This document provides the instruction manual for the Midea Microwave Oven, model EM9P032MX. It covers essential safety precautions, technical specifications, operational instructions, and maintenance guidelines to ensure safe and effective use of the appliance.
Function Description
The Midea Microwave Oven is designed for heating, cooking, and drying food using microwave energy. It features various cooking modes, including microwave cooking with adjustable power levels, speed cooking, multi-stage cooking, and auto menu functions for specific food items like popcorn, potato, pizza, frozen vegetables, beverages, and dinner plates. The oven also includes defrost functions by weight and by time, a kitchen timer, a clock setting, an ECO mode for energy saving, an inquiring function to check current settings, and a child lock feature for safety.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model: EM9P032MX
- Rated Voltage: 120V~60Hz
- Rated Input Power (Microwave): 1400W
- Rated Output Power (Microwave): 900W
Usage Features
- Clock Setting: Allows users to set the current time (1:00-12:59) for display.
- Kitchen Timer: A standalone timer function (up to 99:99) that operates independently of cooking programs.
- Multi-Stage Cooking: Enables programming two consecutive cooking stages. The first stage can be microwave cooking, time defrost, or weight defrost.
- Microwave Cooking: Offers 11 power levels and allows setting cooking times up to 99:99. Power levels can be adjusted during operation.
- Speed Cooking: Provides quick cooking options by pressing number keys 1-6 for 100% microwave cooking, or by pressing "START+30sec." for 30-second increments at 100% power.
- Defrost by Weight (dEF1): Defrosts food based on weight input, with a range of 4 to 70 oz.
- Defrost by Time (dEF2): Defrosts food for a specified duration, up to 99:99.
- Silent Mode: Activates or deactivates audible feedback for key presses by holding "8" for 3 seconds.
- ECO Function: Turns off the screen to save energy. It can be activated by pressing "0/ECO" in waiting state and canceled by pressing any key, turning the knob, or opening the door.
- Inquiring Function: Allows checking the current time (if set) or the current power level during microwave cooking.
- Lock Function for Children: Prevents accidental operation by locking the control panel. Activated/deactivated by holding "Stop/Cancel" for 3 seconds.
- Auto Menu Chart: Pre-programmed settings for common foods:
- Popcorn (A-1): Options for 1.75 oz, 3.2 oz, and 3.5 oz.
- Potato (A-2): Options for 1, 2, or 3 potatoes.
- Pizza (A-3): Options for 4.0 oz, 8.0 oz, and 14.0 oz.
- Frozen Vegetable (A-4): Options for 4.0 oz, 8.0 oz, and 16.0 oz.
- Beverage (A-5): Options for 1 cup (120ML), 2 cups (240ML), and 3 cups (360ML).
- Dinner Plate (A-6): Options for 9.0 oz, 12.0 oz, and 18.0 oz.
Installation Requirements:
- Countertop Placement: Requires a level surface with adequate open space for intake and outlet vents.
- Clearances: Minimum 3.0 inches (7.5 cm) clearance from adjacent walls (one side must be open), and 12 inches (30 cm) above the oven.
- Height: Minimum installation height of 3.0 ft (91.4 cm).
- Legs: Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
- Electrical Connection: Must be plugged into a properly grounded standard household outlet with matching voltage and frequency.
- Interference: Place the oven away from radios and TVs to minimize interference.
- Avoid Heat Sources: Do not install over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliances to prevent damage and voiding the warranty.
Safety Instructions:
- Microwave Energy Exposure: Do not operate with the door open, defeat safety interlocks, or operate if damaged (bent door, broken hinges/latches, damaged door seals).
- Grounding: The appliance must be properly grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. Use a 3-wire grounding-type extension cord if necessary.
- Food Safety:
- Avoid heating whole eggs and sealed containers (e.g., closed glass jars) as they can explode.
- Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors.
- Do not overcook food.
- Remove wire twist-ties from bags before cooking.
- If materials inside ignite, keep the door closed, turn off the oven, and disconnect power.
- Do not use the cavity for storage.
- Liquid Overheating: Liquids (water, coffee, tea) can overheat without appearing to boil. Stir liquids before and halfway through heating, use wide-mouthed containers, allow to stand after heating, and exercise extreme care when inserting utensils.
- Utensil Use: Use only microwave-safe utensils. Test unknown non-metallic utensils with water for 1 minute at maximum power. Avoid metallic trim, aluminum trays, metal handles, metal twist ties, paper bags, plastic foam, and wood.
- Supervision: Close supervision is necessary when used by children.
- Service: Only qualified service personnel should adjust or repair the oven.
Maintenance Features
- Troubleshooting Guide: Provides a chart to identify common problems (oven not starting, arcing/sparking, unevenly cooked food, overcooked/undercooked food, improper defrosting) and their possible causes and remedies.
- Cleaning: Use mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergent with a sponge or soft cloth for cleaning door surfaces and the oven cavity.
- Turntable System: Ensure the glass tray and turntable ring assembly are always used during cooking and are properly engaged. Do not restrict turntable movement. Contact service if the glass tray or ring assembly cracks or breaks.
- Mica Cover: Do not remove the light brown Mica cover attached to the oven cavity, as it protects the magnetron.
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