Proctor-Silex 87008 manual

Microwave Oven Owner’s Manual Safety Information……….……… Operating your microwave…… One-touch buttons………………. Use and Care……………………... Welcome…2 Grounding…4 Excessive En e rgy Warning…5 Features a nd Benefits, Sp ecifications...6 Setting up your microwave…8 One Stage Cooking…10 Parts and Accessor[...]

Welcome! Congratulations, you have acquir ed a high quality Proct or Silex ™ Microwave Oven. This unit is packed with many extra featur es that you will find c onvenient to use. Five memory settings and eight differen t one-touch cooking buttons provide for convenient meal preparation and tasty snacks. It will provide you with many years of troub[...]

8) Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged co rd or plug. If it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. 9) This appliance should be serviced only by a qualified servic e personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility fo r exami nation, repa i r or adjustment. 10) Do not cover or block any openings on this ap[...]

Important Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electric al short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for th e 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 t hat is pro[...]

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY • Do not attempt to operate this microwave oven with the door open because this can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to break or tamper with the safety interlocks. • Do not place any object between the oven frame and the door or allow soil or[...]

6 • 0.6 cu.ft. Oven Cavit y •1 0 P o w e r L e v e l s • Eight instant one-touch setting buttons for common foods • Six Express Cook one-touch settings • Electronic Digital Display with Clock (LED) • Turntable • Time Cook • Time and Weight Defrost • Remind Signal •K i t c h e n T i m e r Microwave 87008 Use and Care Manual: Supp[...]

7 How to test for a microwave-safe dish: To determine if a dish is mi crowave safe, place the dish in the microwave along with a glass measuring cup fil led with one cup of water . Microwave for on e minute on high and then carefully feel the dish. If it is warm , it is not microwave safe. Arcing – The microwave term for sparks in the oven. Cause[...]

Setting up your microwave Installation: 1) Remove all packing materials and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged. 2) Select a level surface that provides enough open space for ventilation. Allow for 3 inches of open space next to the sides and back of the microwave. Allow for 1[...]

Control Panel Operation Control Panel Display Window 12 3 4 567 89 Display Window Icons* (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Microwave Defrost High power Low power Time Lock function for children Auto cook Ounce Cup * Note: Not all icons are used fo r all models Page 12 13 12 13 10 10/15 11 12 10 15 12 13 13 14 10 15 10/11 1 POPCORN 2S O U P 3P O T[...]

10 1. Power Level Ten power levels are available. Press the “POWER” button re p eatedly to scan through the different levels to make your sel ection. L e v e l 1 0 9 87 6543 21 Power 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% High level indicator lights up and will flash while in operation Low level indicator lights up and will flash while in ope[...]

4. Two-stage cooking To cook food at one powe r level, and then at a second power lev e l immediately after: 1) Press “POWER” rep eatedly to se lect a power level for s tage 1 . 2) Enter a cooking time fo r stage 1. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds. 3) Then press “POWER” rep eatedly to select a power level for stage 2. [...]

8. Time Defrost Function 1) Press “TIME DEFROST.” 2) Enter defrosting time. 3) The default power level for defr ost is 3. To change the power level, press “POWER” once. Then enter the desired power level (1-10) by pressing the number keys on the keypad. 4) Press “START.” 9. Popcorn -Do not use this button if the size of the popcorn bag [...]

12. Beverage 1) Press “Beverage” once for one cup (250 ml). Then press “START.” (“1” will appear in display) 2) Press “Beverage” twice for two cu ps (500 ml). Then press “START.” (“2” will appear in display) 3) Press “Beverage” three times for thr ee cups (750 ml). Then press “START.” (“3” will appear in display)[...]

16. Frozen Vegetable 1) Press “Frozen Vegetable” once for 4 oz. (113 grams). Then press “START.” (“4.00 oz.” will appear in display) 2) Press “Frozen Vegetable” twice for 8 oz. (227 grams). Then press “START.” (“8.00 oz.” will appear in display) 3) Press “Frozen Vegetable” three times fo r 16 oz. (454 grams). Then press [...]

Care and Cleaning -Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles and liquid stains that stick to the oven walls can hinder the operation of the microwave. -Clean up spilled liquids immediately wi th a damp towel an d mild soa p. Avoid abrasive cleaners. -To loosen food particles and stains, heat up two cu ps of water with lemon juice at high po[...]

Troubleshooting Problem 1. Dim Oven Light Possible Causes 1. In low power cook ing, oven light may become dim What to do 1. This is normal 2. Steam accumulating on door or hot air coming out of vents during cooking 2. Food releases steam during cooking 2. This is normal 3. Oven is started accidentally with 3. Microwave is started acci dentally 3. N[...]

LIMITED 1-YEAR WARRANTY What does this w arranty cov er? - Any d efec t in mat erials o r wo rkmanship in the manufac tured product What doe s this w arran ty not cov e r ? - Servi ce trip s to your h o me to tea ch yo u h ow to u s e the product. - Improper install ation. - Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, altered or used in any ma[...]