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Page 1: Cooking Guide
0.9 Cubic Foot Microwave Oven With Computerized Touchpad Control OWNER’S MANUAL COOKING GUIDE MW8987W/B Visit our web site at “www.emersonradio.com”... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
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: Read all instructions before using the appliance. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GENERAL USE FOOD DO NOT attempt to tamper with or make any adjust- Never use your microwave oven for HOME ments or repairs to door, control panel or any other CANNING. The oven is not designed to permit part of the oven. -
Page 5: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement(U.s.a. Only)
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT(U.S.A. ONLY) WARNING: This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type-tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. -
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION Steady, flat location This microwave oven should be set on a steady, flat surface. Ventilation Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat and eventually cause oven failure. For proper ventilation, keep 3 inches of space between oven’s top, sides, rear and area where the unit is to be installed. -
Page 7: Care Of Your Microwave Oven
CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Turn the oven off before cleaning. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. -
Page 8: How To Use Your Microwave Oven Safely
HOW TO USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY Although your oven is provided with safety features, it is important to observe the following: a) It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks. b) Do not place any object between the front face and the door or allow residue to accymulate on sealing surfaces. Wipe the sealing area frequently with a mild detergent, rinse and wipe dry. -
Page 9: Omniwave Cooking System
OMNI WAVE COOKING SYSTEM The Omni Wave Cooking System is a new technology from Emerson aimed at cooking food evenly and quickly. REFLECTOR What is the Omni Wave Cooking System ? The Omni Wave Cooking System concentrates the waves equally on all areas of the food item. The dual wave system distributes waves evenly into the cavity from two points, one above the item and one below. -
Page 10: Features Diagram
FEATURES DIAGRAM 1 Door latch-When the door is closed, it will 6 Door release button-Pushing this button stops automatically lock shut. If the door is opened oven operation and opens the door. while the oven is operating, the magnetron will 7 Glass cooking tray-Made of special heat resistant automatically shut off. - Page 11 FEATURES DIAGRAM M/W Def. Timer Lock BEVERAGE POPCORN MORE FRESH FROZEN VEGETABLE PIZZA LESS FROZEN DINNER VEGETABLE PLATE AUTO DEFROST MEAT POULTRY FISH 1 2 3 POWER 4 5 6 7 8 9 DEF. KITCHEN CLOCK TIMER START/ STOP/CLEAR QUICK COOK 0 Number pads-Used to set the cooking time y Power-Used to set power level.
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Page 12: Operation Procedure
OPERATION PROCEDURE This section includes useful information about oven operation. 1. Plug power supply cord into a standard 3-pronged 15 Amp, 120V AC 60Hz power outlet socket. 2. After placing the food in a suitable container, open the oven door and put it on the glass tray. The glass tray and roller guide must always be in place during cooking. -
Page 13: How To Set The Oven Controls
HOW TO SET THE OVEN CONTROLS SETTING THE CLOCK When the oven is first plugged in, the display will flash “ : 0” and a tone will sound. If the AC power ever goes off, the display shows “ : 0” when the power comes back on. 1. -
Page 14: Auto Defrosting
AUTO DEFROSTING AUTO DEFROST lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time. The minimum weight for Auto Defrost is 0.5 pounds. The maximum weight for Auto Defrost is 3.0 pounds. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting. 1. -
Page 15: Cooking In One Stage
COOKING IN ONE STAGE 1. Touch POWER pad. The M/W indicator lights. (Select the desired power level.) The display will show what you touched. POWER This example shows power level 5. Note : If steps 1 is omitted, the oven will cook at full power. -
Page 16: Kitchen Timer Mode
KITCHEN TIMER MODE KITCHEN TIMER operates as a minute timer, can be set to delay cooking and used to set a holding time after cooking. However delay cooking can not be programmed for defrost. KITCHEN TIMER operates without microwave energy. HOW TO USE AS A MINUTE TIMER 1. -
Page 17: Quick Cook
QUICK COOK QUICK COOK allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply touching the QUICK COOK pad. By repeatedly touching the QUICK COOK pad, you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes by 30 second increments. -
Page 18: Beverage
ONE TOUCH COOKING (continued) 1. Touch BEVERAGE pad once for When you touch BEVERAGE pad once, “ 1 ” is BEVERAGE 1 cup, twice for 2 cups or displayed. three times for 3 cups. After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into cooking time and the oven starts cooking. -
