Emerson MW8987B, Owner'S Manual And Cooking Manual

Page 1: ...0 9 Cubic Foot Microwave Oven With Computerized Touchpad Control OWNER S MANUAL AND COOKING GUIDE MW8987W B Visit our web site at www emersonradio com ...

Page 2: ...erence statement U S A only 4 Grounding instructions 4 Installation 5 Care of your microwave oven 6 How to use your microwave oven safely 7 Omniwave Cooking SystemTM 8 Features diagram 9 Operation procedure 11 How to set the oven controls 12 Setting the clock 12 Time defrosting 12 Auto defrosting 13 Cooking in one stage 14 Cooking in two stages 14 Kitchen timer mode 15 Quick cook 16 One touch cook...

Page 3: ...lug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together when closing the door use only mild non abrasive soap or detegents applied with a sponge or soft cloth To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other com bustible mat...

Page 4: ...en For FURTHER INFORMATION on proper cooking utensils refer to the Introduction in the Microwave cooking guide 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 s...

Page 5: ...wave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits THE MANUFACTURER is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit the grounding plug reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an esca...

Page 6: ... is about 1 0 meters long 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 avaliable and may be used if care is exercised in their use 3 If a long cord or extension cord is used 1 the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the e...

Page 7: ...ccur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates malfunction of the unit It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 d...

Page 8: ... the door Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it has been repaired by a qualified service engineer It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the i Door bent ii Hinges and Latches broken or loosened iii Door seals and Sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel NO...

Page 9: ...ature Variation The Omni Wave Cooking SystemTM emits microwaves on to a reflector which concentrates them on the food resulting in even cooking No more hot or cold spots Minimized Horizontal Temperature Variation The Omni Wave Cooking SystemTM minimizes discrepancy in the temperature of each cooking area by emitting microwaves on the entire tray Minimized Cooking Time Cooking test on a 3 5oz 99g b...

Page 10: ...shes of cooking foods 5 Safety interlock system Prevents the oven from operating while the door is opened 6 Door release button Pushing this button stops oven operation and opens the door 7 Glass cooking tray Made of special heat resistant glass The tray must always be in proper position before operating Do not cook food directly on the tray 8 Roller guide Supports the glass cooking tray 9 Door sc...

Page 11: ...ed to defrost foods for time i Kitchen Timer Used as a minute timer to delay the start of cooking or to set a holding time after cooking o Clock Used to set clock p Stop Clear Used to stop the oven operation or to delete the cooking data a Start Quick cook Used to start the oven and also used to set a reheat time FEATURES DIAGRAM M W Def MORE BEVERAGE FRESH VEGETABLE FROZEN VEGETABLE LESS Timer Lo...

Page 12: ...the area between the door and door seal for obstructions and make sure the door is closed securely The oven will not start cooking until the door is completely closed or the program has been reset OPERATION PROCEDURE This section includes useful information about oven operation 1 Plug power supply cord into a standard 3 pronged 15 Amp 120V AC 60Hz power outlet socket 2 After placing the food in a ...

Page 13: ...hour clock system this digital clock allows you to set from 0 00 to 23 59 TIME DEFROSTING When DEFROST is selected the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off When you touch START pad the Def indicator starts blinking to show the oven is in the DEFROST mode The display counts down the time to show you how much defrosting...

Page 14: ...s and the defrosting time counts down in the display window The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged When the defrosting time ends you will hear 3 beeps 1 Touch POULTRY pad 2 Select the desired defrosting weight Refer to the auto defrost chart below 3 Touch START pad The lb indicator light and 1 5 is displayed The display will show what yo...

Page 15: ...he Def indicator lights and 0 is displayed The display will show what you touched The M W indicator lights and P HI is displayed The display will show what you touched This example shows power level 5 The display will show what you touched COOKING IN ONE STAGE When you touch START pad the M W indicator starts blinking to show the oven is cooking The display counts down the time to show how much co...

Page 16: ...hear 3 beeps The Timer indicator lights and 0 is displayed The display will show what you touched The M W indicator lights and the selected power level cooking time are displayed Note Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 99 seconds 59 99 KITCHEN TIMER MODE KITCHEN TIMER operates as a minute timer can be set to delay cooking and used to set a holding time after cooking However delay cooking c...

Page 17: ...require more or less cooking time NOTE 1 Use prepackaged room temperature microwave popcorn 2 Place bag in oven according to manufacturer s directions 3 Pop only one bag at a time 4 After popping open bag carefully popcorn and steam are extremely hot 5 Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag 6 Do not leave oven unattended while popping popcorn CAUTION If prepackaged popcorn is of a different w...

