Midea Kitchen Appliances EM925AYY Microwave Oven User Manual VG8EM925AYY

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VG8EM925AYY_User Manual

SAVE 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.INSTRUCTION MANUALModel:EM925AWW-P1Microwave Oven
120V~  60Hz1350W900W0.9 Cu.ftSpecificationsEM925AWW-P12Handling the cord on this press or cords associatedwith accessories sold with this product, will expose youto lead a chemical known to the state of California tocause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. Wash hands after handle.Model:Rated Voltage:Rated Input Power(Microwave):Rated Output Power(Microwave):Oven Capacity:Turntable Diameter:External Dimensions:Net Weight:Warning:12.4 inchPRECAUTIONS 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.19.1 15.4 11.3 inch (485 390 287 mm)29.7 Lbs (13.5 kg)
3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING1. Read all instructions before using the    appliance.2. Read and follow the specific: "PRECAU-    TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE    TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY"    found on page 2.3. As with most cooking appliances, close    supervision is necessary to reduce the risk    of a fire in the oven cavity.4.To reduce the risk of fire in the ovencavity:i). Do not overcook food. Carefully attendthe appliance when paper, plastic, orother combustible materials are placedinside the oven to facilitate cooking.ii).Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plasticcontainers/bags before placing them inthe oven.iii). If materials inside the oven ignite,keep the oven door closed. Turn theoven off, and unplug the appliance.Disconnect the power cord, shut offpower at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.iv). Do not use the oven cavity for storagepurposes. Do not leave paper products,cooking utensils, or food in the cavitywhen not in use.5. This oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" foundon page 4.6. Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the installationinstructions provided.7. Some products such as whole eggsand sealed containers-for example,closed glass jars-are able to explodeand should not be heated in the oven.To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire,injury topersons or exposure to excessive microwave oven energywhen using your appliance, follow basic safety precautions,including the following:8. Use this appliance only for its intended    uses as described in this manual. Do    not use corrosive chemicals or vapors    in this appliance. This oven is    specifically designed to heat or cook       or dry  food. It is not designed for      industrial or laboratory use.9.  As with any appliance, close    supervision is necessary when used    by children.10. Do not operate this oven if it has a      damaged cord or plug, if it is not      working properly or if it has been      damaged or dropped.11. This appliance should be serviced only      by qualified service technicians.      Contact the nearest authorized service      facility for examination, repair or      adjustment.12. Do not cover or block any openings on       the oven.13. Do not store or use this appliance      outdoors.14. Do not use this oven near water, for      example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet      basement, near a swimming pool, or      similar locations.15. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.16. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.17. Do not let cord hang over edge of      table or counter.18. When cleaning  surfaces of door and      oven that comes together on closing      the door, use only mild, nonabrasive      soaps or detergents applied with a      sponge or soft cloth.
44i)    Do not overheat the liquid.ii)   Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.iii)  Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.iv)  After heating, allow the container  to stand in the microwave oven for  a short time     before removing the container.v)   Use extreme care when inserting  a spoon or other utensil into the container.19. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point      without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is      removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN     VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS    DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.This appliance must be grounded. In the event ofan electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the riskof electric shock by providing an escape wire for theelectric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having grounding wire with  a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that isproperly installed and grounded.Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if thegrounding instructions are not completely understoodor if doubt exists as to whether the appliance isproperly grounded. If it is necessary to use anextension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord thathas a 3-pronged grounding plug, and a 3-slotreceptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.GROUNDING   INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNINGDANGERElectric Shock HazardTouching some  of  the  internalcomponents can cause seriouspersonal injury or death. Do notdisassemble this appliance.Electric Shock HazardImproper use of  the groundingcan  result in electric shock. Donot plug into an outlet untilappliance is  properly  installedand grounded.(grounding)  plugThree-prongedThe marked rating of the extension cord shall beequal to or greater than the electrical rating of theappliance.
