Midea Kitchen Appliances EM044KYY Microwave Oven User Manual VG8EM044KYY

Guangdong Midea Kitchen Appliances Manufacturing Co.,Ltd Microwave Oven VG8EM044KYY

VG8EM044KYY_User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALMODEL:E M044K9NMicrowave OvenSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYRead these instructions carefully before using yourmicrowave oven, and keep it carefully.If you follow the instructions, your oven will provide you withmany years of good service.
EM044K9N120V~60Hz1550 Watt1000 Watt1.6Cu.ft12.4 inches29.9X15.0X16.4 inchesApprox.PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVEENERGY(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since this 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 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 SURFACE(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. Specifications2Model:Rated Voltage:Rated Input Power(Microwave):Rated Output Power(Microwave):Oven Capacity:Turntable Diameter:External Dimensions(LxWxH):Net Weight: 55.12Lbs
3WARNING -1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.2. Read and follow the specific: EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 2.combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. only to properly grounded outlet. See found on page 5. accordance with the provided installationinstructions.To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposureto excessive microwave energy:3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS"4. Install or locate this appliance only in5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - for example, closed glassjars - are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not usecorrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specificallydesigned to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. supervision is necessary when used by children.7. As with any appliance, close damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.9. This appliance should be serviced only10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar location.1 . Do not immerse cord or plug in water.21 . Keep cord away from heated surface.14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.315. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door,16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:1). Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other2). Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bag before placing bag in oven.3). If material inside of the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, anddisconnect the power cord, shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.4). Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cookingutensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. 17. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boilingIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSprecautions should be followed, includingWhen using electrical appliances basic safetyfollowing:the use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergent applied with a sponge or soft cloth.or
4 stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. spoon or other utensil into the container.This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, groundingof electric shock by providing an escape wire for theappliance is equipped with a cord having a plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSTHIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUID SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHENTHE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.To reduce the risk of injury to persons:1) Do not overheat the liquid.2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.3) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.4) After heating, allow the container to5) Use extreme care when inserting agrounding wire with a grounding plug.reduces the risk electric current. This The plugWARNING - Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has aThe marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electricalappliance.understood,If it is necessary to use an3-blade grounded plug, and 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.rating of theElectric Shock HazardTouching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death.disassemble this appliance.DANGER - Do notElectric Shock HazardImproper use of the grounding can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet untilappliance is properly installed and grounded.WARNING -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 available 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 asgreat as the electrical rating of the appliance. 2) The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. 3) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.SA E THESE INSTRUCTIONS-must beV
5SAFETY1. The oven must be on a leveled surface.2. The turntable and turntable roller rest must be in the oven during cooking. Place the cookware gently on the turntable and handle it carefully to avoid possible breakage.3. Incorrect use of browning dish may cause the turntable to break.4. Use only the specified bag size when using Direct Access Popcorn.5. The oven has several built-in safety switches to ensure that the power remains off when the door is open. Do not tamper with these switches.6. Do not operate the microwave oven empty. Operating the oven with no food or food that is extremely low in moisture can cause fire, charring or sparking.7. Do not cook bacon directly on the turntable. Excessive local heating of the turntable may cause the turntable to break.8. Do not heat baby bottles or baby food in the microwave oven. Uneven heating may occur and could cause physical injury.9. Do not heat narrow-necked containers, such as syrup bottles.1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or similar2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following 1) Clean door and sealing surface of the oven 2) Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television. 3) Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver. 4) Move the microwave oven away from the receiver. 5) Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave ovenare on different branch circuits.RADIO INTERFERENCEequipment.measures: and receiver10. Do not attempt to deep-fry in your microwave oven.11. Do not attempt home canning in this microwave oven, as it is impossible to be sure all contents of the jar have reached boiling temperature.
