INSIGNIA NS-MW09SS8 0.9 Cu. Ft. Microwave Oven manual

User Guide

INSIGNIA NS-MW09SS8 0.9 Cu. Ft. Microwave Oven

Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

SAFETY INFORMATION

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY:

1. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open because this can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
2. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
3. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the:
   (a) DOOR (bent)
   (b) HINGES and LATCHES (broken or loosened)
   (c) DOOR SEALS and SEALING SURFACES
4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warning
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when using your oven, follow these basic safety precautions.

1. Read all instructions before using the oven.
2. Read and follow the specific: “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY:” found on page 3.
3. As with any cooking appliances, close supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a fire in the oven cavity or when used by children.
4. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
   i) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.                                  ii) Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven.
   iii) If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed. Turn the oven off and unplug the oven or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
   iv) Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
5. This oven must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 5.
6. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
7. Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed containers (for example closed glass jars), are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.
8. Use this oven only for its intended purpose, as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this oven. This oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
9. Do not operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
10. This oven should be serviced only by qualified service technicians. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
11. Do not cover or block any openings on the oven.
12. Do not store or use this oven outdoors.
13. Do not use this oven near water (for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations).
14. Do not immerse the cord or plug in water.
15. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
16. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
17. When cleaning the surfaces of the door and the oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
18. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea can be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
    SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A
    SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
    i) Do not overheat the liquid.
    ii) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.                                                   iii) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
    iv) After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.
    v) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

WARNING
Handling the power cord on this oven, or cords associated with accessories sold with this oven, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this oven.

Improper grounding can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until the oven is properly installed and grounded.

This oven 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 oven 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.

Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the oven is properly grounded. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-pronged grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the oven. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the oven.

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
• If a long cord set or extension cord is used:
• The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the oven.
• The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
• The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

RADIO INTERFERENCE

1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar equipment.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:

• Clean the door and the sealing surface of the oven.
• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
• Relocate the oven with respect to the receiver.
• Move the oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the oven into a different outlet so that the oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

Cookware and cooking materials

Warning
Personal Injury Hazard
Tightly-closed containers could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches should be pierced before cooking.

Cookware and other materials must fit on the turntable. Always use oven mitts or pot holders because cookware may become hot.

Refer to the Materials you can use and Materials to be avoided tables as a guide, then test before using.

Cookware and Materials Test:

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup (250 ml) of cold water, along with the cookware or materials in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for one minute. Do not exceed one minute cooking time.
3. Carefully feel the cookware or material. If the empty cookware or material is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.

Materials you can use

Materials to be avoided

Features

• 900 Watts of power
• Auto cook setting
• Express cook setting
• LED display
• Child lock
• Power saving mode

Package contents:

• 0.9 Cu. Ft. compact microwave oven
• Glass tray (10.6 in. [270 mm] turntable)
• Turntable ring
• User Guide

Microwave oven

Control panel

Setting up your microwave oven

1. Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity.
2. Examine the oven for any damage, such as dents or a broken door. Do not install or use the oven if any damage is found.
3. Remove any protective film from the microwave oven cabinet surface, the door, and the control panel.                                                                                                                    Note: Do not remove the light brown mica cover in the oven cavity. This cover protects the magnetron.
4. Place the oven on a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and outlet vents.                                                                                      
5. Plug your oven into a standard household outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency is the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label.

Caution

• Do not mount your oven under a cabinet.
• Do not install your oven over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. If installed near or over a heat source, the oven could be damaged and the warranty would be voided.

Installing the turntable

Notes

• Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted.
• Both the glass tray and turntable ring must always be used during cooking.
• Always place all food and containers of food on the glass tray for cooking.
• If the glass tray or turntable ring cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorized service center.

1. Place the turntable ring in the round depression in the bottom of the microwave oven so that it turns freely.
2. Place the glass turntable (flat side up) on the turntable ring so that the hub engages the turntable shaft in the bottom of the oven. The glass turntable should not turn freely when it is correctly installed.

