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7 7,0 CUBIC FOOT Mr rcRowvE ovEN WITH OMNI WAVE COOKING SYSTEM,* t L OWNER'S MANUAL AND COOKI NG GUIDE , IWW{91 ogP Visit our web site at "www.emersonradio.com" ,-4 a 4=-:* PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE 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 frcjnt face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (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. CONTENTS Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave lmportant Safety Energy.. lnstructions.. Safety Precautions.. Grounding lnstructions lnstallation..... Care of Your Microwave Oven How to Use Your Microwave Oven Safely. Feature Locations...... Operation Procedure...... Controls Setting The Clock... Auto Weight Defrosting .... Cooking in One Stage ... Cooking in Two and Three Stages.,... Plus Time .. .. Auto Weight Defrosting and Cooking in Two Stages Popcorn Beverages.... Potatoes Pizza. Dinner Plate. Hold Warm Child Lock. To Stop the Oven While it is Operating Cooking Guide The Principles of Microwave Cooking ........1 ....,.....2 ..........3 .......4 ...........4 .......5 ............s ........6 ....,,....7 ..... ..... g ..........g .......9 ..... 1 ..........1 0 1 .,......12 .,.12 ....13 The Emerson Omni Wave Cooking SystemT Characteristics Microwave Techniques Auto Weight Defrosting..... Popping Popcorn Reheating ... Beverage Reheating.. Hold Warm Hot Snacks and Appetizers ... Meats Poultry Seafood Eggs & Cheese..... Vegetables .. Soups Sauces. Casseroles... Food . Sandwiches, lncluding Hamburgers and Hot Pastas & Convenience .........16 Dogs..... Grains Foods Beverages... Desserts.... .:..... ...,.....17 Weight & Measure Conversion .....13 ..... 1 1 .........11 ......1 s ........11 .........1g ....18 . ... .. ... 1 B ........ 1 g ..20 ........21 ......22 ......22 ........23 ........23 ..23 ........23 ........25 ...2s ....27 .. ... .. ,28 ...28 ......29 .....29 ........30 ........30 ........31 ........31 Chart Specifications Before You Call for Service ........32 ,....32 ......33 ......33 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electricalappliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING: - To reduce the risk ol bums, electric shock, fire, injury to peftions or exposure lo excessive microwave energy: Read all instructions before using this appliance. 11 I I Do not store 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, and the 2 Read and follow the specific .'PRECAUTIONS MICRO-WAVE ENERGY" found on page 3 T0 1. 12 5 Do not immerse cord or plug in water. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 13 |NSTRUCT|ONS" found on page 4. 4 like. Do not use outdoors. AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE lnstall or locate this appliance only in accordance Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. with the provided installation instructions. 14 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed { R I \, containers-for example, closed glass jars - may When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together when closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge explode and should not be heated in this oven. or soft cloth. 6 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of 1 6 oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry tt reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: (a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible food. lt is not designed for industrial or laboratory materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate use. cooking. 7 B As with any appliance, close supervision (b) is necessary when used by children. (c) oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. (d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do This appliance should be serviced only by qualified not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized food in the cavity when not in use. service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. 10 lf materials inside the oven should ignite, keep Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged been damaged or dropped. 9 Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance. 1a II Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive chemicals (f or example, sulf ides and chlorides). Vapors from such corrosive chemicals may interact with the contact and springs of the safety interlock switches thereby rendering them inoperable. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General Use { I Do NOT attempt to tamper with or make any A + the microwave oven. They may cause arcing. E rl| defrosting foods in the oven. 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 seruice personnel. O I Do NOT operate the oven empty, The microwave A \/ ff a fire occurs in the oven, touch the CLEAR/PAUSE pad and LEAVE THE DOOH CLOSED. Disconnect the { I utensils, refer to the microwave cooking guide. A -T Do NOT attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or other tr \, Do NOT use recycled paper products, as they may lmproperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to O (. materials in the oven. They may catch on fire. Do NOT hit or strike control panel. Damage to controls COOKING TIMES given in the cooking guide are approximate. Factors that may affect cooking are stafting temperature, altitude, volume, size and shape of food and utensils used. As you become familiar with the oven, you will be able to adjust for these factors. contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used. Never use your microwave oven for HOME CANNING. The oven is not designed to permit proper canning. consume. breaker panel. 7 I For FURTHER INFORMATION on proper cooking Food power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit D O Remove PLASTIC STORE WRAPS before cooking or energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food or water is present to absorb energy. e tJ DO NOT use CONVENTIONAL THERMO-METERS in A It iS better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN \t OVERCOOK foods. lf food is undercooked, it can always be returned to the oven for further cooking. lf may occur. food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Always start with minimum cooking times. Avoid inserting nails, wire, etc. through any holes in the unit during operation. Never insert a wire, nail or any other metal objects through the holes on the cavity or any other holes or gaps, because such objects may i + SMALL QUANTITIES of food or foods with LOW MOISTURE content can burn, dry out, or catch fire if cooked too long. cause electric shock and microwave leakage. tr \, Paper Products 1 I Paper towels and napkins - Use for shortterm Do NOT boil eggs in their shell. Pressure may build up and the eggs may explode. heating and covering. They absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels which may A \,l contain metal and can catch fire. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole acorn squash and sausage are examples of food with NONPOROUS SKINS. These must be pierced bef ore cooking to prevent bursting. O I Paper plates and cups - Use for short-term heating at low temperatures. Do not use recycled paper which may contain metal and can catch fire. 7I than conventional popping. Do not use oven for popcorn unless popped in a microwave approved popcorn utensil Utensils { I n I r'l \t or unless it's commercially packaged and recommended METAL CONTAINERS or dishes with metallic rims especially for microwave ovens. Do not use oil unless should not be used. Arcing may occur. M ETAL TWIST-TIES may not be used in the microwave oven. Do NOT use SEALED JARS or NARROW NECK bottles for cooking or reheating. They may shatter. POPCORN must be popped in a microwave corn popper. Microwave popped corn produces a lower yield specified by the manufacturer. f; Do NOT attempt to deep fat fry in your oven. n V HEATED LIQUIDS can ERUPT if not mixed with air. Do o not heat liquids in your microwave oven without first stirring. .i; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS - This appliance must be grounded. ln the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This aplliance 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. W#RNlNGJmFroper use#:iljelgrounding plug canlrcsult in a risk oJ electrib shock. Consult a quatitieo eleCtrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not complete[ understood,, or il doubt exists as to whether the appliance is pmperly grounded. lf it is necessary to use an odension cord, use only a three wire exlension cord that has a three blade extension cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance. INSTALLATION 1. Steady, flat location: When positioning the microwave oven, it should be set on a flat, steady surface. 