Oster OMW1480 Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. Shaft ss Roller af Glass Tray EJ Control Panel DO NOT REMOVE THE CARDBOARD OVEN AIR VENT COVER THAT IS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE CONTROL PANEL a Power peed D irost By Musie Defro Weight Menu Cooking CAND BeveragelSoup Frozen Dinner Popcorn Dae Baked Potato Reheat Pizza Frozen Fresh 4 Vegetables Seafood Vegetables MorelLess 1 2 38 4 51 i g Gloelk 0 Reset Turntable Timer Also see following pages for more detail DISPLAY Cooking time power indicators and present time are displayed MENU COOKING BAKED POTATO SEAFOOD FROZEN DINNER FRESH VEGETABLES FROZEN VEGETABLES Allows you to reheat or cook food BEVERAGE SOUP POPCORN PIZZA REHEAT automatically without entering power level or time POWER MUSIC Use to set power level or select the kind of reminder signal DEFROST BY WEIGHT Touch to set the weight of the food to be defrosted the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and power level SPEED DEFROST Touch to set defrosting time the oven automatically divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off MORE LESS Adds or reduces the cooking time of menu cooking TIMER You can use the TIMER functio2. test the temperature before serving Adding moisture Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperse evenly Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE If the oven fails to operate A Check to ensure that the oven is C Check to ensure that the control panel plugged in securely If it is not remove the is programmed correctly and the timer is plug from the outlet wait 10 seconds and set plug it in again securely C Check to ensure that the door is B Check for a blown circuit fuse or a securely closed engaging the door safety tripped main circuit breaker If these lock system Otherwise the microwave seem to be operating properly test the energy will not flow into the oven outlet with another appliance IF NONE OF THE ABOVE RECTIFY THE SITUATION THEN CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF SPECIFICATIONS Power Consumption 120V 60Hz 1450W Output 1000W Operation Frequency 2450MHz Outside Dimensions H X W x D 12 5 8 X 21 7 8 X 19 5 16 in Oven Cavity Dimensions H X W x D 9 15 16 X 14 15 16 X 15 7 8 in Oven Capacity 1 4cu ft Cooking Uniformity Turntable System 13 Net Weight Approx 43 3lbs PART NAMES Door Safety Lock System Oven Window Oven Air Vent
3. which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy If there is any damage do not operate the oven and contact your dealer or manufacturer authorized servicer GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Requirements The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz AC only 20 amp It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the oven be provided The oven is equipped with a 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded Extension Cord 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 microwave oven The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance Notes 1 If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions consult a qualified electrician or service person 2 Neither manufacturer nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the electrical connection procedures Radio or TV Interference Should there be
4. in display Touch RESET pad or open door to clear END before starting another cooking function SETTING SAFETY LOCK The safety lock prevents unsupervised operation by little children To set press and hold RESET pad for 3 seconds LOCK indicator lights To cancel press and hold RESET pad for 3 seconds LOCK indicator goes off SETTING TURNTABLE ON OFF For most cooking the turntable should be on however the turntable can be turned off so that it does not rotate when extra large dishes are used Touch TURNTABLE pad and note the indicators ON OFF in the display SETTING MUSIC Touch to select the kind of reminder signal TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING 1 Touch START STOP pad e You can restart the oven by touching START STOP pad e Touch RESET to erase all instructions 2 Open the door e You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching START STOP pad NOTE Oven stops operating when door is opened ABOUT MENU COOKING SETTINGS MENU COOKING allows you to cook or reheat food automatically without entering power level or time When setting MENU COOKING check visual guide on pad for correct setting Three MENU COOKING settings allow you to cook several amounts of the same food These include the BAKED POTATO BEVERAGE SOUP and FROZEN DINNER After you touch these pads ENTER AMT appears In the MENU COOKING category sma
