Midea Kitchen Appliances XM162AYY Microwave Oven User Manual

Guangdong Midea Kitchen Appliances Manufacturing Co.,Ltd Microwave Oven Users Manual

Users 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.Model:TM162A2GF
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVEENERGY(a)  Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since       operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.      It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.(b)  Do not  place any object between the oven front face and the door or allows soil or       cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.(c)  Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particular  important that      the oven door close 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.open-door SlySpecificationsModel:Rated Voltage:Rated Input Power(Microwave):Rated Output Power(Microwave):Oven Capacity:Turntable Diameter:External Dimensions:Net Weight:TM162A2GFApprox.  120V~60Hz 21650W1100W19.62L420mm620x498x346mm7 kg
WARNING -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 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"  found on  page 4.4. 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 3
 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 beV4
SAFETY1.   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.512. 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.
Personal 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.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.6This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator&your body.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Compliance NoticeThis device complies with Part 18 of the FCC RulesAny Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's  authority to operate the equipment.
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* 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.7
A) Control panelB) Turntable shaftC) Turntable ring assemblyD) Glass trayE) Observation windowF) Door assemblyG) Safety interlock systemFGAC BEDSETTING 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. Ifglass tray orturntable ring assembly cracks or     breaks, contact your nearest authorized service     center.Turntable InstallationTurntable shaft8
InstallationA  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 12inches (30cm) above the oven.(2)  Do not remove the legs from the       bottom of the oven.(3)  Blocking the intake and/or outlet openingscan 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.9
OPERATION101. Power Level10 power levels are available.LevelPowerDisplay10100%PL10990%PL9880%PL8770%PL7660%PL6550%PL5440%PL4330%PL3220%PL2110%PL12. Clock Setting(1) Press "  " once, "00:00" will display.(2) Press the number keys and enter the current time. For example,time is 10:12 now, please press  " 1,0,1,2" in turn.(3) Press "  " 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.Note: (1) In the process of clock setting, if the "  " 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 3.3. Microwave cook(4) Press " START/(2) Press number keys to input the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99     minutes and 99 seconds.(1) Press "COOK TIME" once, the screen will display "00:00".(3) Press " POWER LEVEL " once,   will display "PL10". The default power is 100%      Now you can press number keys to adjust the power level.Example: to cook the food with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes.a. Press "COOK TIME " once."00:00" displays.b.Press "1","5","0","0" in order.c.Press "POWER LEVEL"once,then press "5" to select 50% microwave power.screenpower. Clock Off/Cancel  Clock Enter/Add 30 Sec.  " to start cooking.
114. Kitchen T imer(1) Press "(2) Press the number keys and enter the timer time.(the maximum cooking time is     99 minutes and 99 seconds)(3) Press "  " to confirm setting,  time counts down.(4) When the timer time arrives, the buzzer will ring 3 times, screen display "End".Note: 1) The kitchen time is differ from 12-hour system,Kitchen Timer is a timer.2) Kitchen Timer and cooking (including microwave, defrosting, Auto menu) areindependent, all the cooking for functions can be set during running Kitchen Timer,Kitchen Timer can be set during running other cooking functions.Example: When oven is cooking with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes, screen displaycountdown cooking time, you want to set timer 10 minutes.(1) Press " " once, the screen will display 00:00 .(2) Press the number keys and enter the timer time.If  no entering timer in 10 seconds, timer set is cancled and oven return to countdowncooking time.(3) Press "  ", timer is operated. Timer counts down in If  no press " "  in  10  seconds ,  tim      er set i s can  celed andcountdown cooking time.Note:1) In the process of setting, if the " " button is pressed  or if there isno operation within 1 minute,  the oven will go back to the former setting automatically.2) You can skip the step of "c" and cook at 100% microwave power.d.Press " " to start cooking.(4)If  timer countdown time earlier than the end of cooking process, buzzer sound 3 times,    after the buzzer, screen display the remaining cooking time.     If the cooking process earlier than the end of the program Timer timer, buzzer sound    5 times, screen display countdown timer. When the timer time arrives, buzzer sound     and screen display "End".    If the cooking process and the Timer timer finishe at the same time, buzzer sound 5 times    and screen display "End" .oven return to3 times,START/Enter/Add 30 Sec.Off/Cancel   " once, the screen will display 00:00 .Kitchen TimerSTART/Enter/Add 30 Sec.screen.START/Enter/Add 30 Sec.Kitchen TimerSTART/Enter/Add 30 Sec.
