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Black and Decker EM031MB11 Microwave Oven Instruction Manual

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Black and Decker EM031MB11 Microwave Oven

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Radio Interference

  1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment.
  2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:
    • 1) Clean door and sealing surface of the oven
    • 2) Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
    • 3) Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
    • 4) Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
    • 5) Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

Materials you can use in Microwave oven

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Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

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SETTING UP YOUR OVEN

Names of Oven Parts and Accessories

  • Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavityBlack and Decker EM031MB11 Microwave Oven Instruction Manual-3
  • A) Control panel
  • B) Turntable shaft
  • C) Turntable ring assembly
  • D) Glass tray
  • E) Observation window
  • F) Door assembly
  • G) Safety interlock system

Turntable Installation

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  • a. Never place the glass tray upside down. The gla s s tray should never be restricted.
  • b. Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly mu s t always be used during cooking.
  • c. All food and containers of food are always place d on the glass tray for cooking.
  • d. If glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or authorized service center.

Countertop Installation

  • Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged.
  • Cabinet: Remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cabinet surface. Do not remove the light brown Mica cover that is attached to the oven cavity to protect the magnetron

Installation

  1. Select a level surface that provi d e enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents.Black and Decker EM031MB11 Microwave Oven Instruction Manual-5
    • A minimum clearance of 3.0 inches (7.5cm) is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. One side must be open.
    • (1) Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above the oven.
    • (2) Do not remove the legs from t h e bottom of the oven.
    • (3) Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.
    • (4) Place the oven as far away from radios and TV as possible. Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.
  2. 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.
    • WARNING: Do not install 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 void

