User manual EMERSON MW8998B

[. . . ] ® 900W MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER'S MANUAL MW8998B Visit our web site at "www. emersonradio. com" UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS DEVICE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE IT. 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. (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. 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 surfaces. (d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. CONTENTS Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Care of Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 How to Use Your Microwave Oven Safely . . . 6 Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Setting the Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Weight Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Time Defrost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cooking In One Stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Auto Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Cooking in Two Stages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Defrosting/Cooking in Two Stages. . . . . . . . . 12 Quick Cook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Stop/Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Auto Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Auto Cook Menu Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Kitchen Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Enquiry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The Principles of Microwave Cooking . . 18 Food Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Microwave Techniques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Hot Snacks and Appetizers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Poultry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Seafood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Eggs & Cheese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Soups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Sauces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Casseroles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Sandwiches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Pasta and Grains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cereals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Convenience Foods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Desserts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Weight & Measure Conversion Chart. . . . . . . . . 27 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Before You Call for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns. [. . . ] 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. 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 builds 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 burn or stick, so there's no need to stir constantly as you do in conventional cooking. Arrangement: Arrange foods with thin or delicate ends, Iike 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. Similarly, when placing foods in a baking dish, arrange around the outside of the dish, not lined up next to each other. Rearrangement: Rearrange overlapping areas, Iike tails of long fish fillets, from top to bottom, and closely packed pieces, like meatballs, from the outside to the center of the dish. Standing Time: Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. 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. 18 COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) Covering: Covering speeds cooking time, retains moisture, tenderizes, insures even cooking and prevents spattering. 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 microwaveable cover 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. Top casseroles at the end of microwaving with grated cheese or crumbs. Some Foods Do Not Microwave Well Eggs in Shells and hard boiled eggs can burst. [. . . ] When making yeast bread in a microwave oven, choose a recipe with cornmeal, whole wheat flour, or rye flour to achieve a richer color. · · · · · · WEIGHT & MEASURE CONVERSION CHART · POUNDS & OUNCES TO GRAMS POUNDS (lbs) 1/4 1/2 3/4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 GRAMS (g) 114 227 341 454 907 1361 1814 2268 2722 3175 3629 4082 4536 4990 OUNCES (oz) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 GRAMS (g) 28 57 85 113 142 170 198 227 OUNCES (oz) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 GRAMS (g) 255 284 312 340 369 397 425 454 · FLUID MEASUREMENTS 1 Cup = 1 Pint = 1 Quart = 1 Gallon = 8 fluid ounces = 16 fluid ounces = 32 fluid ounces = 128 fluid ounces = 240 ml 480 ml 960 ml 3840 ml 27 SPECIFICATIONS Item Power Supply Microwave Output Power Microwave Frequency Oven Capacity Outside Dimensions Weight Rating Specification 120V~ 60Hz 900W 2450MHz 0. 9 cubic feet 19. 1 (W) x 14. 6 (D) x 11. 6 (H) inches (485 x 372 x 295mm) 29. 1 Lbs (13. 2kgs) BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Refer to the following checklist before you call for service. Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house. Check the containers, dishes or utensils in the oven and make sure they are not metal or have metal trim. AUTHORIZED SERVICE CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-695-0098 ¨ TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. . . FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL: 1-800-898-9020 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO: Emerson Radio Corp. 5101 Statesman Drive, Irving, TX 75063. 28 LIMITED WARRANTY MICROWAVE OVENS Emerson Radio Corp. [. . . ]