Hamilton Beach Microwave Oven Owner's Manual

Welcome!

Congratulations on acquiring a high-quality Hamilton Beach™ Microwave Oven. This unit offers convenient features, including six one-touch cooking buttons for easy meal preparation and snacks. Please read and save these instructions for future use. For convenient access, record your model, series code, and serial number from the label on the back of the unit, and staple your receipt to this manual.

Model number: P90D23AL-WR/WRB/WRR
Serial number: ____________________
Series code: ____________________
Date of purchase: ____________________

Important Safety Instructions

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

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific "Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy" found in this manual.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See "Important Grounding Instructions" in this manual.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers, like closed glass jars, 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 use corrosive chemicals or vapors. This 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 this appliance.
11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water (e.g., kitchen sink, wet basement, swimming pool, or similar locations).
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15. When cleaning the surfaces between the door and the oven that come together upon closing, 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 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 bag in oven.
    • If materials inside 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.
    • 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 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 utensil is inserted into the liquid.
18. This appliance is intended for household use only.

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Important 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.

Electrical Requirements

The electrical requirements are 120 volt 60 Hz, AC only, 20 amp. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the oven be provided. The oven is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded.

Power Supply Cord

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, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

Radio or TV Interference

Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio or TV, check that the microwave oven is on a different circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far away from the oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.

Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy

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

Features and Benefits & Specifications

Features

• 0.9 cu. ft. Oven Cavity
• 10 Power Levels
• Six Express Cook One-touch Settings
• Electronic Digital Display With Clock (LED)
• Turntable
• Time Cook
• Time And Weight Defrost
• Remind Signal
• Kitchen Timer

Specifications

How To Test For A Microwave-safe Dish

To determine if a dish is microwave-safe, place the dish in the microwave along with a glass measuring cup filled with one cup of water. Microwave for one minute on high and then carefully feel the dish. If it is warm, it is not microwave-safe.

Arcing - The microwave term for sparks in the oven. Caused by:

• Metal or foil touching the side of the microwave.
• Upturned edges of foil not wrapped around the food.
• Metals in the microwave such as twist ties, meat pins, or metal rimmed dishes.
• Recycled paper towels in the microwave that contain small flecks of metal.

Materials For Use In Microwave

To avoid arcing and other hazards, follow these instructions for the use of safe materials in the microwave.

Materials To Avoid In Microwave

• Metal pans and bakeware
• Recycled paper products
• Non-heat-resistant glass
• Food storage bags
• Dishes with metallic trim
• Brown paper bags
• Non-microwave-safe plastics (e.g., margarine tubs)
• Metal twist ties

Setting Up Your Microwave

Installation:

1. Remove all packing materials and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or a broken door. Do not install if the oven is damaged.
2. Select a level surface that provides enough open space for ventilation. Allow for 3 inches of open space next to the sides and back of the microwave. Allow for 12 inches of open space above the microwave. Do not place any items on top of the microwave and do not remove the legs from the bottom of the microwave.
3. Place the microwave as far away as possible from radios and televisions. Microwave may cause interference to these appliances.
4. Plug the microwave into a standard household outlet. Check the rating label of the microwave to ensure the voltage and frequency are compatible with the outlet.
5. Do not install the microwave oven over a range cook top or other heat-producing appliance. Heat can damage the microwave and void the warranty.

Names of Oven Parts and Accessories

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton. Your oven comes with the following accessories: Glass tray (1), Turntable ring assembly (1), Instruction manual (1).

The microwave oven consists of a main body with a door on the front. The door features an observation window. Inside the cooking compartment, there is a glass tray resting on a turntable ring assembly, which rotates on a turntable shaft. A control panel is located on the side, and a wave guide is present on the interior wall (do not remove).

Turntable Installation

The turntable system includes a hub (underside), a glass tray, and a turntable shaft, all supported by a turntable ring assembly.

1. Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted.
2. Both the glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking.
3. All food and containers of food are always placed on the glass tray for cooking.
4. The glass tray rotates either clockwise or counter-clockwise; this is normal.
5. If the glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact service support: 1-855-313-1612.

To order a replacement turntable, please call service support: 1-855-313-1612.

Control Panel Operation

The control panel features a digital display and various buttons for operating the microwave oven.