OPERATION

Control Panel and Features

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  • (1) Time Cook
  • (2) Time Defrost
  • (3) Power
  • (4) Clock
  • (5) Auto menu: Popcorn, Potato, Pizza, Frozen vegetable, Beverage, Dinner plate
  • (6) Number Buttons:0-9
  • (7) Weight Defrost
  • (8) Kitchen Timer function
  • (9) Stop/Cancel: clears all previous setting pressed before cooking starts. During cooking press once to stop oven twice to stop and clear all entries.
  • (10) Memory function
  • (11) Start/+30Sec
  1. Power Level
    • 11 power levels are available.
      Level109876543210
      Power100%90%80%70%60%50%40%30%20%10%0%
      DisplayPL10PL9PL8PL7PL6PL5PL4PL3PL2PL1PL0
  2. Clock Setting
    • (1) Press ” CLOCK ““00:00” will display.
    • (2) Press the number keys and enter the current time. For example, time is 10:12 now, please press “1,0,1,2” in turn.
    • (3) Press ” CLOCK ” to finish clock setting. “” will flash and the clock will be lighted.
    • (4) If the numbers input are not within the range of 1:00–12:59, the setting will be invalid until valid numbers are input.
    • Note:
      • (1) In the process of clock setting, if the ” STOP/CANCEL ” button is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute, the oven will go back to the former setting automatically.
      • (2) If the clock need to be reset, please repeat step 1 to step 3.
  3. Kitchen Timer
    • (1) Press ” TIMER “, LED will display 00:00, the first hour figure flash.
    • (2) Press the number keys and enter the timer time. (The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.)
    • (3) Press ” START/+30SEC. ” to confirm setting.
    • (4) When the timer time arrives, the buzzer will ring 5 times
  4. Microwave cook
    • (1) Press “TIME COOK” once, LED will display “00:00”.
    • (2) Press number keys to input the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds
    • (3) Press ” POWER ” once, LED will display “PL10”. The default power is 100% power. Now you can press number keys to adjust the power level.
    • (4) Press ” START/+30SEC.” to start cooking.
    • Example: to cook the food with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes.
      • a. Press “TIME COOK” once.”00:00″ displays.
      • b. Press “1”,”5″,”0″,”0″ in order.
      • c. Press “POWER” once, then press “5” to select 50% microwave power.
      • d. Press “START/+30SEC.” to start cooking.
    • Note:
      • 1) In the process of setting, if the “STOP/CANCEL” button is pressed, or if there is no operation within 1 minute, the oven will go back to the former setting automatically.
      • 2) If “PL0” selected, the oven will work with fan for no power.
      • 3) During microwave setting, “POWER” can be pressed to change the power you need. After pressing “POWER”, the current power light, now you can press number button to change the power. The oven will work with the selected power for the rest time.
  5. Speedy Cooking
    • (1) In waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level can be started by select a cooking time from 1 to 6 minutes by pressing number pads1 to 6. Press ” START/+30SEC.” to increase the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds
    • (2) In waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level with 30 seconds’ cooking time can be started by pressing ” START/+30SEC “. Each press on the same button will increase cooking time by 30 seconds. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
    • Note: during microwave cooking and time defrost, time can be added by pressing “START/30SEC.” button.
  6. Weight Defrost Function
    • (1) Press ” WEIGHT DEFROST “, LED will display “dEF1”.
    • (2) Press numerical buttons to input weight to be defrosted. Input the weight ranged between 4~100 Oz.
    • (3) If the weight input is not within 4~100 Oz, the input will be invalid.
    • (4) Press ” START/+30SEC. ” to start defrosting and the cooking time remained will be displayed.
  7. Time Defrost Function
    • (1) Press ” TIME DEFROST “, LED will display “dEF2”.
    • (2) Press number pads to input defrosting time. The effective time range is 00:01~99:99.
    • (3) The default microwave power is power level 3. If you want to change the power level, press ” POWER ” once, and the LED will display “PL 3”, then press the number pad of the power level you wanted.
    • (4) Press ” START/+30SEC. ” to start defrosting. The remained cooking time will be displayed.
  8. PIZZA
    • a) Press ” PIZZA ” repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display, “4.0”,”8.0″,”14.0″ oz will display in order. For example, press “PIZZA” once, “4.0” appears.
    • b) Press ” START/+30 SEC. ” to cook, buzzer sounds once. When cooking finishes, buzzer sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state.
  9. MULTI-STAGE COOKING
    • At most 2 stages can be set for cooking. In multi-stage cooking, if one stage is defrosting, then defrosting shall be placed at the first stage automatically.
    • Note: Auto cooking cannot work in the multi-stage cooking.
    • Example: if you want to cook with 80% microwave power for 5 minutes + 60% microwave power for 10 minutes. The cooking steps are as following:
      • (1) Press “TIME COOK” once, then press “5”,”0″,”0″ to set the cooking time;
      • (2) Press “POWER” once, then press “8” to select 80% microwave power.
      • (3) Press “TIME COOK” once, then press “1”,”0″,”0″,”0″ to set the cooking time;
      • (4) Press “POWER” once, then press “6” to select 60% microwave power.
      • (5) Press “START/ +30 SEC.” to start cooking
  10. LOCK FUNCTION FOR CHILDREN
    • Lock: In waiting state, press ” STOP/C A N C E L ” for 3 seconds, there will be a long “beep” denoting the entering into the children-lock state; meanwhile, LED will display ” “Lock quitting: In locked state, press ” STOP/CANCEL ” for 3 seconds, there will be a long “beep” denoting that lock is released.
  11. COOKING END REMINDING FUNCTION
    • When the cooking is over, the buzzer will sound 5 “beep” to alert user the cooking is finished.

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

  • Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center
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Oven will not start

a.  Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in.

b.  Door is open.

c.  Wrong operation is set.

a.  Plug into the outlet.

b.  Close the door and try again.

c.  Check instructions.

 

 

 

Arcing or sparking

a.  Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used.

b.  The oven is operated when empty.

c.  Spilled food remains in the cavity.

a.  Use microwave-safe cookware only.

b.  Do not operate with oven empty.

c.  Clean cavity with wet towel.

 

 

 

Unevenly cooked foods

a.  Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used.

b.  Food is not defrosted completely.

c.  Cooking time, power level is not suitble.

d.  Food is not turned or stirred.

a.  Use microwave-safe cookware only.

b.  Completely defrost food.

 

c.  Use correct cooking time, power level.

d.  Turn or stir food.

Overcooked foodsCooking time, power level is not suitable.Use correct cooking time, power level.
 

 

 

 

Undercooked foods

a.  Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used.

b.  Food is not defrosted completely.

c.  Oven ventilation ports are restricted.

d.  Cooking time, power level is not suitable.

a.  Use microwave-safe cookware only.

b.  Completely defrost food.

c.  Check to see that oven venti- lation ports are not restricted.

d.  Use correct cooking time, power level.

 

 

Improper defrosting

a.  Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used.

b.  Cooking time, power level is not suitable.

c.  Food is not turned or stirred.

a.  Use microwave-safe cookware only.

b.  Use correct cooking time, power level.

c.  Turn or stir food.

 

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