Insignia NS-MW11BK0 Microwave Oven User Guide

Insignia NS-MW11BK0 Microwave Oven

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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. Read and follow the specific “Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy” on page 4.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See “Grounding instructions” on page 4.
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 glass jars) are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive 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 the 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 the cord or plug in water.
13. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
15. When cleaning the surface between the door and the compartment, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
    • Do not overcook food. Carefully attend to the appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
    • Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing them in the oven.
    • If material inside of the oven ignites, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
    • 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, may overheat 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.
18. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when the microwave oven is used by children.
19. If material inside of the oven should ignite, the oven door should be kept closed, the appliance turned off, the power cord disconnected, or the power shut off at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Grounding instructions

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used:
   • The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
   • The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
   • The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

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:
   • Clean the door and sealing surface of the oven.
   • Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
   • Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
   • Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave and receiver are on different branch circuits.
   • Relocate the microwave oven for the receiver.

Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy

1. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
2. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the doo,r or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
3. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the:
   • Door (bent)
   • Hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
   • Door seals and sealing surface
4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Cookware and cooking materials

Cookware and other materials must fit on the turntable. Always use oven mittens or pot holders because cookware may become hot. See “Materials you can use” on page 5 and “Materials to be avoided” on page 5 as a guide, then test before using.

Cookware and Materials Test:

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup (250 ml) of cold water, along with the cookware or materials in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for one minute. Do not exceed one minute cooking time.
3. Carefully feel the cookware or material. If the empty cookware or material is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.

Materials you can use

Materials to be avoided

Features

• 1,000 W of power quickly heats food
• Six presets easily cook your favorite foods
• 12.4-inch (31.5 cm) turntable helps evenly heat food
• Internal LED light shows your food
• Eleven power levels heat food to perfection
• Black plastic finish looks great with any décor
• Stylish blue LED display provides easy control

Package contents

• Countertop Microwave
• Turntable (with ring)
• User Guide

Microwave oven

Control panel

Setting up your microwave oven

1. Remove all packing material, protective film, and accessories. Do not remove the light brown Mica cover that is attached to the oven cavity to protect the magnetron.
2. Check for any damage, such as dents or a broken door. Do not use the microwave if it is damaged.
3. Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the vents:
4. Plug your microwave into a power outlet.

Installing the turntable

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.

Setting the clock and the timer

Setting the clock

1. Press Clock. Your display shows “00:00”.
2. Use the number pad to enter the current time (1:00–12:59), then press Clock to save the setting. The colon (:) flashes to count the seconds and the clock is set.

Using the kitchen timer

1. Press Kitchen Timer. The display shows “00:00” and the first digit flashes.
2. Use the number pad to enter the time (up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds), then press START/+30SEC. When the time reaches 0, the buzzer rings.

Cooking with your microwave

Microwave cooking

1. Press the Time Cook button, then use the number pad to enter the cooking time that you want.
2. Press Power, then enter the power level that you want (0-10). The default power level is 100% (PL10).
   

   Level	10	9	8	7	6	5	4	3	2	1	0
   Power	100%	90%	80%	70%	60%	50%	40%	30%	20%	10%	0%
   Display	PL10	PL9	PL8	PL7	PL6	PL5	PL4	PL3	PL2	PL1	PL0

3. Press START/+30SEC to begin heating. The buzzer rings when the microwave is finished. OR For multi-stage cooking, repeat steps 1-2 to program the second stage, then press START/+30SEC. The buzzer will ring between stages and automatically move on to the second stage.

Cooking quickly

1. Press START/+30SEC to instantly cook something at 100% power for 30 seconds. OR Press 1-6 on the number pad to instantly cook something at 100% power for 1-6 minutes.
2. To increase the time in 30-second increments, press START/+30SEC repeatedly. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Cooking with the auto menu

Popcorn

1. Press Popcorn repeatedly until the weight of your popcorn bag (1.75, 3.0, or 3.5 ounces) is shown on the display.
2. Press START/+30SEC to start. The buzzer sounds once, then cooks your popcorn.

Potato

1. Press Potato repeatedly until the number of potatoes you’re cooking (1-3) is shown on the display.
   

   AMOUNT	WEIGHT (APPROX.)
   1 potato	8 oz. (227 g)
   2 potatoes	16 oz. (453 g)
   3 potatoes	24 oz. (680 g)

2. Press START/+30SEC to start. The buzzer sounds once, then cooks your potato.

Frozen vegetables

1. Press Frozen Vegetable repeatedly until the weight of your vegetables (4.0, 8.0, or 16.0 ounces) is shown on the display.
2. Press START/+30SEC to start. The buzzer sounds once, then cooks your vegetables.

