Proctor-Silex 87008 User's Manual
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1. Microwave Oven M TY Safety Information Welcome 2 Grounding 4 Excessive Energy Warning 5 Features and Benefits Specifications 6 Setting up your microwave 8 Parts and Accessories 8 Turntable Installation 8 Control Panel 9 Power Levels 10 Clock 10 Add 30 Seconds 11 Express Cooking 11 Popcorn 12 Potato 12 Pizza 12 Operating your microwave One touch buttons 008 Owner s Manual 2 10 One Stage Cooking 10 Two Stage Cooking 11 Defrost 11 12 Clock Function 14 Child Lock 14 Kitchen Timer 14 14 Beverage 13 Soup 13 Dinner Plate 13 Fresh Vegetable 13 Frozen Vegetable 14 ep Use and Care E Care and Cleaning 15 Troubleshooting 16 Warranty 17 Technical Support 17 Ordering Parts 17 Microwave 87008 Use and Care Manual Support 1 800 488 5080 www ps microwaves com PRE ctos ilex 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 _ Five memory settings and eight different one touch cooking buttons provide for convenient meal preparation and tasty snacks It will provide you with many years _ of 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 _ inst2. 6 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use 7 As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Microwave 8 7008 Use and Care Manual Support 1 800 488 5080 www ps microwaves com 2 PRE ctos ilex 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 swimming pool or similar locations 12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water 13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces 14 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter 15 When cleaning surfaces between the door and the oven that come together upon closing use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth 16 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are pl
3. will appear in display 3 Press Pizza three times for three slices approximately 9 0z 255 grams Then press START 3 will appear in display Microwave 87008 Use and Care Manual Support 1 800 488 5080 www ps microwaves com 12 Beverage 1 Press Beverage once for one cup 250 ml Then press START 1 will appear in display 2 Press Beverage twice for two cups 500 ml Then press START 2 will appear in display 3 Press Beverage three times for three cups 750 ml Then press START 3 will appear in display 13 Soup 1 Press Soup once for 4 0z 113 grams Then press START 4 00 oz will appear in display 2 Press Soup twice for 8 oz 227 grams Then press START 8 00 oz will appear in display 3 Press Soup three times for 12 oz 340 grams Then press START 12 00 oz will appear in display 4 Press Soup four times for 16 oz 454 grams Then press START 16 00 oz will appear in display 14 Dinner Plate 1 Press Dinner Plate once for 9 oz 255 grams Then press START 9 00 oz will appear in display 2 Press Dinner Plate twice for 12 oz 340 grams Then press START 12 00 oz will appear in display 3 Press Dinner Plate three times for 18 oz 510 grams Then press START 18 00 oz will appear
4. Press Stop Clear button and hold for 3 seconds A long beep will sound The microwave is now locked and cannot be used 2 To unlock press and hold Stop Clear button for 3 seconds until a long beep sounds The microwave is now unlocked 19 Stop Clear 1 To stop the microwave at any point during cooking press Stop Clear 2 To clear the display window press Stop Clear 20 Kitchen Timer n 1 Press Kitchen Timer button LED display will show 2 Input length of time for countdown maximum 99 minutes 99 seconds 3 Press START to begin LED counts down Icon clock on 4 When countdown ends it will beep five times Microwave 87008 Use and Care Manual Support 1 800 488 5080 www ps microwaves com PRE ctos ilex 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 while cleaning Do not put the turntable directly in water immediately after cooking or it may break Wash the turntable in warm soapy water or in the dishw
5. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary used in any manner not in accordance with manufacturer s Products that are used for a commercial purpose breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or Exclusion of implied warranties Except acts of God where prohibited or restricted by law there are no warranties whether express oral or statutory which extend beyond the The glass turntable description on the face hereof including specifically the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular defects with this appliance its installation or repair purpose For how long after the original purchase Any service to the product Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible One 1 year Warrantor TTI Appliances Los Angeles CA 90025 Consumer Support Phone 1 800 488 5080 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 5 00 PM ET Email support ps microwaves com On the web www ps microwaves com To order replacement turntables Phone 1 800 579 7990 Email support ps microwaves com Please complete and return warranty registration card Microwave 87008 Use and Care Manual Support 1 800 488 5080 www ps microwaves com from state to state or province to province 17
