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User Manual
Microwave Oven
Guide de l’Utilisateur
Manual del Usuario Modelo
Micro-ondes
HMC1120BEWW, HMC1120BEBB
Horno Microondas
Design may vary by model number.
El diseño puede variar conforme al número de modelo
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ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION.......................................................................................... Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ......... 2 A Special Note on Arcing ....................................................................................... 2 Addendum .............................................................................................................. 2 Important Safety Instructions .............
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY A. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open. This can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to disable or tamper with the safety interlocks. B. Do no t place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. C. Do no t operate the oven if damaged. It is especially important that the oven door closes properly an
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ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. R ead carefully and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" on page 2. 3. This appliance must be grounded. Co
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. • Do not use the cavity for storage purpose. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food inside the cavity when not in use. 9. Liquids , such as water, coffee, or tea can be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible
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ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 18. Use only thermometers, specifically designed for use in microwave ovens. 19. Be certain the glass tr ay and roller rings are in place before operating the oven 20. T his appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment. 21. When cleaning sealing surfaces of the oven, such as the door jamb, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or mild detergents applie
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the oven be provided. The oven is equipped with a 3-wire cord having a 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire f
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ENGLISH COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE This section lists which utensils can be used in the microwave, which have limited use, and which should not be used in the microwave at all. RECOMMENDED • Microwave browning dish: Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish. • Microwaveable plastic wrap: Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food. • Pa
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COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE CONT. NOT RECOMMENDED • Glass jars and bottles: Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave. It can shatter, causing damage and injury. • Paper bags: These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use. • Styrofoam plates and cups: These can melt and leave a harmful chemical residue on food. • Plastic storage and food containers: Containers meant for cold storage, such as margarine tubs, can melt in the microwave. • Meta
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ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Power Consumption: 120V~60Hz, 1450W MWO Power: 1000W Operation Frequency: 2450MHz Oven Cavity Dimensions (H x W x D): 9.5" x 13.9" x 14.1" Oven Capacity: 1.1 cubic feet Cooking Uniformity: Turntable Diameter 12.4" Net Weight: Approx. 35.25 lbs. INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. Mak e sure that all the packing 5. T o function correctly, the oven must materials are removed from the have sufficient airflow on all sides. inside of the door. Allow 8" of space above the oven, 4" at back,
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PARTS & FEATURES Diagram for instructional purposes only. Design may vary by model number. Door Safety Lock System Control Panel Oven Window Door Jamb Glass Tray Turntable Roller PAGE 10 • SET UP & USE ENGLISH
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ENGLISH CONTROL PANEL Display Convenience Cooking Buttons Power Level Number Pad Time Cook 2 Timer Clock Clear Speed Defrost Auto Cook Auto Defrost Start / Stop DISPLAY AUTO DEFROST Sho ws cooking time, power, indicators Pr ograms defrosting based on the and present time. weight of the foods to be defrosted. CONVENIENCE COOKING BUTTONS SPEED DEFROST Instant settings to cook popular foods Quickly and effectively defrosts foods by alternating defrost and stand TIMER times. T imer fun
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SIGNALS DURING OVEN SETTINGS SETTING A COOKING PROGRAM ONE BEEP: Oven accepts the entry. A. Single-stage cooking TWO BEEP: Oven does not accept the 1. Use the number pad t o set a cooking entry, check and try again. time. You can set a cooking time from one second to 99 minutes and 99 SETTING THE CLOCK seconds. 1. Touch CLOCK pad. 2. Set the Po wer Level if other than 2. Use the number pad to enter the 100%. correct time. 3. Touch START/STOP to start cooking. 3.
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ENGLISH OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CONT. • After total time has elapsed, the • Ounce weights less than 10 must be system will sound beeps with END in preceded by a 0. If label gives weight the display. The beeps will continue in pounds only, change the fraction of to sound automatically every two a pound to ounces using the chart on minutes until the door is opened or the next page. any button is touched. Example: 1 lb. 8 oz. = 108 2 lb. 12 oz. = 212 • After setting SPEED DEFROST, oven ca
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CONT. CONVERTING FRACTIONS OF A POUND TO OUNCES FRACTIONS OF A LB. OUNCES FRACTIONS OF A LB. OUNCES Less than .03 0 .54 to 59 9 .03 to .09 1 .60 to .65 10 .10 to .15 2 .66 to .71 11 .16 to .21 3 .72 to .78 12 .22 to .27 4 .79 to .84 13 .28 to .34 5 .85 to .90 14 .35 to .40 6 .91 to .97 15 .41 to .46 7 Above .97 Go to next even .47 to .53 8 SETTING CHILD LOCK The safety lock prevents unsupervised operation by children. Set the function in standby mode. To set: Press and
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ENGLISH CONVENIENCE COOKING SETTINGS CONT. For larger coffee mugs (9~11 oz. each): BAKED POTATO For potatoes (4 ~6 oz. each): 1. Touch BEVERAGE twice. NOTE: Potatoes should be pierced with 2. Enter number of mugs by touching a fork or the tip of a sharp knife before number pad from 1 to 4. cooking to prevent bursting. 3. Touch START/STOP. 1. Touch BAKED POTATO once. FROZEN DINNER 2. Enter number of potatoes (1 - 4). For one or two small frozen dinners 3. Touch START/STOP. (7~ 9 oz
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COOKING TECHNIQUES Your microwave can make cooking TURNING quicker and easier than conventional Turn foods over midway through cooking. For best results, exercise the cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy. This is especially following techniques: important with large items such as STIRRING roasts. Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute STANDING heat evenly. Food at the outside of the Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and
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ENGLISH CLEANING AND CARE 1. Keep the inside of the oven clean. 8. It may be necessary to remove the When food splatters or spilled liquids glass tray for cleaning. Wash the adhere to oven walls, wipe with a tray in warm sudsy water or in a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be dishwasher. used if the oven gets very dirty. Avoid 9. T he roller ring and oven floor should the use of spray and other harsh be cleaned regularly. Simply wipe cleaners as they may stain, streak or the bottom surfa
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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE IF THE OVEN FAILS TO OPERATE: A) Check to make sure that the oven is plugged in securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely. B) Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. If these seem to be operating properly, test the outlet with another appliance. C) Check to make sure the control panel is programmed correctly and the timer is set. D) Check t o ensure that the door is securely c