2. Ventilation: Do not block air vents. ll they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat and eventually cause oven failure. For proper ventilation, keep 3 inches of space between the oven's top, sides, rear and the area where the unit is to be installed. 3. Radio and TV reception: Poor lelevision reception and radio interlerence may result if the oven is located close lo a TV, radio, antenna, or antenna wire. Position the oven as far from them as possible. 4. Temperature and moisture: Keep the oven away from hot air, steam or splashing liquids when choosing a place to locate 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 1 20V, 60Hz 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 extension cord are available and may be used it care is exercised in their use. C. lf a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating ol the cord set or extension cord should be at least as greal as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be ananged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. 6. Examine the oven for any damage such as: Dents, a misaligned door, broken door or a dent in the cavity. ll any of the above are visible, DO NOT INSTALL THE UNIT, Notify the dealer immediately. When using a grounding adapter, make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded. When::using a :3-pron$ed .plUg 3.pionged Groundin$,L€ad , R6.Ce.ptaCle 3.prohged Plug, ,; ReceptaCle BoX Cwer, CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN I Disconnect the AC plug from the outlet before cleaning. I O (. 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. e t'l The outside oven surface should be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed and dried with a soft cloth. To prevent damage to the operat-ing parts inside the oven, water dishwasher. should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation slots. A -f R V lf the Control Panel becomes wet, clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on The roller guide and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the Control Panel. bottom surface of the oven with miH detergent water or lf steam accumulates on both sides of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity washed in mild, sudsy water or dishwater. conditions and this is not an indication of a malfunction in the unit. A \.l 7 I window cleaner and dry. The roller guide may be f| o Be sure to replace the turntable and roller guide. lt is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm, sudsy water or in a Roller Guide Turntable Coupling & Beaning Washer HOW TO USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY Although your oven is provided with safety features, it is important to observe the following: a) b) c) lt is impoftant nol to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks. Do not place any object between the oven lace and the door or allow residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Wipe the sealing area lrequently with a mild detergent, rinse and wipe dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads. When opened, the door must not be subjected to strain, for example, a child hanging on an open door or any load which could cause the oven to fall fonrard and cause injury and damage the door. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged, until it has been repaired by a qualified person. lt is particularly important that the oven door close 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 adjusled or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. FEATURE LOCATIONS sffi \\frfla eo+ e/0\\ ffi POULTNY llEAI FISH td46 tdfld tdoto @ @@ @@ @tr @ 1. Door latch When the door is closed, it will 10. ClearlPause automatically lock shut. lf the door is opened while the oven is operating, the magnetron will automatically shut off. 2. Door seal - operation or to delete the cooking data. . Start Pad - Use to start a selected operation. 12. Door release button - Pushing this button stops oven operation and opens the door. 13. LED display - Cooking time, power microwave leakage. 3. 4. 14. shield Protects the microwave outlet Safety interlock system Prevents the oven from operating while the door is opened. 6. tray Glass cooking Made of special heat resistant glass. The tray must always be in proper position before operating the oven. Do not cook food 8. Roller guide - Supports the glass cooking tray. def rosting category. 16. Pizza pad - Used to heat beverages. - Touch to reheat precooked pizza. 17. Hold Warm pad - Used to keep the food warm after cooking is compldted. 18. Power Level pad - Used to set the desired cooking power level. the number for Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 cooking, Must always be in proper position before operating the Snack & Reheat, present and Auto Weight Defrost oven. time and the cooking power level. Door screen - Allows viewing of food. The screen is designed so that light can pass through, but not the microwaves. 9. desired -. Use to set the 19. Number pads - Use these pads to select directly on the tray. 7. Auto Weight Defrost pad 15. Beverage pad from splashes of cooking foods. 5. level, function indicators and the present time are displayed. Oven cavity. Spatter Used to stop the oven 11 The door seal maintains the microwaves within the oven cavity and prevents pad - Plus Time Pad - Each touch adds 10 seconds to count down cooking time. 24. Potato pad - Touch to cook potatoes. Dinner Plate pad - Used to reheat plated Popcorn pad - Used to cook popcorn. 21. Cook pad - Use to set the cooking time. 22. Clock pad - Touch to set the present time. foods. OPERATION PROCEDURE This section lncludes Useful lnformation About oven operation 1. 2. Plug the power supply cord into a standard 3-pronged 20 Amp, 120V AC, 60 Hz power outlet. Alter placing the food in a suitable container, open the oven door and put it on the glass 3. tray. The glass tray and roller guide must always be in place during cooking. Shut the door. Make sure that it is firmly closed. When the oven door is opened, the light turns off. This is standard procedure for the oven. There are no microwaves I cHtLD LocK This safety feature prevents unwanted or unauthorized being produced when the door is open. use by small children or other people. 1. 2 The oven door can be opened at any time during operation by pressing the Door Release button on the control panel. The oven will automatically shut off. To restart the oven, close the operate. 2. door and then press the START pad. 3 To lock the oven, touch the number pad "0" once and then press the START pad five times. The display will show "L 0C' and the oven will not To unlock the oven, repeat the above procedure. The oven display will return to the present time. Each time a pad is touched, a beep will sound to acknowledge the touch (except Child Lock feature). One of the function pads must be touched before the number pads. Therefore, no 10 BEEP roNE When a correct pad is touched, a beep tone (0.2 seconds beep will sound if a number pad is touched before the function long) will be heard (except with Child Lock feature). lf a pad. pad is touched and no beep tone is heard, the unit has The oven automatically cooks on high power (PL 10) unless At the end of the last cook cycle, the oven beeps 5 times, not, or cannot accept the instruction(s). 4 set to a lower power level. turns off automatically and "End" appears in the display window. 