Emerson MW1338SB 1000W Microwave Oven Owner’s Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Emerson
Table of Contents
- MW1338SB 1000W Microwave Oven
- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- SAFETY PRECAUTION
- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
- INSTALLATION
- CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
- HOW TO USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFEL
- LOCATION OF CONTROLS
- OPERATION
- COOKING GUIDE
- SPECIFICATIONS
- BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
- LIMITED WARRANTY
- Documents / Resources
1000W MICROWAVE OVEN
MW1338SB 1000W Microwave Oven
OWNER’S
MANUAL
MW133 SB8
Visit our web site at “www.emersonradio.com”
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS DEVICE COULD VOID MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY.
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.
Itis important not to defeat 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) Do not operate the oven if itis damaged.
It is particularly important that the oven door close 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.
(e) For more safety tips, visit following FDA web site:
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/radhealth/products/microwave.htm
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, injury to
persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
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Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” tuns onpage 1
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This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 5.
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Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
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Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers (for example, closed glass jars) may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
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Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. Itis not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
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As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
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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.
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This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
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Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.
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Do ot store or use this appliance outdoors.
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Do not use this product near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or similar location. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not let cord hang over edge o 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 dloth.
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
(c) It materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
(d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not n use. -
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.
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Keep the splatter shield clean at all imes. Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth after each use. If you leave grease or fat anywhere in the cavity it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven.
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Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when 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 AUTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
(a) Do not overheat the liquid.
(b) St the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
(d) After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.
(e)Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or ofher utensil into the container.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTION
General Use
- Do NOT attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to door, control panel 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.
- It a fire occurs in the oven, touch the Stop/Clear button 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 bum 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 awire, 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
- METAL CONTAINERS or dishes with metallic rims should not be used. Arcing may occur. 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 THER- MOMETERS 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 17.
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 food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Always start with minimum cooking times.
- SMALL QUANTITIES of faud or foods wits LOW MOISTURE content can bum, dry out or catch on fre f Gooked 00 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 foods with NONPOROUS SKINS. These must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting.
- POPCORN must be popped in a microwave corn popper. Microwave popped corn produces alower yield than conventional popping. Do not use oven for popcorn unless popped in a microwave approved popcom utensil or unless Specially 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 irst sirring.
- Do NOT use paper towels to cover food as they can ignite.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
WARNING: This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if
not installed and used properly, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
It has been type-tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM Equipment
pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular
instalation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following:
- Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
- Relocate the Microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
- Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
- Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.
THE MANUFACTURER s not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven. Itis the responsibility of
the user to correct such interference.
ARCING
If you see arcing, press STOP/CLEAR 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 (uptumed edges act like antennas).
- Metal, such as twist-ies, poultry pins, or gold rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
- Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.
- Bumt (carbonized) food residue or grease spattered inside of cabinet.
DO NOT LEAVE OVEN UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING!
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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: Improper use of the grounding plug can resuit in a risk of
electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service personnel 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 three wire extension
cord that has a three blade grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle that
will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord
should be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.
INSTALLATION
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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’stop, sides, rear and the area where the unit is to be installed.
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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.
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Temperature and moisture: Keep the oven away from hot air, steam or splashing liquids when choosing aplace to locate it, otherwise, the unit’s operation may be adversely affected, causing it to break down.
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Power supply:
Check your local power source. This microwave oven requires a 120V, 60Hz ,15Amp power supply.
Use a receptadle 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) Ifalong cord or extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be atleast 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. -
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.
When using a 3-pronged plug When using a grounding adapter, make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded.
CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
- Disconnect the AC plug from the outlet before cleaning.
- Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, 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.
- The outside oven surface should be cleaned with mild soap and water. Then wiped dry with a soft cloth. To prevent damage to the perating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation slots. If the Control Panel becomes dirty or wet, clean with a soft, dry cloth. Iaoe Dot use harsh detergents or abrasives cleanner.
- If steam accumulates on both sides of the 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.
Roller Guide
- ThoROLLER GUIDE and aven fioar shauid bo cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise.
- The ROLLER GUIDE MUSTALWAYS be used for cooking together with the Glass Tray.
Glass Tray
- Do NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray in place.
- Do NOT use any other Glass Tray with this oven.
- If the Glass Tray is hot, ALLOW IT TO COOL before cleaning it or placing it in water.
- Do NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray.
- It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm, sudsy water or in a dishwasher.
- 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 guide may be washed in mild, sudsy water or in the dishwasher.
HOW TO USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFEL
Although your oven is provided with safety features, itis important to observe
the following:
a) 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 dlose 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.
d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
- Door Latches-When the door is closed, they will automatically lock shut. If the door is opened while the oven is operating, the magnetron will automatically shut off.
