Midea EM262A2SR-P Microwave Oven Instruction Manual

Midea EM262A2SR-P Microwave Oven

Specifications

• Model: EM262A2SR-P
• Rated Voltage: 120 V~
• Microwave Input: 1700 W
• Microwave Output: 1200 W

Product Information

• The EM262A2SR-P microwave oven is designed to provide efficient cooking while ensuring safety and reliability.
• It comes with various safety features to prevent exposure to excessive microwave energy and ensure proper functioning.

Usage Instructions

1. Do not operate the microwave with the door open.
2. Avoid placing objects between the front face and the door.
3. Do not use the oven if it is damaged.
4. Only qualified service personnel should adjust or repair the oven.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Follow precautions to avoid exposure to excessive microwave energy.
3. Ensure proper grounding of the appliance.
4. Install the appliance according to the provided instructions.
5. Avoid heating products that can explode inside the oven.
6. Use the appliance only for its intended purpose.

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be properly grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. Follow the provided grounding instructions to ensure the safe operation of the microwave oven.

FAQ

Q: Can I use the microwave oven for purposes other than cooking?

• A: No, it is recommended to only use the microwave oven for its intended purpose as described in the manual. Do not use it for storage or any other non-cooking purposes.

Q: What should I do if the material inside the oven ignites?

• A: In case of ignition, keep the oven door closed, turn off the oven, disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel immediately.
• 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.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

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.
• (b) Do not place any object between the oven’s front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
• (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the:

1. DOOR (bent)
2. HINGES AND LATCHES (broken or loosened)
3. DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACES

• (d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Specifications

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.

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific: “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on.
4. Install or locate this appliance only by the provided installation instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – can explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
8. 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.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar location.
12. Do not immerse the cord or plug in water.
13. Keep the cord away from the heated surface.
14. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
15. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergent applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
17. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend to appliances when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
18. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bag before placing the bag in the oven.
19. If material inside of the oven ignites, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off, disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
20. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
21. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea can be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present.
22. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUID SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

  *  **To reduce the risk of injury to persons:**
2. Do not overheat the liquid.
3. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
4. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
5. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.
6. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

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 plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
• WARNING – Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
• If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounded plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.
• The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.
• DANGER – Electric Shock Hazard
• Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance.
• WARNING – Electric Shock Hazard
• Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until the appliance is properly installed and grounded.

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used:
4. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
5. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
6. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

RADIO INTERFERENCE

1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar equipment.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:
3. Clean the door and sealing surface of the oven
4. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
5. Relocate the microwave oven to the receiver.
6. Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
7. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

This device complies with part 18 of the FCC Rules.

UTENSILS

CAUTION – Personal Injury Hazard

• Tightly-closed utensils could explode.
• Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches should be pierced before cooking.
• 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.

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.

Materials you can use in the microwave oven

NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

• In case of any differences between the appliance and the pictures in this manual, the product shall prevail.
• Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity.

Your oven comes with the following accessories:

TURNTABLE INSTALLATION

• Cleaning the cooking compartment and putting the turntable in place.
• For new installations, make sure all packaging and shipping tape has been removed from the turntable shaft.
• Before using the appliance to prepare food for the first time, you will need to put the turntable in place correctly.
• You must clean the cooking compartment and accessories.

1. How to put the turntable in place: 1. Place the turntable ring assembly ③ into the recess in the cooking compartment.
2. Place the glass tray ① on the turntable ring assembly ③. Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the glass tray bottom between the three spokes of the shaft. Make sure that the glass tray ① engages in the turntable shaft ② in the center of the cooking compartment floor. The rollers on the shaft should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.

Note

1. Never use the appliance without the turntable. Make sure that it is properly engaged. The turntable can turn clockwise or anti-clockwise.
2. Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted.
3. Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking.
4. All food and containers of food are always placed on the glass tray for cooking.
5. Never restrict the movement of the turntable.
6. If the glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorized service center.

Countertop Installation

• Remove all packing material and accessories.
• Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken doors.
• Do not install if the oven is damaged.
• Cabinet: Remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cabinet surface.
• Do not remove the waveguide cover that is attached to the oven cavity to protect the magnetron.

Installation

1. Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents.

• A minimum clearance of 3.0 inches (7.5cm) is required between the oven and any adjacent walls.
• One side must be open.
• The minimum installation height is 3.0ft(91.6cm).

1. Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above the oven.
2. Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
3. Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.
4. Place the oven as far away from the radios and TV as possible. The operation of a microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.

• Plug your oven into a standard household outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency is the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label.
• WARNING: Do not install oven over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. If installed near or over a heat source, the oven could be damaged and the warranty would be void.
• The accessible surface may be hot during operation.

OPERATION

1. Setting the Clock
   • After connecting the oven to the power, “0:00” shows on the display. Buzzer sounds.
   • Press “CLOCK” once and then “00:00” will display.
   • Press the number keys to enter the time.
   • Example: To set the clock to 12:10, please press “1,2,1,0” in turn.
   • Press “CLOCK” to confirm. The clock is set.
   • If the entered number is not within the range of 1:00-12:59, the setting is invalid.
   • Notes:
   • To reset the clock, please repeat step 1 to step 3.
   • If the clock is not set, it will not work when powered.
2. Setting the Kitchen Timer
3. Press “KITCHEN TIMER” once and then “00:00” will display.
4. Press the number keys to enter the desired time. The maximum time value is “99:99”.
5. Press “START/+30 SEC” to confirm. The timer starts counting down.