5 The display will flash "0:00" when the oven is first plugged in. 6 The display shows "End" when the oven turns off. To return to Opening the door during cooking will stop any cooking the time of day, touch the CLEAR/PAUSE pad or open the process without cancelling any program. Cooking oven door. resumes as soon as the door is closed and the START pad is touched. 11DooR When the CLEAR/PAUSE pad is touched during oven operation, the oven stops operating and all information is retained. To erase all information (except the present time and memory data), touch the CLEAR/PAUSE pad once more. lf the oven door is opened during operation, all information is 12TO CORRECT ANY TMPROPER PROGRAM ENTRIES A) Touch the CLEAR/PAUSE pad. B) Repeat the desired program entry from the retained. I RELEASE beginning. C) lf the START pad is touched and the oven does not operate, Any erroneous entries will cause the display to show "Er/' (error) when the START pad is touched. check the area between the door and the 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. Make sure the Child Lock feature is not turned on. li aaiJ;;;; ift-;;;, r., l, B ilm ; y. iFGii;I *'[] ffi *J ihto::the::.ebCtribal:o,utlet. t..a:alr' i*,,,.:. e _'-_ i ,',l __;_____.: f ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. ,2. 3. 4. 5. You cannot program more than 99 minutes and 99 seconds in each stage. You cannot program for more than 6 lbs of poultry, 4 lbs of meat or 3 lbs of fish in the Auto Weight Defrost stage. lf you open the oven door during cooking, be sure to touch the START pad to begin cooking again. The oven door can be opened at any time while the oven is operating. lf the door is opened, the oven will stop and the display will stop counting down the cooking time. lf a function or program is selected, but nol started within one minute, the display returns to the present time and the program is erased. CONTROLS SETTING THE CLOCK When the oven is first plugged in, the display will flash "0:00" and a tone will sound. lf the AC power ever goes off, the display will flash "0:00" when the power comes back on. The display will flash "0:00" and a tone will sound. \\\//,/ XO).1rl ,///\\\XO)J)J EXAMPLE: To set the time to "10:12", touch \\\//,/ 1. to open the door. Touch the Number pads to set the cooorct present time. ,//l "1","2" in sequence. The display will show the numbers pressed in the order you pressed them. ()-lo Press the Door Release button tt1tt, tt0tt, (xo The display will show the present time and stops blinking. The 12 hour digital clock 4. Touch the CLOCK pad. allows you to set it lrom "1:00" to "12:59". i[: lI NOTE: lflhe':oven:.ie,used betore thd pre$enltimeisset, the displaywill:show "0* afterthe cooking is completed and the U00r is opened. To reset present time in the display windout when the wen iC ott, toucn tne CLOCK pad. The colon starts blinking. Enter the correct present time by lollowing theabove procedures. AUTO WEIGHT DEFROSTING AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST lets you easily deftost foods by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time. The mlnimum weight forAuto Weight Defrost is 0.11b. The maximum weight depends on the food category. Up to 6.0 lbs for poultry, 4.0 lbs for meat and 3.0 lbs for fish.Follow the steps below for easy deftosting. O 1. "1" ; the display will show TF F Press the Door Release button to open the door. Enter the desired auto weight category. Category 1 2' EXAMPLE: To select POULTRY, touch AUTO DEFROST 1,, 3 -dEF i F6od ,., Rangg ,..,, Poultry 0.:l lb,.to 6,0,lb CgF.,2 Mbat, Giound ,0.1,lb.,,t0 4'0,1b ,d:EF::3.., Fish 0.,:f I ;5..,.16, 3,0r,rlb D,iSplay 0er ,, r 1" and the AUTO DEFROST indicator will light, , EXAMPLE: To select 0.5 (1/2) 2. Enter the food weight. [.r AUTO DEFROST // l\\ lbs, touch "5". When the START pad is touched, the AUTO DEFROST indicator will blink, the display will count down the remaining 3. Close the door and then touch the START pad. ::o[[ defrosting time in minutes and seconds and will beep 5 times when defrosting is completed. COOKING IN ONE STAGE Use the 10 key pads (number pads) to select a cooking or other operational time. The display will show "0" and a tone will sound; the C00K indicator will light. cooK 1. - Press the Door Release button to open the door. Touch the COOK OL( rl pad. EXAMPLE: 2. to "13:40"(13 min.40 sec.), touch "1", t'0" "3"r"4" and in sequence. cooK touch the Il .'{ [ Touch the Number pads for desired cooking time. EXAMPLE: 3. Touch the I F1 POWER LEVEL pad and hten the Number pad To set the cooking time cooK To select 30% power, POWER LEVEL pad and then "3". The display will show "PL 3". il - = = -,,- - T -,- - - - - T - - -l t NOTE: lf this step is omitted, the j oven will cook atfull (100%) power. l=(lt3).--. ---.,--.-J i for the power. i - When the START pad is touched, the C00K indicator will blink, the display will count down the remaining cooking time in 4. minutes and seconds and will beep 5 Close the door and then touch the START times when cooking is completed, pad. WATTAGE OUTPUT CHART Pf0sS ,,,,,i 1..0 1,.,1..00ltl ,,8 770W ',, S $$Q111 22:0W 1.1,0W 10 . COOKING IN TWO AND THREE STAGES For best results, some recipes call for one power level for a certain length of time and another power level for a different length of time. Your microwave oven can be set to change from one power level to anohter, or you may Auto Weight Defrost in the first stage and then cook in the second and/or third stages. The display will show "0" and a tone will sound. The GOOK indicator will light. cooK 1. Press the Door Release button to open the door. Touch the - GOOK pad. ox )-1 EXAMPLE: To set the Stage 1 cooking time t0 "11:40" (11 min. 40 sec.), touch u1", cooK 2. Touch the Number pads for the desired cooking time for Stage 1. !I to-tLI ! rJrt 00" "1","4" and in sequence, Thg display will show the numbers pressed in the order you pressed them. EXAMPLE: touch the cooK 3. Touch the LEVEL then I POWER pad and then the Number pad for the power. {;- u3". NIOTE To select 30% power, POWER LEVEL pad The display will show :,,::lf 161a, ste.p:... UPL and 3". i$ ,0rnitted, 'th e oven will cook at full (100%) power. (P10) The display will show 00" and a tone will sound. cooK 4. 5. Touch the COOK pad. Touch the Number pads for the desired cooking time for Stage 2. - ox ).1 EXAMPLE: fo set the Stage 2 cooking time to "11:20" (1 1 min. 20 sec.), touch 01", "1",u2" and "0" in sequence. Thg cooK ,t ( (OTX 11 display will show the numbers pressed in the order you pressed them. EXAMPLE: touch the cooK 6. Touch the LEVEL POWER pad and then the Number pad for the power. To select 80% power, POWER LEVEL pad and then "8". The display will show'PL8'. FL H I t ,NOT.E::. lf:.this Step,,isl,0mitted, the i ouen will cook at full (100%) power. I (P1o) START pad is touched, the COOK indicator will start blinking to show the oven is cooking Stage 1. The When the cooK 7. 7fr.Close the door and then touch the START pad. The oven will begin cooking in i i.{il display will count down the remaining cooking time in Stage 1,then the oven will beep and start Stage 2. Stage 1 , then switch to Stage 2. PLUS TIME The Plus Time Feature allows you to add cooking time in 10 second intervals. 1. PlusTime pad can be used during cooking without door open in stage one through stage three only, Plus Time cannot be used during Auto Weight Defrost or preprogrammed recipes, such as Popcorn, Beverages, Potatoes. 2. 3. Plus Time pad adds 10 seconds for each louch to counl down cooking time when cooking in stages one through three. Plus Time pad can be used for any cooking time up to 89:59 minutes. ll cooking time displayed is 90:00 minutes or more, the Plus Time pad will not work. AUTO WEIGHT DEFROSTING AND COOKING IN TWO STAGES (cooKrNG rN THREE STAGES) Some recipes require trozen foods to be thawed before cooking. This oven can be programmed to automatically defrost foods before cooking. 1. Program the oven to perform the desired Auto Weight Defrost function as described on page 9. This is considered first stage when using the Auto Weight Defrost feature in conjunction with Stge 1 and Stage 2 cooking. 