Page 18: ...INNER PLATE 12 oz Touch DINNER PLATE once 15 oz Touch DINNER PLATE twice within 1 5 seconds 1 Touch FRESH VEGETABLE pad once for 7 oz of fresh vegetable or twice for 14 oz of fresh vegetable When you touch FRESH VEGETABLE pad once 7 is displayed After 1 5 seconds the display is changed into cooking time and the oven starts cooking FRESH VEGETABLE 7 oz Touch FRESH VEGETABLE once 14 oz Touch FRESH V...

Page 19: ...to a maximum of 59 minutes CHILD SAFETY LOCK The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children To set press and hold STOP CLEAR for 3 seconds a beep sounds and Lock indicator lights To cancel press and hold STOP CLEAR for 3 seconds a beep sounds and Lock indicator goes off TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING 1 Press STOP CLEAR pad You can restart the oven by touch...

Page 20: ... at a rate of 2 450 000 000 times per second This vibration causes friction and heat is produced If you vigorously rub your hands together you will feel heat produced by friction The internal cooking of larger foods is done by conduction The heat which is produced by friction is conducted to the center of food Foods also continue to cook by conduction during standing time Because microwaves dissip...

Page 21: ...Straw and wicker baskets may be used in the oven for the very short time it takes to heat rolls Large wooden utensils such as bowls or cutting boards should not be used for prolonged cooking as the microwave energy may cause the wood to become dry and brittle However wooden spoons or wood handled rubber spatulas can be left in the oven for short periods of time Metal Metal utensils should not be u...

Page 22: ...mly 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 Round shaped foods cook faster than square or oblong shapes Starting Temperature Frozen or refrigerated food will takes longer to cook than food at room temperature Room temperatures vary with the time of year therefore cooking times may be l...

Page 23: ...Rearrange overlapping areas like tails of long fish fillets from top to bottom and closely packed pieces like meat balls from outside to the center of the dish Standing Time Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking Microwave energy creates heat in 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...

Page 24: ...the center then held under cold running water to finish defrosting If more time is needed use DEFROST by time to add time in small increments Halfway through the defrosting process a series of beeps will indicate that it is time to change the position of the item being defrosted This includes turning over the item rotating the item separating defrosted pieces or sections or shielding Shielding mea...

Page 25: ... fish Separate fillets if possible Press START to continue defrosting 5 minutes per pound Let stand 10 minutes then finish with cold running water about 5 minutes Individual Fish Fillets or Place fish on a microwave plate Fish Steaks At beeps turn fish over Press START to continue 5 minutes per 1 pound defrosting Let stand 5 minutes then finish with cold running water about 5 minutes Shrimp Place ...

Page 26: ...ce pork cubes in a microwave plate At beeps separate and rearrange Press START to 8 minutes per pound continue defrosting Let stand 20 minutes Pork Loin Roast boneless Place roast on a microwave plate Press MEAT pad of AUTO DEFROST and select the weight Press START At beeps turn over and shield 10 minutes per pound before continuing After first set DEF pad enter half of the original time Press STA...

Page 27: ...nd Beef Hamburger Patties Stack hamburgers on a microwave plate At beeps turn patties over 8 minutes per pound Let stand 10 minutes Beef Strips boneless Place beef strips on a microwave plate At beeps separate and turn over Press START to continue defrosting 7 minutes per pound Let stand 20 minutes Beef Cubes boneless Place beef cubes a microwave plate At beeps separate and rearrange Press START 8...

Page 28: ...ay through defrosting follow the Special Instructions in the chart below Press START again to continue defrosting Lamb Chops 7 minutes per pound Lamb Leg boneless rolled 7 minutes per pound Lamb Cubes 8 minutes per pound ITEM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BY TIME Place lamb chops on a microwave plate in a circle At beeps turn over and shield bones Press START to continue defrosting Let stand 20 minutes Pla...

Page 29: ...ces bone in 10 minutes per pound Chicken Wings 7 minutes per pound Chicken Breasts boneless or 7 minutes per pound Chicken Thighs boneless ITEM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BY TIME Place chicken breast side down on a microwave plate Press POULTRY pad and select weight Press START At beeps turn over and shield before continuing Let stand 20 minutes If needed finish defrosting under cold running water Place...

Page 30: ...ooking for 3 4 minutes or until yolks are set stir once during cooking Let stand 3 minutes 4 servings CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE 1 cup 4 oz uncooked macaroni 1 quart hot water 1 2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 4 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons flour 1 2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 4 teaspoon salt 1 8 teaspoon pepper 11 4 cups milk 11 2 cups 6 oz shredded cheddar cheese 1 In a 2 quar...