- Door Screen- Allows viewing of food. The screen is designed so that light can pass through, but not the microwaves.
- Oven Cavity
- Spatter Shield (Do NOT Remove)- Protects the microwave outlet from splashes of cooking foods.
- Safety Interlock System-Prevents the oven from operating while the door is opened.
- Door Seal -The door seal maintains the microwaves within the oven cavity and prevents microwave leakage.
- 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.
- Display
- Power Button-Used to set a power level.
- Kitchen Timer Button-Used to set the kitchen timer function.
- Time Defrost Button Used to set the oven to estimate the defrosting time by a present time.
- Weight Defrost Button -Used to set the oven to estimate the defrosing time by weight entered.
- Time Cook Button-Used to set the cooking according to the desired power and time.
- Memory Button- Used to set the memory function.
- Stop/Clear Button- Use to stop and/or clear a cooking program.
- Cup Indicator
- Oz Indicator
- Auto Cook Menu-Used to select an Auto Cook program.
- Number Key – Used to enter the cooking time, kitchen timer, etc. Number keys 1-6 are also used for Express Cook Function.
- Clock Button-Used to set the clock.
- Start/+30Sec. Button-Press to start a cooking program.
Alert: Please clean microwave oven often. Failure to do so may create a fire hazard and void the warranty.
OPERATION
SETTING THE CLOCK
When first plugged in, the oven will display “0:00″. Set the time as follows:
With the oven NOT cooking, press the CLOCK button; the first hour digit will blink. Press two Number buttons to set the current hour. Then press two Number buttons to set the curent minute. Two buttons must be pressed, i.e. “0” “”0” for “05:00” . Press the CLOCK button; the display will show the present time. After the clock has been set, the time will appear with blinking colon, unless the oven is cooking or defrosting.
NOTES:
- To reset the present time in the display window when the oven is off, press the CLOCK button and reset.
- If you make a mistake when setting the time, press the STOP/CLEAR button.
- To recall the actual ime while the oven is cooking or defrosting, simply press the CLOCK button and the display will show the actual time for three seconds.
WEIGHT DEFROST
Weight Defrost lets you easily defrost foods by eliminating guesswork in
determining defrosting time. The minimum weight for Auto Weight Defrost is 4
oz. and maximum weight is 100 oz. Press the WEIGHT DEFROST button. Press the Number buttons to
set the desired weight, in ounces.Press the START/+30SEC. button to start
defrosting; the unit start counting down the remaining_defrosting time and
beep five times when completed.
TIME DEFROST
Time Defrost will automatically set the oven to defrost at a time set by the
user.
The minimum time for Time Defrost is one second. The maximum time is 99
minutes, 99 seconds. Press TIME DEFROST button
1 .Then press the Number buttons 2 to set the desired time. The default microwave power
is power 3. To change, press POWER button 1 once followed by the Number
buttons 2 of the desired power level. Press the START/+30SEC.
button to start defrosting; the unit start counting down the remaining
defrosting time and beep five times when completed.
POWER
This microwave has eleven power levels to choose from when TIME COOK button
is used. Follow steps in COOKING IN ONE STAGE or COOKING IN TWO STAGES.
To change, press POWER once, then press number key for the power level you
want.
Level | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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Power | 100% | 90% | 80% | 70% | 60% | 50% | 40% | 30% | 20% | 10% | 0% |
COOKING IN ONE STAGE
The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes, 99 seconds.Press the TIME COOK button
- Then press the Number buttons 2 to set the desired cooking time. Press the power button 1 “PL 10″ will light in the display to indicate power level
- Then press the Number buttons 2 to select a different power level. Press the STARTH30SEC. button to start cooking; the unit will start counting down the remaining cooking time and beep five times when completed.
KITCHEN TIMER
Allow the timer to be set, no microwaves are produced when doing so.
Press
KITCHEN TIMER button.
Press
two Number buttons to set the Timer minutes, and then two Number buttons to
set the Timer seconds.Press the START/+30SEC. button to start counting
down the remaining Timer time. The unitwill beepfive times when completed.
COOKING IN TWO STAGES
The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes, 99 seconds. Press the TIME COOK button
1.Then press the Number buttons 2 to set the desired cooking time. Press
the POWER button 1. “PL 10″ will light in the display toindicate power level
10. Then press the Number buttons 2 to select a different power level for the
first stage. Press the TIME COOK button 1. Then press the Number
butons 2 to set the desired cooking time. Press the POWER button 1. “PL 10″
will light in the display to indicate power level 10. Then press the Number
buttons 2 to select a different power level for second stage. Press
the START/+30SEC. button to start cooking for the first stage; the unit will
start counting down the remaining cooking time and beep once between stages,
and then perform the second stage cooking.
