Midea Kitchen Appliances XM025FYY Microwave Oven User Manual

Guangdong Midea Kitchen Appliances Manufacturing Co.,Ltd Microwave Oven

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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:E(A)M025FYYMicrowave Oven
120V~ 60Hz1500W1000W1.0 Cu.ft.SpecificationsE(A)M025FYY2Handling 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.PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURETO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY(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 break 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.Model:Rated Voltage:Rated Input Power(Microwave):Rated Output Power(Microwave):Oven Capacity:External Dimensions (WxHxD):Net Weight:Warning:Approx. 39.5 LbsIf the apparatus is not maintained in a good state of cleanliness, its surface could be degraded and affect the lifespan of the apparatus and lead to a dangeroussituation.ADDENDUM20.2X15.6X12.1 inch
3SAFETY1. 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.10. 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.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.
4IMPORTANT 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" on page 2.3. As with most cooking appliances, close supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a fire in the oven cavity.If materials inside the oven ignite:1. Keep the oven door closed.2. Turn the oven off, and unplug theappliance.3. Disconnect the power cord, shut offpower at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.4. Do not overcook food. Carefully attendthe appliance when paper, plastic, orother combustible materials are placedinside the oven to facilitate cooking.5. Do not use the oven cavity for storagepurposes. Do not store combustibleitems such as bread, cookies, paperproducts, etc. inside the oven.6. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plasticcontainers/bags before placing them inthe oven.7. This oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" on page 5.8. Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the installationinstructions provided.9. Some products such as whole eggs,water with oil or fat, sealed to explodeand therefore should not be heated inthis oven.To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to personsor exposure to excessive microwave oven energy whenusing your appliance, follow basic precautions, includingthe following:10. 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 food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.11. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.12. 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.13. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service technicians. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.14. Do not cover or block any vents on the oven.15. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.16. Do not use this oven near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.17. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.18. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.19. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.20. When cleaning door and oven surfaces use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
5i) 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.WARNINGDANGER21. 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 theevent of an electrical short circuit,grounding reduces the risk of electricshock by providing an escape wire for theelectric current. This appliance is equippedwith a cord having grounding wire witha grounding plug. The plug must beConsult 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.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 cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.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. 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.Electric 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.To Reduce the Risk of Injury to PersonsGROUNDING INSTALLATIONSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSplugged into an outlet that is properly installedand grounded.(grounding) plugThree-prongedThe marked rating of the extension cord shall beequal to or greater than the electrical rating of theappliance.
6CAUTIONPersonal 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.Materials 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 wrapDinnerware
7Materials 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.SETTING 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:Turntable ring assembly 1Instruction Manual 1A) Control panelB) Observation windowC) Door assemblyD) Safety interlock systemCDAB
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.
9Cleaning InstructionsAlways keep the oven clean1. Cleaning the glass viewing window, the inner door panel and oven front face. For best performance and to maintain the high degree of safety, the inner door panel and oven front face should be free of food or grease build-up. Wipe these parts with a mild detergent, rinse and wipe dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads.2. Cleaning the control panel and plastic parts.Do not apply a detergent or an alkaline liquid spray to the control panel and plastic parts,as this may cause damage to these parts.Use a dry cloth (not a soaked cloth) to clean these parts.3. Cleaning the oven interiorAfter use be sure to clean up spilled liquids, spattered oil and food debris as quickly aspossible. If the oven is used when dirty, efficiency drops and the dirt gets stuck on the ovensurface and may cause bad odours. Clean the interior with a cloth soaked in luke-warmwater with a mild detergent dissolved in it, then rinse the soap off with a damp cloth.CAUTION: Do Not wipe plastic and painted sections of the oven with bleach, thinners orother cleaning agents, as this may cause these parts to dissolve or change sharp.
10Control Panel and FeaturesOPERATION1234567890 START STOPPOWERMEMO RYTIMEX2X31 Stage 2 Stage(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(1) LED display-Cooking time, power level, function indicator are displayed.(2) Power Key- Choose the power level.(3) X2 Key- For setting cooking to double quantities. Time can be twice as before.(4) X3 Key- For setting cooking to triple quantities. Time can be three times as before.(5) Memory Key-For entering the desired powewr output and cooking time.(6)Time Key-For choosing the desired cooking time.(7) Start Key-For start of programmed cooking.(8) Stop Key-For cancelling setting,interrupting the setting process when a mistake has been made, or stopping cooking before completion of the cooking process.(9) Number Key-For determing power and cooking time.