6Personal Injury HazardTightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plasticpierced before cooking.Utensil Test:1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.UTENSILSSee the instructions on "Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided inThere may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. Ifutensil in question following the procedure below.CAUTION -pouches should bemicrowave oven."in doubt, you can test theutensil in question.cooking.12. Do not use this microwave oven for commercial purpose. This microwave oven is made for household use only.13. To prevent delayed eruptive boiling of hot liquids and beverages or scalding yourself, stir liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through cooking time. Let stand in the oven for a short time and stir again before removing the container.14. Use carefully when cooking food in the microwave oven to avoid burning due to excessive cooking.15. When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.16. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
7Materials you can use in microwave ovenUtensils RemarksAluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts ofmeat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is tooclose to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away fromoven walls.Follow manufacturer* instructions. The bottom of browning dish must beat least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may causethe turntable to break.Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not usecracked or chipped dishes.Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jarsare not heat resistant and may break.Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim.Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.Follow manufacturer* instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Makeslits to allow steam to escape.Use for short*erm cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattendedwhile cooking.Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervisionfor a short-term cooking only.Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer* instructions. Should belabeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the foodinside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should beslit, pierced or vented as directed by package.Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retainmoisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.Browning dishGlass jarsGlasswareOven cookingbagsPaper platesand cupsPaper towelsParchmentpaperPlasticPlastic wrapDinnerwareMaterials to be avoided in microwave ovenUtensils RemarksAluminum trayFood carton withmetal handleMetal or metal-trimmed utensilsMetal twist tiesPaper bagsPlastic foamWoodMetal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim maycause arcing.May cause a fire in the oven.Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposedto high temperature.Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may splitor crack.May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
8 PART NAMESMicrowave featuresFRONT VIEWBottom View1Top vent grill2Display3Control panel4Door handle5Window6Surface lights (LED)7Ventilation filters
Control Panel and Features9OPERATIONTouch keysYou can activate a function by briefly touching the corresponding touch key. Each time you touch a key a short beep will sound. A long beep will tell you that you have made an invalid input.1 Popcorn Select popcorn packet size2 Beverage Heat beverage, select beverage size 3 Potato Cook potatoes4 Reheat Reheat food with automatic settings5 Defrost Defrost food with automatic settings6 0 - 9 Use the number keys to enter customized values 7 Power Level Set power level for microwave operation 8 Clock Set time of day 9 Timer Set cook time10 +30 sec Add 30 seconds to microwave timer11 Vent (high/low) Turn kitchen ventilation feature on/off12 Light Turn surface light on/off13 Clear/Off Clear entered value/turn appliance off 14 Start/Enter Confirm input, start operation
Note: 1).If the power level you choose is 100% power, steps "3" and "4" can be skiped and go directly to the step " 5 ". 2). After cooking finishing, buzzer sounds five times.For example: to cook the food with 100% microwave power for 10 minutes and then cookwith 80% microwave power for 15 minutes. Do as following:1) Press "TIME COOK" to choose microwave cooking;2) Press "1","0","0","0" to input the cooking time;3) Press "POWER" to choose 100% microwave power;4) Press "TIME COOK" to choose microwave cooking;At most two stages can be input.1. Clock Setting 1). Press "CLOCK/AM/PM",the unit enters the clock setting states.AM indicator will light. "0:00" flash to remind you to input the time. 2). Press "CLOCK/AM/PM" again to select AM or PM. The responding AM or PM indicator lights. 3). Press the number keys and enter the correct time. For example, time is 10:12 now, please press "1,0,1,2" in turn. 4). Press "CLOCK/AM/PM" key finish setting the clock. Note: This is a 12 hour clock from 1:00 to 12:59. If the time set is not appropriate, press "CLOCKAM/PM" will be no used.Buzzer sounds twice and turn back to waiting states.10Operation Instructions 3.Multi-stage Cooking2. Microwave Cooking 1) Press " TIME COOK" to select microwave cooking. "0:00" flash to remind you to input the cooking time. 2) Press the number keys to adjust the cooking time you need. For example, to cook the time for 10 minutes.Please press "1,0,0,0" in turn. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes 99 seconds. 3) At the same time, you can choose the power by pressing "POWER". 4) Press the number keys to select the power level. 5) Press "START/PAUSE" to start cooking. Time counts down.Ten power levels are available.LevelPowerDisplay10100%990%880%770%660%550%440%330%220%110%PL10 PL9 PL8 PL7 PL6 PL5 PL4 PL3 PL2 PL1
5) Press "1","5","0","0" to input cooking time; 6) Press "POWER" to select the microwave power; 7) Press "8" to choose 80% microwave power; 8) Press "START" to start cooking.Note: a.Microwave cooking can be set as two stages only. Defrost program and auto menu cannot be set here. b. When the first stage finish, buzzer sounds once and the second stage begins cooking. c. During cooking,each added press on "ADD 30 SEC.", 30 seconds can be added too. The time can be up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.114. Speedy Cooking 1) In waiting states,press " ADD 30 SEC." to start cooking 100% microwave power for 30 seconds. 2) During cooking states, 30 seconds can be increased for each pressing on "ADD 30 SEC.". The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds. 3) Press number keys from 1 to 6 to start cooking with full microwave power for 1-6 minutes.Note: During speedy cooking, microwave power can be checked and selected. Press"POWER", the current power displays, then press number keys to choose the power you need5. Defrost CookingA. Defrost By Weight 1) Press " DEFROST AUTO/TIME" once to choose defrost by weight function. Defrost indicator will light and "lb" indicator flash; 2) Press number keys from 0 to 9 to input the derfost weight. For example: the food weight is 1.2 Lbs, then "1","2" will be input. The maximum cooking weight is 6.0 Lbs.If the weight input is more than 6.0 Lbs, the unit will turn back to waiting states. 3) Press "START/PAUSE" to start defrosting. "lb" indicator will be off.B. Defrost By Time 1) Press " DEFROST AUTO/TIME" twice to choose defrost by time function. Defrost indicator will light; 2) Press number keys from 0 to 9 to input the derfost time. The maximum time can be input is 99 minutes and 99 seconds. 3) Press "START/PAUSE" to start defrosting.Note: If half the defrost time passes, the buzzer will sound twice to remind you to turn the food over.