5CAUTIONPersonal Injury HazardTightly-closed utensilscould explode. Closedcontainers should be openedand plastic pouches should bepierced before cooking.Utensil Test:1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold    water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is    warm, do not use it for  microwave cooking.4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.UTENSILS See the instructions on "Materials you can use inmicrowave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven."There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are notsafe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test theutensil in question following the procedure below.Radio Interference1. 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 cared  is exercised  in    their  use.3. If a long cord sets or extension cord is used:   1) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension marked electrical rating of the cord        set or extension cord should be at least as great 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 arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop        where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV     or similar equipment.2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the    following measures:    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 oven             and receiver are on different branch circuits.
6Materials 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’s 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’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Makeslits to allow steam to escape.Use for short–term 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’s 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.
7A) Control panelB) Turntable shaftC) Turntable ring assemblyD) Glass trayE) Observation windowF) Door assemblyG) Safety interlock systemFGACBEDSETTING UP YOUR OVENNames of Oven Parts and AccessoriesRemove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity.Your oven comes with the following accessories:Glass tray                             1Turntable ring assembly       1Instruction Manual                1Hub (underside)Glass trayTurntable ring assemblya.  Never place the glass tray  upside down. The glass     tray should never be restricted.b.  Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must     always be used during cooking.c.  All food and containers of food are always placed     on the glass tray for cooking.d.  If glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or     breaks, contact your nearest authorized service     center.Turntable InstallationTurntable shaft
8InstallationA minimum clearance of 3.0 inches(7.5cm) is required between the oven andany adjacent walls. One side must be open.(1)  Leave a minimum clearance of 12      inches (30cm) above the oven.(2)  Do not remove the legs from the       bottom of the oven.(3)  Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings       can damage the oven.(4)  Place  the  oven  as  far  away  from     radios and TV as possible.      Operation of microwave oven may       cause interference to your radio or TV       reception.2.   Plug your oven into a standard household       outlet. Be sure the voltage and the        frequency is the same as the voltage       and the frequency on the rating label.WARNING: Do not install oven over arange cooktop or other heat-producingappliance. If installed near or over a heatsource, the oven could be damaged andthe warranty would be void.3.0 inch(7.5cm)3.0 inch(7.5cm)12 inch(30cm)OPENRemove all packing material and accessories.Examine the oven for any damage such asdents or broken door. Do not install if oven isdamaged.Countertop InstallationCabinet: Remove any protective film foundon the microwave oven cabinet surface.Do not remove the light brown Mica coverthat is attached to the oven cavity toprotect the magnetron.1.   Select a level surface  that provide         enough  open  space  for  the  intake        and/or outlet vents.
9Control Panel and FeaturesOPERATION(1)   Time Cook(2)   Time Defrost(3)   Power(4)   Clock(5)   Auto menu: Popcorn,Potato,Pizza,Frozen vegetable,Beverage,Dinner plate(6)   Number Buttons:0-9(7)   Weight Defrost(8)   Kitchen Timer function(9)   Stop/Cancle: clears all previous setting pressed before cooking starts. Duringcooking: press once to stop oven;  twice  to stop and clear all entries. (10)  Memory function (11) Start/+30Sec.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(9)(7)(8)(10)(11)
