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Goldstar MA-892M Owner's Manual & Cooking Manual

Goldstar MA-892M Owner's Manual & Cooking Manual

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  • Page 1 GoldStar MICROWAVE OVEN...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CO NTENTS Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy........................... 3 Important safety instructions ..............Installation..............................5 Feature d iag ram ............................7 Control p a n e l............................8 Operating instructions 1. SETTING TIME OF DAY ........................9 2.

  • Page 3: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive

    The serial number is found on the back of this Date of Purchase_____ unit. This number is unique to this unit and Dealer Purchased From not available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this Dealer Address guide as a permanent record of your pur­...

  • Page 4: Microwave Energy

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ^ | ^ Q — To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to exces­ sive microwave energy: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POS" 2. Read and follow the specific SIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY”...

  • Page 5: Installation

    INSTALLATION A. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape route for the electric current. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug (Fig. 1) to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

  • Page 6: Control P A N E L

    B. CIRCUITS For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 15 Amp circuit. NO other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician. C. VOLTAGE WARNING The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the same as specificed on the oven serial plate located on the back or on the side of the control panel of the oven.

  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING IN STR U C TIO N S 1. SETTING TIME OF DAY When your oven is plugged in To set the time of day: for the first time or when power resumes after a power inter­ 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. STOP CLEAR ruption, the numbers in the dis­...

  • Page 8: Time Cooking

    OPERATING IN STR U C TIO N S (C o n t'd ) 3. TIME COOKING This basic microwave cooking STOP method allows you to cook 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. CLEAR food for a time period that you determine. 2. Touch TIME. TIME Set the time, and press START.

  • Page 9: Multi-Stage Cooking

    OPERATING IN STR U C TIO N S (Cont'd) 5. MULTI-STAGE COOKING First Stage (10 minutes, power level: HI) Multi-stage cooking lets you program up to three different STOP 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. cooking stages in advance CLEAR -each stage with a different power level and time settings.

  • Page 10: Timer

    OPERATING IN STR U C TIO N S (Cont'd) 6. TIMER You can use the Timer of your 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. STOP CLEAR oven for purposes other than food cooking. 2. Touch TIME. TIME Example: To count 3 minutes for an egg or telephone call.

  • Page 11: Automatic Popcorn

    OPERATING IN STR U C TIO N S (Cont'd) 8. AUTOMATIC POPCORN Place one bag only of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the This feature makes prepara­ turntable. tion of microwave popcorn The package should be at room temperature. simple and quick... one bag at a time.

  • Page 12: Hold Warm

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(Contd) 9. HOLD WARM Your oven has a "Hold Warm" STOP feature that keeps the food 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. CLEAR warm after the cooking is done. 2. Touch HOLD WARM. HOLD WARM "Hold" will show in the display window. ■...

  • Page 13: Auto Weight Defrost

    OPERATING IN STR U C TIO N S (Cont'd) 10. AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The defrost features provide you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting.
  • Page 14 OPERATING IN STR U C TIO N S (Cont'd) The Auto Weight Defrost feature EXAMPLE: To defrost 1,2lbs of is an accurate defrosting method ground beef, select Meat Menu and for frozen meat, poultry and fish enter the weight. up to 5.9lbs. 1.

  • Page 15: Cautions

    CAUTIO NS 1. Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to door, control panel, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. Repairs should be done by qualified service per­ sonnel only. 2. Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more away from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.

  • Page 16: Questions And Answ Ers

    Q UESTIO N S AND A N SW ER S Q. What's wrong when the oven light will not glow? A. There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. ■ Light bulb is burned out. ■ START has not been touched. Q.

  • Page 17: Other Helpful Cooking Instructions

    OTHER HELPFUL COOKING INSTRUCTIONS For Best Results: NOTE: DO NOT PREHEAT THE BROWNING 1. When determining time for a particular food, DISH ON THE TURNTABLE TRAY begin by using the minimum time and check MORE THAN 8 MINUTES. occasionally for desired doneness. Time Variations: 2.

  • Page 18: Care Of Your Microwave O V E N

    CARE OF YO U R MICROW AVE OVEN To Clean Your Oven: 1. Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls and between seal and door surface. It is best to wipe up spillover with a damp cloth right away. Crumbs and spillover will absorb microwave energy and lengthen cooking times.

  • Page 19: Microwave Cooking Recipes And Tables

    MICROWAVE COOKING RECIPES AND TABLES HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS eggs will take considerably longer to cook than one made with ingredients that are at room tem­ Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio perature. and television waves. Your microwave oven is On very cold or very hot days, a great deal of constructed in such a way as to take advantage electricity is diverted for heating or cooling.
  • Page 20 The internal temperature of food will rise from Sugar, Fat and Moisture: Food with high sugar, fat and moisture content cooks faster 5°F to 15°F during standing time. than food low in these elements. Piercing: To prevent bursting, food enclosed in a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced prior SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN to cooking.
  • Page 21 4. Plastic Storage Containers: These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However, they should not be used to heat foods that will need considerable time in the oven, as hot foods will eventually warp or melt the container.
  • Page 22 MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST Your microwave oven is equipped with ten To help you become thoroughly familiar with the power levels (11 steps including 0) to give you convenient Auto Weight Defrost method and its maximum flexibility and control over cooking. use, we have provided step-by-step instructions for you.

  • Page 23: Auto Weight Defrost Chart

    AUTO W EIG H T D EFR O ST C H A RT The defrosting times in this chart have been made available specifically for use with the “AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST” feature. AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST GUIDE— MEAT Food Setting Special Instructions BEEF Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with...
  • Page 24 AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST GUIDE— POULTRY Setting Food Special Instructions POULTRY No poultry over 4.0 lbs. should be defrosted using AUTO DEFROST. Whole POULTRY Place chicken breast-side-up on microwavable roast rack. (under 4 lbs.) Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted.