2. Pless the I UOfe, t____ COOK pad and program the oven to cook in the remaining two stages as described starting on page 11. To Auto Weight Oetrost anO Cook in one stage only, skip the programming of the lirst 12 stage. il PREPACKAGED POPCORN Place the prepackaged popcorn (3.5 oz) onto a microwaveable dish in the oven. POPCORN When the 1. Open the door and then touch the POPCORN pad. display will show F[ uPO pad is touched, the P". F When the START pad is touched, the display will count down the cooking time of 2. Close the door and then touch the NOTE: START I o'-l pad. I Wand will beep 5 times when cooking is completed. 1. Use only 1 package (approx. 3.5 oz) at a time. 2. Use only a microwaveable popcorn package in the microwave oven. 3:,Donottrylep00:,unpop.ped.keinelg. 4;,Eo not reavtirg$ I ,,j,.,,' .'', . n,Unaitenoeo while poqping popcorni 1t the popqrp oles iiit op ffiienififfiat1rese instructions. 5. When opening the package, face it away lrom you to avoid dontact with any steam released. the POPCORN pad again as the popcorn rnay burn. Check the popcorn'bag for cooking BEVERAGES Use the Beverage feature to heat up to 3 cups (9 oz per cup) of beverage, Place each cup in the oven. 1 . Open the door and then touch BEVERAGE pad the repeatedly until the desired number of cups appear in the display window. ILi FI EXAMPLE: To select 2 mugs, touch the BEVERAGE pad 2 times; "CU P2' will appear in the display. When the START pad is touched, the oven will start heating. The display will 2. Close the door and then touch the START TOTil pad; the beverage will be heated. ____:_, __ NOTE: Up to 3 mugs of beverage can be heated. Heating time is as follows: ( l Min;, S5 Sec.,) 1.,,cUP CU,P,1, CUPS gi.CUPS CU P2 ( 2 Min., 50 Sec.) 2. CU P3 ( 4 Min., 20 Sec.) 13 count down remaining heating time and will beep 5 times when cooking is completed. I I i i POTATOES Place 1 - 3 medium size potatoes in the oven. When the POTATO pad is touched, the display will show 1 . FX Press the Door Release button to open the door. Touch the POTATO uPO 1" ( ( pad once for each potato. When the START pad is touched, the display will count down the remaining 10[[ Close the door and then touch 2. the START pad. Potato 2 Potatoes t'PO 1" 2" 1 completed. 3 Potatoes "PO 3.00 cooking time in minutes and seconds and will beep 5 times when cooking is UPO 5.00 3" 6.00 PIZZA Use the Pizza feature to reheat refrigerated pizza (1 - 3 slices). When lhe PIZZA pad is touched, the display will show 1 . Press the Door Release button to open the door. Touch the PIZZA 1'. ( ( F pad once for each uP slice. When the 2. il TT Close the door and the touch the 1 START Slice uP 1', 0.25 pad. 2 Slices uP 2', 0.50 3 Slices uP 3" 1.50 14 START pad is touched, the display will count down the remaining cooking time in minutes and seconds and will beep 5 times when cooking is completed. DINNER PLATE Use the Dinner Plate feature to reheat precooked foods from the refrigerator. EXAMPLE: 1 . )-t I Press the Door Release button to open the door. Touch the DINNER PLATE pad once touch the For regular amount ol food, DINNER PLATE pad once. "rE G" will be displayed. for regular amount, twice for smaller amount and three times for a larger amount of food. r---..:-=-].T-.T:--TT-:-.-:--..l:-TT---:-- REGId+AR:,. A regular amottnfOf hod: Apptox,g',si:(fiir exarnplb, 4oz,sliced meg.br poulffi:S 0z potab 0r rics,and 2 oz :t vegetables 0r equitabnt]): , SMALL: A smaller amount of food: Approx. 6 oz. BIG: i' A larger arnou,ht::of::f00dl:rApprox. 12 oz. The oven will start cooking and the display 2. t.FI Close the door and then touch the START pad. Regular Small USA "rE G" L" 2.20 1.20 Larger ubl G" 2.50 15 will count down the cooking time. When cooking is completed, the oven will beep 5 times. HOLD WARM The Hold Warm feature can be used to keep food warm after microwave or conventional cooking is completed. 1. Program the desired power EXAMPLE: Select a cooking time ol level and cooking time as previously instructed. "25:10". cooK ().1 rU -/ --,1 )-, (X ,^^lo EXAMPLE: touch the COOK To select 20 minutes, HOLD WARM padz times. 2. Touch the HOLD WARM pad for every 10 minutes of Hold Warm time desired (up TIOilX to 30 minutes). EXAMPLE: To HOLD WARM indicator will light, the oven will begin cooking and the display will count down the remaining cooK 3. z/ l\\ Close the door and then touch the START pad; the oven will begin cooking as programmed in step 1 TTO . When the cooking is completed, the oven will begin the Hold Warm mode as programmed in step 2. When cooking is completed, the HOLD tx.[il T--rI. NOTES: i 'The Hold Warm feature operates ind6pendently I . t__ to iI cooking time. or togetheiwith Stage 1 cooking keep food warm after conventional cooking, omit step 1. 16 WARM indicator will start blinking. The display will count down the remaining Hold Warm time. When the Hold Warm time ends, you will hear 5 beeps. CHILD LOCK The Ghild Lock prevents unwanted oven operation by small children. The oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated or locked. TO SET CHILD LOCK 1 . Touch the "0" pad once. n l/ 2. Touch the START The display will show pad 5 times. -10 C'. rL ))-1 LX TO GANGEL THE CHILD LOGK 1 . Touch the "0" pad once. The display will return to the present time. 2. Touch the times. START pad 5 lI : :.{ DEFROST 1---- tl i lOte: No beep sound will be"heard when setting or cancelling the Child Lock. i I L - - - - - - - - -l TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE IT IS OPERATING 1. 2. Press the CLEAR/PAUSE pad. The PAUSE indicator will start blinking. The oven can be restarted by pressing the START pad. Touch the GLEAR/PAUSE pad one more time to erase all instructions. You must enter new instructions. Open the door. You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching the START pad. . . . . . 17 COOKING GUIDE THE PRINCIPLES OF MICROWAVE 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. Reflection Microwaves are reflected by metal just as a ball is bounced off a wall, For this reason, metal utensils are not suitable for use in the microwave. A combination ol stationary interior walls and a rotaling metal turntable or stirrer fan helps assure that the microwaves are well distributed within the oven cavity to produce even cooking. Transmission Microwaves pass through some materials such as paper, glass and plastic much like sunlight shining through a window. Because these substances do not absorb or rellect the microwave energy, they are ideal materials for microwave oven cooking containers. Absorption During cooking, microwaves will be absorbed by food. They penetrate to a depth ol about 3l4lo 1 112 inches. Microwave energy activates the molecules in the food (especially water, fat and sugar), and heat is produced. ll you vigorously rub your hands together, you will feel heat produced by friction. The internal cooking of larger foods is done by conduction as the heat which is produced by lriction is conducted to the middle of the food. Foods also continue to cook by conduction during standing time. THE EMERSON OMNI WAVE COOKING SYSTEM'N frruru ffffiffrr r#-rfi-fFl OOO lolotd lololo tororo @ This new, specially designed 'Omni Wave Cooking Syslem'r " ulilizes a series of performance-engineered pyramids in the oven's interior cavity. They distribute microwave energy in a much more effective omni-directional pattern to the food. This action promotes faster, more uniform cooking, with fewer hot ol cold spots. Together with the integal rotating glass tray, this new ' Omni Wave Cooking Systemil " is very eflicient and fasl. Omni Wave Badiates microwave energy al convex diverters that miximize the microwave absorbed by the lood mass, which result in even cooking. No more hot or cold spots! 