Emerson MW8785SS, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...WAVE OVEN 700W MICRO Visit our web site at www emersonradio com UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS DEVICE COULD VOID MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY OWNER S MANUAL MW8785SS ...

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Page 3: ... 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 this appliance 11 Do not store or use this appliance outdoors 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 12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water 13 Kee...

Page 4: ...shatter 4 Do NOT use CONVENTIONAL THER MOMETERS in the microwave oven They may cause arcing 5 Remove PLASTIC STORE WRAPS before cooking or defrosting foods in the oven 6 For FURTHER INFORMATION on proper cooking utensils refer to the COOKING GUIDE on page 17 Food 1 Never use your microwave oven for HOME CANNING The oven is not designed to permit proper canning Improperly canned food may spoil and ...

Page 5: ...ructions 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 not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does c...

Page 6: ... it otherwise the unit s operation may be adversely affected causing it to break down 5 Power supply Check your local power source This microwave oven requires a 120V 60Hz 15Amp power supply Use a receptacle 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 extensio...

Page 7: ...ollowing 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 6 1 Disconnect the AC plug from the outlet before cleaning 2 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 i...

Page 8: ...re operating the oven Do not cook food directly on the tray 8 Roller Guide Supports the glass cooking tray Must always be in proper position before operating the oven 9 Display 10 Power Button Used to set a power level 11 Kitchen Timer Button Used to set the kitchen timer function 12 Defrost Button Used to set the oven to estimate the defrosting time by weight entered Or used to set oven to defros...

Page 9: ...ss the STOP CLEAR button To recall the actual time while the oven is cooking or defrosting simply press the CLOCK button and the display will show the actual time for three seconds Press the START 30SEC 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 ...

Page 10: ... display Then press the Number buttons 2 to set the desired time The default microwave power is power level 3 It cannot be changed 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 ...

Page 11: ... percentage you choose Press the Number buttons to set the desired cooking time Press the START 30SEC button to start counting down the remaining Timer time The unit will beep five times when completed Press the START 30SEC button to start cooking the unit will start counting down the remaining cooking time and beep five times when completed ...

Page 12: ...e display will show the percentage you choose Press the POWER button PL10 will light in the display Repeatedly press the POWER button to set the desired power the display will show the percentage you choose Press the Number buttons to set the desired cooking time Press the Number buttons to set the desired cooking time ...

Page 13: ... 10 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 Press the DEFROST button once LED will display dEF1 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 OR ...

Page 14: ...13 Press the desired AUTO COOK button POPCORN POTATO PIZZA BEVERAGE SOUP DINNER PLATE FRESH VEGETABLE OR FROZEN VEGETABLE ...

Page 15: ...ess Once Twice Three times Once Twice Three times Once Twice Three times Once Twice Three times Once Twice Three times Four times Once Twice Three times Once Twice Three times Once Twice Three times Weight Portion 1 75 Oz 3 0 Oz 3 5 Oz 1 2 3 1 Cup 2 Cups 3 Cups 4 0 Oz 8 0 Oz 12 0 Oz 16 0 Oz 9 0 Oz 12 0 Oz 18 0 Oz 4 0 Oz 8 0 Oz 16 0 Oz 4 0 Oz 8 0 Oz 16 0 Oz 250ml cup 3 oz slice 1 2 3 ...

Page 16: ...10 will appear in the display Repeatedly press the POWER button to set the desire power the display will show the percentage you choose Press the Number buttons to set the desired cooking time 0 025 5 8VHG WR VHOHFW D PHPRU SUHVHW ...

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Page 18: ...better than dry ones Add a minimum of liquid to moist foods as excess water slows cooking Density The density of food determines how easily the microwaves can penetrate and how quickly it will cook Porous foods like chopped beef or mashed potatoes microwave faster than dense ones like steak or whole potatoes Piercing Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane...

Page 19: ... will become very hot even if the dish is cool Cheese mixtures retain heat longer when heated with microwave energy 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 burns Bottles with narrow necks may shatter if heated Pop Popcorn only in s...

Page 20: ...0 3 5 min 5 7 min Turn over and rearrange after 4 patties 100 4 6 min 5 7 min half the time Meat Loaf 2 lbs 100 18 20min 10 12 min Cover with microwaveable cover Bacon Slices 4 strips 100 6 7 min r e v o c e l b a e v a w o r c i m h t i w r e v o C t h g i e w e c i l s 1 1 oz length 11 in Ham Slices 1 in thick 80 6 7 min 5 7 min Cover with microwaveable cover 4 slices POULTRY Guide for Cooking P...

Page 21: ... min 4 1 Tbsp 2 Tbsp 2 3 min 6 2 Tbsp 4 Tbsp 3 4 min Poached Eggs Eggs Water Cook Water Cook Eggs Standing Procedure on Power 100 on Power 80 Time 1 1 1 2 cups 4 6 min 1 min 2 min 2 1 1 2 cups 4 6 min 1 1 2 2 min 2 min 4 2 cups 6 7 min 2 1 2 3 min 2 min SOUPS Guide for Cooking Soups Satisfy appetites with savory soups prepared in your microwave oven Adapt your favorites by using similar cooking ti...

Page 22: ...nce during cooking Brussels Sprouts 1 lb 1 4 cup 8 9 1 2 min 2 3 min Medium casserole Stir once Cabbage 1 lb 1 4 cup 7 8 min 2 5 min Rearrange once during cooking Cauliflower pieces 1 head 1 4 cup 8 9 min 2 5 min Cover with microwaveable cover Stir once Mushroom slices 1 2 lb 2 Tbsp 5 6 min 2 3 min Small casserole Stir once COOKING GUIDE CONTINUED CASSEROLES Casseroles may require occasional stirr...

Page 23: ...ok on Full power as directed or until thickened stirring once Let stand covered before serving 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 t...

Page 24: ...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 po...

Page 25: ... min paper lined cake dish Ring or Angel Food Cake 80 6 7 min 2 5 min Cover with wax paper Muffin 6 muffins 50 5 7 min 2 5 min Rearrange once Custard 6 servings 50 11 13 min 5 7 min Rearrange once Baking Bar cookies work best Greasing or lining of the microwaveable baking dish is optional If insufficient browning disturbs you frost glaze or add food coloring to white or yellow batters A microwavea...

Page 26: ...r in your house 5 Check that the Child Lock feature is not engaged If there is sparking in the cavity 1 Check the containers dishes or utensils in the oven and make sure they are not metal or have metal trim Emerson Radio Corp Consumer Affairs Dept Item Rating Specification Power Supply 120V 60Hz Microwave Output Power Oven Capacity Weight Outside Dimensions Power Consumption 700W 0 7 cubic feet 1...

Page 27: ...roduct b Cost incurred in the shipping of the product to and from Emerson s Return Facility 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 outlined in the owner s manual e Products not pu...

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