DEFROSTING/COOKING IN TWO STAGES
The minimum weight for Weight Defrost is 4 oz. and maximum weight is 100 oz.
The minimum time for Time Defrost is 1 second and maximum time is 99 minutes
99 seconds. Press the WEIGHT/TIME DEFROST button. Press
the Number buttons to set the desired weight, in ounces in WEIGHT DEFROST or
to set the desired time in TIME DEFROST. Set the next stage by following steps
3 and 4 on the previous page. Press the STARTH+30SEC. button to start defrosting
(the first stage) the unit will start counting down the remaining cooking time
and beep once between stages, and then perform the second stage cooking.
EXPRESS COOK Press the Number buttons 1-6 and the microwave wil
immediately start cooking at power level 10 for the selected time. For
example, press “2* to cook for two minutes. Press the START/+30SEC. button and
the unit will cook for additional 30 seconds. Each additional press will
increase the cooking time by 30 seconds.
STOP/CLEAR BUTTON
- To stop cooking or clear a cooking program, simply press the STOP/CLEAR button once to stop cooking, or twice to cancel a cooking program.
- Always press the STOP/ CLEAR button before opening the door.
AUTO COOK
Auto cook lets you easily cook items in the oven, as it will automatically set
the times and power levels to give better results than one power only cooking.
Press
the desired AUTO COOK button ( POPCORN, POTATO, PIZZA, BEVERAGE, DINNER PLATE
OR FROZEN VEGETABLE). Repeatedly press the desired AUTO COOK button to set
the desired weight/portion (see chartonthe next page.)
Press
the STARTH30SEC. button to start cooking; The unit will start counting down
the remaining cooking time and beep five times when completed.
AUTO COOK MENU CHART
Button | Press | Weight/Portion |
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Once | 1.75 Oz | |
Popcorn | Twice | 3.0 Oz |
Three times | 3.5 Oz |
Potato
(8 oz/piece)| Once| 1
Twice| 2
Three times| 3
Pizza| Once| 4.0 Oz
Twice| 8.0 Oz
Three times| 14.0 Oz
Beverage
(120 ml/cup)| Once| 1 Cup
Twice| 2 Cups
Three times| 3 Cups
Dinner Plate| Once| 9.0 Oz
Twice| 12.0 Oz
Three times| 18.0 Oz
Frozen
Vegetable| Once| 4.0 Oz
Twice| 8.0 Oz
Three times| 16.0 Oz
MEMORY
Memory is used to preset a cooking function in memory location
1-3.Repeatedly press the MEMORY button to select a memory location (1
to 3).Press the TIME COOK button 1.Then press the Number buttons 2 to set
the desired cooking time.
Press
the POWER button 1. “PL 10″ willlight in the display to indicate power level
10. Then press the Number buttons 2 to select a different power level. Repeat
step 2 and 3 to perform a second stage, if desired.Pressthe START/+30SEC.
button once to save your settings into the chip. To save in memory press
STOP/CLEAR button or press STARTH+30SEC. button once again and cooking will
start.
MEMORY RECALL
Used to select a memory preset.Repeatedly press the MEMORY button 1 to select a
preset (1-3). Thenpressthe START/+30SEC. button 2 to start the cooking
operation.
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.
The
activate : Press and hold the STOP/CLEAR button for three seconds (when the
time appears in the display ); the| unit beep once and the display will appear
as shown above and no buttons can be pressed. TO DEACTIVATE: Press and
hold the STOP/ICLEAR button for three seconds; the unit beep once and the
current time will appear in the display.
INQUIRY
During cooking, press the POWER button to display the current power level for three seconds.During cooking, press the CLOCK button to display the current time for three seconds.
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 s reflected, transmitted and absorbed by the
food.
Reflection: Microwaves are reflected by metal just as a ballis bounced
off of a wall. For this reason, metal utensils are not sitable for use in the
microwave. A combination of stationary interior walls and a rotating metal
turntable or stirer 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 lie 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 1 112 inches. Microwave energy activates
the molecules inthe food (especially water, fat and sugar), and heat is
produced.
Ifyou vigorously rub your hands together, you willfeel 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 quanity 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 midde of these foods is cooked by heat conduction.
Moisture Content: Microwaves are attracted by moisture. Naturally moist
foods absorb microwaves better than dry ones. Add a minimum of iquid 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.
Arangement: Arrange foods with thin or delicate ends, like drumsticks o
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 pattern. Similarly, when placing foods in a baking
dish, arrange around the outside of the dish, not lined up next to each other.
