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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 1 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM
Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
Safety...................................................................................................2
Your New Microwave oven ................................................................5
MR1050USTC
Checking Parts .................................................................................5
Warranty and Service Information ....................................................5
Setting Up Your
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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 2 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY: WARNING (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to injury or expo
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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 3 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM Safety A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming Important Safety Instructions, continued entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water – for extension cords are available and may be used with caution. example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming Do not operate any
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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 4 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM Safety Note WARNING Connect the oven to a 20A circuit . When connecting Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure that circuit of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or breaker is operable. servicer if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be properly grounded. o
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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 5 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM Your New Microwave oven Checking Parts Setting Up Your Microwave Oven Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all 1 Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer. grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show: START ENTER COOK TIME TIME2 roller guide ring Kg g Oz.
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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 6 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM Your New Microwave oven Control Panel Buttons 1. One Minute+ p.10 Press once for every minute of cooking at High Power 2. Clock p.7 Sets current time. 3. Instant Cook Buttons p.8 Instant settings to cook popular foods. 4. Auto Defrost p.11 Sets weight of food to be defrosted. 5. Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar p.9 Selects type of dish to be reheated. 6. Number Buttons Sets cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high
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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 7 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM Operation Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight Setting the Clock The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has 1 Press the Clock button. The “ENTER” and “TIME” indicators flash. been an interruption in power, the display shows “ ” At this point, you can select the weight system for the display. You can choose ST STAR ART T ENTER COOK TIME TIME2 between pounds (LBS) or kilograms
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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 8 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM Operation Fresh 1 serving Place the vegetables into a casserole Using the Instant Cook Buttons vegetables 2 servings bowl and add a small amount of water (2- 3 servings 4Tbsp). 1 Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are 4 servings Cover during cooking and stir before cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows the first standing. serving size. (“ENTER” and “QTY.”
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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 9 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM Operation Using the Handy Helper Button Using the Kids Meals Button 1. Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are 1. Press the Kids Meals button corresponding to the food you are cooking. The display show “A-1” (code of item). Press the cooking. The display shows “A-1”(Code of item). Handy Helper button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer P
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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 10 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM Operation Using the Snack Bar Button Using the One Minute + Button 1. Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute cooking. The display shows “A-1”(Code of item). increments at the High power level. Press the Snack Bar button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below)
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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 11 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM Operation Defrosting Automatically Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking, automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time. each with its own time length and power level. The power level button lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0). 1 Press the Auto
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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 12 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM Operation Multi-stage Cooking Using the Kitchen Timer 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on the 1 Press the Kitchen Timer button. previous page. 2 Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the When entering more than one cooking stage, the Power Level timer to run. button must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be entered. 3 Press Start to begin Kitchen Timer. To set the power
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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 13 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM Cooking Instructions Not Recommended Cooking Utensils Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be used in a Recommended Use microwave, and can shatter. Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that cooking. are designed for microwave use. Microwavable browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small Styr
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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 14 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM Cooking Instructions Cooking Techniques General Tips Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to heat than lighter Stirring foods. Foods with a delicate texture should be heated at a low power Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute level to avoid becoming tough. heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and Altitude and the type of cookware you are using ca
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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 15 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave Cooking Guide Place poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave dish. Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering. dish. Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips, thin meat areas, or areas that Start meat fat-side down. Use na
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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 16 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork. Never cook eggs in the shell, and never warm hard-cooked eggs in Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe the shell; they can explode. dish. Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting. Use a tight cover to steam fish. A
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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 17 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM Cooking Instructions Notes Auto Defrosting Guide Check foods when the oven signals. After the final stage, small sections Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. may still be icy; let them stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals have thawed. Shielding roasts and steaks with small Standard pieces of foil prevents the edges from cooking before the center of the Food Proced
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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 18 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM Cooking Instructions Broccoli and Cheese Casserole Recipes ¼ cup butter or margarine Beef and Barley Stew ¼ cup chopped onion 1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces 1½ Tbs. flour ½ cup chopped onion ½ tsp. salt 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour ¼ tsp. dry mustard 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce 1 /8 tsp. pepper 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth 1½ cups milk 2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch slices (about 1 cup) ¼ cup chopped red pepper ½
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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 19 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM Cooking Instructions Warm Potato Salad Black Bean Soup 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces 1 cup chopped onion 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup chopped onion 2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, drained 2 tsp. sugar 1 can (14-16 oz.) stewed tomatoes, chopped 1 tsp. salt 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) chicken broth 1 tsp. flour 1 can (7-8.5 oz.) corn ½ tsp. celery seed 1 can (4 oz.) cho
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MR1050USTC_XAA_GB.fm Page 20 Monday, March 15, 2004 2:58 PM Appendix Note : Troubleshooting Guide If the oven is set more than 25 minutes at 80, 90 or 100 percent Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions. power level, after the first 25 minutes the power level will Neither the oven’s display nor the oven operate. automatically adjust itself to 70 percent power to avoid Properly inse