Using your microwave oven

Understanding and setting the power level
The following table shows the 11 power levels available.

1. Press Power once. The display shows “PL10” (the default power is 100%).
2. Press the number keys to adjust the power level. For example, press 5 to set the power level to 50%.

Setting the clock

1. Press Clock.
2. Press the number keys to enter the current time.
3. Press Clock to confirm the setting.

Note
If the numbers input are not within the range of 1:00–12:59, the setting is invalid until valid numbers are input.

Using the kitchen timer

1. Press Kitchen Timer.
2. Press the number keys and enter the time you want (the maximum time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds).
3. Press START/+30SEC. to confirm the setting. When the time reaches 0, the buzzer rings five times and the display shows the current time.

Note
While the kitchen timer is running the oven cannot be programmed.

Cooking in your microwave oven

1. Press Time Cook once.
2. Press the number keys to enter the cooking time you want (the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds). For example, press 1, 5, 0, 0 to cook for 15 minutes.
3. Press Power once. The display shows “PL10” (the default power is 100%).
4. Press the number keys to adjust the power level. For example, press 5 to set the power level to 50%.
5. Press START/+30SEC. to start cooking.

Notes

• When setting the microwave, if the STOP/CANCEL button is pressed or if there is no operation within one minute, the oven goes back to the former setting automatically.
• If “PL0” is selected, the oven fan turns on with 0% power. You can use this level to remove an odor in the oven.
• When setting the microwave, press POWER at any time to change the power setting. The current power setting flashes for three seconds and you can enter the number of the power setting you want. The oven cooks at the new power setting for the remainder of the cook time.

Cooking quickly
From standby mode you can instantly cook something at 100% power by selecting a cooking time from one to six minutes.

1. Press any number from 1 to 6, then press START/+30SEC.. Cooking begins immediately.
2. Press START/+30SEC. again to increase cooking time in 30 second increments. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
   -OR-
3. Press START/+30SEC. to cook the item at 100% power level for 30 seconds. 2 Press START/+30SEC. again to increase cooking time in 30 second increments. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Defrosting in your microwave oven

Defrosting by weight

1. Press Weight Defrost. The display shows “dEF1.”
2. Press the number buttons to input the weight of the item to be defrosted (in ounces). Input weight must be between four and 100 ounces.
3. Press START/+30SEC. to start defrosting and the remaining cooking time is displayed.

Defrosting by time

1. Press Time Defrost. The display shows “dEF2.”
2. Press the number buttons to input the defrosting time you want. The time range must be between 00:01 and 99:99.
3. The default microwave power for Time Defrost is power level 3. If you want to change the power level, press Power once. The display shows “PL 3.”
4. Press the number button of the power level you want.
5. Press START/+30SEC. to start defrosting. The remained cooking time is displayed.

Cooking popcorn

1. Press Popcorn repeatedly until the weight of popcorn you want shows on the display. The display cycles through “1.75”>”3.0”>”3.5” (oz.).
2. Press START/+30 SEC.. When the popcorn is done popping, the buzzer sounds five times and the oven returns to standby mode.

Cooking potatoes

1. Press Potato repeatedly until the number of potatoes you want to cook shows on the display. The display cycles through “1”>”2”>”3″ medium potatoes.
2. Press START/+30 SEC.. When the food is cooked, the buzzer sounds five times and the oven returns to standby mode.

Cooking frozen vegetables

1. Press Frozen Vegetable repeatedly until the weight of the frozen vegetables you want to cook shows on the display. The display cycles through “4.0”>”8.0”>”16.0” (oz.).
2. Press START/+30 SEC.. When the food is cooked, the buzzer sounds five times and the oven returns to standby mode.

Heating beverages

1. Press Beverage repeatedly until the number of cups you want to heat shows on the display. The display cycles through “1”>”2”>”3” cups (one cup is approximately 4 oz. [120 ml]).
2. Press START/+30 SEC.. When the beverage is heated the buzzer sounds five times and the oven returns to standby mode.