111. Microwave Cooking2. Speedy CookingThe buzzer will sound once and "0:00" will display when the oven is electrified for thefirst time.OPERATION INSTRUCTION1) In waiting state,press "POWER", "PL10" displays.2) Press number keys between 0-9 to choose power level. For example, when choose 60% microwave power, press "6", "PL6" displays. The default power is PL10 if this step ignored.3) Press "TIME", "0:00" displays.4) Press number keys 0-9 to input the cooking time. The maximum time is 30 minutes between PL10 to PL7. The maximum time is 60 minutes between PL6 to PL0.5) Press "START" to start cooking.Note:a. If the setting power is PL10, step 1 and 2 can be ignored. And start the program with step 3 directly.b. During program setting process, if "STOP" key is pressed or no operation in one minute, the setting will cancelled.1) In waiting state, press " TIME " key directly, "0:00" displays. Press number keys 0-9 ti input the cooking time. The default power is 100%. The maximum time is 30 minutes. After setting the time,press "START" to start cooking.11 power levels are available.LevelPower10100%990%880%770%660%550%440%330%220%110%PL10 PL9 PL8 PL7 PL6 PL5 PL4 PL3 PL2 PL100%PL02) In waiting state, press "START" to start cooking with 30 seconds at 100% microwave power.Each press on the same button, 30 seconds will be increased. The maximum time is 30 minutes.Note:a.During cooing, including multi-stage,press "START" to increased the cooking time and the power will not change.b.If the memory procedure is operated, press "START" to increased the time. And the program will not change.Display
123.Multi-Stage CookingTwo stages can be maximumly set.The buzzer will ring once after each stage and the nextstage will begin.Note: Memory function cannot be set as one of the multi-stage.4. Memory FunctionExample: if you want to cook the food with 70% microwave power for 5 minutes, thento cook with 50% microwave power for 7 minutes. The steps are as following:1) In waiting state, press" POWER " once,"PL10" displays.2) Press "7" to choose 70% microwave power and "PL7" display.3) Press "TIME", "0:00" displays.4) Press ''5","0","0" to input the cooking time.5) Press "POWER" once.6) Press "5" to choose 50% microwave power and "PL5" display.7) Press "TIME", "0:00" displays.8) Press '7","0","0" to input the cooking time.9) Press "START" to start cooking.Note: if one stage is PL10 power,press "TIME" directly and then press number keysto input the cooking time.(1)Press 0-9 number keys to choose memory procedure. The LED will display 0,1,2,3...9.(2)If the procedure has been set, press " START" to use it. If not, continue to set the procedure. Only one or two stages can be set.(3) After finishing the setting, press "MEMORY" to save the procedure and turn back to the waiting states.If press " START", it can save and operate the setting.Example: to set the following procedure as the memory 3. To cook the food with 80% microwave power for 3 minutes and 20 seconds, and then 90% microwave power for 5 minutes and 40 seconds.The steps are as follow:a. In waiting state, press "MEMORY", "0:00" displays.b. Press "3" and save as memory 3.c. Press "POWER","PL10" displays.d. Press "8" to choose 80% microwave power. "PL8" displays.e. Press "TIME", "0:00" displays.f. Press "3","2","0" to choose cooking time.g. Press "POWER","PL10" displays.h. Press "9" to choose 90% microwave power. "PL9" displays.i. Press "TIME", "0:00" displays.
7. Inquiring Function1) In cooking states of microwave, press " POWER", the current power will be displayed for 3 seconds.2) Memory state check: when checking,the oven door must be opened. If only one stage saved, press the nember key 0-9, the power level will display for 3 seconds and then the cooking time will display for 3 seconds. If two stages saved, press the nember key 0-9, power level of the first stage will display for 3 seconds and then the cooking time will display for 3 seconds. Then the power level and time of second stage will display.6. Lock-out Function for ChildrenLock: In waiting state, press "STOP" for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep"denoting entering the children-lock state and screen will display " ".Lock quitting: In locked state, press "STOP" for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep"denoting that the lock is released.5. Multi-Quantity Function13Note:1) The program will save all the time if the electricity is cut off.2) If you want to modify the program, repeat the above steps to reset and save.Note: If "X2" or "X3" is pressed, the time exceeds the maximum time, the oven cannot startcooking and the buzzer will alarm once.j. Press "5","4","0" to choose cooking time.k. Press "MEMORY" to save the setting to number 3. Or press "START" to start the cooking and save the program to number 3.(1) In waiting state, press "X2" ,"2" will display.(2) Press number keys from 0 to 9 to start memory function. The cooking time of the saved program will be twice (X2) or three times (X3) as before. For example: the previous program: cook the food with 80% microwave power for 3 minutes and 20 seconds, and then 90% microwave power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds. And now the program will operate: cook the food with 80% microwave power for 6 minutes and 40 seconds, and then 90% microwave power for 11 minutes.
8. Cooking End Reminding FunctionWhen cooking ends, there will be 5 beeps which is reminding the completion of cooking.9. Display Specification(1) In waiting state, LED will display clock and " : " will flash.(2) In function setting state, LED will display the related setting.(3) In the operation and suspending state, LED will display the residual cooking time.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
FCC WARNING STATEMENT The Device complies with part 18 of the FCC rules,Operation is subject to the following conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undersired operation. This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. This device may cause interferenceto radio and TV receivers. If interference is experienced, you can determine if this microwave oven is causing the interference by turning it off and on. To eliminate interference, move the receiver farther from the micro-wave oven or plug the receiver into a different AC outlet than the microwave oven. (18.

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