Emerson MW8998B manual

® 9 00W MICRO W A VE OVEN OWNER’S MANUAL Visit our web site at “www .emersonradio.com” UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS DEVICE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE IT. MW8 998B[...]

PRECAUTIONS T O A VOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROW A VE 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 [...]

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 2 Read and follow the specific " PRECAUTIONS T O A VOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE T O EXCESSIVE MICRO W A VE ENERGY " found on page 1. 1 Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: W ARNING - T o reduce the ris[...]

3 18 Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth after each use. If you leave grease or fat anywhere in the cavity it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven. IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15 When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together when closing the door , use[...]

General Use 1 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. 2 Do NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food or water [...]

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. 1. St[...]

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 if the oven gets very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended. 3 The outside oven surface should be cleaned with soa[...]

LOCA TION OF CONTROLS 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1 1. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Kitchen timer 17. Weight Defrost Button-Used to set the oven to estimate the defrosting time by weight entered. 18. T ime Defrost Button-Used to set the oven to defrost by a preset time. 19. M[...]

Level Power 10 100% 9 90% 8 80% 7 70% 6 60% 5 50% 4 40% 3 30% 2 20% 1 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. T o reset the present time in the display window[...]

TIME DEFROST will automatically set the oven to defrost at a time set by the user. The minimum time for Time Defrost is 1 second. The maximum time is 99 minutes 99 seconds. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting. WEIGHT DEFROST 9 2. Press the number keys to set desired weight; the Ounce indicator will light. 3. Press the START/+30SEC. button to[...]

Set a cooking or other operational time/power as follows. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes 99 seconds. 10 COOKING IN ONE STAGE 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 per[...]

OPERATION(CONTINUED) 11 COOKING IN TWO STAGES 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 w[...]

12 QUICK COOK 1. Press the number keys 1-6 (express cook); the Microwave will immediately start cooking at high(100%) power for one to six minutes. 2. Repeatedly press the START/+ 30SEC. button to increase the cooking time in 30 seconds increments. (up to 99 minutes 59 seconds). STOP/CLEAR BUTT ON 3. Follow one steps on the previous page ( COOKING [...]

13 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). CHILD LOCK 1.[...]

14 POPCORN Once Twice Thrice Once Twice Thrice Once Twice Thrice Once Twice Thrice Once Twice Thrice 4 times Once Twice Thrice Once Twice Thrice Once Twice Thrice 1.75 Oz 3.0 Oz 3.5 Oz 1 PCS 2 PCS 3 PCS 1 Slice(6 Oz) 2 Slices(9 Oz) 3 Slices(12 Oz) 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 [...]

15 OPERATION(CONTINUED) 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. If selecting power 70-10, the L[...]

16 OPERATION(CONTINUED) KITCHEN TIMER 1. Press " KITCHEN TIMER ". 2. Press the number keys to enter the desired alarming time, for example press 0-2-3-0 for 2 minutes 30 seconds (the maximum alarming time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.) 3. Press " START/+30SEC. " to confirm setting. Clock indicator will be lighted. 4. When the al[...]

17 OPERATION(CONTINUED) 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. One beep will sound when pressing the buttons. Five beeps will sound when the cooking/defrosting ends. If the door is opened during oven operation, close the door and press the START/+30SEC. bu[...]

THE PRINCIPLES OF MICROW A VE 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. Re[...]

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 usin[...]

MEA TS 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 b[...]

POUL TRY 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 importa[...]

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. •[...]

VEGET ABLES Guide for Cooking Fresh V egetables 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 fr[...]

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 t[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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 pud[...]

SPECIFICA TIONS Item Rating Specification Power Supply 120V ~ 60Hz Microwave Output Power Microwave Frequency Oven Capacity Outside Dimensions 19.1 (W) x 1 4.6 (D) x 1 1.6 (H) inches (485 x 372 x 295mm) 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 i[...]

LIMITED W ARRANTY MICROW A VE 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 (“warrant[...]

EMERSON P A R T NO.: 11142006-01 ® Printed in China[...]