  • Page 25: Meat, Poultry & Fish

    MEAT, POULTRY & FISH Defrosting Meat, Poultry, Fish and Shellfish: Tips & Techniques • Place meat and poultry in a shallow baking dish to catch juices. • Remove any metal rings, twist ties, wire or foil. • Defrost meat using the defrosting table. Separate items like chops, hot dogs, and bacon as soon as possible.
  • Page 26 Cooking Meat and Poultry: Tips & Techniques • Be sure meat and poultry is completely defrosted before cooking. Trim off excess fat. • Place meat, fat side down, on a microwave roasting rack in a microwave-safe baking dish. • Arrange meat and poultry so thicker portions face the outside of the baking dish. •...
  • Page 27 CONVENIENCE MEAT COOKING TABLE Convenience Meat Quantity Power Level Cooking Time Standing Time bacon slices 2-2'A> minutes 1 minute -4 minutes 1 minute 4-5 minutes 1 minute 7-8 minutes 1 minute Canadian bacon 2-3 minutes 1 minute slices 3-5 minutes 1 minute -6 minutes 1 minute...
  • Page 28 Cheesy Meatloaf 1'A pounds ground beef Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly. 1'A cups soft, fresh bread crumbs Spread mixture evenly in a glass loaf dish. Cover 8-ounce can tomato sauce with waxed paper. Microwave at Power Level 7 cup grated American cheese for 25 to 34 minutes, or until center is no longer cup finely chopped onion...
  • Page 29 Curried Pork Chops 1 ChA-ounce can cream of 1. Combine all ingredients, except pork chops, in mushroom soup a mixing bowl and blend well. medium apple, peeled, cored, 2. Arrange pork chops in a 2-quart glass casse­ and finely chopped role.
  • Page 30 Turkey Florentine 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, 1. Place spinach in a 2-quart glass casserole thawed, well drained covering the bottom of the dish evenly. Top to 3 cups cubed or thinly sliced turkey with turkey and season with salt and pepper. teaspoon salt Blend remaining ingredients until smooth in a 1 A teaspoon pepper...

  • Page 31: Eggs And Cheese

    EGGS & CHEESE Basic Scrambled Eggs 1. Use a 10-ounce bowl or custard cup for 1 to 2 eggs; use a 1 -quart bowl for 4 to 6 eggs. Beat eggs and milk together with a fork until well blend­ ed.

  • Page 32: Vegetables And Fru Its

    VEG ETABLES & FRUITS Microwaving Vegetables: Tips & Techniques • Pierce the skins of whole potatoes, and winter squash before microwaving. This allows steam to escape and prevents bursting in the oven. Arrange whole vegetables in a ring, allowing space in between.
  • Page 33 VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE Standing Time Preparation Quantity Cooking Time at Vegetable power Level 10 5 minutes whole 4 (8-oz. each.) 11-12 minutes artichokes, fresh 9-oz. package 8-9 minutes 5 minutes artichoke, frozen hearts 7-8 minutes 3 minutes asparagus, fresh -in. pieces 1 lb.

  • Page 34: Desserts, Breads & Candies

    DESSERTS, BREADS & CANDIES Coconut Cake unce package yellow cake mix 1. Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water -ounce package coconutflavored instant and oil in a large bowl of an electric mixer and pudding mix beat at medium speed with mixer for 4 min­ eggs utes.

  • Page 35: Appendix

    APPENDIX TABLE FOR HEATING FROZEN CONVENIENCE FOODS Item Power Level Quantity Heating Time Special Instructions fin minutes) Appetizers 2 servings 3 to 5 Heat 12 at a time on paper towel lined (bite size) paper plate or microwave oven roasting rack.
  • Page 36 REHEATING TABLE Item Quantity Power Level Heating Time (in minutes) Spaghetti sauce 2 cups 4 to 5 Soupe 1 bowl 3 to 4 Beef Stroganoff 2 cups 4 to 6 Sliced roast 3 slices 1 to 1 'A Chicken 3 pieces 4 to 5 Fish fillet 1 serving...
  • Page 37 CENTRE DE SERVICE AUTORISÉ INDEPENENT PAR GOLDSTAR CANADA LTD. AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTERS not all listed service centres repair all product, please see product code listed below ---------------- BRITISH COLUMBIA & NORTHWEST TERRITORIES------------ CRANBROOK KITIMAT PORT ALBERNI RICHMOND VANCOUVER D A N N Y S H O M E...
  • Page 38 CENTRE DE SERVICE AUTORISÉ INDEPENENT PAR GOLDSTAR CANADA LTD. AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTERS not all listed service centres repair all product, please see product code listed below --------------------------------------------- MANITOBA -------------------------------------------- BRANDON WINNIPEG WINNIPEG WINNIPEG WINNIPEG T E L E V IS IO N C IT Y...
  • Page 39 CENTRE DE SERVICE AUTORISÉ INDEPENENT PAR GOLDSTAR CANADA LTD. AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTERS not all listed service centres repair all product, please see product code listed below — ONTARIO - THUNDER BAY TILLSONBURG TORONTO WATERLOO WINDSOR S & R E L E C T R O N IC S...
  • Page 40 CENTRE DE SERVICE AUTORISE INDEPENENT PAR GOLDSTAR CANADA LTD. AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTERS not all listed service centres repair all product, please see product code listed below — NEW BRUNSWICK------------------ BATHURST CAMPBELLTION FREDERICTON MONCTON ST JOHN A L S T V A N D R A D IO B &...

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