Page 19: More/Less
MORE/LESS To alter one touch cooking or cooking time whilst oven is in operation, use MORE or LESS.(except for defrosting) Press MORE/LESS to increase/decrease the one touch cooking time in multiples of 10 seconds. The overall one touch cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 59 minutes 50 seconds. Press MORE/LESS to increase/decrease the cooking time in multiples of 1 minute. -
Page 20: Cooking Guide
COOKING GUIDE THE PRINCIPLES OF MICROWAVE COOKING Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio including AM, FM and CB. They are, however, much shorter than radio waves; approximately four to six inches long with a diameter of about 0.6cm ( inch). - Page 21 Plastics Plastic dishes, picnic ware, thermal cups, mugs and bowls may be used in the oven for short period of time. But none of these should be used in the oven for prolonged period because distortion and melting may occur. Check manufacturer's recommendations concerning microwave safety.
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Page 22: Food Characteristics
FOOD CHARACTERISTICS The speed and evenness of microwave cooking is affected by the foods themselves. Microwaves penetrate foods to a depth of 1.8 to 3.7cm (3/4 to 11/2 inches) on all surfaces; top, bottom and sides. The interior of foods greater than 5cm(2-inches) in diameter heats by conduction, as it does in conventional cooking. -
Page 23: Microwave Techniques
MICROWAVE TECHNIQUES Many of the techiques of microwave cooking are similar to those used in conventional cooking. They help equalize energy in the food to allow even cooking. Some techniques also shorten cooking time, resulting in the full benefit of microwave speed. Stirring: Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during cooking to equalize heat and speed microwave cooking. -
Page 24: Auto Defrosting
AUTO DEFROSTING Defrosting in the microwave oven is a great time saver. The AUTO DEFROST pad simplifies the process greatly. Items can be defrosted with appropriate power settings which adjust automatically during the defrosting cycle. Consult charts in this chapter for directions on how to use this helpful feature. GENERAL INFORMATION Put the food in a microwave casserole (small pieces such as cubes or strips). -
Page 25: Fish
FISH- AUTO DEFROSTING Refer to page 13 of this cookbook for general information on the AUTO DEFROST pad. AUTO DEFROST BY WEIGHT : Press AUTO DEFROST to defrost by weight. Enter the weight with each item pad. (MEAT, POULTRY, and FISH); press START. When several beeps sound halfway through defrosting, follow the "Special Instructions"... -
Page 26: Pork
PORK- AUTO DEFROSTING Refer to page 13 of this cookbook for general information on the AUTO DEFROST pad. DEFROST by TIME : Press DEF. pad to defrost by time. Check time per pound in chart below and multiply by the weight of the item. Enter time with number pads; press START. When several beeps sound halfway through defrosting, follow the "Special Instructions"... -
Page 27: Beef
BEEF- AUTO DEFROSTING Refer to page 13 of this cookbook for general information on the AUTO DEF pad. AUTO DEFROST BY WEIGHT: Press AUTO DEFROST to defrost by weight. Enter the weight with each items pads. (MEAT, POULTRY and FISH); press START. When several beeps sound halfway through defrosting, follow the "Special Instructions"... -
Page 28: Lamb
LAMB- AUTO DEFROSTING Refer to page 13 of this book for general information on the AUTO DEFROST pad. AUTO DEFROST BY WEIGHT : Press AUTO DEFROST to defrost by weight. Enter the weight with each items pad.(MEAT, POULTRY and FISH); press START. When several beeps sound halfway through defrosting, follow the "Special Instructions"... -
Page 29: Poultry
POULTRY- AUTO DEFROSTING Refer to page 13 of this book for general information on the AUTO DEFROST pad. AUTO DEFROST BY WEIGHT : Press AUTO DEFROST to defrost by weight. Enter the weight with each item pad (MEAT, POULTRY and FISH); press START. When several beeps sound halfway through defrosting, follow the “Special Instructions”... -
Page 30: Eggs And Cheese
EGGS AND CHEESE Eggs and cheese are delicate foods requiring care in microwave into a hot mixture. Cheese may not look melted so always stir cooking. Piercing the yolks of eggs helps to release steam during before determining if cheese is melted enough. Sprinkle cheese cooking. -
Page 31: Vegetables
VEGETABLES Vegetables are favorite foods when cooked in the maximize the way microwave energy cooks vegetables. microwave. Because they cook for a shorter time and require less water than conventional cooking, vegetables Consult the “COOKING FRESH VEGETABLES” chart cooked by microwave energy retain more vitamins than on page 33-36 of this cookbook for preparation and stand when cooked by other methods. - Page 32 BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD cup broccoli florets 1. In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine broccoli and cup cauliflower florets cauliflower cup mayonnaise 2. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for 1 to 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp;...
