Midea AM821C2RA User manual

Microwave oven
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Capacity: 21 Liter
230-240V~50Hz,
AM821C2RA(GN)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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.
1200-1270W
www.midea.com/my

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE
ENERGY
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Input Power(Microwave):
Rated Output Power(Microwave):
Oven Capacity:
Turntable Diameter:
External Dimensions:
Net Weight:
AM821C2RA(GN)
230-240V~ 50Hz
1200-1270W
750-800 W
21 L
255 mm
439.5x358.5x258.2mm
Approx. 10.5kg
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door
open since this can result in harmful exposure to
microwave energy. It is important not to break or
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) WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged,
the oven must not be operated until it has been
repaired by a competent person.
ADDENDUM
If the apparatus is not maintained in a good state of
cleanliness, its surface could be degraded and affect
the lifespan of the apparatus and lead to a
dangerous situation.
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TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to
persons or exposure to excessive microwave oven
energy when using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
1. Read and follow the specific:"PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY".
2. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children
unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Children
less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
3. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children less than 8 years.
4. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.( For
appliance with type Y attachment)
5. WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off
before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of
electric shock.
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6. WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than
acompetent person to carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the removal of a cover which
gives protection against exposure to microwave
energy.
7. WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be
heated in sealed containers since they are liable to
explode.
8. When heating food in plastic or paper containers,
keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.
9. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
10. If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the
appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle
any flames.
11. Microwave heating of beverages can result in
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be
taken when handling the container.
12.The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars
shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature
checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
13. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs
should not be heated in microwave ovens since they
may explode, even after microwave heating has
ended.
14. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food
deposits removed.
15. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of the surface that could
adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.
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16. The appliance must not be installed behind a
decorative door in order to avoid overheating. (This
is not applicable for appliances with decorative
door.)
17.Only use the temperature probe recommended for
this oven.(for ovens provided with a facility to use a
temperature-sensing probe.)
18.The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet
unless it has been tested in a cabinet.
19.The microwave oven must be operated with the
decorative door open. (for ovens with a decorative
door.)
20.This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
-by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
-farm houses;
-bed and breakfast type environments.
21.The microwave oven is intended for heating food
and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and
heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp
cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or
fire.
22. Metallic containers for food and beverages are not
allowed during microwave cooking.
23. The appliance shall not be cleaned with a steam
cleaner.
24.The appliance is intended to be used freestanding.
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25.The rear surface of appliances shall be placed
against a wall.
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO
PERSONS GROUNDING INSTALLATION
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DANGER
Electric Shock Hazard
cause serious personal injury or death. Do not
disassemble this appliance.
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until
appliance is properly installed and grounded.
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 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.
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1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce
the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.
2. If a long cord set 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.
3)The long 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.
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4. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they
can scratch the surface, which may result in
shattering of the glass.
5. Cleaning Tip---For easier cleaning of the cavity
walls that the food cooked can touch: Place half a
lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and
heat on 100% microwave power for 10 minutes.
Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.
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CLEANING
Be sure to unplug the appliance from the power
supply.
1. Clean the cavity of the oven after using with a
slightly damp cloth.
2. Clean the accessories in the usual way in soapy
water.
3. The door frame and seal and neighbouring parts
must be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth when
they are dirty.

Utensil Test:
1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold
water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is
warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
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UTENSILS
CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard
It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent
person to carry out any service or repair operation
that involves the removal of a cover which gives
protection against exposure to microwave energy.
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 utensil in question following the
procedure below.