                 12(1) Press "   "  once,  screen will display "00:00".(2) Press number pads to input defrosting time. (3) Press "       " to start defrosting. The remained cooking time      displayed.(1) Press "   " once, (2)Press numerical buttons to input weight to be defrosted. Input the weight ranged between     0.3~6.3lbs. If the weight input  is not within 0.3~6.3, the input will be invalid.(3) Press "   " to start defrosting and the cooking time remained      displayed.(1) In waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level with 30 seconds' cooking time can      be started by pressing "   ". Each press on the same button       cooking time by 30 seconds. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes5. Speedy Cooking(2) In waiting state, press numerical buttons to set the cooking time, then press     "  "  to start cooking at 100% power level.         " " button.Note: during microwave cooking and time defrost , time   "lbs" light.will increaseSTART/Enter/Add 30 Sec. and 99 seconds.START/Enter/Add 30 Seccan be added by pressingSTART/Enter/Add 30 Sec Weight Defrost screen will display "0.0", andwill beSTART/Enter/Add 30 SecTime Defrost START/Enter/Add 30 Secwill be6. Weight Defrost Function7. Time Defrost Function
13(1) In waiting state, press "Popcorn", "Dinner Plate", "Pizza Reheat", "Frozen Entree",   "Beverage", "Soup", "Fresh Vegetable" ,"Frozen Vegetable" or "Potato" to choose the  auto menu.(2) Press the same pad repeatedly to choose the weight of the food.(3) Press "                                             " to start cooking.    START/Enter/Add 30 Sec(1) In waiting state, press "Dinner Plate", "Fresh Vegetable" or "Frozen Vegetable",   the screen will display "SC". (2) Press "                                             " to start  cooking.    START/Enter/Add 30 Sec sensor  " "SC   will flash in the display.(3) The sensor will sound once when the steaming is emanated.The surplus time will display.10. MEMORY FUNCTION(1) Press "Favorite " to choose memory 1-3 procedure. The screen will display 1,2,3.(2) If the procedure has been set, press " " to use it. If not,     set  the procedure. Only one or two stages can be set.(3)If the procedure has not been set, after finishing the setting, press "Favorite " once to save the procedure and turn back to the waiting states.  If press      "                                              " it will start cooking at once and save the procedure too.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 "Favorite " twice, stop pressing until the screen displays "2".b. Press "COOK TIME " once,then press "3","2","0" in order.c. Press " " once,"PL10" display,then press "8" and  "PL8" displays.d. Press "Favorite " to save the setting. Buzzer sounds once then turn back to    waiting states. If you press " " again, the procedure will be saved     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.  When you want to run the saved procedure, in waiting states, press "Favorite " twice,    screen  displays "2", then press " " to start cookingNote: Defrosting and Auto menu can not be set in memory function.POWER LEVEL  as the8.Auto Menu9.Sensor CookSTART/Enter/Add 30 Sec. continue toSTART/Enter/Add 30 Sec.  START/Enter/Add 30 Sec. START/Enter/Add 30 Sec.
1412. INQUIRING FUNCTION  "  to  inquire  microwave  power      the current microwave power will be displayed. After three seconds, the oven     to the previous state. 11. 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 menu 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 "COOK TIME " once,then press "5","0","0" to set the cooking time;(2) Press " " once,then press "8" to select 80% microwave power.(3) Press "COOK TIME" once,then press "1","0","0","0" to set the cooking time;(4) Press " " once,then press "6" to select 60% microwave power.(5) Press " " to start cooking.  (1)In the microwave cooking state, press " POWER LEVELPOWER LEVELPOWER LEVELlevel, and will turn back  (2) In cooking state, press " CLOCK ", the oven will display clock for  three seconds.13. English/French ModeThe default language mode is English Mode. In waiting state, switch language mode.There are 2 kands of language mode DoorText English mode French modeEnddoorEnd FinPrte14. Silence ModeThe default mode is OFF Mode , and the buzzer will ring under specialcircumstances. In waiting state, open the door and then press"2" for 3 seconds to enter to  Silence Mode. The buzzer will ring under no circumstance.  open the door and then press "1" for 3 seconds toyou can choose. START/Enter/Add 30 Sec.
15(1) When the cooking is over, the buzzer will sound 5 "beep" to alert user the cooking is Lock: In waiting state, press "   " for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep"denoting the entering into the children-lock state, and the lock indictor will light.The screenUnlock : In locked state, press "  " for 3 seconds, there will be a long"beep" denoting that lock is released.16 . DOOR LOCK FUNCTIONwill display the current time or "0:00" .Note:The “kitchen Timer” function is not affected by door lock function.( ) When the cooking is finish, the screen will display "End"  .Opening the door or "                      "  can make the oven enter  waiting state.finished.15. LOCK FUNCTION FOR CHILDRENOff/Cancel Off/Cancel START/Enter/Add 30 Sec17. COOKING END REMINDING FUNCTION18. OTHER SPECIFICATIONSThe maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.2  or " "Finpressing Off/Cancel    If the oven in no working state over 5 minutes, it will activate the door lock function.  You cannot press"                                               "  to start cooking unless you open door and then close door.
16  FRESH VEGETABLE   4-16 OZ SC  PIZZA  1(slice)1 2 2 REAH3 3   BAKED POTATO 1(8.00 Oz) 1 2 2 3 3 4  4  DINNER PLATE 8-16 OZ SC BEVERAGE 1OZ) 1 2  SOUP  1 1 2 2 3 3 4  4  FROZEN VEGETABLE 4-16 OZ SC Frozen Entree  10.00 Oz  10.0 Oz  20.00 Oz  20.0 Oz  POPCORN 1.75 OZ 1.75 OZ 3.00 OZ 3.0 OZ 3.30 OZ 3.3 OZ Weight Menu DisplayMenu Chart cup(about8.8  cups2
17 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.MAINTENANCE

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