5. 00 sec 3 5 min 40 sec 4 7 min 10 sec 5 8 min 45 sec 6 10 min 20 sec 3 Touch START STOP pad SETTING PIZZA Reheating a slice or two thin ones of leftover pizza 1 Touch PIZZA pad once 0 55 55 sec appears 2 Touch START STOP pad Heating a whole frozen pizza 1 Tap PIZZA pad twice 30 sec appears 2 Touch START STOP pad SETTING REHEAT 1 Touch REHEAT pad 2 Touch NUMBER pads 1 7 to select the amount 50z of food AMOUNT COOKING TIME O min 18 sec 0 min 35 sec 0 min 50 sec 0 min 55 sec 1 min 10 sec 1 min 30 sec 7 2 min 00 sec 3 Touch START STOP pad 4 30 4 min OD Or R O Po NOTE This setting lets you reheat a dinner plate of chilled leftovers with good results SETTING FROZEN VEGETABLES 1 Touch FROZEN VEGETABLES pad 2 Touch NUMBER pads 1 6 to select the amount of vegetables AMOUNT COOKING TIME 2 min 45 sec 4 min 50 sec 6 min 25 sec 8 min 20 sec on BR O PO 10 min 00 sec 6 12 min 00 sec 3 Touch START STOP pad CLEANING AND CARE Turn off the oven and remove the power plug cleaning from the wall socket before Keep the inside of the oven clean When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls wipe with a damp cloth Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very di
6. Owner s Manual MICROWAVE OVEN OMW1480 eae OOD Remap Pectin QSA DDD f l Mt if P HS eleja USEE Beee L L Please read these instructions carefully before installing and operating the oven Record in the space below the SERIAL NO found on the nameplate on your oven and retain this information for future reference SERIAL NO 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 interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the Door bent Hinges and latches broken or loosened Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 00 0 cece cece cence eee eee een eee eee eea teas 2 GROUNDING INSTBUGCTIONS ccscgceonceseracadtaceseraeastnsedtps ye
7. Touch RESET pad or open oven door to clear END before starting another cooking function SETTING DEFROST BY WEIGHT 1 Touch DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad 2 Enter weight 3 Touch START STOP pad NOTE e Weight must be in pounds and ounces Ounce weights less than 10 must be preceded by a 0 If label gives weight in pounds only change the fraction of a pound to ounces using the chart on this page CONVERTING FRACTIONS OF A POUND TO OUNCES FRACTIONS OF A POUND DUNC Less than 03 0 03 to 09 1 10 to 15 2 16 to 21 3 22 to 27 4 28 to 34 5 35 to 40 6 41 to 46 7 47 to 53 8 54 to 59 9 60 to 65 10 66 to 71 11 72 to 78 12 79 to 84 13 85 to 90 14 91 to 97 15 above 97 go to next even e Maximum weight for defrosting is 5 Ib 16 oz e Turn food over when oven beep twice Touch START STOP pad defrosting e After total defrosting time 4 beeps sound and END appears in display Touch RESET or open oven door to clear END before starting another cooking function SETTING SPEED DEFROST 1 Touch SPEED DEFROST pad 2 Enter desired defrosting time by touching correct number pads Digital timer sets minutes and seconds from left to right so a single digit can be set 5 for 5 seconds or up to 4 digits 2405 for 24 minutes 5 seconds 3 Touch START STOP pad NOTE e After time has elapsed four beeps sound and END appears
8. andle the container Do not deep fry food in the microwave It is difficult to control the fat which could cause a fire hazard Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes whole squash apples and chestnuts before cooking The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars should be stirred or shaken the should be checked and temperature before serving in order to avoid burns Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not store or use this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 15 16 20 Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or a plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surface Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Use only thermometers which are specifically designed for use in microwave ovens Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance Be certain the glass tray and roller ring are in place when you operate the oven WARNING It is hazardous for anyone other than a trained person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of any cover
9. any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio or TV check that the microwave oven is on a different circuit relocated the radio or TV as far away from the oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna UTENSILS GUIDE This section lists which utensils can be used in the microwave which ones have limited use for short periods and which ones should not be used in the microwave Recommended e 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 e Microwaveable plastic wrap Use to retain steam Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food e Paper towels and napkins Use for short term heating and covering these absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering Do not use recycled paper towels which may contain metal and could ignite SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 e Glass and glass ceramic bowls and dishes Use for heating or cooking e Paper plates and cups Use for short term heating at low temperatures Do not use recycled paper which may contain metal and could ignite e Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering Thermometers Use only those labeled Microwave Safe and follow all directions Check the food in several places Conventional thermometers may be used on microwave food once the food has been removed from the ove