18 Reduced Gooking Time of America's Most Popular Microwave Food r 3.5o2 Popcorn Emerson Omni Wave Emerson Present Model Competitor"A" Competitor"B" OmniWave speeds cooking by directing more microwave energy to the food mass, instead of into unused cooking space within the microwave oven. A highly efficient design that reduces cooking time approximately 10 percent ! FOOD CHARAGTERISTICS Quantity: The amount ol lood placed in a microwave oven has a direct etfect on the cooking time. Small amounts ol lood or liquid require less cooking time than larger amounts ol the same substance. As quantity increases, concentration decreases, Size: Small pieces cook fasler than larye ones. To speed cooking, cut pieces smaller than 2-inches (5 cm), so microwaves can penetrate to the middle from all sides. Pieces which are similar in size and shape cook more evenly. Shape: Many foods are uneven, like a chicken, ribs or broccoli. The thin parts will cook laster than the thick parts, while unilormly thick foods cook evenly. To compensate lor inegular shapes, place thin pieces toward the center of the dish and thicker pieces toward the edge ol the dish. Starting Temperature: Bone and Fat: Frozen or relrigerated loods take longer to cook than loods at room temperature. Because bones conduct heat, the side of meat the bone is on will cook first, while boneless cuts cook slower but more evenly. Fat attracts microwaves. The middle ol bone & Moisture Gontent: lat are cooked by heat conduction. Microwaves are attracted by moisture. Naturally moist foods absorb microwaves better than dry ones. Add a minimum of liquid to moist foods, as excess water slows cooking, Density: The density of lood determines how easily the microwaves can penetrate and how quickly it will cook. Porous foods, like chopped beef or sliced potaloes, microwave laster than dense ones like steak or whole potatoes. Piercing: Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and sausages to prevent bursting. 19 MIGROWAVE TEGHNIQUES Stirring: Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during cooking to equalize heat and speed microwaving. Foods will not burn or stick, so there's no need to stir constantly as you do in conventional cooking. Arrangement: Arrange foods with thin or delicale ends, like drumsticks or asparagus spears with the thick or tougher pofiions to the outside ol the dish. The parts which need more cooking will receive more energy, so food will microwave evenly. Spacing: lndividual foods, such as baked potatoes and cupcakes will cook more evenly if placed in the oven an equal distance apart, When possible, arrange foods in a circular pattern. Similarly, when placing loods in a baking dish, arrange around the outside of dish, not lined up next to each other, Food should not be stacked on top ol each other. Rearrangement: Rearrange overlapping areas, like tails ol long fish fillets, lrom top to bottom, and closely packed pieces, like meatballs, from the outside to the center of the dish. Standing Time: Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Microwave energy creates heat in the ouler layers of the food. As a result of normal conduction, the lood continues to cook lor a few minutes alter removal from the oven. Letting roasts, large whole vegetables, casseroles and cakes stand to linish cooking allows the middles to cook completely without overcooking, drying or toughening the outsides. Coverlng: 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 nanow slot where excess steam can escape. Various degrees of moisture retention are also obtained by using wax paper or paper towels. Browning: Microwave energy cooks some foods so quickly that the fats and sugars within the food do not have time to caramelize and give a "browned" appearance. Browning agents do not allect the quality of microwaved foods, but can add color and flavor. For meats and poullry, use bouquet sauce diluted with water or melted buller; soy, Worcestershire, barbecue or steak sauce: a sprinkling ol paprika or dry gravy mix;jelly glaze or crumb coating. Frosting and topping finish cakes and breads. Top casseroles at the end of microwaving with grated cheese or crumbs. Some Foods do not Microwave Well Eggs in Shells Pancakes and shelled boiled eggs can burst. do not crust, but they reheat well. Fully-prepared, frozen pancakes are available for microwaving. Deep Fat Frying Bottles can cause burns. with nanow necks may shatter il heated. Pop Popcorn only in special microwave poppers. Do not use oil unless specilied by the manufacturer, or heat longer than recommended. Never pop popcorn in paper bags or glass utensils or directly on the glass tray. 20 AUTO WEIGHT DEFROSTING Defrosting frozen food is one of the benefits of a microwave oven. Microwave defrosting is much laster than relrigerator defrosting and safer than room temperature defrosling, since it does not promote the growth ol harmful bacteria. Furthermore, your oven does program defrosting for foods listed below. See page 9 for more information. AUTO WEIGHT DEFROSTING CHART You can Auto Weight Delrost loods up to the weighl limits shown below. CATEGORY DISPLAY FOOD RANGE Poultry 0.1 to 6.0 lbs dEF 2 Meat, Ground 0.1 to 4.0 lbs dEF 3 Fish 0.1 to 3.0 lbs dEF 1 Preparing food for freezing For best results, select good quality food and lreeze immediately. Food should be wrapped as airtight as possible before lreezing. Wrapping malerials best suited for use in the lreezer are odorless, and moisture and vapor proof. Heavy duty plastic wraps and bags, and freezer wrap are suitable, When wrapping lor freezing, arrange meat, poultry, lish and seafood in thin, uniform layers. Package minced meat in 1 to 2 inch thick rectangular square or round shapes. Chicken pieces, chops, stew meat and fish lillets will defrost more easily if frozen in 1 or 2 piece layers rather than in bulky thick packages. To aid in separating chops, hamburger patties and lish fillets during defrosting, place two pieces ol wax paper between lhe layers. Remove giblets lrom fresh poultry. fhe giblets may be frozen separately, if desired.) Clean and dry poultry. Tie legs and wings with string; this helps poultry keep its shape during freezing. Remove excess air lrom package. Label contents, date and weight. Conversion Chart Ounces 1-2 3- 4 s-6 8-9 11 12 - 13 10 - 14 15 - . . 16 Hundredths of a Pound Tenths of a pound Grams .06 - .15 0.1 .16 - .25 0.2 100 .26-.35 0.3 150 .36 - .45 0.4 .46 - .55 0.5 .56 -.65 0.6 .66 - .75 4.7 .76 - .85 0.8 .86 - .95 0.9 250 450 ll a roast weighs 3.95 pounds or 3 pounds, 15 ounces, program 3.9 pounds (1950 grams). ll a roast weighs 3.99 pounds or 4 pounds, 0 ounces, program 4 pounds (2000 grams). To obtain the best results, lollow special techniques lor defrosting. Remember when defrosting to allow for a standing time to evenly thaw food. Unwrap food, place in dish, or arrange properly on dish so microwaves can reach all sides. Hallway through defrosting lime, stir, turn over or redistribute food. Breaking up the pieces ol chicken, lish and meat that are partially thawed will help. Any pieces which are thawed should be removed. 21 POPPING POPCORN One of the major features of your microwave oven is popping popcom. Place the microwave popcorn package (3.5 oz) onto a microwaveable dish, then on the glass tray, lollowing the manulacture/s instructions. Touch the POPCORN pad and the oven will operate for 2 minutes and 55 seconds at full power (PL 10), the average popping time, Do not leave the oven unattended while popping po-iffi.li-popco-rn AOA;oi pop sufficiently, cook a lew seconds longer. Do not press the POPCORN pad again as the popcorn may bum. When opening the package, lace it away from you to avoid contact with any steam released. NOTE: Do nol use the POPCORN pad with single servings bags of microwave popcorn as they require less cooking time. Always follow instructions on the popcorn bag. REHEATING One of the major bonuses of the microwave cooking method is its efficiency in reheating cooked food. Most food can be reheated in the microwave oven without loss of quality or texture. Leftovers taste as good as when freshly prepared, and it is no longer necessary to keep foods hot until everyone is ready to eat. Main dishes reheat especially well, some even improve in llavor if they are made in advance, Care musl be taken to avoid additional cooking; rare meat should never be heated beyond its original doneness temperature, or it will cook to medium or well done. To retain moisture during reheating, cover food with a lid. Exceptions are rare or medium meals, some sandwiches, griddle loods like pancakes, and baked foods. Wrap breads and sandwiches in paper napkins lo absorb moisture and prevent sogginess. Follow the directions lor recommended foods and weights lhat can be cooked on each category. There are 3 categories for reheating, Use only microwaveable containers. Reheating Ghart (touch the DINNER PLATE pad and select the reheat setting) Food Amount Starting Suggested Special Temperature ServingTemp. Techniques Slices 1 to 2 seruings Refrigerated. 