6. AM PM 10 15 7 WEIGHT DEFROST 11 8 TIME DEFROST 12 9 CLOCK setting time 10 8 DEFROST 10 STOP CLEAR CHILD LOCK clears all previous 15 9 settings if pressed before cooking starts During cooking press once to stop oven twice to stop and clear all entries See page 15 for child lock 10 11 PIZZA 12 12 BEVERAGE 13 Proctor Silex 13 FRESH VEGETABLE 13 14 FROZEN VEGETABLE 14 15 NUMBER KEYS 10 16 KITCHEN TIMER 15 17 START 30 SEC 10 11 Note Not all icons are used for all models Microwave 87008 Use and Care Manual Support 1 800 488 5080 www ps microwaves com PRE ctos ilex 1 Power Level Ten power levels are available Press the POWER button repeatedly to scan CEE the different levels to make your selection 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 pressing the numbers keys 3 Choose AM or PM by pressing AM PM button 4 Press CLOCK to finish 3 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 Microwave 87008 Use and Care Manual Support 1 800 488 5080 www ps microwaves com 10 PRE
7. ctos x 4 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 repeatedly to select a power level for stage 2 4 Enter a cooking time for stage 2 5 Press START to begin 6 You will hear a beep sound when stage 1 finishes and stage 2 begins 5 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 6 30 SEC The 30 SEC button can be used to set the time for cooking or for adding on time while food is already cooking To set the time for cooking press 30 SEC button repeatedly to increase the time to your desired cooking time Press 30 SEC button during cooking to increase the cooking time by 30 seconds The maximum amount of time that can be added is 99 minutes and 59 seconds 7 Defrost by Weight Function 1 Press WEIGHT DEFROST 2 Enter the weight in ounces 4 100 02 3 Press START Microwave 87008 Use and Care Manual Support 1 800 488 5080 www ps microwaves com i 10 Time Defrost Function 1 Press TIME DEFROST 2 Enter defrosting time 3 The default power level for d
8. aced inside the oven to facilitate cooking b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven c If materials inside the oven ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel d Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use 17 Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to 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 UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID 18 This appliance is intended for household use only I SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Microwave 87008 Use and Care Manual Support 1 800 488 5080 www ps microwaves com 3 ETC ctos ilex ep 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 Three pronged grounding plug Re WARNING Improper use of grounding can result i
9. asher The outside of the microwave can be cleaned with damp towel and mild soap Do not let water seep into any openings or damage may occur to the microwave Microwave 87008 Use and Care Manual Support 1 800 488 5080 www ps microwaves com 15 ep Troubleshooting Problem 1 Dim Oven Light 2 Steam accumulating on door or hot air coming out of vents during cooking 3 Oven is started accidentally with no food in it 4 Interference with TV reception 5 Microwave will not start 6 Glass turntable makes noise during operation 7 Popcorn is over cooked or under cooked with Popcorn Easy Button 8 One of the display icons begins flashing when the microwave Isn t cooking Possible Causes 1 In low power cooking oven light may become dim 2 Food releases steam during cooking 3 Microwave Is started accidentally with no food in it 4 Microwave operation may affect radio and TV reception 5a Power cord not plugged in tightly 5b A fuse is blown or circuit breaker trips 5c Problem with electrical outlet 6 The microwave cavity Is dirty 7 Incorrect power level selected for size of popcorn bag 8 A cooking function was accidentally activated Proctor Silex What to do 1 This is normal 2 This is normal 3 No damage will occur if the microwave runs for less than 20 seconds 4 This is normal 5a Unplug wait 10 seconds then plug in again 5b Repla
10. bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed by package Due to Plastic various manufacturers you may receive varying performance results when using a bacon tray Plastic wrap Microwave safe only Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food Thermometers Microwave safe only Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture Materials to avoid in microwave eMetal pans and bake ware Recycled paper products Non heat resistant glass Food storage bags Dishes with metallic trim Brown paper bags eNon microwave safe plastics Metal twist ties margarine tubs 7 Microwave 87008 Use and Care Manual Support 1 800 579 7990 www ps microwaves com LOCI ONT Setting up your microwave Installation Names of Oven Parts and Accessories 1 Remove all packing Remove the oven and all materials from the carton i Your oven comes with the following accessories materials and accessories Glass tray Examine the oven for any Voit S 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 microwave Allow for 12 wilt EEN aRge iy inches of open space above NICAL ple locate 95 eh pd Easy anama the microwave and do not SIGE Or SIOE OI mieye G Safety interlock system remove the legs from the bottom of the mi
11. ce fuse or reset circuit breaker 5c Consult with professional electrician 6 Clean the microwave and Turntable rest with warm water and microwave safe cleaning products 7 Refer to page 12 for Popcorn Button instructions Always follow manufacturer s instructions for popcorn if the cooking time for the pre set buttons differs from the manufacturer s recommended time Never leave popcorn cooking unattended 8 Press Stop Clear button Microwave 87008 Use and Care Manual Support 1 800 488 5080 www ps microwaves com LI MI TED 1 YEAR WARRANTY What does this warranty cover How do make a return Any defect in materials or workmanship in the manufactured Return to the retailer from which it was product purchased along with a copy of the store receipt within the given period of time allowed What does this warranty not cover for returns by the retailer i e 90 days After this period of time contact TTI Appliances at 1 Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the 800 579 7990 procugt How does state or province law relate to this Improper installation warranty Failure of the product if it is abused misused altered or This warranty is extended to the original purchaser only for products purchased for household use within the country of purchase instructions Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty
12. crowave AjControl panel B Turntable shaft Cc D 3 Place the microwave as far away as possible from radios and televisions Microwave may cause interference to these appliances TURNTABLE INSTALLATION Hub underside a Never place the dass tra upside down The glass tray should never be restricted 4 Plug the microwave into a b Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always standard household outlet Giess tray G Beamin a aoe Check the rating label of the onthe dass tray for cooking d The dass tray rotates clockwise this is nomnal microwave to ensure the Tumtable shatt e If glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks contact voltage and frequency are your nearest authorized service center compatible with the outlet Turntable ring assembly 5 Do not install microwave To order a replacement turntable call TTI Appliances at 1 800 579 7990 over a range cook top or other heat producing appliance Heat can damage the microwave and void the Warranty Microwave 87008 Use and Care Manual Support 1 800 488 5080 www ps microwaves com Control Panel Operation Control Panel Display Window 2 3 4 Display Window Icons Microwave Defrost High power _ Low power 5 Time 3 6 FX Lock function for children 7 2 Auto cook Se 8 OZ Ounce 2 a ots Pi pen Page 1 POPCORN 12 P 2 SOUP 13 3 POTATO 12 4 DINNER PLATE 13 5 POWER 10 7 DEFROST 6
13. e 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 eUpturned edges of foil not wrapped around the food Metals in the microwave such as twisty ties meat pins or metal rimmed dishes Recycled paper towels in the microwave that contain small flecks of metal Materials for use in microwave To avoid arcing and other hazards follow these instructions for the use of safe materials in the microwave Follow manufacturer s instructions The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3 16 inch 0 5 cm above the turntable Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break Microwave safe only Follow manufacturer s instructions Do not use cracked or Browning dish ONNEN ANE chipped dishes Heat resistant oven glassware only Make sure there is no metallic trim Do not use Glassware cracked or chipped dishes Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer s instructions Do not close with metal tie Make slits to allow steam to escape Use for short term cooking warming only Do not leave oven unattended while Paper plates cups cooking Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat Use with supervision for short term Paper towels cooking only Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming Microwave safe only Follow the manufacturer s instructions Boiling bags and tightly closed plastic
