SUNBEAM Microwave Oven SMW978 1.READ these instructions carefully before installing and operating the oven. Keep them for further reference. 2.Record in the space below the SERIAL NO. found on the nameplate on your oven and retain this information for future reference.
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.
IMPORTANT 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.
Notes: 1. If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult a qualified electrician or service person. 2. Neither Sunbeam nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the electrical connection procedures.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ·Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking. ·Paper plates and cups — Use for short-term heating at low temperatures. Do not use recycled paper, which may contain metal and could ignite. ·Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent spattering. ·Thermometers —...
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 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.
a small amount of water to dry food to help SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE If the oven fails to operate: A) Check to ensure that the oven is plugged in securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely.
CONTROL PANEL (Also see following pages for more detail.) DISPLAY Cooking time, power, indicators and present time are displayed. BAKED POTATO POPCORN PIZZA Allows you to reheat or cook food automatically without entering power level or time. POWER Use to set power level. TIMER You can use the TIMER function independently, even while a cooking...
time. COOK BY WEIGHT Touch to enter weight of meat accurately. The oven automatically sets the cooking time and power level. DEFROST BY WEIGHT Touch to set the weight of the food to be defrosted; the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and power level.
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cooking time is returned to display. ·Touch TIMER and then touch RESET to cancel TIMER during timing process. SETTING COOKING TIMES AND POWER LEVELS 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.
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can be programmed to automatically switch to one or two-Stage cooking. A. For speed defrost and one stage cooking, follow steps above. Before touching START/STOP pad, touch COOK pad, enter time and power level. Then touch START/STOP pad. B. For speed defrost and two stage cooking, follow steps above.
of a pound to ounces using the chart on this page. ·Turn food over when oven beep twice. Touch START/STOP pad to resume defrosting. ·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.
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·To reset POPCORN time: Tap POPCORN pad twice. ENTER TIME appears in display. Touch number pads to enter minutes and seconds. Touch START/STOP pad. This new cooking time will remain whenever you touch the POPCORN pad until you reset it. SETTING “...
time are displayed. 3. Touch START/STOP pad. SETTING “ REHEAT” 1. Touch REHEAT pad. "CODE" and cooking time are displayed. CLEANING AND CARE 1. Turn off the oven and remove the power plug from the wall socket before cleaning. 2. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth.
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to have it replaced. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...