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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…12
Control Panel…9 Clock Function…10
Power Levels…10 Child Lock…10
Clock…10 Kitchen Timer---14
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One-touch buttons……………….
Add 30 Seconds…11 Beverage…13
Express Cooking…11 Soup…13
Popcorn…12 Di
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Welcome! Congratulations, you have acquired a high quality Proctor Silex™ Microwave Oven. This unit is packed with many extra features that you will find convenient to use. Six 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, and save these instructions for future use.
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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 • 0.7 cu.ft. Oven Cavity • 10 Power Levels • Eight instant one-touch setting buttons for common foods • Six Express Cook one-touch settings • Electronic Digital Display with Clock (LED) • Turntable • Time Cook • Time and Weight Defrost • Remind Signal • Kitchen Timer Specifications Model…………………………………. 87036 Power Source……………………… 120V ~ 60Hz Power Consumption…………….. 1050 W Maximum Output…………………. 700 W Oven Capacity……………………… 0.7 cu.ft. Turntable Diameter……………… 9.6 inches Exte
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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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Display Window Icons* (1) Microwave Defrost (2) High power (3) Low power (4) Time (5) (6) Lock function for children 3 11 (7) Auto cook 1 12 (8) Ounce 13 4 (9) Cup 14 2 Page 12 5 1 POPCORN 13 2 SOUP 6 12 3 POTATO 13 4 DINNER PLATE 5 POWER 10 7 6 AM/PM 10/14 7 WEIGHT DEFROST 12 8 TIME DEFROST 12 8 9 CLOCK: setting time 10 15 10 START/ +30 SEC. 11 9 11 PIZZA 13 12 BEVERAGE 10 13 16 13 FRESH VEGETABLE 14 14 FROZEN VEGETABLE 14
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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 power level Low power level indicator lights up and indicator lights up and will flash while in 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 ti
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5. 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.” 6. Two-stage cooking To cook food at one power level, and then at a second power level immediately after: 1) Press “POWER” repeatedly to select a power level for stage 1. 2) Enter a cooking time for stage 1. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds. 3) Then press “POWER” repea
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9. Defrost by Weight Function 1) Press “WEIGHT DEFROST” 2) Enter the weight in ounces (4-100 oz). 3) Press “START.” 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 “
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13. Pizza 1) Press “Pizza” once for one slice (approximately 3 oz./85 grams). Then press “START.” (“1” will appear in display) 2) Press “Pizza” twice for two slices (approximately 6 oz./170 grams). Then press “START.” (“2” will appear in display) 3) Press “Pizza” three times for three slices (approximately 9 oz./255 grams). Then press “START.” (“3” will appear in display) 14. Beverage 1) Press “Beverage” once for one cup (250 ml). Then press “START.” (“1” will appear in display) 2) Press “Bevera
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17. Fresh Vegetable 1) Press “Fresh Vegetable” once for 4 oz. (113 grams). Then press “START.” (“4.00 oz.” will appear in display) 2) Press “Fresh Vegetable” twice for 8 oz. (227 grams). Then press “START.” (“8.00 oz.” will appear in display) 3) Press “Fresh Vegetable” three times for 16 oz. (454 grams). Then press “START.” (“16.00 oz.” will appear in display) 18. Frozen Vegetable 1) Press “Frozen Vegetable” once for 4 oz. (113 grams). Then press “START.” (“4.00 oz.” will appear in display) 2) P
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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, 1. This is normal oven 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 ave 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 rec
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LIMITED 1-YEAR WARRANTY What does this warranty cover? How do I make a return? - 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 for returns by the retailer (i.e. 90 days). After What does this warranty not cover? this period of time, contact TTI Appliances at 1 - Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the 800 579 7990. product. H
