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Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy...............................................1
Important Safety Instructions................................................2
Safety Precautions ...............................................................3
Grounding Instructions .........................................................4
Installation ............................................................................4
Care of Your Microwave Oven .............................................5
How to Use Your Microwave Oven Safely............................5
Feature Locations.................................................................6
Operation Procedure............................................................7
Controls................................................................................8
Setting The Clock.........................................................8
Auto Weight Defrosting................................................9
Cooking in One Stage................................................10
Cooking in Two and Three Stages.............................11
Plus Time...................................................................12
Auto Weight Defrosting and Cooking
in Two Stages ............................................................12
Popcorn......................................................................13
Beverages..................................................................13
Potatoes.....................................................................11
Pizza...........................................................................11
Dinner Plate................................................................15
Hold Warm.................................................................16
Child Lock...................................................................17
To Stop the Oven While it is Operating..............................17
Cooking Guide....................................................................18
The Principles of Microwave Cooking ................................18
The Emerson Omni Wave
Cooking System
TM
...............................................................18
Food Characteristics...........................................................19
Microwave Techniques.......................................................20
Auto Weight Defrosting.......................................................21
Popping Popcorn................................................................22
Reheating...........................................................................22
Beverage Reheating...........................................................23
Hold Warm..........................................................................23
Hot Snacks and Appetizers................................................23
Meats..................................................................................23
Poultry ................................................................................25
Seafood..............................................................................25
Eggs & Cheese...................................................................27
Vegetables..........................................................................28
Soups .................................................................................28
Sauces................................................................................29
Casseroles..........................................................................29
Sandwiches, Including Hamburgers and
Hot Dogs.............................................................................30
Pastas & Grains..................................................................30
Convenience Foods............................................................31
Beverages ..........................................................................31
Desserts .............................................................................32
Weight & Measure Conversion Chart.................................32
Specifications .....................................................................33
Before You Call for Service................................................33
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door 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 allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
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.
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