- Page 33 VEGETARIAN CHILI cup celery, chopped 1. In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine celery, onion and small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup) green pepper. medium green bell pepper, chopped (1/4 cup) 2. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for tablespoon chili powder 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
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Page 34: Cooking Fresh Vegetables
COOKING FRESH VEGETABLES Fresh vegetables retain nutrients when cooked in the microwave. Use this chart and the convenient ONE TOUCH COOK pad to prepare vegetables easily according to the chart. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes. If more time is needed to finish cooking, add time slowly to prevent overcooking. - Page 35 ITEM PREPARATION BY TIME STAND Beet stems Wash and trim. Put in a glass pie plate; add 2 3 minutes 2 minutes (4 oz.) tablespoons water. Cover with vented plastic 1 serving wrap. Broccoli Wash; cut into even pieces. Arrange in a glass 2 minutes 2 minutes (4 oz.)
- Page 36 ITEM PREPARATION BY TIME STAND Green bell pepper Wash; cut into strips. Arrange in a glass pie 4 minutes 2 minutes strips (4 oz.) plate; add 2 tablespoons water. Cover with 1 serving vented plastic wrap. Mushrooms Wash; cut into a bite of pieces. Arrange in a 4 minutes 2 minutes (4 oz.)
- Page 37 The vegetables cook differently than those in the previous chart. Follow the methods below for these paricular foods. ITEM PREPARATION BY TIME STAND Acorn Squash Wash; pierce with a fork. Place it on a glass cooking tray. 1 (about 1 lb.) Turn over halfway through cooking.
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Page 38: Fish And Seafood
FISH AND SEAFOOD Delicate, tender fish is the result when cooked in the more than one-third of any item; do not let the foil pieces microwave. Because it is moist cooking, the finished fish touch each other or the sides of the microwave oven, and and seafood, if cooked for the appropriate time, will be be sure that all ends are tucked under and lie flat to the opaque and flake with a fork with no signs of dryness. -
Page 39: Cooking Fish And Seafood
FISH FILLET AMANDINE cup margarine or butter, divided 1. In a 2-cup glass measure, heat 2 tablespoons margarine cup slivered almonds on P-HI for 1 minute or until melted. Add almonds. teaspoon almond liqueur, optional Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 2 minutes or until lbs. -
Page 40: Poultry
POULTRY Juicy and moist describes poultry cooked by microwave energy. It is (see page 13). Be sure that all poultry is completely defrosted before a superior method for cooking chicken to be used in casseroles, cooking. Check for doneness after stand time is over. salads, or to have for sandwiches. -
Page 41: Cooking Poultry
COOKING POULTRY 1. Arrange poultry on a microwave rack (boneless breasts and thighs, whole broilerfryers, cornish hens, wings with crumb coating) or in as appropriate glass casserole baking dish or deep glass pie plate (wings, cut up or bone-in chicken) 2. -
Page 42: Meats
MEATS Tender cuts of meat do well in the microwave, especially medium meat; the higher number for well done. It is always when cooked at lower power levels. Be sure meat is fully possible to add time if needed, so it is best to start with the defrosted before cooking. - Page 43 PORK SAUSAGE CASSEROLE medium red onion 1. Peel onion and cut in half. Slice it thinly. In a 2-quart green apples, seeded and cubed glass casserole, combine onion, apples and tablespoons margarine or butter margarine. package (12 oz.) bulk pork sausage, cooked, 2.
