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Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
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Safety Information……….………
Welcome…2
Grounding…4
Excessive Energy Warning…5
Features and Benefits, Specifications...6
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Operating your microwave……
Setting up your microwave…8 One Stage Cooking…11
Parts and Accessories…8 Two Stage Cooking…11
Turntable Installation…8 Defrost…11-12
Control Panel…9 Memory Function…14
Power Levels…10 Clock Function…15
Clock…10 Grill/Combo Function…14-15
Child Lock…10 Kitchen Timer…15
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One-touch buttons……………….
Add 30 Seconds…10 Stea
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Welcome! Congratulations, you have acquired a high quality Hamilton Beach Microwave Oven. This unit is packed with many extra features that you will find convenient to use including a grill. Five memory settings and eight different one-touch cooking buttons provide for convenient meal preparation and tasty snacks. It will provide you with trouble free use if you follow the safety precautions and operating instructions provided in this easy-to-use manual. Please take the time to read it
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8) Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug. If it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. 9) This appliance should be serviced only by a qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. 10) Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance. 11) Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimm
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Important Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. WARNING-Improper use of grounding can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or servi
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY • Do not attempt to operate this microwave oven with the door open because this can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to break or tamper with the safety interlocks. • Do not place any object between the oven frame and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. • Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is very important that the oven door closes
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Features and Benefits • 1.0 cu.ft. Oven Cavity • 10 Power Levels • Eight instant one-touch setting buttons for common foods • Six Express Cook one-touch settings • Five memory setting buttons • Grill/Combo Function • Electronic Digital Display with Clock (LED) • Turntable • Time Cook • Time and Weight Defrost • Remind Signal • Kitchen Timer Specifications Model…………………………………. 87176 Power Source……………………… 120V, 60Hz Power Consumption…………….. 1500 W Maximum Output…………………. 1000 W Oven Capacity……………………
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How to test for a microwave-safe dish: To determine if a dish is microwave safe, place the dish in the microwave along with a glass measuring cup filled with one cup of water. Microwave for one minute on high and then carefully feel the dish. If it is warm, it is not microwave safe. Arcing – The microwave term for sparks in the oven. Caused by: •Metal or foil touching the side of the microwave •Upturned edges of foil not wrapped around the food •Metals in the microwave such as twisty ties, me
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Setting up your microwave Installation: 1) Remove all packing materials and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged. 2) Select a level surface that provides enough open space for ventilation. Allow for 3 inches of open space next to the sides and back of the WARNING: FIRE AND SHOCK microwave. Allow for 12 HARZARDS. Do not remove the mica board located on the right, inside wall of the cooking inches of open space
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Control Panel Operation Control Panel Display Window 3 13 1 14 4 15 2 16 6 5 Page 12 1 POPCORN 7 13 2 CHICKEN PIECES 8 12 3 POTATO 13 4 DINNER PLATE 9 10 5 POWER 14-15 6 GRILL/COMBO 10 17 14 7 MEMORY 11 10/15 8 AM/PM 11 9 WEIGHT DEFROST 18 12 12 10 TIME DEFROST 10 11 CLOCK: setting time 10 12 START/+30 SEC. 12 13 PIZZA 13 14 STEAK 13 15 FRESH VEGETABLE 14 16 FROZEN VEGETABLE 15 17 KITCHEN TIMER 10 18 STOP/CLEAR/CHILD LOCK * Note: Not all icons are used for all models 9 Microwave 87176 Use and C
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1. Power Level Ten power levels are available. Press the “POWER” button repeatedly to scan through the different levels to make your selection. Level 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Power 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% High level indicator lights Low level indicator lights up and will flash while in up and will flash while in operation operation 2. Clock Setting When the microwave oven is plugged into an outlet, the oven will display “0:00” 1) Press “CLOCK” 2) Enter the correct time by pressin
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6. One-stage cooking To cook food at only one power level: 1) Press “POWER” repeatedly to select a power level. 2) Enter a cooking time. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds. 3) Press “START.” 7. Express Cook Buttons 1-6 on the keypad are for express cooking. To cook food at 100% power with the touch of a button, press “1” for one minute, “2” for 2 minutes, and so on up until “6” for 6 minutes. 8. Two-stage cooking To cook food at one power level, and then at a second power le
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10. Time Defrost Function 1) Press “TIME DEFROST.” 2) Enter defrosting time. 3) The default power level for defrost is 3. To change the power level, press “POWER” once. Then enter the desired power level (1-10) by pressing the number keys on the keypad. 4) Press “START.” 11. Popcorn -Do not use this button if the size of the popcorn bag is less than 1.75 oz. (50 grams). 1) Press “Popcorn” once for a popcorn bag size of 1.75 oz. Then press “START.” (“1.75 oz.” will appear in display) 2) Press “P
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14. Steak Grill rack must be used for proper cooking performance. Refer to pages 14 and 15, section 18, “Grill/Combo Function,” for instructions on proper grill rack usage. 1) Press “Steak” once for 4.0 oz. (113 grams). Then press “START.” (“4.0 oz.” will appear in display) 2) Press “Steak” twice for 8.0 oz. (227 grams). Then press “START.” (“8.0 oz.” will appear in display) 3) Press “Steak” three times for 16.0 oz. (454 grams). Then press “START.” (“16.0 oz.” will appear in display) 15. Chicke
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18. Frozen Vegetable 1) Press “Frozen Vegetable” once for 4 oz. (113 grams). Then press “START.” (“4.0 oz.” will appear in display) 2) Press “Frozen Vegetable” twice for 8 oz. (230 grams). Then press “START.” (“8.0 oz.” will appear in display) 3) Press “Frozen Vegetable” three times for 16 oz. (460 grams). Then press “START.” (“16.0 oz.” will appear in display) 19. Memory Function There are five memory settings which you can use to save your own cooking instructions: 1) Press “Memory” one to fiv
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This function allows you to brown, crisp or toast the surface of your food. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes 99 seconds. Place food to be browned on wire rack and place wire rack on glass tray (see illustration on page 8). Place a heat-resistant plate under wire rack to catch oil drippings from foods. 1) Press “Grill/Combo” once for 100% grilling. Enter cooking time, then press “START”. (“G-1” will appear in display) 2) Press “Grill/Combo” twice for use of 55% microwave, 45% grill. Ent
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Care and Cleaning -Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles and liquid stains that stick to the oven walls can hinder the operation of the microwave. -Clean up spilled liquids immediately with a damp towel and mild soap. Avoid abrasive cleaners. -To loosen food particles and stains, heat up two cups of water with lemon juice at high power for four minutes, or until boiling. Let stand in the microwave for three minutes before cleaning. -Remove the glass turntable from the microwave w
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes What to do 1. Dim Oven Light 1. In low power cooking, oven 1. This is normal light may become dim 2. Steam accumulating on door or 2. Food releases steam 2. This is normal hot air coming out of vents during during cooking cooking 3. Oven is started accidentally with 3 . M i c r o w a ve is started accidentally 3. No damage will occur if no food in it with no food in it the microwave runs for less than 20 seconds 4. Interference with TV rece
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LIMITED 1-YEAR WARRANTY What does this warranty cover? How do I make a warranty claim? - Any defect in materials or workmanship in the manufactured -Return to the retailer from which it was purchased, along with a copy of the store product receipt within the given period of time allowed - Missing parts for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase for returns by the retailer (i.e. 90 days). The retailer will provide a new unit or a refund. After What does this warranty not cover? this
