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Model: MW-2049

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  • Page 1: Microwave Oven

    ® Microwave Oven Instruction Booklet Model: MW-2049...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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.
  • Page 3 15. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers, for example, closed glass jars, may explode and should not be heated in this oven. 16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. DO NOT overcook food. b.

  • Page 4: Glass Turntable

    5. DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the paper product is labeled as safe for microwave oven use. Recycled paper product may contain impurities which may cause sparking. 6. DO NOT use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.

  • Page 5: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy

    PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 1. DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open as open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. 2.

  • Page 6: General Use

    Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk of the user becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
  • Page 7 Guidelines and safety tips for microwave cooking: 1. DO NOT use sealed jars or narrow neck bottles for cooking or reheating. They may shatter. 2. Remove plastic store wrap before cooking or defrosting foods in the oven. 3. Avoid inserting nails, wire, etc. through any holes in the unit during operation.
  • Page 8 15. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole acorn squash and sausage are some examples of food with NONPOROUS SKINS. These must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting. 16. POPCORN must be popped in a microwave corn popper. Microwave popped corn produces a lower yield than conventional popping. DO NOT use oven for popcorn unless popped in a microwave approved popcorn utensil or unless it’s commercially packaged and recommended especially for microwave ovens.
  • Page 9 To avoid arcing (see the General Use section) and other hazards, use the recommended utensils in the ‘Utensils for Use in the Microwave’ section below: Utensils for Use in the Microwave Aluminum foil Use for shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Utensils to AVOID in the microwave DO NOT use the following materials in the microwave: • Metal or aluminum pans/bakeware, utensils • Recycled paper products • Non-heat resistant glass • Food storage bags • Dishes with metallic trim • Brown paper bags •...

  • Page 11: Description Of Parts

    DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 1. Cabinet 2. Oven Window 3. Turntable Assembly a. Turntable Drive Shaft b. Roller Ring c. Glass Tray d. Hub (under Glass Tray) 4. Waveguide/Mica Cover 3a 3b 3c 5. Door Safety Lock System 6. Oven Light 7.

  • Page 12: Operating Instructions

    Turntable Assembly 1. Turntable shaft 2. Roller Ring 3. Glass Tray 4. Hub (underside of glass tray) Ill. 2 Center the Roller Ring over the Turntable Shaft on the floor of the microwave oven. Install the Glass Tray, centering the Hub over the Turntable Shaft. Turn the Glass Tray slowly until the Hub engages on the Turntable Shaft.
  • Page 13 NOTE: • If the numbers you are inputting are not within the time range then the numbers will not show in the display. • In the process of setting the clock, if the STOP/CLEAR pad is pressed or if there is no operation for 1 minute, the oven will go back to the former setting automatically.
  • Page 14 Selecting Power Level and Cook Time 10 power levels are available. Level Power 100 % 90 % 80 % 70 % 60 % 50 % 40 % 30 % 20 % 10 % Display PL10 1. Press POWER once for power level 10, twice for power level 9, 3 times for power level 8, etc.
  • Page 15 DEFROSTING Defrost by Weight 1. Press the DEFROST keypad. The LED will display ‘dEF1’. 2. Enter the weight between 4 and 100 ozs. (100 g – 2.8 kgs) by pressing the Number Pads. 3. Press START/+30 SEC. 4. The amount of defrosting time required will be shown in the Display Window. NOTE: If the weight input is not within 4 –...
  • Page 16 1. If the popcorn bag weight is 1.75 oz. (50 g), press POPCORN once. If the bag is 3 oz. (85 g) press POPCORN twice. If the popcorn bag size is 3.5 oz (100 g) press POPCORN 3 times. 2. Press START/+30SEC and the required time will be shown in the Display Window and the time will countdown.
  • Page 17 Soup 1. You can heat up to 16 oz. (475 ml) of soup at a time. 2. Press SOUP once for 4 oz. (120 ml), twice for 8 oz. (240 ml), 3 times for 12 oz. (350 ml) and 4 times for 16 oz. (475 ml). 3.

  • Page 18: Memory Function

    MEMORY FUNCTION You can set up to 3 cooking programs in the microwave Memory. Each program can have one or 2 stage cooking. Setting the Memory Program To Program Single Stage Cooking: 1. Press MEMORY once to set program 1. The number 1 will appear in the display.
  • Page 19 To Use the Pre-set Memory 1. Press MEMORY once for the first program, twice for the second program and 3 times for the third program. 2. Press START +30 SEC. 3. The Display will show the time programmed into the microwave. If you have programmed two stage cooking, the microwave will beep once at the end of the first stage and continue onto the second stage.

  • Page 20: Important Notes

    Example 2: To cook at 5 minutes on power level 9, then 2:30 minutes on power level 6: 1. Press POWER twice for power level 9 (PL9). 2. Press the 5 – 0 – 0 number pads, in sequence. NOTE: The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

  • Page 21: Care And Cleaning

    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.
  • Page 22 4. 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. 5. Wipe the glass door on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any splatters. 6.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Oven will not start a) Electrical cord for a) Plug into the outlet oven is not plugged in b) Door is open b) Close the door and try again c) Wrong operation is set c) Check instructions Arcing or sparking a) ‘Utensils to AVOID a) Use microwave-safe...

  • Page 24: Limited Warranty

    If you are unable to have a defective product replaced under warranty by the retailer, please check our website at “www.salton.com” for the service centre nearest you. You may contact us for assistance by mail, e-mail, fax or telephone as listed below.

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