Cosmo COS-07CTMSSB - 0.7 CU FT. Countertop Microwave Manual

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Thank you for your purchase. We know that you have many brands and products to choose from and we are honored to know that you have decided to take one of our products into your home and hope that you enjoy it.

COSMO appliances are designed according to the strictest safety and performance standard for the North American market. We follow the most advanced manufacturing philosophy. Each appliance leaves the factory after thorough quality inspection and testing. Our distributors and our service partners are ready to answer any questions you may have regarding how to install, use and care for your products. We hope that this manual will help you learn to use the product in the safest and most effective manner.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased it, or contact our Customer Support at:
1-888-784-3108.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following:

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. Read and follow the specific: "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY".
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - for example, closed glassjars - are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not usecorrosive 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.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar location.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surface.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge table or counterof.
15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergent applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
    1. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
    2. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bag before placing bag in oven.
    3. If material inside of the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
    4. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
17. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present.

THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUID SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID

• To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
• DO NOT OVERHEAT the liquid
• Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
• Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
• After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.
• Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
• Do not mount over sink.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when the appliance is in operation.
• Clean ventilation hoods frequently - grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
• When flaming foods under the hood, turn fan on.
• Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners may damage the filters.]
• Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment.

Microwave Safe Materials

Do Not Use in Microwave

SETTING UP THE MICROWAVE

FRONT VIEW

Package contents

• 0.7 Cu. ft. compact microwave oven
• Glass tray (turntable)
• Turntable ring
• User Guide

Features

Microwave oven

Setting up your microwave oven

1. Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity.
2. Examine the oven for any damage, such as dents or a broken door. Do not install or use the oven if any damage is found.
3. Remove any protective film from the microwave oven cabinet surface, the door, or the control panel.

   NOTE: Do not remove the light brown mica cover in the oven cavity. This cover protects the magnetron.

4. Place the oven on a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and outlet vents.
   Notes
   • A minimum clearance of 3.0 inches (7.5 cm) is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. One side must be open.
   • Leave a minimum clearance of 12 in. (30 cm) above the oven.
   • Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
   • Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.
   • Place the oven as far away from radios and TVs as possible. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.
   • Do not mount under a cabinet.
5. Plug your oven into a standard household outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency is the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label.
   
   Do not install your oven over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. If installed near or over a heat source, the oven could be damaged and the warranty would be voided.

Installing the turntable

Notes

• Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted.
• Both glass tray and turntable ring must always be used during cooking.
• Always place all food and containers of food on the glass tray for cooking.
• If glass tray or turntable ring cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorized service center.

1. Place the turntable ring in the round depression in the bottom of the microwave oven so that it turns freely.
2. Place the glass turntable (flat side up) on the turntable ring so that the hub engages the turntable shaft in the bottom of the oven. The glass turntable should not turn freely when it is correctly installed.

Using your microwave oven

Understanding and setting the power level

The following table shows the 11 power levels available.

1. Press POWER once. The display shows "PL10" (the default power is 100%).
2. Press the number keys to adjust the power level. For example, press 5 to set the power level to 50%.

Setting the clock

1. Press CLOCK.
2. Press the number keys to enter the current time.
3. Press CLOCK to confirm the setting.

Note
If the numbers input are not within the range of 1:00--12:59, the setting is invalid until valid numbers are input.

Using the timer

1. Press TIMER.
2. Press the number keys and enter the time you want (the maximum time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds).
3. Press START/+30SEC. to confirm the setting. When the time reaches 0, the buzzer rings five times and the display shows the current time.

Note
While the timer is running, the oven cannot be programmed

Cooking in your microwave oven

1. Press TIME COOK once.
2. Press the number keys to enter the cooking time you want (the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds). For example, press 1, 5, 0, 0 to cook for 15 minutes.
3. Press POWER once. The display shows "PL10" (the default power is 100%).
4. Press the number keys to adjust the power level. For example, press 5 to set the power level to 50%.
5. Press START/+30SEC. to start cooking.

Notes

• When setting the oven, if the STOP/CANCEL button is pressed or if there is no operation within one minute, the oven goes back to the former setting automatically.
• If "PL0" is selected, the oven fan turns on with 0% power. You can use this level to remove an odor in the oven.
• When setting the microwave, press POWER at any time to change the power setting. The current power setting flashes for three seconds and you can enter the number of the power setting you want. The oven cooks at the new power setting for the remainder of the cook time.

Cooking quickly

From standby mode you can instantly cook something at 100% power by selecting a cooking time from one to six minutes.

1. Press any number from 1 to 6. Cooking begins immediately.
2. Press START/+30SEC. again to increase cooking time in 30 second increments. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

-OR-

1. Press START/+30SEC. to cook the item at 100% power level for 30 seconds.
2. Press START/+30SEC. again to increase cooking time in 30 second increments. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Defrosting in your microwave oven

Defrosting by weight

1. Press WEIGHT DEFROST. The display shows "dEF1."
2. Press the number buttons to input the weight of the item to be defrosted (in ounces). Input weight must be between four and 100 ounces.
3. Press START/+30SEC. to start defrosting and the remaining cooking time is displayed.