Page 31: ...f needed LIGHT BAKED POTATOES 4 baking potatoes about 8 oz each salt and pepper 2 cups low fat cottage cheese 1 2 cup sliced green onions 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Paprika 1 Scrub potatoes and pierce several times with a fork Arrange in a circle on a microwave rack 2 Cook uncovered on P HI for 8 minutes Turn each potato over Continue cooking on P HI for 7 9 minutes or until potatoes are ...

Page 32: ...3 minutes or until mixture is heated thoroughly stir once during cooking Let stand for 2 minutes 4 servings CHINESE STIR FRY 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 clove garlic minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger 1 4 cup sliced green onion 4 medium or 12 small carrots peeled and sliced 1 2 cup green bell pepper cut into strips 1 package 6 oz frozen pea pods 1 cup fresh bean sprouts 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 cup...

Page 33: ...ery 2 minutes during cooking Let stand for 3 minutes 4 servings CANDIED SWEET POTATOES 2 medium sweet potatoes about 1 1 4 1bs 2 medium tart baking apples 1 4 cup apple cider or juice 1 4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 4 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts 1 Wash and peel sweet potatoes and apples slice in 1 4 inch slices Layer slices in a ...

Page 34: ...instructions in chart below 4 servings Press FRESH VEGETABLE pad twice turn over stir or rearrange BY WEIGHT ONE TOUCH COOKING Acorn Squash See chart on page 36 Artichokes See chart on page 36 Asparagus Spears Wash arrange in a glass pie plate Add 2 3 minutes 2 minutes 4 oz tablespoons water Cover with vented plastic 1 serving wrap Beets small whole Wash trim ends and pierce with a fork 4 minutes ...

Page 35: ...plastic wrap Cauliflower Wash cut into bite size pieces Arrange in a 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 oz glass pie plate add 2 tablespoons water 1 serving Cover with vented plastic wrap Carrots baby Wash Arrange in a 1 quart glass casserole 3 minutes 2 minutes 4 oz add 2 tablespoons water Cover with lid or 1 serving vented plastic wrap Celery Wash cut into bite size pieces Arrange in a 2 minutes 2 minutes 4 ...

Page 36: ...s 4 oz plate add 1 4 cup water Cover with vented 1 serving plastic wrap Parsnips Wash cut into a bite of pieces Arrange in a 4 minutes 5 minutes 4 oz glass pie plate add 2 tablespoons water 1 serving Cover with vented plastic wrap Rutabagas See chart on page 36 Spinach leaves Wash Place in a 11 2 quart casserole 4 minutes 2 minutes 4 oz add 2 tablespoons water Cover with lid or 1 serving vented pl...

Page 37: ...o dish Cover with vented plastic wrap 1 8 oz Rotate halfway through cooking 9 minutes 2 minutes 2 about 1 lb Rotate halfway through cooking 15 minutes 3 minutes Rutabagas Wash pierce with a fork Place it on a glass cooking tray 1 12 oz Turn over halfway through cooking 7 minutes 2 minutes Cut in half and remove seeds 2 1 1 4 1bs Turn over and press pad twice more 9 minutes 4 minutes Cut in half an...

Page 38: ...re convenient to keep on hand See the FISH AUTO DEFROSTING chart on page 24 of this cookbook for defrosting details CRUMB COATED BAKED FISH 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 2 cup plain yogurt 1 pound fresh or thawed frozen fish fillets 1 In a deep glass pie plate combine bread crumbs parsley and lemon pepper Coat fish with yogurt then coat with crumb m...

Page 39: ...fish thick edges to the outside Top with lemon slices 2 Cover with vented plastic wrap Cook on P HI for 5 to 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork 4 servings COOKING FISH AND SEAFOOD 1 Arrange fish and seafood on a microwave rack fillets steaks lobster or in an appropriate glass casserole scallops 2 Cover with wax paper and set on glass turntable in a microwave 3 Calculate ...

Page 40: ...ken pieces skin side down in a single layer with thickest parts to outside 2 In a 2 cup glass measure combine catsup brown sugar vinegar Worcestershire mustard salt and pepper Reserve 1 2 cup of sauce 3 Brush half of remaining barbecue sauce over chicken Cover with wax paper Cook on P HI for 10 minutes Rearrange and turn over chicken brush with remaining sauce Continue cooking on P HI for 8 to 10 ...

Page 41: ... level and begin cooking press Power continuously to program the recommended power level Press the number pad to program the calculated time Press START 5 Check progress about halfway through the cooking time turn over rearrange or shield as needed 6 Within several minutes before the end of cooking check poultry to determine if time needs adjusting Wait until after the stand time before making the...

Page 42: ...Form meat mixture into 24 meatballs 2 In a 2 quart casserole place meatballs in a single layer Cover with wax paper Cook on P HI for 12 to 14 minutes or until meat is no longer pink turn meatballs twice during cooking Drain meatballs let stand for 3 minutes before serving 4 servings PEPPER STEAK 1 pound beef steak flank round or sirloin 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon water 1 4 cup s...