Food should not be stacked on top of each other. Rearrangement: Rearrange
overtapping areas, ke 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. Microwave energy creates heatin 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 o finish cooking allows the middes to cook
completely without overcooking, drying or toughening the outsides.
Covering: Covering speeds cooking time, retains moisture, tenderizes,
insures even cooking and prevents spatering.
Casserole lids or plastic wrap are sed 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 wax paper or microwave-safe paper owels.
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
Eggs 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 burs.
Bottles with narrow necks may shatter if heated.
Pop Popcorn only in special microwave poppers. Do not use oil unless specified
by the manufacturer, or heat longer than recommended. Never pop popcorn in
paper bags or glass utensils or directly on the glass tray.
HOT SNACKS AND APPETIZERS
Hot appetizers can be prepared very quickly in the microwave oven.
Many appetizers may be cooked on the serving platter, provided the platter
does not have metal trim. A time saving tip -~ prepare these foods ahead of
time, refrigerate or freeze, and refresh in the oven at serving time.
Aplate of appetizers will take only seconds to refresh.
Cheese melts very rapidly and will toughen if overcooked, so watch foods
combined with cheese dosely 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 oven.
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.
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
minimur time. If thick pieces like fish steaks or lobster tails are done on
the outside, but still lightly translucent in the middle, let them stand for a
few minutes; internal heat will complete the cooking.
Food| Power Level| Cooking Time| Standing Time| Special
Notes
---|---|---|---|---
Whole Fish (1 lb. to 1 1/2 lbs.| 100| 6 – 7 min.| 5 min.| Turn over after half
the time.
Fish Fillet (1 lb.)| 100| 5 – 6 min.| 4 – 5 min.| Turn over after half the
time.
Fish Steak 1 inch thick ( 1 lb.)| 100| 4 – 5 min.| 5 – 6 min.| Turn over after
half the time. Cover with microwaveable cover.
Shrimp (1 lb.)| 100| 3 – 4 min.| 5 min.| Rearrange once during cooking. Cover
with microwaveable cover.
Sea Scallops (1 lb.)| 80| 6 – 7 min.| 5 min.| Rearrange once during cooking.
Cover with microwaveable cover.
MEATS
Guide for Cooking Meats
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 i a sauce or gravy. Tough cuts that reqire slow cooking
wil do better in a conventional oven. A large piece of meat, especially if the
shape is uneven, should be tumed over occasionally for uniform roasting.
Meat| Power Level| Cooking Time (per lb)| Standing Time|
Special Notes
---|---|---|---|---
Beef Roast Rare
Medium
Well| 80
80
80| 6 – 8 min.
8 -10 min.
10 – 12 min.| 5 – 7 min.
10 – 15 min.
10 – 15 min.| Tum over after half the lime.
Pork Roas
Bone-in
Boneless| 80
80| 12 – 15 min.
16 – 18 min.| 10 min.
10 – 15 min.| Cover with microwaveable cover. Turn over after half the time.
Lamb Roast
Bone-in
Medium
Well
Boneless
Medin Well| 80
80
80
80| 7 – 9 min.
9 1/2 – 11 1/2 min
9 – 11 min.
11 – 13 1/2 min.| 10 – 12 min. 10 – 15 min. 10 – 12 min. 10 – 15 min.| Turn
over after half the time.
Beef Patties (3 ‘ 2/2 oz) each
2 patties
4 patties| 100
100| 2 1/2 – 3 min.
3 1/2 – 4 1/2 min.| 5 – 7 min.
5- 7 min.| Tum over and rearrange after half the time.
Meat Loaf (2 lbs.)| 100| 15 – 17 min.| 10 – 12 min.| Cover with microwaveable
cover.
Bacon
Slices (4 strips)
(1 slice; weight:
1 oz., length: 11| 100 n.)| 4 – 5 min.| —| Cover with microwaveable cover.
Ham
Slices (1 in. thicK)
4 slices| 50| 7 1/2 – 8 1/2 min.| 5 – 7 min.| Cover with microwaveable cover.
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.
Poultry| Power Level| Cooking Time (per lb.)| Standing
Time| Special Notes
---|---|---|---|---
Chicken whole| 100| 6 – 8 min.| 10 – 15 min.| Place breast side up on
Chicken cut up| 100| 6 – 7 min.| 7 – 10 min.| roasting rack. Let stand,
covered, before serving.
Turkey| 80| 6 1/2 – 8 min.| 10 -15 min.
Comish Hens| 100| 7 – 8 min.| 7 – 10 min.
Turkey Breast| 50| 10 – 11 min.| 5 – 7 min.| Rearrange once during cooking.
Cover with microwaveable cover.