14. efrost 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 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 Popcorn twice for a popcorn bag size of 3 0 oz Then press START 3 00 oz will appear in display 3 Press Popcorn three times for a popcorn bag size of 3 5 oz Then press START 3 50 oz will appear in display Always follow manufacturer s instructions for popcorn if the cooking time for the pre set buttons differs from the manufacturer s recommended time Never leave popcorn cooking unattended Potato 1 Press Potato once for a 8 oz 227 grams potato Then press START 1 will appear in display 2 Press Potato twice for a 16 oz 454 grams potato Then press START 2 will appear in display 3 Press Potato three times for a 24 oz 680 grams potato Then press START 3 will appear in display 11 Pizza 1 Press Pizza once for one slice approximately 3 0z 85 grams Then press START 1 will appear in display 2 Press Pizza twice for two slices approximately 6 0z 170 grams Then press START 2
15. en or loose parts c Door seals and Sealing surfaces The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel reer eee eee eee eee eee Eee Cee ee ree cee ree re cece r ese c rer re seer rr cece sre reece errr reer errr recur rere reece cer re reece errr rere rece reser re reser rece r ere cere eres rere eres rere rere eres rere rr reer srs Microwave 8 7008 Use and Care Manual Support 1 800 488 5080 www ps microwaves com 5 PRE C1OM x Features and Benefits 0 6 cu ft Oven Cavity e 10 Power Levels Eight instant one touch setting buttons for common foods e Six Express Cook one touch settings Electronic Digital Display with Clock LED e Turntable e Time Cook e Time and Weight Defrost e Remind Signal e Kitchen Timer Specifications MOE ecttetteeeeeeeeereeees 87008 Power SOUMCE ee eeeeeeeeaeeeeeeees 120V 60Hz Power Consumption 850 W Maximum Output seses 600 W Oven Capacity seser 0 6 cu ft Turntable Diameter 9 6 inches External Dimensions 10 9 X 17 4 x 12 5 inches Net Weight serseri 20 8 IDS Microwave 87008 Use and Care Manual Support 1 800 488 5080 www ps microwaves com 6 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 th
16. in display 15 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 Microwave 87008 Use and Care Manual Support 1 800 488 5080 www ps microwaves com PRE ctos ilex 16 Frozen Vegetable 1 Press Frozen Vegetable once for 4 oz 113 grams Then press START 4 00 oz will appear in display 2 Press Frozen Vegetable twice for 8 oz 227 grams Then press START 8 00 oz will appear in display 3 Press Frozen Vegetable three times for 16 oz 454 grams Then press START 16 00 oz will appear in display 17 AM PM and Clock Functions To determine whether the time on the display is in AM or PM press the AM PM button The answer will be displayed for three seconds To determine the time in the middle of cooking press Clock The time will display for six seconds In the timer mode press Clock to determine the time at which the microwave will automatically begin cooking To determine the power level while cooking press the Power button and the current power level will be displayed 18 Child Lock 1
17. n a risk of electric shock Properly polarized and Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounded outlet grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded and either 1 If it is necessary to use an extension cord use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance The marked electrical rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance or 2 Do no use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance Microwave 87008 Use and Care Manual Support 1 800 488 5080 www ps microwaves com 4 ERE ctos ilex M W PRECAUTI ONS TO AVOID POSSI BLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSI VE MI CROWAVE ENERGY K 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 E 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 properly and that there is no damage to the a Door including any dents b Hinges and Latches including brok
18. ructions for future use Please also remember to record the model series code and serial number They are on a label on back of the unit Save your receipt by stapling it to this manual for convenient access 2 Model number 87008 Serial number Series code Date of purchase ee eee RUE SURE RCE R ESOS U SECC e eee rece srr rrr seer re reser reece e reece reer errr cee re rrr creer reser rece c eer re seer eres rrr reser rere ceri rec re reece reece creer creer reer cece rere cere creer creer reser rrr cece ere reer ec er reece rere rer eee re rrr creer reer e errr cere sree reer rece c err rer rrr errr rere rrr rir I TMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 1 Read all instructions before using the appliance 2 Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 5 3 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 4 4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions 5 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
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