1. Display: Cooking time, power, indicators, and present time are displayed.
2. One-touch Cook: Instant settings to cook popular foods such as Baked Potato, Popcorn, Pizza, Beverage, Frozen Dinner, and Reheat.
3. Express Cook: Number Pads (1-6) for quick cooking.
4. Number Pads (0-9): Used to set time, weight, or amount.
5. Clock: Touch to set the clock.
6. Start/+30 Sec: Touch to start a cooking program. Press it to add 30 seconds during a cooking program.
7. Power Level: Use to set microwave power levels.
8. Time Cook: Use for multi-stage cooking, enabling cooking at multiple power and time settings automatically.
9. Kitchen Timer: The KITCHEN TIMER function can be used alone, even in the process of cooking.
10. Time Defrost: Touch to set defrosting time.
11. Weight Defrost: Touch to set the weight of the food to be defrosted.
12. Stop/Clear: Stop a cooking program. Clear all previous settings before cooking.

Operation Instructions

1. Setting The Clock

This is a 24 or 12 hour clock, and you can select it by pressing the CLOCK pad. During cooking, the current time can be seen by touching the CLOCK pad.

FOR EXAMPLE: Suppose you want to set the oven clock time to 8:30.

1. In standby mode, touch the CLOCK pad once to select 12 hour clock, press again to select 24 hour clock.
2. Use the number pads to enter the correct time (e.g., touch number pads 8, 3, 0 in order to enter 8:30).
3. Press the START/+30SEC pad to complete the CLOCK setting.

2. Setting The Kitchen Timer

1. In standby state or during cooking, touch the KITCHEN TIMER pad.
2. Enter the amount of time you want to count down by touching the number pads. The maximum time is 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
3. Press the START/+30SEC pad to complete the KITCHEN TIMER setting.

3. Add 30 sec.

1. In standby mode, press the START/+30 SEC pad repeatedly to enter cooking time.
2. The oven will start automatically at 100% high power level (each for 30 seconds, up to 99 minutes 59 seconds).
3. During cooking (except auto cook and weight defrost), you can add cooking time by touching the START/+30 SEC pad.

4. Time Cook

During cooking, the current power level can be seen by touching the POWER LEVEL pad. You can adjust the power level by pressing the number pads when the display shows it.

1. Touch the TIME COOK pad.
2. Use the number pads to enter cooking time. The longest time is 99 minutes 99 seconds.
3. Touch the POWER LEVEL pad to select microwave power (from PL10 to PL-1).
4. Touch the START/+30 SEC pad.

Use a single digit to set a cooking power level:

5. Setting "Time Defrost"

During the defrosting program, the system will pause and sound beeps to remind the user to turn food over, and then press the START/+30 SEC pad to resume.

1. Touch the TIME DEFROST pad.
2. Enter the desired defrosting time by touching the correct number pads. The longest time you can set is 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
3. Touch the START/+30 SEC pad.

6. Setting "Weight Defrost"

The defrosting time and power level are adjusted automatically once the weight is programmed.

1. Touch the WEIGHT DEFROST pad.
2. Use the number pads to enter the food weight (e.g., touch 1,2, to enter 12 OZ).
3. Touch the START/+30 SEC pad.

Converting Fractions of a Pound to Ounces:

During cooking, the system will pause and sound beeps to remind the user to turn food over, and then press the START/+30 SEC pad to resume.

7. One-Touch Cook

For the following menus, you do not need to input cooking power and time. Follow the steps below.

1. Place food into oven and close it.
2. Touch the correct auto menu to select the weight or the amount.
3. Touch the START/+30 SEC pad to start the program.

1) Baked Potato

For potatoes (7~11 oz/each):

1. Touch the BAKED POTATO pad.
2. Touch the pad once for one potato, touch the pad twice for two potatoes, touch the pad three times for three potatoes and touch the pad four times for four potatoes.
3. Touch the START/+30 SEC pad.

2) Popcorn

For a 3.5 oz. bag of microwave popcorn:

1. Touch the POPCORN pad once. POPCORN automatically sets the cooking time for a 3.5 oz. bag of microwave popcorn.
2. Touch the START/+30 SEC pad.

Popcorn instructions:

• To pop the popcorn package evenly and avoid burning, the bag must be able to turn freely while cooking.
• Please listen to the popping sound and watch the bag until popping is completed.
• Some brands of microwave popcorn bags may be larger. Make sure that the bag matches the correct weight.