Note: The kitchen timer is a timer and there is no other program during the kitchen timer.

Microwave Cooking

power levels are available

1. Press “TIME COOK” and then “00:00” will display.
2. Press the number keys to enter cooking time. The maximum time value is “99:99”.
3. Press “POWER LEVEL” and then press the number keys to adjust the power level. The 11 power levels are available.
4. Press “START/+30 SEC” to start cooking.
   • Example: To cook the food with PL5 for 15 minutes
   • a. Press “TIME COOK”.
   • b. Press “1”, “5”, “0”, and “0” in order.
   • c. Press “POWER LEVEL” and then press “5” to select PL5.
   • d. Press “START/+30 SEC” to start cooking.

• Note: The power level can be changed during operation. Press “POWER LEVEL and then the current power will display for 3 seconds.
• Press the number keys to change the power.
• The oven will work with the selected power.

Speedy Cooking

1. In standby mode, press “START/+30 SEC” to cook food at 100% power level for 30 seconds. Each press on the same key can increase 30 seconds and the maximum time value is 99:99.
2. In standby mode, pressing number keys 1 to 6 lets you quickly select a cooking time from 1 to 6 minutes. Then you can press “START/+30SEC.” to increase the cooking time. The maximum time value is 99:99.

Note: Pressing “START/+30 SEC” cannot increase the time in defrost by weight, the first stage of multi-stage and auto menu.

Defrost by Weight

1. Press “WEIGHT DEFROST” and then the screen will display “dEF1”.
2. Press the number keys to enter the weight of the food. The range of weight is 4 to 70 Oz.
3. Press “START/+30SEC.” to start defrosting.
4. Once defrosting has finished, the buzzer will sound.

• Note: During defrosting, the buzzer will sound to remind you to turn the food over.
• If no operation, the oven will continue working.

Defrost by Time

1. Press “TIME DEFROST” and then the screen will display “dEF2”.
2. Press the number keys to set the desired defrost time. The maximum time value is 99:99.
3. Press “START/+30SEC” to start defrosting.
4. Once defrosting has finished, the buzzer will sound.

Note: The default defrosting power level is PL3. The power can be changed by pressing “POWER LEVEL” after setting of defrosting time. The power cannot be changed during defrosting.

Multi-Stage Cooking

Notes:

1. Two cooking stages can be set in multi-stage cooking.
2. If you set the defrost function, it will work automatically in the first stage. ( 3) Kitchen Timer, Auto menu cannot be set as one of the multi-stage.

Example: Defrost food for 5 minutes and then cook with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes

1. Press “TIME DEFROST” and then the screen will display “dEF2”.
2. Press “5”, “0”, and “0” to set the desired defrost time of 5 minutes.
3. Press “TIME COOK” and then press “7”, “0”, and “0” to set the cooking time.
4. Press “POWER LEVEL” and then “PL10” will display.
5. Press “8” to set the power level of PL8.
6. Press “START/+30SEC” to start cooking.

Inquiring Function

1. If the clock has been set, the current time will display for three seconds by pressing CLOCK” in the cooking state. In the timer state, the inquiring way cannot be done in the same way as above.
2. In the microwave cooking state, press “POWER LEVEL” to inquire about the power level.
   • It will display for three seconds. In the auto menu state and the defrosting state, the inquiring way cannot be done in the same way as above.

Lock Function for Children

• You can use this function to prevent children from accidentally turning the oven on.

To activate the lock:

• In standby mode, press and hold “STOP/CLEAR” for three seconds. A beep sounds and will display.

To deactivate the lock:

• In a locked state, press and hold “STOP/CLEAR” for three seconds. A beep sounds.

Auto menu

1. Press “Potato” once.
2. Press “Potato” repeatedly to adjust the weight of the food.
3. Press “START/+30SEC ” to start cooking.

Auto Menu Chart

MAINTENANCE

Troubleshooting

• Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem.
• If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center.

b. Door is open.

c.  Wrong operation is set.

| a. Plug into the outlet.

b. Close the door and try again.

c. Check instructions.

Arcing or sparking| a. Materials to be avoided in the microwave oven were used.

b. The oven is operated when empty.

c.  Spilled food remains in the cavity.

| a. Use microwave-safe cookware only.

b. Do not operate with the oven empty.

c. Clean the cavity with a wet towel.

Unevenly cooked foods| a. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used.

b. Food is not defrosted completely.

c.  Cooking time and power level are not suitable.

d. Food is not turned or stirred.

| a. Use microwave-safe cookware only.

b. Completely defrost food.

c. Use the correct cooking time and power level.

d. Turn or stir food.

Overcooked foods| Cooking time and power level are not suitable.| Use the correct cooking time and power level.
Undercooked foods| a. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used.

b. Food is not defrosted completely.

c.  Oven ventilation ports are restricted.

d. Cooking time and power level are not suitable.

| a. Use microwave-safe cookware only.

b. Completely defrost food.

c. Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted.

d. Use the correct cooking time and power level.

Improper defrosting| a. Materials to be avoided in the microwave oven were used.

b. Cooking time and power level are not suitable.

c.  Food is not turned or stirred.

| a. Use microwave-safe cookware only.

b. Use the correct cooking time, power level.

c. Turn or stir food.

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