Beverages

1. Press Beverage repeatedly until the number of cups (1-3) is shown on the display.
2. Press START/+30SEC to start. The buzzer sounds once, then heats your drink.

Dinner plate

1. Press Dinner Plate repeatedly until the weight of your food (9.0, 12.0, or 18.0 ounces) is shown on the display.
2. Press START/+30SEC to start. The buzzer sounds once, then heats your food.

Pizza

1. Press Pizza repeatedly until the weight of your food (4.0, 8.0, or 14.0 ounces) is shown on the display.
2. Press START/+30SEC to start. The buzzer sounds once, then heats your pizza.

Using a memorized procedure

Memorized procedures let you save heating operations (cook time and power level) that you use often. You must save a memorized procedure before using this feature. See “Saving a memory procedure” on page 10 for instructions.

• Press 0/MEMORY repeatedly to choose the memorized procedure that you want (1-3), then press START/ ADD 30SEC.

Cleaning and maintaining your microwave

Cleaning the outside of your microwave

Exterior

The outside surface is pre-coated plastic. Clean the outside with mild soap and water, then rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of household or abrasive cleaner.

Door

Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Metal parts are easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain, streak, or dull the door surface.

Control panel

If the control panel is dirty, open the microwave door before cleaning. Wipe the panel with a cloth dampened slightly with water only. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners. Close the door and press STOP/Cancel to clear any buttons you may have pressed.

Cleaning the inside of your microwave

Interior

Wipe with a soft cloth and warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners or scouring pads. For baked-on food,
use baking soda or a mild soap, then rinse thoroughly with hot water.

Waveguide cover

The waveguide cover is located on the side wall inside the microwave cavity. It is made from mica, so it requires special care. Keep the waveguide cover clean to assure good microwave performance. Carefully wipe with a damp cloth any food spatters from the surface of the cover immediately after they occur. Built-up splashes may overheat and cause smoke or possibly catch fire. DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER.

Removing odors

Occasionally, a cooking odor may remain in the microwave. To remove, combine one cup (.25 L) of water, grated peel, and juice of one lemon, and several whole cloves in a two-cup (.5 L) glass measuring cup. Boil for several minutes using 100% power, then let it cool in the microwave. Wipe the interior with a soft cloth.

Turntable

Remove the turntable and wash it in mild, sudsy water. For stubborn stains, use a mild cleanser and non-abrasive scouring sponge. You can also wash them in the top rack of a dishwasher. The turntable motor shaft is not sealed, so excess water or spills should be wiped up immediately.

Troubleshooting

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

Specifications

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Definitions:
The Distributor* of Insignia branded products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Insignia-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). For this warranty to apply, your Product must be purchased in the United States or Canada from a Best Buy branded retail store or online at www.bestbuy.com or www.bestbuy.ca and is packaged with this warranty statement.

How long does the coverage last?
The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year (365 days) from the date you purchased the Product. Your purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the Product.

What does this warranty cover?
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of Products or parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your Insignia Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.

How to obtain warranty service?
If you purchased the Product at a Best Buy retail store location or from a Best Buy online website (www.bestbuy.com or www.bestbuy.ca), please take your original receipt and the Product to any Best Buy store. Make sure that you place the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging.
To obtain warranty service, in the United States and Canada, call 1-877-467-4289. Call agents may diagnose and correct the issue over the phone.

Where is the warranty valid?
This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada at Best Buy branded retail stores or websites to the original purchaser of the product in the country where the original purchase was made.

What does the warranty not cover?
This warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction/education
• Installation
• Set up adjustments
• Cosmetic damage
• Damage due to weather, lightning, and other acts of God, such as power surges
• Accidental damage
• Misuse
• Abuse
• Negligence
• Commercial purposes/use, including but not limited to use in a place of business or in communal areas of a multiple dwelling condominium or apartment complex, or otherwise used in a place other than a private home.
• Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna
• Display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).
• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
• Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply
• Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Insignia to service the Product
• Products sold “as is” or “with all faults”
• Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e., AA, AAA, C, etc.)
• Products where the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed
• Loss or Theft of this product or any part of the product
• Display panels containing up to three (3) pixel failures (dots that are dark or incorrectly illuminated) grouped in an area smaller than one-tenth (1/10) of the display size or up to five (5) pixel failures throughout the display. (Pixel-based displays may contain a limited number of pixels that may not function normally.)
• Failures or Damage caused by any contact, including but not limited to liquids, gels, or pastes.

REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

Contact Insignia:

• 1-877-467-4289
• www.insigniaproducts.com
• INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies.
  *Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC 7601 Penn Ave South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A.

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