1. Power Level11 power levels are available.LevelPowerDisplay10100%PL10990%PL9880%PL8770%PL7660%PL6550%PL5440%PL4330%PL3220%PL2110%PL12. Clock Setting(1) Press " CLOCK ", "00:00" will display.(2) Press the number keys and enter the current time. For example,      time is 12:10 now, please press  "1,2,1,0" in turn.(3) Press " CLOCK " to finish clock setting.  ":"   will  flash and the clock will be lighted.(4) If the numbers input are not within the range of  1:00--12:59, the setting will be invalid      until valid numbers are input.3. Kitchen Timer(1) Press "KITCHEN TIMER ", LED will display 00:00, the first hour figure flash.(2) Press the number keys and enter the timer time.(the maximum cooking time is     99 minutes and 99 seconds)(3) Press " START/+30SEC. " to confirm setting.(4) When the timer time arrives, the buzzer will ring 5 times.      If the clock be set (12-hour system), LED will display the current time.Note: 1) The kitchen time is differ from 12-hour system,Kitchen Timer is a timer.          2) During kitchen timer, anny program cannot be set.4. Microwave cook(2) Press number keys to input the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99     minutes and 99 seconds.00%PL0Note: (1) In the process of clock setting, if the " STOP/CANCEL " button is pressed  or if there is no operation within 1 minute,  the oven will go back to the former settingautomatically.(2)If the clock need to be reset, please repeat step 1 to step 3.(1) Press "TIME COOK" once, LED will display "00:00".(3) Press " POWER " once, LED will display "PL10". The default power is 100% power.     Now you can press number keys to adjust the power level.(4) Press " START/+30SEC." to start cooking.10OPERATION
7. Time Defrost Function(1) Press " TIME DEFROST ",  LED will display "dEF2".(2) Press number pads to input defrosting time. The effective time range is 00:01~99:99(3) The default microwave power is power level 3. If you want to change the power level,      press " POWER " once, and the LED will display "PL 3", then press the number pad     of  the power level you wanted.(4) Press " START/+30SEC. " to start defrosting. The remained cooking time will be     displayed.Note:1) In the process of cooking, if the " STOP/CANCEL" button is pressed  or if there is nooperation within 1 minute,  the oven will go back to the former setting automatically.2) If "PL0" selected, the oben will work with fan for no power. You can use this level    to remove the odour of the oven.3)During  microwave cooking, "POWER" can be pressed to change the power you need.   After pressing "POWER",the current power flash for 3 seconds, now you can press number   button to change the power. The oven will work with the selected power for the rest time.6. Weight Defrost Function(1) Press " WEIGHT DEFROST ", LED will display "dEF1".(2) Press numerical buttons to input weight to be defrosted.     Input the weight ranged between  4~100 Oz.(3) If the weight input  is not within 4~100, the input will be invalid. No "beep" will be sound     and the unit will not work until valid numbers are input .(4) Press " START/+30SEC. " to start defrosting and the cooking time remained will be     displayed.(2) In waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level with 30 seconds' cooking time can      be started by pressing " START/+30SEC ". Each press on the same button will increase      cooking time by 30 seconds. the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.Note: during microwave cooking and time defrost,time can be added by pressing         "START/30SEC." button.5. Speedy Cooking(1) In waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level can be started by select a cooking     time from 1 to 6 minutes by pressing number pads1 to 6. Press " START/+30SEC."  to     increase the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.Example: to cook the food with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes.a. Press "TIME COOK" once."00:00" displays.b.Press "1","5","0","0" in order.c.Press "POWER"once,then press "5" to select 50% microwave power.d.Press "START/+30SEC." to start cooking.11
129.POTATOa) Press " POTATO " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display,     "1","2","3" will display in order.     "1"SET  : 1 potato (approximate 230 gram)     "2"SETS: 2 potatoes (approximate 460 gram)     "3"SETS: 3 potatoes (approximate 690 gram)     For example, press "POTATO" once , "1" appears.b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer sounds once.When cooking finish,buzzer    sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state.8.POPCORNa)Press " POPCORN " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display,   "1.75","3.0","3.5" Oz will display in order.    For example, press "POPCORN" once , "1.75" appears.b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer will sound five times and then turn back    to waiting state.10.FROZEN VEGETABLEa) Press " FROZEN VEGETABLE " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the    display, "4.0","8.0","16.0" oz will display in order.    For example, press "FROZEN VEGETABLE" once , "4.0" appears.b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer sounds once.When cooking finish,buzzer    sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state.11.BEVERGAEa) Press " BEVERAGE " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the    display, "1","2","3" cup will display in order. One cup is about   120ml. For example, press "BEVERAGE" once , "1" appears.b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer sounds once.When cooking finish,buzzer    sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state.12.DINNER PLATEa) Press " DINNER PLATE " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the    display, "9.0","12.0","18.0" oz will display in order.    For example, press "DINNER PLATE" once , "9.0" appears.b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer sounds once.When cooking finish,buzzer    sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state.
