Insignia NS-MWR07R2 Retro Microwave Oven User Manual

Insignia NS-MWR07R2 Retro Microwave Oven

SAFETY INFORMATION

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY:

1. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open because this 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’s front face and the door 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 SURFACES
4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read all instructions before using the oven.
2. Read and follow the specific: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY: found on page 3.
3. As with any cooking appliance, close supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a fire in the oven cavity or when used by children.
4. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
   1. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
   2. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven.
   3. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed. Turn the oven off and unplug the oven or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
   4. Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
5. This oven must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 5.
6. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
7. 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 oven.
8. Use this oven only for its intended purpose, as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this oven. This oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
9. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. Do not operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
10. This oven should be serviced only by qualified service technicians. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
11. Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.
12. Do not store or use this oven outdoors.
13. Do not use this oven near water (for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations).
14. Do not immerse the cord or plug in water.
15. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
16. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
17. When cleaning the surfaces of the door and the oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
18. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea can 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 LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
    • 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This oven 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 oven 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. DO NOT alter the plug for use in a 2-prong receptacle. If the plug will not fit into a receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the oven is properly grounded. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-pronged grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the oven. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the oven.

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
• If a long cord set 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 oven.
• 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. Then there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:
   • Clean the door and the sealing surface of the oven.
   • Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
   • Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
   • Move the oven away from the receiver.
   • Plug the oven into a different outlet so that the oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

Cookware and cooking materials

Cookware and other materials must fit on the turntable. Always use oven mitts or pot holders because cookware may become hot. Refer to the Materials You Can Use on page 6 and Materials to be avoided on page 7 tables as a guide, then test before using. There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the procedure below.

Utensils test

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup (250 ml) of cold water, along with the utensil in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for one minute. Do not exceed one minute of cooking time.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4. To prevent the risk of fire, do not put hot pads, blankets, clothes, or other textiles in the oven.

Materials you can use

Materials to be avoided

Package contents

• .7 Cu. Ft. Retro Microwave Oven
• Glass tray
• Turntable ring assembly
• User Guide

Features

• Cook or reheat meat, vegetables, pasta, and more using a 700 W output at the touch of a button
• Cherry red or mint green color, round viewing window, and chrome details provide a fun retro touch
• The compact design fits on your countertop or kitchen cart while the 3.3 ft (1 m) cord reaches an outlet
• Nine preset cooking functions easily cook your favorites
• Ten power levels heat your food to your exact preference
• 10 in. (25.5 cm) glass turntable automatically rotates to evenly heat food
• The lock function prevents children from changing their microwave settings
• Eco mode helps you to conserve electricity and save money

Components

Control panel

#	ITEM	DESCRIPTION
4	(stop/clear)	Press to stop the cooking process. Press again to clear the cooking operation. In standby mode, press and hold for three seconds or more to set the child lock. See Using the child-lock on page 17.
5	(adjustment) knob	Turn to adjust settings.
6	(kitchen timer/clock)	Press once to set the timer. See Using the kitchen timer on page 13. Press twice to set the time. See Setting the Clock on page 13.
7	(start/ +30 sec.)	Press to start cooking. In the wait state, press one or more times to specify the cook time in 30-second increments. Maximum time is 95 minutes.

Setting up your microwave

1. Remove your microwave and all materials from the carton and the microwave cavity.
2. Examine your microwave for any damage, such as dents or a broken door. Don’t install or use your microwave if you find any damage.
3. Remove any protective film from the microwave cabinet surface, the door, and the control panel.
4. Place your microwave on a level surface that provides enough open space for the air vents.
5. Plug your microwave into a standard household outlet. Make sure that the voltage and the frequency are the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label.

CAUTIONS:

• Don’t mount your microwave under a cabinet.
• Don’t install your microwave over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. If installed near or over a heat source, your microwave could be damaged and the warranty would be voided.

Installing the turntable

1. Place the turntable ring assembly in the round depression in the bottom of your microwave so that it turns freely.
2. Place the glass tray (flat side up) on the turntable assembly so that the hub engages the turntable shaft in the bottom of your microwave. The glass turntable shouldn’t turn freely when it is correctly installed.

Using your microwave

Setting the clock

1. Plug the power cord into an outlet. 0:00 flashes on the display and the buzzer sounds once.
2. Press(kitchen timer/clock) twice. The hour flashes on the display.
3. Turn the adjustment knob to select the hour. You can select from 1 to 12. The hour you select appears on the display.
4. Press(kitchen timer/clock). The minutes flash on the display.
5. Turn the adjustment knob to select the minutes. You can select from 0 to 59. The minutes you select appear on the display.
6. Press(kitchen timer/clock) to confirm the setting. The: symbol flashes on the display.

Using the kitchen timer

1. Press(kitchen timer/clock) once. 00:00 flashes on the display.
2. Turn the adjustment knob to select the amount of time. You can select from 1 to 95 minutes. The time you select appears on the display.
3. Press(start/+30sec.) to confirm the setting. When the time reaches 0, the buzzer sounds five times and the display shows the current time.

Cooking in your microwave

1. Press(microwave). PL10 appears in the display.
2. Pressrepeatedly or turn the adjustment knob to select the power level. You can select between 100% and 10%. The power levels (PL10, PL9, PL8, PL7, PL6, PL5, PL4, PL3, PL2, and PL1) appear in sequence on the display. The available power levels are:
   

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

3. Press(start/+30sec.) to confirm the setting.
4. Turn to adjust the cooking time between 0:05 and 95:00. When you turn the knob to set the cooking time, each click of the knob adds a specific amount of time. When you start turning the knob, each click adds 5 seconds. When you reach one minute on the timer, each click adds 10 seconds. After the timer reaches five minutes, each click adds 30 seconds.
   

   AMOUNT OF TIME	TIME ADDED WITH EACH CLICK
   0 to 1 minutes	5 seconds
   1 to 5 minutes	10 seconds
   5 to 10 minutes	30 seconds
   10 to 30 minutes	1 minute
   30 to 95 minutes	5 minutes

5. Press(start/+30sec.) to start cooking.

Auto menus

Popping popcorn in your microwave

1. When selecting 3.0 or 3.5 oz. of popcorn, we suggest that you fold down a triangle on each corner of the bag before cooking, as shown.
2. 2 When the popcorn bag expands and no longer rotates properly, press(stop/clear) once, open the oven door, then adjust the bag position to ensure even cooking.
3. Press(start/+30sec.) to resume cooking.

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your microwave, review the following chart for a possible solution. If your microwave still doesn’t work correctly, contact the nearest authorized service center.

Maintaining your microwave

Keep your microwave clean, especially the interior.

• Clean the exterior with a damp cloth or sponge. Don’t let water or cleaning solution drip into the air vents.
• Clean the interior with a damp cloth or sponge.

Obtaining replacement parts

Call Insignia Customer Service at 1-877-467-4289.

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