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Page 44: Cooking Pork
COOKING PORK 1. Arrange meat on a microwave rack (roast, chops, bacon) in an appropriate glass casserole (cubes, strips, sausage). 2. Cover with wax paper and set on glass turntable in the microwave. 3. Calculate cooking time by multiplying weight of the meat by the time recommended per pound. 4. -
Page 45: Cooking Beef
COOKING BEEF 1. Arrange meat on a microwave rack (roast, hamburger patties) or in an appropriate glass casserole (cubes, strips, ground beef, meatballs). 2. Cover with wax paper and set on glass turntable in the microwave. 3. Calculate cooking time by multiplying weight of the meat by the time recommended per pound. 4. -
Page 46: Cooking Lamb
COOKING LAMB 1. Arrange meat on a microwave rack (leg, roast, chops) or in an appropriate glass casserole (cubes). 2. Cover with wax paper and set on glass turntable in the microwave. 3. Calculate cooking time by multiplying weight of the meat by the time recommended per pound. 4. -
Page 47: Sauces And Gravies
CHICKEN RICE SOUP Poached Chicken 1. Prepare Poached Chicken according to recipe. Remove (see recipe on Page 28) chicken, cool about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove bones 3 cups chicken broth and cut chicken into bite-size pieces. 1 cup instant rice, uncooked 2. -
Page 48: White Sauce
TOMATO SAUCE can (29 oz.) tomato sauce 1. In a 2-quart glass measure, combine tomato sauce, teaspoon Italian seasoning seasoning, sugar, garlic powder and pepper. teaspoon sugar 2. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 8 to 10 minutes or until teaspoon garlic powder mixture just begins to boil;... -
Page 49: Desserts
DESSERTS A sweet ending to a meal is a lot easier in the microwave oven. Quick to make, delicious to eat, these desserts offer something for everyone. We have selected those that do well in the microwave oven. Candies, for example, are excellent when prepared the microwave way. -
Page 50: Rice Pudding
RICE PUDDING 1 package (3 oz.) regular vanilla pudding and pie 1. In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine all ingredients. filling (not instant) Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 6 minutes or until 2 cups milk thickened; stir three times during cooking. 1/2 cup instant rice, uncooked 2. -
Page 51: Weight & Measure Conversion Chart
WEIGHT & MEASURE CONVERSION CHART POUNDS & OUNCES TO GRAMS POUNDS(lb.) GRAMS(g) OUNCES(oz.) GRAMS(g) OUNCES(oz.) GRAMS(g) 1361 1814 2268 2722 FLUID MEASUREMENTS 3175 1 Cup 8 fluid ounces = 240 ml. 3629 1 Pint = 16 fluid ounces = 480 ml. 4082 1 Quart = 32 fluid ounces... -
Page 52: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Item Rating Specification Power Supply 120V, 15A Single phase with grounding 60Hz, AC. Power Consumption 1350 W Microwave Output Power 900 W, Full Microwave power Microwave Frequency 2,450 MHz Outside Dimensions W 495 (19.5) X D 390 (15.4) X H 294 (11.6) mm (inch) Cavity Dimensions W 320 (12.6) X D 338 (13.3) X H 238 (9.4) mm (inch) Cavity Volume... - Page 53 NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM WARRANTY SERVICE... SERVICE CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-695-0098 FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL: 1-800-898-9020 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO: Emerson Radio Corp. Consumer Affairs Dept. 1901 DIPLOMAT DRIVE FARMERS BRANCH, TX75234...
- Page 54 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”).
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