1314. MEMORY FUNCTION13.PIZZAa) Press " PIZZA " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the    display, "4.0","8.0","14.0" oz will display in order.    For example, press "PIZZA" once , "4.0" appears.b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer sounds once.When cooking finish,buzzer    sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state.15. Multi-stage cooking      At most 2 stages can be set for cooking. In multi-stage cooking, if one stage is      defrosting, then defrosting shall be placed at the first stage automatically.Note: Auto cooking cannot work in the multi-stage cooking.Example: if you want to cook with 80% microwave power for 5 minutes + 60% microwave      power for 10 minutes. The cooking steps are as following:(1) Press "TIME COOK" once,then press "5","0","0" to set the cooking time;(2) Press "POWER" once,then press "8" to select 80% microwave power.(3) Press "TIME COOK" once,then press "1","0","0","0" to set the cooking time;(4) Press "POWER" once,then press "6" to select 60% microwave power.(5) Press "START/ +30 SEC." to start cooking.(1) Press "0/MEMORY" to choose memory 1-3 procedure. The LED will display 1,2,3.(2) If the procedure has been set, press " START/ +30 SEC." to use it. If not, continue to    set  the procedure. Only one or two stages can be set.(3) After finishing the setting, press "START/ +30 SEC." once to save the procedure and    turn back to the waiting states.If press " START/ +30 SEC." again,it will start cooking.Example: to set the following procedure as the second memory, that is memory 2.                 to cook the food with 80% microwave power for 3minutes and 20 seconds.The steps are as follow:a. In waiting states, press "0/MEMORY" twice,stop pressing until the screen displays "2".b.Press "TIME COOK" once,then press "3","2","0" in order.c. Press "POWER" once,"PL10" display,then press "8" and  "PL8" displays.d. Press "START/ +30 SEC." to save the setting. Buzzer sounds once then turn back to    waiting states. If you press "START/+30SEC." again, the procedure will be saved as the    memory 2 and operated.e. If the electricity is not cut off, the procedure will be saved all the time. If it is, the    procedure need to reset.f.  If you want to run the saved procedure, in waiting states, press "0/MEMORY" twice,    screen  displays "2", then press "START/+30SEC." to run.
19. OTHER SPECIFICATIONS(1) In standby state , if the set clock digital tube displays current time, the icon " : " would     flash; otherwise, it shows " 0:00 ".(2) In setting function state, LED displays corresponding setting.(3) In working or pause state, LED displays surplus cooking time.When the cooking is over, the buzzer will sound 5 "beep" to alert user the cooking is finished.18. COOKING END REMINDING FUNCTION16. INQUIRING FUNCTION(1) In cooking state, press " CLOCK ", the LED will display clock for three seconds.(2) In the microwave cooking state, press " POWER " to inquire microwave power level, and     the current microwave power will be displayed. After three seconds, the oven will turn back     to the previous state. In multi-stage state, the inquiring way can be done by the     same way as above.17. LOCK FUNCTION FOR CHILDRENLock: In waiting state, press " STOP/CANCEL " for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep"denoting the entering into the children-lock state; meanwhile, LED will display "                    "Lock quitting: In locked state, press " STOP/CANCEL " for 3 seconds, there will be a long"beep" denoting that lock is released.14
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.TROUBLEOven will not startPOSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDYa. 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 instructions.Arcing or sparkinga. Materials to be avoided in    microwave oven were    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.Unevenly cooked foodsa. Materials to be avoided in    microwave oven were    used.b. Food is not defrosted    completely.c. Cooking time, power level    is not suitble.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.Overcooked foods Cooking time, power level isnot suitable.Use correct cooking time,power level.Undercooked foodsa. Materials to be avoided in    microwave oven were 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.Improper defrostinga. Materials to be avoided in    microwave oven were used.b. Cooking time, power level is    not suitable.c. Food is not turned or stirred.a. Use microwave-safe    cookware only.b. Use correct cooking time,    power level.c. Turn or stir food.Maintenance15

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