
Special
Notes
Amount
Power
10
Time
Asparagus
Spears
(1Ib)
il4cup
5-7min.
2
min.
Medium
Casserole.
Re-
Cuts
(1Ib)
1/2
cup
5-6min.
2-1/2
min.
arrange
once.
Beans
Fresh
green
(1/2lb)
14cup
5-7
min.
2
min.
Stir
twice.
Frozen
green
(1/21b)
2
Tbsp
6-7
min.
2
min.
Stir
twice.
Green
Peas
(2
cups)
1/4cup
4-6-1/2min.
2
min.
Small
casserole.
Stir
twice.
Broccoli
(2
cups)
W4cup
4-6-1/2min.
=
2
min.
Medium
casserole.
Rearrange
once
during
cooking.
Brussels
Sprouts
(11b)
l4cup
7-8
min.
2-3min.
Medium
casserole.
Stir
once.
Cabbage
(1Ib)
i4cup
6-7-1/2min.
2-5
min.
Rearrange
once
during
cocking.
Cauliflower
pieces
(1
head)
—
1/4cup
—
6-7-1/2
min.
2-5
min.
Cover
with
a
microwaveable
cover.
Stir
once.
Mushroom
slices
(1/2lb)
2
Tbsp
4-6-
min.
2-3min.
Small
casserole.
Stir
once.
SOUPS
Guide
for
Cooking
Soups
Satisfy
appetites
with
savory
soups
prepared
in
your
microwave
oven.
Follow
our
recipes
for
homemade
soups
and
stews
or
adapt
your
favorites
by
using
similar
cooking
times
and
techniques.
Food
Power
Cooking
Time
Standing
Spécial
Notes
Level
Time
Canned Condensed
Cream style, Bean, Pea
or Mushroom (10 1/2 -
11
1/202)
:
With
Water
100
5
-6
min.
2-3min.
Stir
halfway
through
With
Milk
80
5
-
7-1/2
min.
2-Smin.
cooking
time.
Cover.
Dry
Soup
Mix
100
5
-
8min.
2-3min.
Add
water.
then
Cover
with
lid.
1
envelope
(10
1/2
oz)
60
2-1/2
-
4
min.
Stir
twice.
Broth
(10
1/2
oz)
100
4-
5-1/2
min.
2-3min.
Stir
twice.
Cover
19