USER GUIDE .9 Cu. Ft. Microwave Oven NS-MW09BK0/NS-MW09BK0-C Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Contents SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 RADIO INTERFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Cookware and cooking materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.9 Cu. Ft. Microwave Oven SAFETY INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY: 1 2 3 4 Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open because this can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
NS-MW09BK0/NS-MW09BK0-C 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed containers (for example closed glass jars), are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven. Use this oven only for its intended purpose, as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this oven. This oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
.9 Cu. Ft. Microwave Oven GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Electric Shock Hazard Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this oven. Improper grounding can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until the oven is properly installed and grounded. This oven 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.
NS-MW09BK0/NS-MW09BK0-C Cookware and Materials Test: 1 Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup (250 ml) of cold water, along with the cookware or materials in question. 2 Cook on maximum power for one minute. Do not exceed one minute cooking time. 3 Carefully feel the cookware or material. If the empty cookware or material is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking. Materials you can use MATERIAL REMARKS Browning dish Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
.9 Cu. Ft. Microwave Oven Materials to be avoided MATERIAL REMARKS Aluminum foil May cause an electric spark. Use a microwave-safe dish instead. Aluminum tray May cause an electric spark. Use a microwave-safe dish instead. Food carton with May cause an electric spark. Use a microwave-safe dish instead. metal handle Metal or metal Metal shields the food from microwave energy. The metal trim may cause trimmed utensils arcing.
NS-MW09BK0/NS-MW09BK0-C Components # ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 Observation window Use to view the item being cooked. 2 Safety interlock system Prevents your microwave from operating when the door is open. 3 Door assembly Protects you from exposure to excessive microwave energy. 4 Control panel Use to set cooking times and enter other information as needed. 5 Glass turntable Allows food to cook evenly. 6 Turntable ring assembly Allows the turntable to rotate to cook food evenly.
.9 Cu. Ft. Microwave Oven Control panel # ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 Display In standby mode, displays the time. In cooking mode, displays cooking time, weight, and other information. 2 Time Defrost Press this button, then enter the time you want for an item to defrost. 3 Time Cook Press this button, then enter the time you want for an item to cook. 4 Power Press to set the power level of your microwave, then press the number buttons to set the level you want (0-10).
NS-MW09BK0/NS-MW09BK0-C # ITEM DESCRIPTION 5 Clock Press to set the clock, then press the number buttons to enter the current time. 6 Number buttons Press to enter cook time, defrost time, clock time, and other information. 7 STOP/Cancel Press to stop the cooking process. Press again to cancel the cooking operation. In standby mode, press and hold for three seconds or more to set the child lock. See Using the child-lock on page 15.
.9 Cu. Ft. Microwave Oven 5 Plug your microwave 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. CAUTIONS: • Do not mount your microwave under a cabinet. • Do not install your microwave over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. If installed near or over a heat source, your microwave could be damaged and the warranty would be voided.
NS-MW09BK0/NS-MW09BK0-C Using your microwave Understanding and setting the power level The following table shows the 11 power levels available. LEVEL 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Power 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Display PL10 PL8 PL7 PL6 PL5 PL4 PL3 PL2 PL1 PL0 1 2 10 PL9 0 Press Power once. The display shows “PL10” (the default power is 100%). Press the number keys to adjust the power level. For example, press 5 to set the power level to 50%.
.9 Cu. Ft. Microwave Oven 5 Press START/+30SEC. to start cooking. Notes: • When setting your microwave, if the STOP/CANCEL button is pressed or if there is no operation within one minute, your microwave goes back to the former setting automatically. • If “PL0” is selected, your microwave fan turns on with 0% power. You can use this level to remove an odor in your microwave. • When setting your microwave, press POWER at any time to change the power setting.
NS-MW09BK0/NS-MW09BK0-C Cooking potatoes 1 2 Press Potato repeatedly until the number of potatoes you want to cook shows on the display. The display cycles through “1”>”2”>”3" medium potatoes. Press START/+30 SEC.. When the food is cooked, the buzzer sounds five times and your microwave returns to standby mode. Cooking frozen vegetables 1 2 Press Frozen Vegetable repeatedly until the weight of the frozen vegetables you want to cook shows on the display. The display cycles through “4.0”>”8.0”>”16.
.9 Cu. Ft. Microwave Oven To use a memorized procedure: 1 Put the item to be cooked into your microwave and close the door. 2 Press 0/MEMORY repeatedly to cycle through memory 1, 2, or 3. The display shows “1”, “2,” or “3.” Stop when you get to the memorized procedure you want to use. 3 Press START/+30 SEC. to use the procedure. Using multi-stage cooking Up to two stages can be used to cook your food. For example, you can defrost a meal, then cook it.
NS-MW09BK0/NS-MW09BK0-C Turning off the buzzer 1 2 In standby mode, press and hold number 8 on the control panel for three seconds. A long beep sounds and the buzzer is turned off. To turn the buzzer back on, press and hold the number 8 button on the control panel for three seconds. A long beep sounds and the buzzer is turned back on. Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your microwave, review the following chart for a possible solution.
.9 Cu. Ft. Microwave Oven PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Improper defrosting You are attempting to use incorrect materials in your microwave. Use only microwave-safe materials. The cooking time or power level Use the correct cooking time and is not adequate to cook the food. power level. The food is not turned or stirred. Turn or stir the food. Maintaining your microwave Keep your microwave clean, especially the interior of your microwave. • Clean the exterior with a damp cloth or sponge.
NS-MW09BK0/NS-MW09BK0-C ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Definitions: The Distributor* of Insignia branded products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Insignia-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”).
.9 Cu. Ft. Microwave Oven • • • • • • • • Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Insignia to service the Product Products sold “as is” or “with all faults” Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C etc.
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