126. Hood Function 1) When the exhaust fan is under off states, press "VENT FAN/H/L/OFF" once to choose the fan with high speed; 2) Press "VENT FAN/H/L/OFF" twice to choose the fan with low speed; 3) Press "VENT FAN/H/L/OFF" three times to choose the fan to be off. 4) Except lock states, the fan can be adjusted anytime.7. Oven Lamp 1) Press "SURFACE LIGHT ON/OFF" once to turn on the lamp; 2) Press "SURFACE LIGHT ON/OFF" twice to turn off the lamp.8. Timer Function 1) Press "TIMER", timer indicator will light; 2) Press number keys to input the cooking time you need. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds. 3) Press "TIMER", time counts down.Note: During timer states, hood and oven lamp can be activated. Others function will be no used.9. Display On/Off Function 1) In wating states,press "0" for 3 seconds,buzzer sounds twice. The oven will enter to Display Off state. 2) In Display Off state, press any button can turn on the display. The buzzer will ring once.10.Popcorn Menu a) Press " POPCORN " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display. "1"SET: approximate 1.75 ounces 2"SET: approximate 3.0 ounces 3"SET: approximate 3.5 ounces For example, press "POPCORN" once , "1.75" appears in the LED. b) Press " START/PAUSE " to cook.
15. Lock Function For ChildrenLock: In waiting state, press " STOP/CLEAR " for 3 seconds, there will be two beepsdenoting the entering into the children-lock state;Lock quitting: In locked state, press " STOP/CLEAR " for 3 seconds, there will be two beepsdenoting that lock is released.14. Inquiring Function(1) Under microwave cooking states, press "POWER" to check the power level.(2) During cooking states, press "CLOCK/AM/PM" to check the clock.1311.Baked Potato Menu a) Press " BAKED POTATO " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display. "1"SET: 1 potato "2"SET: 2 potatoes "3"SET: 3 potatoes For example, press "BAKED POTATO" once , "1" appears in the LED. b) Press " START/PAUSE " to cook.12.Beverage Menu a) Press " BEVERAGE " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display. "1"SET: 1 cup 2"SET: 2 cups 3"SET: 3 cups For example, press "BEVERAGE" once , "1" appears in the LED. b) Press " START/PAUSE " to cook.13.Reheat Menu a) Press " REHEAT " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display. "1"SET: approximate 8 ounces 2"SET: approximate 16 ounces 3"SET: approximate 24 ounces For example, press "REHEAT" once , "8" appears in the LED. b) Press " START/PAUSE " to cook.
TroubleshootingCheck your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem. If themicrowave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center.a. Use microwave-safe cookware only.b. Use correct cooking time, power level.c. Turn or stir food.TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDYOven will not starta. Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in.b. Door is open.c. Wrong operation is set.a. Plug into the outlet.b. Close the door and try again.c. Check instruction.a.Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.b.The oven is operated when empty.c.Spilled food remains in the cavity.a. Use microwave-safe cookware only.b. Do not operate with oven empty.c. Clean cavity with wet towel.a. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.b. Food is not defrosted completely.c. Cooking time, power level is not suitable.d. Food is not turned or stirred.a. Use microwave-safe cookware only.b. Completely defrost food.c. Use correct cooking time, power level.d. Turn or stir food.Cooking time, power levelis not suitable.Use correct cookingtime, power level.a. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.b. Food is not defrosted completely.c.Oven ventilation ports are restricted.d. Cooking time, power level is not suitable.a. Use microwave-safe cookware only.b. Completely defrost food.c. Check to see that oven venti- lation ports are not restricted.d. Use correct cooking time, power level.a. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.b. Cooking time, power level is not suitable.c. Food is not turned or stirred.Arcing or sparkingUnevenly cooked foodsOvercooked foodsUndercooked foodsImproper defrostingMAINTENANCE14

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