Heating a dinner plate

1. Press Dinner Plate repeatedly until the size of the meal (in ounces) you want to heat shows on the display. The display cycles through “9.0”>”12.0”>”18.0” (oz.).
2. Press START/+30 SEC.. When the meal is heated, the buzzer sounds five times and the oven returns to standby mode.

Heating pizza

1. Press Pizza repeatedly until the size of the pizza (in ounces) you want to heat shows on the display. The display cycles through “4.0”>”8.0”>”14.0” (oz.).
2. Press START/+30 SEC.. When the pizza is cooked, the buzzer sounds five times and the oven returns to standby mode.

Using the memory function

You can set up to three memory settings for frequently used cook times and power levels.

To memorize a procedure:
The following procedure represents an EXAMPLE of how to set memory
#2 to cook something for 3 minutes and 20 seconds at 80% power.

1. Press 0/MEMORY twice, until the display shows “2” (for memory #2).
2. Press Time Cook once, then press 3, 2, and 0 (for 3:20).
3. Press Power once. When “PL10” appears on the display, press 8. The display shows “PL8” (for 80% power).
4. Press START/+30 SEC. to save the setting in memory. The buzzer sounds once, then the oven returns to standby mode. If you press START/+30SEC. again, the procedure will be saved as memory #2 and cooking begins.

The procedure remains in memory. The procedure needs to be reset if the oven loses power.

To use a memorized procedure:

1. Put the item to be cooked into the oven and close the door.
2. Press 0/MEMORY repeatedly to cycle through memory 1, 2, or 3. The display shows “1”, “2,” or “3.” Stop when you get to the memorized procedure you want to use.
3. Press START/+30 SEC. to use the procedure.

Using multi-stage cooking

Up to two stages can be used to cook your food. For example, you can defrost a meal, then cook it.

In this example, the food will be cooked with 80% power for five minutes, then 60% power for 10 minutes.

Note: Auto cooking cannot be used with multi-stage cooking.

1. Put the item to be cooked into the oven and close the door.
2. Press Time Cook, then press 5, 0, and 0 to set the cooking time to five minutes.
3. Press Power, then press 8 to set the power level for 80% power.
4. Press Time Cook, then press 1, 0, 0, and 0 to set the second cooking time to10 minutes.
5. Press Power, then press 6 to set the second power level to 60% power.
6. Press START/ +30 SEC. to begin cooking.

Using the energy saving mode
Energy saving mode turns off the LED display to save power.

• In standby mode, press the “STOP/Cancel” once (for less than 3 seconds to avoid starting the child lock function), then release.
  OR
•  In child-lock mode, press the “STOP/Cancel” once (for less than 3 seconds), then release.

Note: Energy saving mode only works if the door is closed.

Checking the time and power level while cooking

• To check the time while cooking a meal, press Clock. The display shows the current time for three seconds, then returns to the cooking time remaining.
• To check the power level while cooking a meal, press Power. The display shows the power level being used for three seconds, then returns to the cooking time remaining.

Using the child-lock

• To lock the oven — Press and hold STOP/Cancel for three seconds. The oven sounds a long beep and the display shows , indicating that the lock is active.
• To unlock the oven — When the oven is locked, press and hold STOP/CANCEL for three seconds. The oven sounds a long beep, indicating that lock is released.

Turning off the buzzer

1. In standby mode, press and hold number 8 on the control panel for three seconds. A long beep sounds and the buzzer is turned off.
2. To turn the buzzer back on, press and hold the number 8 button on the control panel for three seconds. A long beep sounds and the buzzer is turned back on.

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your oven, review the following chart for a possible solution. If the oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center.

Maintaining your microwave oven

Keep your microwave oven clean, especially the interior of the oven.

• Clean the exterior with a damp cloth or sponge. Do not allow water or cleaning solution to drip into the ventilation ports.
• Clean the interior with a damp cloth or sponge.

Obtaining replacement parts

Call Insignia Customer Service at 1-877-467-4289.

Specifications

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