Proctor-Silex 87416 User Manual

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Maintenance and Care..................
Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
Safety Information ......................
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Operating Your Microwave Oven.............
One-Touch Buttons......................
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Excessive Energy Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features and Benefits, Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turntable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Baked Potato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Frozen Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Proctor-Silex 87416 Specifications

General

Brand	Proctor-Silex
Model	87416
Category	Microwave Oven
Language	English

Summary

Safety Information

Welcome and Manual Overview

Welcomes the user and provides an overview of the microwave oven manual.

Electrical Safety and Grounding

Details essential electrical safety practices, including grounding instructions.

Microwave Energy Exposure Warnings

Highlights critical precautions to prevent harmful exposure to microwave energy.

Product Features and Specs

Lists key features and technical specifications of the microwave oven.

Important Grounding Instructions

Grounding System Requirements

Explains the necessity of proper grounding for electrical safety.

Extension Cord Usage

Provides advice on using extension cords safely with the appliance.

Microwave Energy Exposure Precautions

Door Integrity and Safety

Warns against operating with an open door and ensuring door safety features are intact.

Oven Condition and Servicing

Advises against operating a damaged oven and mandates qualified personnel for repairs.

Product Features and Usage Information

Product Features and Specifications

Lists the main features and detailed technical specifications of the oven.

Microwave-Safe Dish Testing

Provides a simple procedure to test if cookware is microwave-safe.

Understanding Microwave Arcing

Explains the phenomenon of arcing and its common causes.

Safe and Unsafe Microwave Materials

Safe Microwave Materials Guide

Provides guidelines for using various materials safely in the microwave.

Unsafe Microwave Materials List

Lists materials that should not be used in the microwave to prevent hazards.

Setting Up Your Microwave Oven

Installation and Placement

Step-by-step guide for installing and positioning the microwave oven.

Oven Parts and Turntable Install

Identifies oven components and details the turntable assembly process.

Control Panel Operation Guide

Display, Input, and Timer

Explains the display, number pads, and timer functions for user input.

Cooking and Defrosting Modes

Details various cooking and defrosting programs like Cook, Cook By Weight, and Defrost By Weight.

Quick Cook and Utility Functions

Covers one-touch Quick Cook buttons, Speed Defrost, Clock, Reset, and Start/Stop.

Operating Your Microwave Oven

Setting Clock and Timer

Step-by-step guide to setting the microwave's clock and using the timer.

One-Stage Cooking Setup

How to set up a single-stage cooking program with time and power.

Advanced Cooking Functions

Two-Stage Cooking Setup

Guide for setting up a two-stage cooking program with different times and power levels.

Speed Defrost Operation

Step-by-step instructions for using the Speed Defrost function.

Cook By Weight Feature

Cook By Weight Codes and Conversion

Explains codes for Cook By Weight and converting fractions of pounds to ounces.

Additional Operating Features

Defrost by Weight and Child Lock

Details using Defrost by Weight and setting the child safety lock.

Quick Cook Settings Explained

Instructions for using Quick Cook presets for various portion sizes.

One-Touch Cooking Buttons

Popcorn and Baked Potato Presets

Guides for using the Popcorn and Baked Potato one-touch settings.

Pizza and Beverage Presets

Instructions for using the Pizza and Beverage one-touch cooking settings.

Specialized Cooking Presets

Frozen Dinner and Reheat Presets

Guides for using the Frozen Dinner and Reheat one-touch settings.

Care and Cleaning Guide

Interior and Exterior Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the inside and outside surfaces of the microwave.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Troubleshooting: Problems and Solutions

Lists common problems and their corresponding solutions or explanations.

Product Limited Warranty

Warranty Terms and Claim Process

Outlines warranty terms, conditions, and instructions for making a claim.