50 to 160"F (12o2) lurkey, beef, ham, pork. Casseroles 2 to 3 servings Refrigerated. 140 to 170"F (16 oz) 1 serving Refrigerated. 140 to 170"F Soups (10 oz) Refrigerated. Breads: 3 pieces (6 oz) cake (coffee Meat 1 Cover with wax paper. Do nol cover rare or medium meats. Cover, stir alter hall the lime. Cover, stir alter half the time. Wrap in paper napkin or towel. cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls), dinner rolls, mufiins. Meals: 2 Plated meat plus 1 plate Refrigerated. 150 to (12 oz) 160"F Cover plate with wax paper or plastic wrap. vegetables. REG U LAR: l;l11l llffiilrlilffitlllffi :i:#ff##i ;; or equivalent.) I SUALL: I elC: A smalter amount of food: Approx.6 oz. A larger amount of food: Approx. 12 oz. 22 Regular Small "rE G" "SA L" 2.20 1.20 Larger "bl G" 2.50 BEVERAGE REHEATING You can reheat leftover beverages easily and quickly in your oven, Reheating can be from one cup to three cups. Place cups (mugs) in the oven and press the BEVERAGE pad once lor each cup. When pressing, consult the list below. (Do not use cups with metaltrim.) cup ( 1 min., 35 sec.) 1 CUP CUP 2 CUPS CUP 2 2 cups ( 2 min., 50 sec.) 3 CUPS CUP 3 3 cups ( 4 min., 20 sec.) 1 1 Arrange cups in a ring with space between them when reheating more than two cups. Leave the center empty. After reheating, remove cups carefully. They may be quite hot. HOLD WARM When not serving food immediately after cooking, it can be kept warm by using the Hold Warm function. lt keeps food warm by heating at the lowest power constantly. The Hold Warm mode operates with Stage 1 cooking or independently. Set the cooking times and power level, then press the HOLD WARM pad. Thereafter, loods can be kept warm properly until serving. To keep foods warm after conventional cooking, cook food in conventional oven, then press the HOLD WARM pad. See page 14 lordetailed instructions. HOT SNACKS AND APPETIZERS Hot hors d'oeuvres and appetizers can be prepared very quickly in the oven by the hostess, or individual servings may be prepared by guests. Many appetizers may be cooked on the serving platter, provided the platter does not have metal trim, A time saver tip - prepare these loods ahead ol time, refrigerate or freeze and refresh in the oven at serving time, A plate ol appetizers will take only seconds to prepare or refresh. Cheese melts very rapidly and will toughen il overcooked, so watch foods combined with cheese closely so lhat overcooking will not octur. As soon22 as cheese starts to bubble, cooking is completed. Appetizers that have a crisp paslry exlerior are best prepared in a conventional oven. To prepare appetizers wrapped in bacon, it will be necessary to precook the bacon and then wrap around the foods. Oysters wrapped in bacon are easier to prepare in the broiler ol your conventional range, Seafood mixtures can be prepared in serving shells as microwave energy will pass through the seafood shells without healing. Aluminum loil should not be used for shells. lf spreads are placed on crackers, care should be taken not to overcook as moisture lrom the food will cause crackers to become soggy. Crackers used lor spreads should be very dry and crisp. This helps avoid sogginess. Heat only until spread is at serving temperalure. The time required to heat all appetizers will depend on the amount of food, and lhe number and the type ol dish selected. Remember the food will become very hot even if the dish is cool. Cheese mixtures retain heat longer when heated with microwave energy. MEATS Guide for Auto Weight Defrosting Meats You may defrost meat within its original plastic wrappings. Remove all metal rings, wire twist-ties and foilwrapping. Place meat in a microwaveable dish. Delrost in the microwave oven only as long as necessary, since standing time will complete the thawing process. 23 Item Standing Time (minutes per lb) Special Techniques BEEF Minced 4112 - Meat Loin Roast Patties l2min. 1 l?ntn. 4 112 - 6 12 nin. 61l2min. 4112 - 6 Stew 1 4112 - 6 1 Break apart and remove thawed portions with a fork. Separate and remove thawed portions. Turn over after half the time. Turn over after half the time. PORK Roast Spare Ribs Chops l?min. 4112 - 6 1 l2min. 4 112 - 6 12 nin. Minced 4 4112 - 6 Loin 1 1 112 - 6 112 min. Turn over after half the time. Separate and rearrange once. Separate and turn over once. Break aparl and remove thawed portions with a fork. 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 lork lender in a sauce or gravy. Tough cuts that require dow cooking will do better in the conventional range or oven. A large piece of meal, especially if the shape is uneven, should be turned over occasionally for uniform roasting. Meat Power Level Beef Roast Rare Medium Well Pork Roast Bone-in Boneless 6 6 6 6 6 Lamb Roast 6 Well 6 Boneless Medium 6 Well 6 Bone-in Medium Beef Patties (3 1/2 oz) each patlies 4patties 2 Meat Loaf (2lbs) Bacon Slices (4 I 8 8 strips) 10 Gooking Time (per lb) nin. min. 9-11min. Standing 5112-7 4112-61l2min. 7-9 9 - 13 1/2 11 - 13 1/2 Special Notes Time min. Turn over after half the time. 9-131/2min. min, 9 min. Cover with plastic wrap. 13112-15112min. 9-131/2min. 61/2-8min. - 101l2nin. 8 8-10min, 10 - 12 min. 112 min. 3-4min. 2112 - 3 9-11min. 9 - 13 1/2 min. Turn over alter half the time. 9-11min. 9 - 13 1/2 min. 4 13112-15112min. Turnoverafterhallthetime. 112 - 6 112 min. Turn over and rearrange 4112-61l2min. afterhalfthetime. 9-11min. Coverwithwaxpaper. 3 - 4 min. Cover with a paper towel. (1 slice; weight: 1 oz, length: 1 1 in.) Ham Slices (1 in. thick) 10 6 -7 4 min. 4 slices 24 112 - 6 1 12 min. Cover with plastic wrap. POULTRY Guide for Auto Weight Defrosting Poultry Poultry dishes can be defrosted in your microwave oven. Remove giblets and delrost fully before cooking. Use a microwaveable dish and defrosl only as long as necessary. Standing time willcomplete the thawing process. Item Standing Time (minutes per lb) Special Techniques Whole Chicken 9 - 13112 min. Breast side down. Turn over after half the time. Pieces 6112 - 9 min. Separate and rearrange once. Breasts 4112-6112min. Separate and rearrange once. Cornish Hens 4112-6112min. Breast side down. Turn over after half the time. 4112-6112min. Turkey Breasts Turn over after half the time. 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 important, because it allows the interior to linish cooking without toughening the delicate breast meat. Food Power Gooking Time (per lb) Standing Time Special Notes Chicken whole 5112 - 7 min. 10 - 15 min. Place breast side up on Chicken cut up 5112-6112ntn. 7 - 10 min. roasting rack, Let stand, Turkey 5112-6112min. 10 -15 min. covered, before serving. Cornish Hens 6112 - 7 min. 7 - 10 min. Turkey Breast 7 -8112nin. 5 Level Roast -7 min. Rearrange once during the cooking. Cover with wax paper. SEAFOOD Guide for Auto Weight Defrosting Seafood Item Standing Time (minutes per lb) Special Techniques Whole Fish 5 -7 min. Turn over after half the time. Fish Fillets 5 -7 min. Separate and turn over once. Shrimp 5 -7 min. Separate and turn over once. 25 Guide for Gooking Seafood Microwaving is one of the easiest and most eflicienl ways of preparing fish and seafood, which stay delicate and tender with quick, moist cooking, Overcooking dries out and toughens seafood, so you should check it after the minimum time. lf thick pieces like lish steaks or lobster tails are done on the outside, but still slightly translucent in the middle, let them stand for a few minutes; internal heat will complete the cooking. Food WholeFish 10 Power Gooking Time Standing Special Notes Level Time 8 5112-61l2nin. 41l2min. Turnoverafterhalfthetime. (1 lb to 1 1/2 lbs) FishFillel I 4112-51l2nin. 3112-41l2min. Turnoverafterhallthetime. I 3112-41l2min. 4112-51l2min. Turnoverafterhallthetime, (1rb) 10 lhick FishSteak 1 inch Cover with wax paper. (1 rb) Shrimp 8 3 - 3 112 nin. 4112 min. (1 rb) SeaScallops