10. git time is in minutes and seconds and set left to right Set one digit a 5 for 5 seconds or up to four digits 2405 for 24 minutes 5 seconds 3 Touch START STOP pad NOTE e Time countdown can be seen in display for 3 seconds before clock or cooking time is returned to display e Touch TIMER and then touch RESET to cancel TIMER during timing process Along beep will sound at the end TIME COOKING A One stage Cooking 1 Use the number pads to set a cooking time You can set a cooking time from one seconds to 99 minutes and 99 seconds If you are setting a time greater than one minute you must enter numbers for both minutes and seconds For example to set 20 minutes enter 2 0 0 0 2 If you want to set a power level other than 100 power touch POWER then use the number pads to enter the power level You can set the power level from 1 to 9 3 Touch START STOP to start cooking USE THESE SINGLE DIGIT TO REPRESENT POWER LEVELS Number pad of Power 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 NWHRADNWO B Multistage Cooking You can program oven for 4 cooking Each programmed with a different power stages stage can be level and time To program 2 stage 3 stage or 4 stage cooking repeat the one stage cooking steps 1 and 2 and touch START The oven will automatically proceed to the end of cooking stages NOTE After total time has elapsed 4 beeps sound and END appears in display
11. ller size food is set by display In each touching pad once One dot below picture of smaller size food signifies one touch of the pad The large size can be set by touching the picture pad twice Two dots below the picture of large size food signifies two touches of the pad SETTING BAKED POTATO For 4 to 6 oz potatoes 1 Touch BAKED POTATO pad once 2 Enter number of potatoes by touching number pads from 1 to 4 Cooking times for small medium potatoes are as follows 1 potato 3 min 00 sec 2 potatoes 5min 40 sec 3 potatoes 8 min 20sec 4 potatoes 11min 20 sec 3 Touch START STOP pad For the large 8 to 10 oz potatoes 1 Tap POTATO pad twice 2 Enter number of potatoes by touching number pads from 1 to 4 Cooking times for large potatoes are as follows 1 potato 4 min 30 sec 2 potatoes 8 min 00 sec 3 potatoes 11 min 40 sec 4 potatoes 15min 20 sec 3 Touch START STOP pad SETTING BEVERAGE SOUP For 5 to 7 oz coffee cups 1 Touch BEVERAGE SOUP pad once 2 Enter number of cups by touching number pads from 1 to 4 Cooking times for coffee cups are as follows 1 cup 1 min 00 sec 2 cups 2 min 00 sec 3 cups 2 min 50 sec 4 cups 3 min 50 sec 3 Touch START STOP pad For the larger 10 to 12 oz coffee mugs 1 Tap BEVERAGE SOUP pad twice 2 Enter number of mugs by touching number pads from 1 to 4 Cooking times for coffee mugs are as follows 1 m
12. n Limited Use e Aluminum foil Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas Using too much foil can damage your oven so be careful Ceramic porcelain and stoneware Use these if they are labeled Microwave Safe If they are not labeled test them to make sure they can be used safely e Plastic Use only if labeled Microwave Safe Other plastics can melt Straw wicker and wood Use only for short term heating such as warming dinner rolls for a few seconds baskets and bowls may be flammable Not Recommended e Glass jars and bottles Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave It can shatter and cause damage and injury e Paper bags These are a fire hazard except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use Styrofoam plates and cups These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food Plastic storage and food containers Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in the microwave e Metal utensils These can damage your oven Remove all metal before cooking Note Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds A dish which becomes very hot should not be used SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS COOKING TECHNIQUES Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking provided you keep these considerations in mind Stirring Stir foods such as casserole