Defrosting by time

1. Press TIME DEFROST. The display shows "dEF2."
2. Press the number buttons to input the defrosting time you want. The time range must be between 00:01 and 99:99.
3. The default microwave power for Time Defrost is power level 3. If you want to change the power level, press POWER once. The display shows "PL 3."
4. Press the number button of the power level you want.
5. Press START/+30SEC. to start defrosting. The remained cooking time is displayed.

Cooking popcorn

1. Press POPCORN repeatedly until the weight of popcorn you want shows on the display. The display cycles through "1.75">"3.0">"3.5"(oz.).
   Note
   The size of this oven is ideal for microwave popcorn bags below 3.0 ounces. If you select a larger bag, we recommend that you fold the edges of the bag in to improve the ability of the bag to rotate as it expands while cooking. If the bag does get stuck, stop the cooking process, open the oven door, and adjust the bag to ensure even cooking.
2. Press START/+30 SEC.. When the popcorn is done popping, the buzzer sounds five times and the oven returns to standby mode.

Cooking potatoes

1. Press POTATO repeatedly until the number of potatoes you want to cook shows on the display. The display cycles through "1">"2">"3" medium potatoes.
2. Press START/+30 SEC.. When the food is cooked, the buzzer sounds five times and the oven returns to standby mode.

Cooking frozen vegetables

1. Press FROZEN VEGETABLE repeatedly until the weight of the frozen vegetables you want to cook shows on the display. The display cycles through "4.0">"8.0">"16.0" (oz.).
2. Press START/+30 SEC.. When the food is cooked, the buzzer sounds five times and the oven returns to standby mode.

Heating beverages

1. Press BEVERAGE repeatedly until the number of cups you want to heat shows on the display. The display cycles through "1">"2">"3" cups (one cup is approximately 4 oz. [120 ml]).
2. Press START/+30 SEC.. When the beverage is heated the buzzer sounds five times and the oven returns to standby mode.

Heating a dinner plate

1. Press DINNER PLATE repeatedly until the size of the meal (in ounces) you want to heat shows on the display. The display cycles through "9.0">"12.0">"18.0" (oz.).
2. Press START/+30 SEC.. When the meal is heated, the buzzer sounds five times and the oven returns to standby mode.

Heating pizza

1. Press PIZZA repeatedly until the size of the pizza (in ounces) you want to heat shows on the display. The display cycles through "4.0">"8.0">"14.0" (oz.).
2. Press START/+30 SEC.. When the pizza is cooked, the buzzer sounds five times and the oven returns to standby mode.

Using the memory function

You can set up to three memory settings for frequently used cook times and power levels.
To memorize a procedure:
The following procedure represents an EXAMPLE of how to set memory #2 to cook something for 3 minutes and 20 seconds at 80% power.

1. Press 0/MEMORY twice, until the display shows "2" (for memory #2).
2. Press TIME COOK once, then press 3, 2, and 0 (for 3:20).
3. Press POWER once. When "PL10" appears on the display, press 8. The display shows "PL8" (for 80% power).
4. Press START/+30 SEC. to save the setting in memory. The buzzer sounds once, then the oven returns to standby mode. If you press START/+30SEC. again, the procedure will be saved as memory #2 and cooking begins.
   The procedure remains in memory. The procedure needs to be reset if the oven loses power.

To use a memorized procedure:

1. Put the item to be cooked into the oven and close the door.
2. Press 0/MEMORY repeatedly to cycle through memory 1, 2, or 3. The display shows "1", "2," or "3." Stop when you get to the memorized procedure you want to use.
3. Press START/+30 SEC. to use the procedure.

Using multi-stage cooking

Up to two stages can be used to cook your food. For example, you can defrost a meal, then cook it.
In this example, the food will be cooked with 80% power for five minutes, then 60% power for 10 minutes.

Note
Auto cooking cannot be used with multi-stage cooking.

1. Put the item to be cooked into the oven and close the door.
2. Press TIME COOK, then press 5, 0, and 0 to set the cooking time to five minutes.
3. Press POWER, then press 8 to set the power level for 80% power.
4. Press TIME COOK, then press 1, 0, 0, and 0 to set the second cooking time to10 minutes.
5. Press POWER, then press 6 to set the second power level to 60% power.
6. Press START/ +30 SEC. to begin cooking.

Checking the time and power level while cooking

• To check the time while cooking a meal, press CLOCK. The display shows the current time for three seconds, then returns to the cooking time remaining.
• To check the power level while cooking a meal, press POWER. The display shows the power level being used for three seconds, then returns to the cooking time remaining.

Using the child-lock

• To lock the oven — Press and hold STOP/CANCEL for three seconds. The oven sounds a long beep and the display shows , indicating that the lock is active.
• To unlock the oven — When the oven is locked, press and hold STOP/CANCEL for three seconds. The oven sounds a long beep, indicating that lock is released.

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your oven, review the following chart for a possible solution. If the oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center.

Maintaining your microwave oven

Keep your microwave oven clean, especially the interior of the oven.

• Clean the exterior with a damp cloth or sponge. Do not allow water or cleaning solution to drip into the ventilation ports.
• Clean the interior with a damp cloth or sponge.

Obtaining replacement parts

• • Call Customer Service at 888.784.3108

Specifications

WARRANTY AND SERVICE
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