3) Pizza

Reheating pizza (4~5 oz/each):

1. Touch the PIZZA pad.
2. Touch the PIZZA pad once for one slice and touch the pad twice for two slices.
3. Touch the START/+30 SEC pad.

4) Beverage

For cups (4 oz/cup):

1. Touch the BEVERAGE pad.
2. Touch the BEVERAGE pad once for 4 ounces, touch the pad twice for 8 ounces, touch the pad three times for 12 ounces and touch the pad four times for 16 ounces.
3. Touch the START/+30 SEC pad.

5) Frozen Dinner

For frozen dinners (7~9 oz/each):

1. Touch the FROZEN DINNER pad.
2. Touch the pad once for 7~9 ounces and touch the pad twice for 14~18 ounces.
3. Touch the START/+30 SEC pad.

6) Reheat

For a plate of cool food (10~14 oz):

1. Touch the REHEAT pad once.
2. Touch the START/+30 SEC pad.

8. Express

The program will start immediately after touching the number pad (1-6).

Suppose you want to set the quick cooking in 6 minutes.

1. Touch number pad 6.
2. 6:00 can be seen on the display.
3. The program starts automatically at 100% high power level.

9. Two-stage Cooking

Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures.

SET STAGE 1:

1. Place food into oven and close it. Touch the TIME COOK pad.
2. Use the number pads to set a cooking time.
3. Touch the POWER LEVEL pad.
4. Use the number pads to enter the power level.

SET STAGE 2:

1. Touch the TIME COOK pad.
2. Use the number pads to set a cooking time.
3. Touch the POWER LEVEL pad.
4. Use the number pads to enter the power level.
5. Touch the START/+30SEC to start.

10. Setting Child Lock

The child lock prevents unsupervised operation by children.

1. To set the child lock: In standby mode, press and hold the STOP/CLEAR pad for 3 seconds, then a beep will sound. In the lock state, the oven can't be operated.
2. To cancel the child lock: Press and hold the STOP/CLEAR pad for 3 seconds, then a beep will sound, and the oven can be operated.

Care and Cleaning

• Turn off the microwave and unplug the power cord from the wall socket when cleaning.
• Keep the inside of the microwave clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to microwave walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergents may be used if the microwave gets very dirty. Avoid using spray or other harsh cleaners. They may stain, streak, or dull the door surface.
• The outside of the microwave should be cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the microwave, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.
• Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any spills or splatters.
• Do not allow the control panel to become wet. Clean with a soft, damp cloth. When cleaning the panel, leave the microwave door open to prevent it from accidentally turning on.
• If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave is operated under high humidity. This is normal.
• It may be necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm, soapy water or in a dishwasher. The roller ring and microwave floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise. Wipe the bottom surface of the microwave with a mild detergent.
• The roller ring may be washed in mild, soapy water or in a dishwasher. When removing the roller ring, be sure to replace it in the proper position.
• Remove odors from your microwave by combining a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a microwaveable bowl. Microwave for 5 minutes. Wipe thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.
• If the light bulb burns out, please contact a certified electrician to have it replaced.
• The microwave should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed. Failure to maintain the microwave in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of surfaces that could adversely affect the life of the unit and could possibly result in a hazardous situation.
• Please do not dispose of this appliance into a regular garbage receptacle. Please check to see where you can dispose of such appliances.

Troubleshooting

One Year Limited Warranty

This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty. This product carries a warranty that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser or gift recipient from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep your original sales receipt as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim.

IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damages resulting from use not in conformity with the printed directions, accident, misuse or abuse, alteration, the affixing of any attachments not provided with the product, loss of parts, or subjecting the appliance to any but the specified voltage. (Read directions carefully.)

If service is required during the warranty period, properly pack your unit. Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. recommends using the original carton and packing materials. Within 90 days from point of purchase, return the product to the nearest Walmart store with the sales receipt. A replacement or refund may be offered at the discretion of Walmart. For service after 90 days, up to 1 year from the point of purchase, contact customer assistance at: 1-855-313-1612.

For faster service, locate the model number and product name on your appliance.

Walmart expressly disclaims all responsibility for consequential damages or incidental losses caused by use of the appliance. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty is limited to the duration of this written warranty. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential losses so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

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