13. n independently even while a cooking program is going on in the oven NUMBER PADS 0 9 Touch to set times power level weight or amounts of food CLOCK Touch to set the clock RESET Clears all previous settings if touched before cooking starts TURNTABLE Touch to turn turntable on or off START STOP Touch where the start stop is to start or stop cooking OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEEPS DURING OVEN SETTINGS ONE BEEP Oven accepts the entry TWO BEEPS Oven does not accept the entry check and try again SETTING THE CLOCK 1 Touch CLOCK pad This is a 12 hour clock system 2 Touch CLOCK pad once more This is a 24 hour clock system 3 Use the number pads to enter the correct time If you selected 12 hour clock system the digital clock allows you to set from 1 00 to 12 59 If you selected 24 hour clock system the digital clock allows you to set from 0 00 to 23 59 You must touch at least three numbers to set the clock one for hour and two for minutes 4 Touch CLOCK pad The clock starts counting NOTE When the oven is first plugged in or when power resumes after a power interruption the display will show ENTER CLOCK TIME if you prefer to not have the clock displayed touch RESET pad You can check the clock time while cooking is in progress by touching the CLOCK pad SETTING THE OVEN TIMER 1 Touch TIMER pad 2 Enter the amount of time you want to count down by touching the number pads Di
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15. rty Avoid the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain streak or dull the door surface The outside surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters Do not allow the control panel to become wet Clean with a soft damp cloth When cleaning the control panel leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe with 14 Remove odors from your a soft cloth This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions this is normal It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher The roller ring and oven floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent The roller ring may be washed in mild sudsy water or dishwasher When removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning be sure to replace in the proper position oven by combining a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a deep bowl Wipe thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth microwave for 5 minutes 10 When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light
16. s 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 to stir your food Arrangement Arrange unevenly shaped foods such as chicken pieces or chops with the thicker meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave energy To prevent overcooking place delicate areas such as asparagus tips toward the center of the turntable Shielding Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking Areas that need shielding include poultry wing tips the ends of poultry legs and corners of square baking dishes Use only small amounts of aluminum foil Larger amounts can damage your oven Turning Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy This is especially important with large foods such as roasts Standing Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes after heating stops Let foods stand to complete cooking especially foods such as cakes and whole vegetables Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the outer areas All liquids such as soup or hot chocolate should be shaken or stirred when cooking is complete Let liquids stand a moment before serving When heating baby food stir well at removal and
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18. ug 1 min 50 sec 2 mugs 3min 10 sec 3 mugs 4min 30 sec 4 mugs 5min 40 sec 3 Touch START STOP pad SETTING SEAFOOD 1 Touch SEAFOOD pad 2 Touch NUMBER pads 1 8 to select the amount of food AMOUNT i Ib COOKING TIME 1 min 20 sec 2 min 40 sec 3 min 10 sec 4 min 10 sec 4 min 30 sec 5 min 00 sec 5 min 30 sec 8 6 min 00 sec 3 Touch START STOP pad NIOJ amp Oo PO SETTING POPCORN 1 Touch POPCORN pad 2 Touch NUMBER pads 1 2 to select the amount of food AMOUNT COOKING TIME 1 302 1 min 45 sec 2 1 50z 1 min 35 sec 3 Touch START STOP pad SETTING FROZEN DINNER To microwave small dishes 7 90z of frozen dinner 1 Touch FROZEN DINNER pad once 2 Touch NUMBER pads 1 2 to select the number of dishes Number of dishes Cooking time 1 4 min 15 sec 2 7 min 30 sec 3 Touch START STOP pad To set the oven to microwave large dishes 10 12 oz of frozen dinner 1 Touch FROZEN DINNER pad twice 2 Touch NUMBER pads 1 2 to select the number of dishes Number of dishes Cooking time 1 8 min 2 13 min 30 sec 3 Touch START STOP pad SETTING FRESH VEGETABLES 1 Touch FRESH VEGETABLES pad 2 Touch NUMBER pads 1 6 to select the amount of vegetables AMOUNT COOKING TIME 1 2 min 30 sec 2 4 min
19. ve the oven Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not remove feet from the bottom of the oven This appliance must be grounded Connected only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 3 4 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in this oven 5 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this 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 As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed 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 should 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 Microwave heating of beverage can result in delayed eruptive boiling therefore care has to be taken when h
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