Materials you can use in microwave oven
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Remarks
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
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.
May cause a fire in the oven.
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may
cause arcing.
Remarks
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.
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Oven cooking
bags
Paper plates
and cups
Paper towels
Parchment
paper
Plastic wrap
Thermometers
Plastic
Glassware
Aluminum tray
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
Wood
Plastic foam
Paper bags
Food carton with
metal handle
Utensils
Utensils
Browning dish
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.
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven
unattended while cooking.
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.
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie.
Make slits to allow steam to escape.
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A) Control panel
B) Turntable shaft
C) Turntable ring assembly
D) Glass tray
E) Observation window
F) Door assembly
G) Safety interlock system
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
Turntable ring assembly
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Turntable Installation
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.
d. If glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks
or breaks, contact your nearest authorized
service center.
Glass
tray
Turntable
shaft
Turntable ring assembly
Hub (underside)
SETTING UP YOUR OVEN
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Countertop 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.
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.
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INSTALLATION
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1. Select a level surface that provide enough open space for the intake and/or
outlet vents.
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.
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30cm
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(1) The minimum installation height is 85cm.
(2) The rear surface of appliance shall be placed against a wall.
Leave a minimum clearance of 30cm above the oven, a minimum clearance
of 20cm is required between the oven and any adjacent walls.
(3) Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
(4) Blocking the intake and / or outlet openings can damage the oven.
(5) 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.
The accessible surface may be
hot during operation.
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.
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Control Panel
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Microwave
Defrost
Auto Menu
Weight
Kitchen Timer / Clock

This microwave oven uses modern electronic control to adjust
cooking parameters to meet your needs better for cooking.
When the microwave oven is electrified,the oven will display
"0:00", buzzer will ring once.
1) Press " KITCHEN TIMER / CLOCK " twice ,the hour figures will
flash.
2) Turn " " to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be
within 0--23.
3) Press " KITCHEN TIMER / CLOCK ", the minute figures will flash.
4) Turn " " to adjust the minute figures, the input time should
5) Press " KITCHEN TIMER / CLOCK " to finish clock setting. ":" will
flash.
Note:
1) If the clock is not set, it would not function when powered.
2) During the process of clock setting, if you press
" PAUSE/CANCEL " or no operation in one minute, the oven will
exit the setting.
Kitchen Timer
1) Press " KITCHEN TIMER / CLOCK " once,the screen will display
"00:00".
2) Turn " " to enter the correct timer.(The maximum cooking
time is 95 minutes,)
3) Press " START/+30SEC. " to confirm setting.
4) When the kitchen time is reached, clock indicator will go out.
The buzzer will ring 5 times.
If the clock has been set (24-hour system), screen will display the
current time.
Note:
The kitchen Timer\ is different from 24-hour system. Kitchen Timer
is a timer.
OPERATION INSTRUCTION
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Clock Setting
be within 0--59.

