® 900W MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER’S MANUAL MW8992SB/MW8992RD 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. It is 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 it is damaged.
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 this appliance. 2 Read 3 and follow the 6 specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AV O I D POSSIBLE 7 EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE 8 M I C R O W AV E ENERGY" found on page 1. 9 This appliance must be grounded.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. 15 When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together when closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. reduce the risk of fire in the oven 16 Tocavity: (a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 6 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. 1 2 For FURTHER INFORMATION on proper cooking utensils, refer to the COOKING GUIDE on page 14. Food Never use your microwave oven for HOME CANNING. The oven is not designed to permit proper canning.
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 result in a risk of electric shock.
CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 2 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 soap and water, rinsed and dried with a soft cloth.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1 2 3 4 5 9 24 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 25 19 28 26 27 20 7 6 21 22 23 29 8 16. Memory Function 17. AM/PM 18. + 30 Seconds Function 19. Number 1-9 1-6 Minutes Express Cook Function 20. Power Level-Used to set a power level 21. Time Defrost Button-Used to set the oven to defrost by a preset time. 22. Weight Defrost Button-Used to set the oven to estimate the defrosting time by weight entered. 23. Start Button-Press to start a cooking program 24.
OPERATION Power Ten power levels are available, to change the power level, press POWER repeatedly. Level 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Power 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% Remarks: When a power between level 10-8 is chosen, the high cook indicator is lighted and it will flash in operation. When a power between level 7-1 is choosen, the low cook indicator is lighted and it will flash in operation.
OPERATION(CONTINUED) 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. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting. 1. Press Weight Defrost button, LED will display "dEF1"; when at the same time "Microwave", "Defrost" indicators will light. 2. Press the number keys to set desired weight; the Ounce indicator will light. 3.
OPERATION(CONTINUED) COOKING IN ONE STAGE Set a cooking or other operational time/power as follows. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes 99 seconds. 1. Press the Power button; the Microwave and High Cook indicators will light and “PL 10” will light in the display. 2. Press the Power button different times to set the desired power; the display will show the percentage you chose. If selecting power level 70%-10%, the Low Cook indicator will light instead of the High Cook indicator. 3.
OPERATION(CONTINUED) COOKING IN TWO STAGES Set up to two cooking stages as follows: 1. Press the Power button; the Microwave and High Cook indicators will light and “PL 10” will light in the display. 2. Press the Power button different times to set the desired power; the display will show the level of power you chose. If selecting power level 70%-10%, the Low Cook indicator will light instead of the High Cook indicator. 3. Press number keys to set the desired cooking time. (up to 99 minutes 99 seconds).
OPERATION(CONTINUED) DEFROSTING/COOKING IN TWO STAGES Set up weight defrosting and cooking in two stages as follows. The minimum weight for Auto Weight Defrost is 4 oz. The maximum weight is 100 oz. 1. Press the Weight Defrost button; the Microwave and Defrost indicators will light and “dEF 1” will appear in the display. 2. Press number keys to set the desired cooking weight. 3.
OPERATION(CONTINUED) 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. 1. Press the desired Auto Cook button; the Auto Cook indicator will appear and weight/portion will light in the display (see chart on next page). 2. Repeatedly press the desired Auto Cook button to set the desired weight/portion. Each Auto Cook item will have the most popular weight/portion settings to chose from. 5.
OPERATION(CONTINUED) Auto Cook Menu Chart Menu Press Times Weight/Portion Display Cooking Time Once 1.75 Oz 2'00" Twice 3.5 Oz 2'25" Once 1 PCS 5'30" Twice 2 PCS 7'20" Thrice 3 PCS 9'20" Once 1 Slice(6 Oz) 1'00" Twice 2 Slices(9 Oz) 1'30" Thrice 3 Slices(12 Oz) 2'00" Once 1 Cup 1'10" Twice 2 Cups 2'20" Thrice 3 Cups 3'20" Once 100 mL 30" Twice 150 mL 40" Thrice 200 mL 50" Once 9.0 Oz 1'30" Twice 12.0 Oz 2'40" Thrice 18.0 Oz 3'30" Once 4.
OPERATION(CONTINUED) MEMORY Memory lets you cook items in your own special style. Totally 5 memory settings are availavle in this model. Set a memory setting as follows: 1. Press the MEMORY button repeatedly to select 1-5 memory. 2. Press the Power button; the Microwave and High Cook indicators will light and “PL10” will light in the display. 3. Press the Power button different times to set the desired power; the display will show the percentage you chose.
OPERATION(CONTINUED) ENQUIRY • Press AM/PM button during cooking, the display will show AM or PM for 3 seonds. (Time must be set before.) • Press the Power button during cooking; the display will show current power level for 3 seconds. • Press CLOCK button during cooking, the display will show the preset time for 3 seconds, and AM or PM for 3 seonds. NOTES: • To prolong the magnetron’s life, the power will be switched to mid-low when cooking at high power for more than 30 minutes.
COOKING GUIDE THE PRINCIPLES OF MICROWAVE COOKING Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio including AM, FM and CB. Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube. From the magnetron tube, microwave energy is transmitted to the oven where it is reflected, transmitted and absorbed by the food. Reflection Microwaves are reflected by metal just as a ball is bounced off of a wall.
COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) Covering: Covering speeds cooking time, retains moisture, tenderizes, insures even cooking and prevents spattering. Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for a tighter seal. Vent plastic by turning back one edge at the side of dish to form a narrow slot where excess steam can escape. Various degrees of moisture retention are also obtained by using wax paper or paper towels.
COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) 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 in a sauce or gravy. Tough cuts that require slow cooking will do better in the conventional range or oven.
COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) POULTRY Guide for Cooking Poultry Chicken is one of the most popular foods and microwaving chicken is one of the best uses of your microwave oven. Chicken stays juicy and tender in the microwave oven. However, juiciness prevents browning because chicken crisps and browns only when the skin dries out enough to change color. Standing time is important, because it allows the interior to finish cooking without toughening the delicate breast meat.
COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) EGGS & CHEESE Guide for Cooking Eggs & Cheese • CHEESE Cheese melts quickly and smoothly. When serving cheese as an appetizer, flavor is at peak when served at room temperature. Use a low power level for melting. Cheese melts best when shredded and heated with milk or other liquids. Stir cheese mixtures several times for even heating. EGGS Eggs cook differently by microwave. The high fat content of egg yolks absorb energy, so yolks cook faster than whites.
COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) 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.
COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) 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.
COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) SANDWICHES, INCLUDING HAMBURGERS AND HOT DOGS Guide for Heating Sandwiches Sandwiches heat very quickly because, being porous, they have a low density. Since the filling is usually more dense than the bread or 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.
COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) CEREALS Microwaveable hot cereals can be cooked directly in the cereal bowl and make cleaning up easy. CONVENIENCE FOODS Frozen Foods A large 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. T.V. Dinners To prepare a T.V.
COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) 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.
SPECIFICATIONS Item Power Supply Microwave Output Power Microwave Frequency Oven Capacity Outside Dimensions Weight Rating Specification AC120V ~ 60Hz 900W 2450MHz 0.9 cubic feet 20.1 (W) x 1 6.5 (D) x 1 1.1 (H) inches 32 Lbs (Approx) BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Refer to the following checklist before you call for service. If the oven does not work: 1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged in. 2. Check that the door is firmly closed. 3. Check that the cooking time is set. 4.
LIMITED WARRANTY MICROWAVE OVENS Emerson Radio Corp. warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects in original material, including original parts, and workmanship under normal 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 (“warranty”).
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