Page 2 - Contents
2 Contents Safety........................................................... 3 Your New Microwave Oven.................... 6 Checking Parts .......................................... 6Setting Up Your Microwave Oven ......... 6 Operation Guide ........................................ 7 Control Panel ...
Page 3 - Safety; (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with; WARNING
3 S AVE T HESE I NSTRUCTIONS Safety PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY: (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety i...
Page 5 - Important Grounding; Improper use of the grounding plug; Use of Extension Cords; The extension cord should be at least as; Note
5 Safety 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 electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire and a gro...
Page 6 - Your New Microwave Oven; Checking Parts
6 Your New Microwave Oven Checking Parts Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer. Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 1 Place the oven on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet On...
Page 7 - Operation Guide; Control Panel Buttons
7 Operation Guide Control Panel Buttons 1. One Minute+ Button p.10 Press once for every minute of cooking at High Power. 2. Auto Reheat Button p.10 Selects type of dish to be reheated. 3. Auto Defrost Button p.11 Sets weight of food to be defrosted. 4. Number Buttons Sets cooking times or amounts an...
Page 8 - Setting the Clock; Using the Pause/Cancel Button
8 Operation Guide Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows “ ” At this point, you can select the weight system for the display. You can choose between pounds (LBS) or kilogra...
Page 9 - Using the One Touch Cook Buttons; One Touch Cook Chart
9 Operation Guide Using the One Touch Cook Buttons 1 Press the One Touch Cook button corresponding to the food you are cooking ( Popcorn , for example). The display shows the first serving size. (“ENTER” and “QTY.” will flash) 2 Press the button repeatedly to select the serving size you want. The di...
Page 10 - Operation; Using the One Minute + Button; Reheating Automatically
10 Operation Using the One Minute + Button This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute increments at the High power level. 1 Press the One Minute + button once for each minute you wish to cook the food. For example, press it twice for two minutes. The time will display, and the ov...
Page 11 - Defrosting Automatically
11 Operation Defrosting Automatically To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time. 1 Press the Auto Defrost button. The display shows “0.5 lbs.” (0.2Kg if you have set your oven for metric measure). (“ENTER” ...
Page 12 - Using the More/Less Buttons; Switching the Beeper On/Off
12 Operation Multi-stage Cooking 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on the previous page. When entering more than one cooking stage, the Power Level button must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be entered. To set the power level at High for a stage of cooking, pr...
Page 13 - Using the Kitchen Timer; Demonstration Mode; Setting the Child Protection Lock
13 Operation Using the Kitchen Timer 1 Press the Kitchen Timer button. 2 Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the timer to run. 3 Press Start to begin Kitchen Timer. 4 The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed. . “Note: The microwave does not turn on when the K...
Page 14 - Cooking Instructions; Cooking Utensils; Recommended Use; Testing Utensils
14 Cooking Instructions Cooking Utensils Recommended Use • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking. • 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. • Microwa...
Page 15 - Cooking Techniques; Stirring; General Tips
15 Cooking Instructions Cooking Techniques Stirring Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door ...
Page 16 - Cooking Guide; Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave
16 Cooking Instructions Cooking Guide Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave • Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. • Start meat fat-side down. • Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time. • The following temperatur...
Page 17 - Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave; Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave; Guide for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave
17 Cooking Instructions Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave • Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork. • Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. • Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming. • Do not...
Page 18 - Auto Defrosting Guide; Notes
18 Cooking Instructions Auto Defrosting Guide • Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. Notes Check foods when the oven signals. After the final stage, small sections may still be icy; let them stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals have thawe...
Page 19 - Recipes; Beef and Barley Stew
19 Cooking Instructions Recipes Beef and Barley Stew 1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces½ cup chopped onion2 Tbs. all-purpose flour1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch slices (about 1 cup)½ cup barley1 bay leaf¼ tsp. pepper1 pkg. (9...
Page 20 - Warm Potato Salad; Black Bean Soup
20 Cooking Instructions Recipes Warm Potato Salad 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces¼ cup chopped onion2 tsp. sugar1 tsp. salt1 tsp. flour½ tsp. celery seed 1 / 8 tsp. pepper 2½ Tbs. apple cider vinegar 1. In a 2-quart casserole, combin...
Page 21 - Appendix; Troubleshooting Guide; Care and Cleaning
21 Appendix Troubleshooting Guide Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solutions. The oven doesn’t operate. • Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet. • If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch is turned on. • ...
Page 22 - Warranty Information
22 Appendix Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY MICROWAVE OVENS Emerson Radio Corp. warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects in original material, including original parts, and workmanship under normal use and conditions (“manufacturing defect”) for a period of one (1) year from...
Page 23 - Specifications
23 Appendix Specifications Model Number MW8103SS Oven Cavity 1.0cu.ft. Controls 10 power levels, including defrost Timer 99 minutes 99 Seconds Power Source 120 VAC, 60 Hz Power Output 1100 Watts Outside Dimensions 20 19/32 ”(W) X 11 45/64 ”(H) X 17 13/16 ”(D) Oven Cavity Dimensions 14 31/64 ”(W) X 9...
Page 24 - Before You Call For Service; SERVICE; FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR; Consumer Affairs Dept.
24 Appendix Before You Call For Service SERVICE CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-695-0098 FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL: 1-800-898-9020 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO: Emerson Radio Corp. Consumer Affairs Dept. 1901 DIPLOMAT DRIVE FARMERS BRANCH, TX 75234 TO FIND THE LOCATION...