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
Eqggs cook differently by microwave. The high fat content of egg yolks absorbs
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 more evenly and need less sfiring than
during conventional cooking methods. Do not try to cook eggs in the shell.
Steam can build up inside the shells, causing them to burst.
Scrambled Eggs
Eggs | Butter | Milk or Water | Cook on Power 100 | Procedure |
---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 1 Tbsp. | 2 Tbsp. | 1 – 2 min. | Place butter in small casserole and melt. |
4 | 1 Tbsp. | 2 Tbsp. | 2 – 3 min. | Add eggs and milk, scrambling with fork. |
6 | 2 Tbsp. | 4 Tbsp. | 3 – 4 min. | Cook directed in breaking as chart, up and |
stirring eggs twice. Let stand, covered, before serving.
Poached Eggs
Eggs| Water| Cook Water on Power 100| Cook Eggs on Power 80| Standing Time|
Procedure
---|---|---|---|---|---
1| 1 1/2 cups| 4 – 6 min.| 1 min.| 2 min.| Place water into medium casserole.
Cook
2| 1 1/2 cups| 4 – 6 min.| 1 1/2 – 2 min.| 2 min.| at High until boiling.
Break eggs, one at a
4| 2 cups| –
6 7 min.| –
2 1/2 3 min.| 2 min.| time, into separate dish. pierce yolk once with wooden
pick and slip egg carefully into hot water, cook as directed in chart.
SOUPS
Guide for Cooking Soups
Satisfy appefites with savory soups prepared in your microwave oven. Adapt
your favorites by using similar cooking times and techniques.
Food| Power Level| Cooking Time| Standing Time|
Special Notes
---|---|---|---|---
Canned Condensed
Cream style, Bean, Pea or Mushroom (10 1/2 – 11 1/2 02)
With Water With Mik| 100
80| 41/2-512min.
51/2-7 min.| 2-3min.
2-3min.| Stir halfway through cooking time. Cover with microwaveable cover.
Dry Soup Mix
1 envelope (10 1/2 0z| 100 than 50| 5 1/2-7 min.
3 -4 min.| 2-3min.| Add water. Cover with microwaveable cover. Stir twice.
Broth (10 1/2 0z.)| 100| 4-5min.| 2-3min.| St twice. Cover with microwaveable
cover.
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, vegetables keep their fresh
color, texture and flavor. Vegetables should be microwaved covered with vented
plastic wrap 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 stired 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 Amount| Cook on Power 100| Standing Time|
Special Notes
---|---|---|---|---
Asparagus| | | |
Spears (1 lb.) Cuts (1 lb.)| 1/4 cup
1/2 cup| 5 – 6 min.
5 – 6 min.| 2 min.
2 min.| Medium Casserole. Rearrange once.
Fresh green beans (1/2 lb.)| 1/4 cup| 4 – 5 min.| 2 min.| Stir twice.
Frozen green beans (1/2 lb.)| 2 Tbsp.| 5 1/2 – 6 1/2 min.| 2 min.| Stir twice.
Green Peas (2 cups)| 1/4 cup| 4 – 5 min.| 2 min.| Small casserole. Stir twice.
Broccoli (2 cups)| 1/4 cup| 4 – 5 min.| 2 min.| Medium casserole.
Rearrange once during cooking.
Brussels Sprouts (1 lb.)| 1/4 cup| 6 – 7 1/2 min.| 2 – 3 min.| Medium
casserole. Stir once.
Cabbage (1 lb.)| 1/4 cup| 5 – 6 min.| 2 – 5 min.| Rearrange once during
cooking.
Cauliflower pieces (1 head)| 1/4 cup| 6 – 7 min.| 2 – 5 min.| Cover with
microwaveable cover Stir once.
Mushroom slices (1/2 lb.)| 2 Tbsp.| 3 – 4 min.| 2 – 3 min.| Small casserole.
Stir once.
CASSEROLES
Casseroles may require occasional stirring to distribute heat. They cook more
evenly when made with ingredients of similar size and shape. Because of their
shorter cooking time, casseroles cooked in the microwave oven generally need
less liquid. Casseroles with cream and cheese sauces, or meats which need
slower cooking to tenderize, cook best on power level 40.
When cooking a favorite casserole, make two and freeze the second for future
se. Line a casserole or baking dish with plastic wrap. Transfer the cooked
food to the lined container and freeze. As soon as the food is frozen in the
shape of the dish, remove it and wrap with freezer paper. Later it can be
unwrapped and returned to the container for defrosting and heating.