I Rearrange once during cooking. Cover with plastic wrap. 5-6min. 4 (1 tb) 112 min. Rearrange once during cooking. Cover with plastic wrap 26 EGGS & CHEESE Guide for Gooking Eggs & Gheese . GHEESE Cheese melts quickly and smoothly. When serving cheese as an appetizer, llavor is at peak when served at room temperature. Use a low power level lor melting. Cheese melts best when shredded and heated with milk or other liquids. . Stir cheese mixtures several times for even heating. EGGS Eggs cook ditlerently by microwave. The high lat content of egg yolks absorb energy, so yolks cook faster than whites. lts easy to poach eggs in a microwave oven, but if you want soft yolks, remove eggs from lhe oven before whites are completely cooked. A brief standing time allows whites to set without overcooking yolks. Check eggs lor completion of cooking early, they toughen when overcooked. When eggs and yolks are mixed together for omelets, scrambled eggs or custards, they cook evenly and need less slining than the conventional cooking methods. Do not try to cook eggs in the shell. Steam can build up inside the shells, causing them to burst, Scrambled Eggs Eggs Butter Milk or Water Cook on Power 10 1 Tbsp 2 Tbsp 1 -zmin. 1 Tbsp 2 Tbsp 2-3min. 2 Tbsp 4 Tbsp 3 - 31l2nin. Procedure Place butter in small casserole and melt. Add eggs and milk, scrambling with fork. Cook as directed in chaft, breaking up and stirring eggs twice. Let stand, covered, before serving. Poached Eggs Eggs Water 1 112 cups Standing Procedure Cook Water on Power 10 Cook Eggs on Power 8 Time 3112-5112nin. 1 min. 2 min Place water into medium casserole. Cook at High until boiling. Break eggs, one at a time, into 1 112 cups 3112-5112nin. 1-2 min. 2 min. 5112-6112nin. 2-3min. 2 min. separate dish, pierce yolk once with wooden pick and slip egg carefully into hot water, cook as 2 cups 27 directed in chart. VEGETABLES Guide for Cooking Fresh Vegetables Nutrition research indicates that many microwaved vegetables and fruits lose less water soluble vitamin C than when cooked convenlionally. This is due to shorter cooking time and to the lact that less cooking water is needed when microwaving fruits and vegetables. Best ol all, vegetables keep their fresh color, texture and flavor. Vegetables should be microwaved covered with vented plastic wrap or a casserole lid. Vegetables cooked in their skins, such as potatoes, are already so tightly covered that they should be pricked with a fork belore cooking in order lo release excess steam. To assure even cooking, vegetables should be cut in uniform pieces and stined during the cooking time. Always add salt to water before adding vegetables. Reduce lime a minule or two for crisp-tender texture. lncrease time for very soft texture. Remember to allow standing time of 2 to 5 minutes atler cooking, because as most foods do, vegetables will continue lo cook after they are removed from the microwave oven. Food Water Gook Amount Power on 10 Standing Special Notes Time Asparagus Spears (1 Cuts (1 lb) lb)1/4 cup 112 112 cup cup 4-5 min. min. 2 min. min. arrange once. 1/4 cup 3-4 min. 2 min. Stir twice. 1/4 cup 4-5 2 Medium Casserole. Re- Beans Fresh green (1/2lb) Tbsp 4112 - 5 12min. 2 min. Frozen green (1l2lb) 2 Green Peas (2 cups) 1/4 cup 3-4 min. 2 min. Small casserole. Stir twice. 1/4 cup 3-4 min. 2 min. Medium casserole. Brussels Sprouts (1lb) 1/4 cup 5 - 5 1/2 Cabbage (1lb) 1/4 cup 4-5 min. 1/4 cup 5-6 min. Broccoli (2 cups) 1 Stir twice. Reanange once during cooking. Caulillower pieces (1 head) min. min. 2 - S min. 2 - 5 min. 2-3 Medium casserole. Stir once. Rearrange once during cooking. Wrap in plastic wrap. Stir once. Mushroom slices (1/2lb)) 2 Tbsp 2112 - 3 112 nin. 2-3 min. Small casserole. Stir once. SOUPS Guide for Gooking Soups Satisfy appetites with savory soups prepared in your microwave oven. Follow our recipes lor homemade soups and stews or adapt your favorites by using similar cooking times and techniques. Food Power Level Gooking Time Standing Special Notes Time Canned Condensed Cream style, Bean, Pea or Mushroom (10 11 112 112 - oz) with Water with Mitk Dry Soup Mix 10 8 10 3112-41l2nin. 2-3min. 4112-5112nin. 2-3min. 4112-61l?nin. 2-3min. then (1 envelope (1 0112 oz) Broth (10 1 12 oz) 6 10 Stirhalfwaythrough cookingtime.Cover. Add water. Cover with lid. Stir twice. 3112-4min. 5-6 min. 28 2-3 min. Stir twice. Cover with lid. SAUCES Guide for Cooking Sauces Sauces boil over rapidly, especially those that contain milk. As soon as the door is opened, cooking stops. ll 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 the size of the amount ol liquid lo prevent boiling over. A wooden spoon may be left in the dish while sauce is cooking for easy stining. lf sauce is stined slowly, cooking time may require about 1 5 seconds longer. ll desired, a 1 quart glass measure may be used to prepare some sauces. White Sauce Amount 1 Butter Flour Tbsp med. 2 Tbsp 2 Tbsp 3 Tbsp 3 Tbsp cup, thin 1 Tbsp 1 Cook Butter Mitk Cook 1 cup sec. 2 - 3 min. 40 sec. 2112 - 3112 1 cup 1min. 1 cup Special Notes Sauce 30 3-4 Cook on Full power as directed or until thickened, stirring once. Let stand, covered, before sarving. min. Brown Gravy Amount Fat from Flour Drippings 1 cup, 1 Tbsp med. 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp Tbsp 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp 1 Liquid or Gook on Drippings Power 10 1 cup 2 - 3 min. 1 cup 2112-3112nin. 1 cup 3-4min. Special Notes Cook on Full power as directed or until thickened, stirring once. Let stand, covered, before serving. CASSEROLES Casseroles may require occasional slirring to distribute heat. They cook more evenly when made with ingredients ol similar size and shape. Because of lheir shorter cooking time, casseroles cooked in the microwave oven generally need less liquid. Casseroles with cream and cheese sauces, or meats which need slower cooking to tenderize, cook best on power level 4. When cooking a lavorite casserole, make two and freeze the second for future use. Line a casserole or baking dish with plastic wrap. Transfer the cooked food to the lined container and freeze. As soon as the food is lrozen in the shape ol the dish, remove it and wrap with lreezer paper. Later it can be unwrapped and retumed to the container for defrosting and healing. Dry Gasserole Mixtures Many prepared box type casseroles are avaihbb on the grocery shelves. Many have lreeze dried loods or evaporated foods included. Cooking periods are so short there may not be time lor the foods to absorb the moisture sufficiently and reconstitute the foods. To prepare this type, boil the amount of water recommended on the package. Add the noodles (when included), cover and cook for approximately 10 minutes. Allow noodles to stand covered for an additional 10 minutes, rinse with warm water and drain. Then lollow package directions for preparing the mix. Reheat 4 to 6 minutes before serving. 29 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 lilling determines the heating time. Surprisingly, the filling will always be hotter than the bread feels. Care must be taken not to overcook as the bread will become tough. Use sevenal thin slices ol meat. Thin slices heat more quickly and are better lhan one thick slice. The slow heating thick slice often causes the bread to overcook before the meat is hot. Sandwiches may be placed on a paper plate, napkin or paper towel to be warmed. The sandwich should be mvered with a paper towel. Remove wrapping immediately after warming. Already-baked frozen breads and rolls may be used for sandwiches. The filling, however, should be thawed first. Toasted bread is fine for sandwiches and provides a firm base. The toast is warmed only; no further browning occurs. Food Amount Sandwich (6 oz) 1 2 4 3-31l2min. 1 1 4 3 - 3 1l2min. Hamburger $oz) Cooking on Power 10 Special Notes 1 1l2min. 1112 min. 1-1 Hot Dogs -2nin. Place on papertowels. Cover with paper towel. 