Page 43: ...tard vinegar soy sauce water chestnuts pineapple oranges and pea pods Cook uncovered on P HI for 4 minutes or until heated thoroughly Serve over cooked rice and top with sliced almonds 4 servings BEEF PEPPERS AND PASTA 3 cups bell pepper chunks red yellow and green 1 cup onion sliced 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 1 2 cups chopped cooked beef 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni drained 1 can 14 5 oz...

Page 44: ...s the number pad to program the calculated time Press START 5 Check progress about halfway through the cooking time turn over rearrange or shield as needed 6 Within several minutes before the end of cooking check meat to determine if time needs adjusting Wait after the stand time before making the final decision Pork Cubes P HI 7 8 minutes per pound 2 minutes Pork Loin Roast P 70 15 17 minutes per...

Page 45: ...er pad to program the calculated time Press START 5 Check progress about halfway through the cooking time turn over rearrange or shield as needed 6 Within several minutes before the end of cooking check meat to determine if time needs adjusting Wait until after the standing time before making the final decision Beef Rolled Rump Roast P 50 17 20 minutes per 10 minutes or pound recommended for Beef ...

Page 46: ...cken and meats to create your own specialty Freeze small amounts of leftovers until you have enough to try a new soup An efficient microwave method of soup making is to cook the vegetables first with just a little oil or butter then add the stock or broth and heat as desired If you have no stock or broth heat 1 cup of water and 1 bouillon cube or 1 teaspoon bouillon granules in a 2 cup glass measu...

Page 47: ...pepper 1 1 2 cups chopped red bell pepper 1 2 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 1 2 teaspoon salt 1 2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 4 teaspoon pepper 1 In a 2 quart glass measure combine chopped bell peppers onion parsley salt basil and pepper 2 Cook uncovered on P HI for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender stir three times during cooking 3 Puree vegetable mixture in blender 1...

Page 48: ...tantly Cook uncovered on P HI for 4 to 41 2 minutes or until mixture boils stir every minute during cooking Stir before serving 1 1 4 cups HERB WHITE SAUCE 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 2 teaspoon salt 11 4 cups milk 2 teaspoons each chopped fresh basil oregano and parsley 1 In a 2 cup glass measure heat margarine on P HI for 50 to 60 seconds or until melted Add flour and...

Page 49: ... glass measure put chocolate squares and margarine 2 Cook uncovered on P HI for 2 minutes stir to finish melting chocolate 3 Pour it in sugar eggs and vanilla mix well Stir in flour and salt mix well Spread evenly into a deep glass pie plate Cook uncovered on P HI for 5 minutes or until no longer doughy on the bottom 4 Let brownies stand for 15 minutes Sift confectioner s sugar over brownies and c...

Page 50: ... for 3 minutes or until butter is melted 2 Stir in vanilla beat with a wooden spoon until smooth Stir in toffee bits 3 Pour mixture into buttered 8 inch square pan Refrigerate at least 1 hour Cut into squares 16 squares CHOCOLATE CLUSTERS 2 cups broken pretzels 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1 cup salted peanuts 1 2 cup raisins 3 4 cup sugar 1 3 cup milk 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 package 1...

Page 51: ...GHT DEFROST AND COOK CONVERSION CHART POUNDS lb GRAMS g 1 4 114 1 2 227 3 4 341 1 454 2 907 3 1361 4 1814 5 2268 6 2722 7 3175 8 3629 9 4082 10 4526 11 4990 POUNDS OUNCES TO GRAMS FLUID MEASUREMENTS OUNCES oz GRAMS g 1 28 2 57 3 85 4 113 5 142 6 170 7 198 8 227 1 Cup 8 fluid ounces 240 ml 1 Pint 16 fluid ounces 480 ml 1 Quart 32 fluid ounces 960 ml 1 Gallon 128 fluid ounces 3840 ml OUNCES oz GRAMS...

Page 52: ...lbs 15 kg Timer Digital 59 minutes 99 seconds Refer to the following checklist you may prevent an unnecessary service call The oven doesn t 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 Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house Sparking in the cavity 1 Check utensils Metal con...

Page 53: ...ATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL 1 800 898 9020 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE PLEASE WRITE TO Emerson Radio Corp Consumer Affairs Dept 1901 DIPLOMAT DRIVE FARMERS BRANCH TX75234 TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM WARRANTY SERVICE ...

Page 54: ...and from a Regional Repair Facility permitted by Emerson to perform warranty repairs c Damage or improper operation of unit caused by customer abuse misuse negligence or failure to follow operating 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 Signal reception problems caused by external antenna o...

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