Microwave Cooking
1) Press the " MICROWAVE " key once, and "P100" display.
2) Press " MICROWAVE " repeatedly or turn " " to select the
microwave power "P100", "P80", "P50", "P30", "P10" will display
in order.
3) Press " START/+30SEC. " to confirm.
4)Turn " " to adjust the cooking time. (The time setting should
be 0:05- 95:00.)
5) Press " START/+30SEC. " to start cooking.
NOTE :the step quantities for the adjustment time of the coding
switch are as follow:
0---1 min : 5 seconds
1---5 min : 10 seconds
5---10 min : 30 seconds
10---30 min : 1 minute
30---95 min : 5 minutes
Speedy Cooking
1) In waiting state, press " START/+30SEC. " key to cook with
100% power level for 30 seconds. Each press on the same key
can increase 30 seconds. The maximum cooking time is 95
minutes.
2) During the microwave cooking and time defrost process, press
" START/+30SEC. " to increase the cooking time.
3) In waiting state , turn " " left to choose the cooking time
directly. After choosing the time, press " START/+30SEC. " to
start cooking. The microwave power is 100%.
Note:
Under the state of auto menu or weight defrost, cooking time
cannot be increased by pressing " START/+30SEC " .
Microwave Power Chart
Microwave Power
Display
Press Once Twice Thrice 4 times 5 times
100%
P100
80%
P80
50%
P50
30%
P30
10%
P10
.
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Defrost by weight
1) Press " DEFROST " once, the screen will display "dEF1".
2) Turn " " to select the food weight. The range of weight is
100-2000g.
3) Press " START/+30SEC. " key to start defrosting.
Defrost By Time
1) Press " DEFROST " twice, the screen will display "dEF2".
2) Turn " " to select the cooking time.
3) Press " START/+30SEC. " key to start defrosting.
Note: The defrost power is P30. And it cannot be changed.
Multi-Stage Cooking
Two stages can be maximumly set. If one stages is defrosting, it
should be put in the first stage. The buzzer will ring once after
each stage and the next stage will begin.
Note: Auto menu cannot be set as one of the multi-stage.
Example: if you want to defrost the food for 5 minutes, then to
cook with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes. The steps are as
following:
1) Press " DEFROST " twice, the screen will display "dEF2".
2) Turn " " to adjust the defrost time of 5 minutes;
3) Press" MICROWAVE " once;
4) Turn " " to choose 80% microwave power till "P80" display;
5) Press " START/+30SEC. " to confirm;
6) Turn " " to adjust the cooking time of 7 minutes;
7) Press " START/+30SEC. " to start cooking.
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Auto Menu
1) In waiting states, turn " " right to choose the menu from "A-1"
to "A-8";
2) Press " START/+30SEC. " to confirm the menu you choose;
3) Turn " " to choose the food weight;
4) Press " START/+30SEC. " to start cooking;
5) After cooking finish, the buzzer sounds five times.
Inquiring Function
1) In cooking state of microwave press " MICROWAVE ", the
current power will be displayed for 3 seconds.
2) During cooking state, press " KITCHEN TIMER / CLOCK " to
check the current time. It will be displayed for 3 seconds.
Lock-out Function for Children
Lock: In waiting state, press " PAUSE/CANCEL " for 3 seconds,
there will be a long "beep" denoting entering the children-lock
state .
Lock quitting: In locked state, press " PAUSE/CANCEL " for 3
seconds, there will be a long "beep" denoting that the lock is
released.
Specification
1) The buzzer will sound once when turning the knob at the
beginning;
2) " START/+30SEC. " must be pressed to continue cooking if the
door is opened during cooking;
3) Once the cooking programme has been set , " START/+30SEC.
" is not pressed in 1 minute. The current time will be displayed.
The setting will be cancelled.
4) The buzzer sounds once by efficient press, inefficient press will
be no responce.
5) The buzzer will sound five times to remind you when cooking is
finished.
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The menu chart:
Menu Weight Display
A-1
AUTO REHEAT
A-2
VEGETABLE
A-3
FISH
A-4
MEAT
A-5
PASTA
A-6
POTATO
A-7
PIZZA
A-8
SOUP
200 g
400 g
600g
200g
300g
400g
250g
350g
450g
250g
350g
450g
50g(with water 450 g )
100g(with water 800 g)
200g
400g
600g
200g
400g
200 ml
400 ml
200
400
600
200
300
400
250
350
450
250
350
450
50
100
200
400
600
200
400
200
400
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Trouble Possible Cause Remedy
(4)Door not closed well. Close door well.Oven does not heat
(2) Fuse blowing or
circuit breaker works.
Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker (repaired by
professional personnel
of our company)
Test outlet with other
electrical appliances.
(3)Trouble with outlet.
Oven can not be
started
(1) Power cord not
plugged in tightly.
Unplug. Then plug again
after 10 seconds.
Normal
Oven started accidentally
with no food in
It is forbidden to run the unit without any food
inside. It is very dangerous.
Dim oven light In low power microwave cooking. oven light may
become dim. lt is normal.
Steam accumulating on
door. hot air out of vents
In cooking. steam may come out of food. Most will
get out from vents. But some may accumulate on
cool place like oven door. lt is normal.
Microwave oven interfering
TV reception
Radio and TV reception may be interfered when
microwave oven operating. lt is similar to the
interference of small electrical appliances.like mixer.
vacuum cleancer. and electric fan. lt is normal.
According to Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) directive, WEEE should be separately collected and
treated. If at any time in future you need to dispose of this
product please do NOT dispose of this product with household
waste. Please send this product to WEEE collecting points
where available.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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