1l2min. Cover with paper towel. (2 oz) Sloppy Joes 3 - 3 1l2min. 4 Place on microwaveable plate. PASTA & GRAINS Guide for Cooking Pasta and Grains Raw long grain rice takes time to rehydrale. Microwaving time is a little shorter than conventional, but the greatesl advantage is the ease with which you can prepare flufly rice without sticking or burning. Cooked rice and pasta reheat easily in the microwave oven without loss of llavor or lexture. No extra water is needed to prevent sticking or drying, so lhere's no danger of overcooking rice and pasta or thinning sauces, Food Hot Water Salt Oilor Power Gooking Butter Level Time Standing Time Pasta (8 oz) Noodles 4cups Macaroni 4cups Spaghetti 4cups LasagnaNoodles 4cups Egg tsp. 1tsp. 1tsp. 1tsp. 1 1Tbsp. 1Tbsp. 1Tbsp. 1Tbsp. 10 10 10 10 min. 61/2-Bmin. 61/2-8min. 10-12min. 51/2-61/2 2-41l2min. 2-41l2min. 2-41l2min. 2-41l2min. Rice, Long Grain WhiteRice(1cup) BownRice(1cup) 2cups 2cups 10 then 8 10 then 8 1tsp. 1tsp. . 1/2tsp. 1tsp. 4-5min. 4112-61l2min. 8-10min. 4-5min. 4112-61l2nin. 18 -21112min. CEREALS Microwaved hot cereals can be cooked directly in the cereal bowl and make washing-up easy. 30 CONVENIENCE FOODS Frozen Foods A large variety ol frozen foods, special dishes and dinners are available and the selections continue to increase. The market is changing rapidly, therelore it is impossible lo lisl the loods and lypes available and recommend cooking procedures. ln this book we can only give general directions to assist you. T.V. Dinners To prepare a T.V. dinner, lollow the make/s instructions for use with microwave ovens. To cook a T.V. dinner will require approximately 7 to 9 minutes lor the food to thaw and heat to serving temperature (depending on the types of lood). Allow plastic wrap to remain over the dish lor 2 minutes lo allow heat to equalize. Dinners that contain mashed potatoes have presented a bit ol a problem due to the large compact mass ol this particular food. You may want to remove about half the mashed potatoes after defrosting is slarted, then spread the remaining potatoes over the individual seclion of the tray. Heat the removed mashed potatoes in an individual dish. For foods that should be crisp when cooking is completed, remove the plastic wrap and use the broiler ol a conventional range to crisp the food. lndividual Frozen Foods These may be commercially prepared or frozen at home. Place the container of frozen lood in the oven and heat only until the lood starts to delrost and can be removed easily. Empty contents into a casserole or serving dish and continue to delrost and heat. Do not heat loods in deep foil containers. To crisp and brown special toppings, use the broiler of a conventional range. ll allowed to heat lo serving temperature in a plastic container, the container will warp or melt from the high heat of food. Frozen Foods in Cooking Pouches or Boilable Bags To prepare lhese foods, slit the plaslic bag. An X-type cut will help remove the food at the end of cooking time. Place the cut side down on a serving dish (with no metal trim). Heat foods other lhan vegetables for about 4 minutes. Frozen vegetables require about 10 - 12 minutes of cooking time. Allow the pouch bag to remain over lhe lood for about 2 minutes to allow time for the heat to equalize. Foods prepared in cheese or white sauce should be removed from the pouch and placed in a glass casserole dish and stirred to prevent overcooking ol the sauce around the edges of the dish. Gomplete Meals from Table Leftovers Complete meals lrom leftovers can be prepared in advance. Foods can be frozen and ready for quick heating in the oven at any time. Choose loods suitable lor lreezing and put serving portions on paper, glass or china (no metal trim) plate. Wrap with recommended freezer paper and freeze quickly. When apportioning the servings of food on the plate, use approximately the same amount of each kind ol food for more even heating. Mashed potatoes will heal quicker if spread slightly and hollowed, with a pat of butter in the center. To prevent small pieces of vegetables, corn, peas, etc., from dehydrating during heating, mound well near the center ol lhe plate. BEVERAGES Beverages can be quickly heated or reheated in the microwave oven. lndividual servings can be heated directly in cups or mugs, so you avoid washing sticky pans. Handles ol cups and mugs stay cool, even though the beverage gets hot. Beverages can be quickly reheated. Save leftover colfee in a glass measuring cup or serving cup and refrigerate. Later, reheat it in the microwave oven. The coflee will taste as if it had just been freshly brewed. Remember, however, lo always vigorously stir a beverage before it is reheated. Chocolate squares may be melted in their original paper wrapper, in a glass mixing bowl, in custard cups or glass measuring cups. lf milk is lo be added to melted chocolate squares, add water to the melted chocolate lor easier blending. 31 DESSERTS There's always time to make dessert with a microwave oven. Fruit desserts have a remarkably lresh 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 delicale custards and puddings are easy to prepare. Gulde for Gooking Gakes Power Food Gooklng TIme Standlng Speclal Notes Tlme Level Cake, round 10 3 - 4 min. (Mixed 9 inch) 8 3112 - 5 min. 2 - 41/2 min. Pour into greased and wax paper lined cake dishes. Ring or Angel Food Cake 4112-5112min. 2 - 4 112 min. Cover with wax paper. Muffin (6 muffins) 4112-5112ntn. 2 - 4 112 nin. Rearrange Custard (6 seruings) 8 - 10 min. once. 4 112- 6 1 12nin. Rearrange once. Baking . Bar cookies work best. Greasing or lining of the microwaveable baking dish is optional. ll insufficient browning disturbs you, frost, glaze or add lood coloring to white or yellow batters. A serviceable microwaveable cookie sheet can be made by covering cardboard with waxed paper. Round glass baking dishes, and lluted or smooth microwaveable ring molds work best for cakes. You can make a microwaveable ring mold of your own by placing a medium-size glass in the center of a round glass baking dish. o Because your cakes will rise higher in microwave cooking, never lill microwaveable cake pans more than half lull. a Reduce baking powder and soda by approximately one-fourlh when converting a conventional recipe, O Fill paper-lined muflin cups to only half full which allows lor muffins to rise more than normal. O You can prepare your own "brown 'n serve" breads and rolls by baking them ahead of time in the microwave oven. Then, place them in a conventional oven to brown prior to serving. Breads and rolls should be reheated to the point where they are warm to the touch. Overheating or overcooking makes bread tough and rubbery. When making yeast bread in a microwave oven, choose a recipe with commeal, whole wheat flour, or rye llour to achieve a richer color. WEIGHT & MEASURE CONVERSION CHART O POUNDS & OUNCES TO GRAMS OUNCES OUNCES . FLUID MEASUREMENTS l 8 fluid ouflcos = 240 ml 1 Pint = 16 fluid ourcos = 480 ml 1 Quaft = 32 fluid ouhcos = 960 ml 1 Gallon = 128 fluid ouhcos = 3840 ml CuP= 32 SPEGIFIGATIONS Item Rating Specification Power Supply 120V 20A single phase with grounding 60Hz AC. Power Consumption 1 Microwave Output Power 1100w 550W Microwave Frequency 2450MHz Outside Dimensions 20.5 (W) x 15 (D) x 11 .6 (H) inches Cavity Dimensions 13.5 (W) x 13.5 (D) x 9.2 (H) inches Weight 34 Lbs (Approx) Timer Maximum 99 minutes, 99 seconds [-g.8,,-J +15" BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Refer to the following checklist before you call for service. The oven does not work: 1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged in. 2. Check 3. Check 4. Check 5. Check that the door is lirmly closed. that the cooking time is set. for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house. that the Child Lock feature is not engaged. 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. ll there is still a problem, contact the nearest Emerson Authorized Service Center. 33 POUNDS (lbs) I GRAMS (g) OUNCES O (oz) | OUNCES (oz) I GRAMS (g) FLUID MEASUREMENTS Cup Pint 1 Quart 1 Gallon 1 1 Ounces 1-2 GRAMS (g) Hundredths of a Pound = = = = ounces 16 fluid ounces 32 fluid ounces 128 fluid ounces 8 fluid = = = = 240 ml 480 ml 960 ml 3840 ml Tenths of a pound .06-.15 0.2 0.3 .36 - .45 100 150 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 34 250 300 350 400 450
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