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  • Page 1 Instruction Booklet Model MW2079...

  • 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. DO NOT attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to oven door, control panel or any other part of the oven. DO NOT remove outer casing from oven. 16. Some products such as whole eggs sealed containers and closed glass jars, may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
  • Page 4 WARNING! TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE 1. DO NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven causing overheating and damage, if food or water is not present to absorb energy. 2. DO NOT store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven. 3.

  • Page 5: Glass Turntable

    GLASS TURNTABLE 1. Do not cook directly on the turntable. It can crack, cause injury or damage to the oven. Always place food in a microwave safe dish. 2. DO not operate the oven without the Glass Turntable in place. Improper cooking or damage to the oven could result.

  • Page 6: Grounding Instructions

    GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, the grounding plug reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.

  • Page 7: Using An Adapter

    Using an Adapter Due to potential safety hazards, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you choose to use an adapter, where local codes may permit, a temporary connection may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall outlet by the use of a cUL/CSA listed adapter, which is available at most hardware stores.
  • Page 8 6. Remove plastic store wrap before cooking or defrosting foods in the oven. 7. Avoid inserting nails, wire, etc. through any holes in the unit during operation. Never insert a wire, nail or any other metal objects through the holes on the cavity or any other holes or gaps, because such objects may cause electric shock and microwave leakage.

  • Page 9: Utensil Test

    20. DO NOT boil eggs in their shell. Pressure may build up and the eggs may explode. 21. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole acorn squash and sausage are some examples of food with nonporoust skins. These must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting.
  • Page 10 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. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from oven walls.

  • Page 11: 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 12: Description Of Parts

    DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 1) Cabinet 2) See thru Oven Window 3) Turntable Assembly a) Turntable Drive Shaft b) Roller Ring c) Glass Tray d) Hub (under Glass Tray) 4) Waveguide/Mica Cover (Do not remove) 5) Door Safety Lock System 6) Oven Light 7) Air Vent 3a 3b 3c 8) Control Panel...

  • Page 13: Turntable Assembly

    Turntable Assembly 1. Hub (underside of glass tray) 2. Glass Tray 3. Turntable Ring 4. Turntable Shaft Center the Turntable 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 14: Setting The Clock

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Setting the Clock 1. When the microwave oven is plugged into the outlet, the oven will display “0.00” 2. Press “CLOCK/PRE-SET”, and the LED will display 00:00 will light up in the Display Window. The numbers will flash starting with the first hour digit.

  • Page 15: Setting The Child Lock

    Setting the Child Lock Press STOP/CLEAR and hold for 3 seconds. The microwave will beep and the time will no longer be displayed in the Display Window. You will not be able to enter any information on the Control Panel or use the Microwave. To unlock the Control Panel, press STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds.

  • Page 16: Express Start

    Express Start To Express Start from 1 to 6 minutes on 100% power: 1. Press any number from 1 to 6 (1 for 1 minute, 2 for 2 minutes, etc.). The microwave will start automatically. 2. To increase the time by 30 second intervals press START/+30 SEC any time during the cooking time.
  • Page 17 3. Press START/+30SEC if you are ready to cook. The new time will be saved automatically or press MEMORY and the new time will be saved. Potato 1. You can cook 1 to 3 – 8oz. (230g) potatoes at a time. 2.

  • Page 18: Multi-Stage Cooking

    Dinner Plate 1. Press DINNER PLATE once for 9 oz.(250g), twice for 12 oz.(340 g) and 3 times for 18 oz. (500g). The icons will appear in the Display Window. 2. Press START/+30 SEC. The time will appear in the Display Window and start to countdown.

  • Page 19: Defrost By Weight

    NOTE: - Time defrost and auto function cooking cannot be set as one of the 2 stages of cooking -Defrost can be set as the first stage cooking only. Example 2: To cook at 5 minutes on power level 9, then 2 minutes 30 seconds on power level 4: 1.

  • Page 20: Defrost By Time

    Defrost by Time 1. Press TIME DEFROST. ‘dEF2” and will be shown in the Display Window. 2. Press the number pads to input the defrosting time. NOTE: The time range is between 00:01 and 99:99. 3. The default microwave power is level 3. If you want to change the power level, press POWER once and the Display Window will show PL 3.

  • Page 21: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING 1. Unplug the power cord before cleaning any part of the microwave oven. 2. Remove the Turntable. Wash the Turntable in warm, soapy water or in the dishwasher. NOTE: Do not put the Turntable directly in water immediately after cooking as it may crack.
  • Page 22 CARE AND CLEANING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY 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) Materials to be avoided...

  • Page 23: Limited Warranty

    Division of Salton Appliances (1985) Corp. Customer Service Department 81A Brunswick Dollard-des-Ormeaux Quebec, Canada H9B 2J5 Website: www.salton.com E-mail: service@salton.com Fax: 514-685-8300 Tel: 514-685-3660 * Return/exchange policies at each retailer vary and may differ from the Salton Canada 1 year limited warranty period.

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