Dry Casserole Mixtures
Many prepared box type casseroles are available on the grocery shelves. Many
have freeze dried foods or evaporated foods included. Cooking periods are so
short there may not be time for the foods to absorb the moisture sufficiently
and reconstitute the foods. To prepare this type, boil the amount of water
recommended onthe package. Add the noodles (when included), cover and cook for
approximately 10 minutes. Allow noodles to’stand covered for an additional 10
minutes, rinse with warm water and drain. Then follow package directions for
preparing the mix. Reheat four to six minutes before serving.
SAUCES
Guide for Cooking Sauces
Sauces boil over rapidly, especially those that contain milk. As soon as the
door is opened, cooking stops. If ingredients are not taken directly from the
refrigerator, cooking time will be less than given in the recipe. Stir sauce
quickly, about every 30 seconds to eliminate lumps. Be sure to use a container
twice the size of the amount of liquid to prevent boiling over.
Awooden spoon may be left in the dish while sauce is cooking for easy
stirring. If sauce is stired slowly, cooking time may require about 15 seconds
longer. If desired, a one-quart glass measure may be used to prepare some
sauces.
White Sauce
Amount| Butter| Flour| Milk| Cook Butter| Cook
Sauce| Special Note s
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1 cup, thin| 1 Tbsp| 1 Tbsp| 1 cup| 30 sec.| 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 min.| Cook on Full
power as directed or until thickened, stirring once. Let stand, covered,
before serving
med.| 2 Tbsp| 2 Tbsp| 1 cup| 1 min.| 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 min.
thick| 3 Tbsp| 3 Tbsp| 1 cup| 1 min.| 3 – 4 min.
Brown Gravy
Amount| Fat from Drippings| Flour| Liquid or Drippings|
Cook on Power 100| Special Notes
---|---|---|---|---|---
1 cup, thin| 1 Tbsp| 1 Tbsp| 1 cup| 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 min.| Cook on Full power as
directed or until thickened, stirring once. Let stand, covered, before serving
med.| 1 Tbsp| 1 Tbsp| 1 cup| 3 – 4 min.
thick| 1 Tbsp| 1 Tbsp| 1 cup| 3 – 4 min.
SANDWICHES, INCLUDING HAMBURGERS AND HOT DOGS
Guide for Heating Sandwiches
Sanduiches heat very quickly because, being porous, they have a low density.
Since the fillng is usually more dense than the bread o rolls, the filling
determines the heating time. Surprisingly, the filling will always be hotter
than the bread feels. Care must be taken not to overcook as the bread will
become tough. Use several thin slices of meat. Thin slices heat more quickly
and are better than one thick slice. The slow heating thick slice often causes
the bread to overcook before the meatis hot. Sandwiches may be placed on a
paper plate, napkin or paper towel to be warmed. The sandwich should be
covered with a microwave-safe paper towel. Remove wrapping immediately after
warming. Already-baked frozen breads and rolls may be used for sandwiches. The
filling, however, should be thawed first. Toasted bread is fine for sandwiches
and provides a firn base. The toast is warmed only; no further browning
occurs.
Food| Amount| Cook
on Power 100| Special Notes
---|---|---|---
Sandwich| 1| 1 min.|
(6 oz.)| 2| 1 1/2 – 2 min.| Place on microwaveable plate.
| 4| 3 – 4 min.|
Hamburger| 1| 1 min.| Cover with microwaveable cover.
(4 oz.)| 4| 3 – 4 min.|
Hot Dog (2 oz.)| 4| 1 1/2 – 2 min.| Cover with microwave-safe paper towel.
_ Sloppy Joe| 4| 4 min.| Place on microwaveable plate.
PASTA & GRAINS
Guide for Cooking Pasta and Grains
Raw long grain rice takes time to rehydrate. Microwaving time is a lttle
shorter than conventional, but the greatest advantage is the ease with which
you can prepare fluffy rice without sticking or burning. Cooked rice and pasta
reheat easily in the microwave oven without loss of flavor or texture. No
extra water is needed to prevent sticking or drying, so there’s no danger of
overcooking rice and pasta or thinning sauces.
Food | Hot Water | Salt | Oil or Butter | Power Level | Cooking Time | Standing Time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pasta (8 oz) | ||||||
Egg Noodles | 4 cups | 1 tsp. | 1 Tbsp. | 100 | 6 1/2 – 7 1/2 min. | 2 – 5 min. |
Macaroni | 4 cups | 1 tsp. | 1 Tbsp. | 100 | 8 -10 min. | 2 – 5 min. |
Spaghetti | 4 cups | 1 tsp. | 1 Tbsp. | 100 | 8 -10 min. | 2 – 5 min. |
Lasagna Noodles | 4 cups | 1 tsp. | 1 Tbsp. | 100 | 12 – 14 min. | 2 – 5 min. |
Rice, Long Grain | ||||||
White Rice (1 cup) | 2 cups | 1 tsp. | 1 tsp. | 100 then 80 | 5 – 6 min. | |
9 1/2 – 12 min. | 5 – 7 min. | |||||
Brown Rice (1 cup) | 2 cups | 1/2 tsp. | 1 tsp. | 100 then 80 | 5 – 6 min. 22 – 27 | |
min. | 5 – 7 min. |
CEREALS
Microwaveable hot cereals can be cooked directly in the cereal bowl and make
cleaning up easy.
