This document is an owner's manual for the Emerson MW8991SB 900W Microwave Oven. It provides detailed instructions for operation, safety precautions, installation, and maintenance, along with cooking guides and technical specifications.
Function Description:
The Emerson MW8991SB is a 900W microwave oven designed for heating, cooking, and drying food. It utilizes microwave energy, a form of high-frequency radio waves, converted by a magnetron tube. This energy is then transmitted into the oven cavity, where it is reflected, transmitted, and absorbed by the food, causing the molecules (especially water, fat, and sugar) to activate and produce heat. The oven features various cooking modes including one-stage cooking, two-stage cooking, time defrost, weight defrost, quick cook, and auto cook functions. It also includes a child lock feature to prevent unintended operation.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Microwave Output Power: 900W
- Power Supply: 120V~60Hz
- Microwave Frequency: 2450MHz
- Oven Capacity: 0.9 cubic feet
- Outside Dimensions: 20.1 (W) x 15.1 (D) x 11.2 (H) inches (Approximate)
- Weight: 31 Lbs (Approximate)
- Power Levels: Ten power levels are available, ranging from 10% to 100%.
- Maximum Cooking Time: 99 minutes 99 seconds
- Maximum Time Defrost: 99 minutes 99 seconds
- Weight Defrost Range: 4 Oz to 100 Oz
Usage Features:
- Control Panel: The oven features a digital display and a keypad with number keys (0-9), dedicated buttons for functions like Clock, Memory, AM/PM, +30 Sec., Power, Time Defrost, Weight Defrost, Auto Cook menu items (Popcorn, Potato, Pizza, Beverage, Baby Milk, Dinner Plate, Fresh Vegetable, Frozen Vegetable), Start, and Stop/Cancel.
- Setting the Clock: The clock can be set to display the current time in AM/PM format.
- Weight Defrost (dEF1): This function allows users to defrost food by entering its weight (4-100 Oz), with the oven automatically calculating the defrosting time.
- Time Defrost (dEF2): Users can manually set a defrosting time (1 second to 99 minutes 99 seconds). The default power level for time defrost is 3, but it can be adjusted.
- Cooking in One Stage: Allows setting a specific cooking time (up to 99 minutes 99 seconds) and power level.
- Auto Start: This feature allows users to preset a cooking program to start at a specific time, provided the clock is set.
- Cooking in Two Stages: Enables programming two consecutive cooking stages with different power levels and times. This can also be combined with defrosting as the first stage.
- Quick Cook: Provides one-touch cooking for 1 to 6 minutes at high (100%) power by pressing the corresponding number key. The +30 Sec. button can be used to add 30-second increments to the cooking time.
- Stop/Cancel Button: Stops an ongoing cooking program with one press or cancels it entirely with two presses.
- Auto Cook Menu: Pre-programmed settings for common foods like Popcorn, Potato, Pizza, Beverage, Baby Milk, Dinner Plate, Fresh Vegetable, and Frozen Vegetable. Users select the food item and its weight/portion, and the oven automatically sets the cooking time and power level.
- Child Lock: Activates by pressing and holding the Stop/Cancel button for three seconds, locking the control panel to prevent accidental use. Deactivated by repeating the action.
- Memory Function: Allows users to save up to five custom cooking settings (power level and time) for frequently cooked items.
- Enquiry Function: During cooking, users can press AM/PM, Power, or Clock buttons to temporarily display the current time, power level, or preset time, respectively, for three seconds.
- Microwave Techniques: Includes recommendations for stirring, arrangement, spacing, rearrangement, and standing time to ensure even cooking.
- Food Characteristics: Explains how quantity, size, shape, starting temperature, bone and fat content, moisture content, density, and piercing affect microwave cooking.
- Cooking Guide: Comprehensive guide for cooking various food types including meats (beef, pork, lamb, patties, meatloaf, bacon, ham), poultry (chicken, turkey, Cornish hens), seafood (fish, shrimp, scallops), eggs & cheese (scrambled, poached), vegetables (asparagus, beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, mushrooms), soups (canned, dry mix, broth), sauces (white, brown gravy), casseroles (one-stage, dry mixtures), sandwiches (hamburger, hot dogs, sloppy joes), pasta & grains (egg noodles, macaroni, spaghetti, lasagna, white rice, brown rice), cereals, convenience foods (frozen foods, TV dinners, individual frozen foods, frozen foods in pouches, complete meals from leftovers), and desserts (cakes, muffins, custards).
- Weight & Measure Conversion Chart: Provides conversions for pounds to grams, ounces to grams, and fluid measurements (cups, pints, quarts, gallons to fluid ounces and milliliters).
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning:
- Disconnect the AC plug before cleaning.
- Clean the oven interior with a damp cloth and mild detergent (if very dirty) after each use to prevent grease or fat buildup, which can cause overheating or fire.
- Clean the outside surface with soap and water, then rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
- Clean the Control Panel with a soft, dry cloth; avoid harsh detergents or abrasives.
- Wipe steam accumulation from the oven door with a soft cloth.
- The glass tray and roller guide should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise. They can be washed in warm, sudsy water or in a dishwasher.
- Waveguide Cover: Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.
- General Precautions:
- Do not attempt to tamper with or repair the oven.
- Do not operate the oven empty.
- In case of fire, touch Stop/Cancel, keep the door closed, and disconnect power.
- Avoid drying clothes, newspapers, or other combustible materials.
- Do not use recycled paper products that may contain metal flecks.
- Avoid styrofoam trays with metal embedded on the bottom.
- Do not insert metal objects through holes in the unit.
- Do not use metal containers or dishes with metallic rims.
- Do not use metal twist-ties.
- Do not use sealed jars or narrow-neck bottles.
- Do not use conventional thermometers.
- Remove plastic store wraps before cooking.
- Never heat oil or fat for deep frying.
- Exercise caution with liquids, as they can overheat beyond boiling point and suddenly boil over. Stir liquids before and halfway through heating, use wide-mouthed containers, allow standing time after heating, and use extreme care when inserting utensils.
- Grounding Instructions: The appliance must be grounded using a 3-pronged plug inserted into a properly grounded outlet. If an extension cord is necessary, it must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord with an electrical rating equal to or greater than the appliance.
- Installation: Requires a steady, flat surface, at least three inches of space for ventilation around the top, sides, and rear, away from TVs, radios, hot air, steam, or splashing liquids. Inspect for damage before installation.
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