User manual EMERSON HD1303

[. . . ] It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the : (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened) , (3) door seals and sealing surfaces. (d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. CONTENTS Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Care of Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 How to Use Your Microwave Oven Safely . . . 6 Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Setting the Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Weight Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Time Defrost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cooking In One Stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Auto Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Cooking in Two Stages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Defrosting/Cooking in Two Stages. . . . . . . . . 12 Quick Cook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Stop/Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Auto Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Auto Cook Menu Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Kitchen Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Enquiry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The Principles of Microwave Cooking . . 18 Food Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Microwave Techniques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Hot Snacks and Appetizers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Poultry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Seafood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Eggs & Cheese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Soups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Sauces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Casseroles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Sandwiches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Pasta and Grains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cereals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Convenience Foods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Desserts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Weight & Measure Conversion Chart. . . . . . . . . 27 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Before You Call for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns. Electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1 Read all instructions before using this appliance. 6 2 Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AV O I D POSSIBLE 7 EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE 8 M I C R OWAV E 9 ENERGY" found on page 1. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. [. . . ] They penetrate to a depth of about 3/4 to 1 1/2 inches. Microwave energy activates the molecules in the food (especially water, fat and sugar), and heat is produced. If you vigorously rub your hands together, you will feel heat produced by friction. The internal cooking of larger foods is done by conduction as the heat which is produced by friction is conducted to the middle of the food. Foods also continue to cook by conduction during standing time. FOOD CHARACTERISTICS Quantity: The amount of food placed in a microwave oven has a direct effect on the cooking time. Small amounts of food or liquid require less cooking time than larger amounts of the same substance. As quantity increases, concentration decreases. Size: Small pieces cook faster than large ones. To speed cooking, cut pieces smaller than two inches (5 cm), so microwaves can penetrate to the middle from all sides. Pieces which are similar in size and shape cook more evenly. Shape: Many foods are uneven, like a chicken, ribs or broccoli. As a result of normal conduction, the food continues to cook for a few minutes after removal from the oven. Letting roasts, large whole vegetables, casseroles and cakes stand to finish cooking allows the middles to cook completely without overcooking, drying or toughening the outsides. 18 COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) Covering: Covering speeds cooking time, retains moisture, tenderizes, insures even cooking and prevents spattering. Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for a tighter seal. Vent plastic by turning back one edge at the side of dish to form a narrow slot where excess steam can escape. Various degrees of moisture retention are also obtained by using microwaveable cover Browning: Microwave energy cooks some foods so quickly that the fats and sugars within the food do not have time to caramelize and give a "browned" appearance. Browning agents do not affect the quality of microwaved foods, but can add color and flavor. For meats and poultry, use bouquet sauce diluted with water or melted butter, soy, Worcestershire, barbecue or steak sauce, a sprinkling of paprika or dry gravy mix; jelly glaze or crumb coating. Frosting and topping finish cakes and breads. Top casseroles at the end of microwaving with grated cheese or crumbs. Some Foods Do Not Microwave Well Eggs in Shells and hard boiled eggs can burst. Pancakes do not crust, but they reheat well. Fully-prepared, frozen pancakes are available for microwaving. [. . . ] 5101 Statesman Drive, Irving, TX 75063. 28 LIMITED WARRANTY MICROWAVE OVENS Emerson Radio Corp. warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects in original material, including original parts, and workmanship under normal use and conditions ("manufacturing defect") for a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase in, and if used in, the United States ("warranty"). Should service be necessary under this warranty, Emerson will provide the following at an Independent Service Center or Regional Repair Facility permitted by Emerson to perform repairs, provided the manufacturing defect is verified along with the date of purchase: * Repair service for one (1) year from date of original purchase at no charge for labor and parts. * Replacement of a defective magnetron for seven (7) years from date of original purchase (labor not included after initial twelve (12) months). [. . . ]