CONVENIENCE FOODS
Frozen Foods
Alarge variety of frozen foods, special dishes and dinners are available and
the selections continue to increase. The market is changing rapidly, therefore
it is impossible to list the foods and types available and recommend cooking
procedures. In this book we can only give general directions to assist you.
TV. Dinners
To prepare a T.V. dinner, follow the maker’s instructions for use with
microwave ovens. To cook a T.V. dinner will require approximately five to
seven minutes for the food to thaw and heat to serving temperature (depending
on the types of food). Allow plastic wrap to remain over the dish for two
minutes to allow heat to equalize. Dinners that contain mashed potatoes have
presented a bit of a problem due to the large compact mass of this particular
food. You may want to remove about half the mashed potatoes after defrosting
is started, then spread the remaining potatoes over the individual section of
the tray. Heat the removed mashed potatoes in an individual dish. For foods
that should be crisp when cooking is completed, remove the plastic wrap and
use the broiler of a conventional oven to crisp the food.
Individual Frozen Foods
These may be commercially prepared or frozen at home. Place the container of
frozen food in the oven and heat only until the food starts to defrost and can
be removed easily. Empty contents into a casserole or serving dish and
continue to defrost and heat. Do not heat foods in deep foil containers. To
crisp and brown special toppings, use the broiler of a conventional oven. If
allowed to heat to serving temperature in a plastic container, the container
will warp or melt from the high heat of food.
Frozen Foods in Cooking Pouches or Boilable Bags
To prepare these foods, sli the plastic bag. An X-type cut will help remove
the food at the end of cooking time. Place the cut side down on a serving dish
(with no metal trim). Heat foods other than vegetables for about three
minutes. Frozen vegetables require about eight to nine and a half minutes of
cooking time. Allow the pouch bag to remain over the food for about two
minutes to allow time for the heat to equalize. Foods prepared in cheese or
white sauce should be removed from the pouch and placed in a glass casserole
dish and stirred to prevent overcooking of the sauce around the edges of the
dish.
Complete Meals from Table Leftovers
Complete meals from leftovers can be prepared in advance. Foods can be frozen
and ready for quick heating inthe oven at any time. Choose foods stitable for
freezing and put serving portions on paper, glass or china (no metal trim)
plates. Wrap with recommended freezer paper and freeze quickly. When
apportioning the servings of food on the plate, use approximately the same
amount of each kind of food for more even heating. Mashed potatoes will heat
quicker if spread slightly and hollowed, with a pat of butter in the center.
To prevent small pieces of vegetables, com, peas, etc., from dehydrating
during heating, mound well near the center of the plate.
DESSERTS
There’s always time to make dessert with a microwave oven. Fruit desserts have
a remarkably fresh flavor and texture. Microwaved cakes are higher and more
tender than conventionally baked; since cakes are usually frosted, browning is
unimportant. Microwaved pie crusts are exceptionally tender and flaky, while
delicate custards and puddings are easy to prepare.
Guide for Cooking Cakes
Food| Power Level| Cooking Time| Standing Time| Special
Notes
---|---|---|---|---
Cake, round| 100| 3 1/2 – 5 min.| 2 – 5 min.| Pour into greased and wax
(Mixed 9 inch)| 80| 4 1/2 – 6 min.| | paper lined cake dish.
Ring or Angel Food Cake| 80| 5 1/2 – 6 1/2 min.| 2 – 5 min.| Cover with wax
paper.
Muffin (6 muffins)| 50| 4 1/2 – 6 1/2 min.| 2 – 5 min.| Rearrange once.
Custard (6 servings)| 50| 10 -12 min.| 5 – 7 min.| Rearrange once.
Baking
- Bar cookies work best. Greasing o lining of the microwaveable baking dish is optional.
- If insufficient browning disturbs you, frost, glaze or add food coloring to white or yellow batters.
- Amicrowaveable cookie sheet can be made by covering cardboard with waxed paper.
- Round glass baking dishes, and fluted or smooth microwaveable ring molds work best for cakes. You can make a microwaveable ring mold of your own by placing a medium-size glass in the center of a round glass baking dish.
- Because your cakes willrise higher in microwave cooking, never fil microwaveable cake pans more than half full.
- Reduce baking powder and soda by approximately one-fourth when converting a conventional recipe.
- Fill paper-lined muffin cups to only half full which allows for muffins to rise more than normal.
- You can prepare your own “brown ‘n serve” breads and rolls by baking them ahead of time in the microwave oven. Then, place them in a conventional oven to brown prior to serving.
- Breads and rolls should be reheated to the point where they are warm to the touch. Overheating or overcooking makes bread tough and rubbery.
- When making yeast bread in a microwave oven, choose a recipe with commeal, whole wheat flour, or rye flour to achieve a richer color.
SPECIFICATIONS
Item | Rating Specification |
---|---|
Power Supply | 120V~ 60HzZ |
Power Consumption | 1500W(12.5A) |
Microwave Output Power | 1000W |
Oven Capacly | 1.3 cubic feet |
Outside Dimensions | 20.4 (W) x 17.2 (D) x 12.3 (H) Inches (519mm x 438mm x |
313mm)
Weight| 52.5Lbs (14.7 kg) ApproX.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Refer to the following checklist before you call for service.
If the oven does not work:
- Check that the power cord is securely plugged in.
- Check that the door is firmly closed.
- Check that the cooking time is set.
- Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house.
- Check that the Child Lock feature is not engaged.
If there is sparking in the cavity:
Check the containers, dishes or utensils in the oven and make sure they are
not metal or have metal trim.
FOR
ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL:
1-800-898-9020 OR
1-800-695-0098
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE E-MAIL TO:
internet@emersonradio.com
OR WRITE TO: Emerson Radio Corp.
Consumer Affairs Dept.
959 Route 46 East
Suite 210, 2″ Floor
Parsippany, NJ 07054
LIMITED WARRANTY
Emerson Radio Corp. warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects in original material, including original parts, and workmanship under normal home use and conditions (‘manufacturing defect’) for a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase in, and if used in the United States. Should service be necessary under this warranty, Emerson will provide the following at our Return Repair Facilty. provided the manufacturing defect is verified along with the date of purchase:
- Repair service for one (1) year from date of original purchase at no charge for labor and parts
- Replacement of a defective magnetron for seven (7) years from date of original purchase (labor not included after Initial twelve (12) months)
To Receive Authorization to Retum a Defective Item, please contact Emerson
Customer Service at 1-800-898-9020.
Have your Model number, Serial Number and dated Proof of Purchase with you
when you call
In the event the product must be returned to Emerson:
- Pack the unit in a well-padded heavy corrugated box. Please insure the item is well padded to avoid damage while in transit back to our facility. If the item incurs damage, it will NOT be replaced and the consumer will be responsible for return freight costs to receive their same unit back.
- Enclose your check or money order payable to Emerson Radio in the amount of $15 to cover return shipping and handling costs
- Enclose a note with your name, address, phone number, Return Authorization number and brief reason for returning the unit
- Enclose a copy of your proof of purchase (warranty service will not be provided without dated proof of purchase)
- Ship the unit prepaid via UPS or parcel post (SHIP INSURED and obtain a tracking number)
NOTE: This warranty does not cover:
(a) Damage to equipment not properly connected to the product.
(b) Cost incurred in the shipping of the product to and from Emerson’s Retum
Facilty.
(c) Damage or improper operation of unit caused by customer abuse, misuse,
negligence or failure to follow operating instructions (including cleaning
instructions) provided with the product
(d) Ordinary adjustments to the product which can be performed by customer as
outiined in the owner’s manual
(e) Products not purchased in the United States
(f) Damage to product if used outside the United States
THIS WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER
AND DOES NOT EXTEND TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS OF THE PRODUCT. ANY APPLICABLE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO A PERIOD OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY AS PROVIDED HEREIN BEGINNING
WITH THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE AT RETAIL AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, SHALL APPLY TO THE PRODUCT THEREAFTER. EMERSON MAKES NO
WARRANTY AS TO THE FITNESS OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE.
THE EXTENT OF EMERSON RADIO CORP’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS
THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL EMERSON RADIO
CORP’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE PURCHASER OF THE
PRODUCT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL EMERSON RADIO CORP. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
LOSS, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE ARISING
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY IS VALID
ONLY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS. HOWEVER, YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR EXCLUSION OF
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, THEREFORE THESE RESTRICTIONS MAY NOTAPPLY TO YOU
The serial number can be found on the back cabinet. We suggest that you record
the serial number of your unitin the space below for future reference.
Model Number:………………..
Serial Number: ………………..
15-01-1402M
EMERSON
PART NO.: MW1338-20231010-05
PN16170000A99249
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