Insignia NS-OTR16SS8Q User Manual Download Page 9

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1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave

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Setting up your microwave oven

See the 

Installation Guide 

(included in your box) to install and set up your microwave.

You can also find the 

Installation Guide

 online at 

www.insigniaproducts.com

 by searching for 

NS-OTR16SS8Q

. On 

your microwave’s product page, select 

Support & Downloads

, then next to 

Installation Guide

, select the language 

you want.

Installing the turntable

Hub (underside)

Glass turntable

Turntable ring

Turntable shaft

Notes

• Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted.
• Both the 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 the 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

Cooking in your microwave

1

Press 

Time Cook

, then use the number pad to enter the cooking time that you want.

Note

For example, to enter 3 minutes and 15 seconds, press 

3

1

, and then 

5

.

2

Press 

Power Level

, then enter the power level that you want (0-10).

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

PL-9

PL-8

PL-7

PL-6

PL-5

PL-4

PL-3

PL-2

PL-1

PL-0

Note

• You can check the power level during cooking by pressing 

Power Level

. To 

change it, enter a new power level (1-10).

• If “PL-0” is selected, the microwave fan turns on with 0% power. You can use this 

level to remove an odor in the microwave.

3

Press 

Start

 to begin heating.

OR

For two-stage cooking, repeat steps 1-2 to program the second stage.

Note

Two-stage cooking lets you program two cook times and power levels at the same 
time.

Summary of Contents for NS-OTR16SS8Q

Page 1: ...Before using your new product please read these instructions to prevent any damage USER GUIDE 1 6 Cu Ft Over the Range Microwave NS OTR16SS8Q...

Page 2: ...in your microwave 9 Setting the clock 10 Using the kitchen timer 10 Cooking quickly 10 Defrosting in your microwave 10 Cooking with the auto menu 11 Cooking kids meals 11 Using energy saver eco mode 1...

Page 3: ...s 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...

Page 4: ...as and electric cooking equipment Unpacking instructions Carefully remove the microwave from the box Save the box as it may make installation easier 1 Remove all packing materials from inside the oven...

Page 5: ...he oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the electrical connection procedures Radio or TV interference Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio o...

Page 6: ...le cooking Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat Use with supervision for short term cooking only Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming...

Page 7: ...owave oven Turntable with ring Oven rack Installation hardware Grease filter Exhaust damper Installation Guide User Guide Microwave oven ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 Safety interlock system Prevents the microwa...

Page 8: ...ans See Using energy saver eco mode on page 12 8 Weight defrost Press this button then enter the weight of the item you want to defrost The cooking time is set automatically See Defrosting by weight o...

Page 9: ...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 tur...

Page 10: ...y shows 0 and DEF 2 Use the number pad to enter the weight of the item to be defrosted in ounces Input the weight must be between 1 96 ounces 3 Press Start to start defrosting The remaining cooking ti...

Page 11: ...to heat 2 Enter the food weight in ounces with the number pad The weight must be within the range in the table below 3 Press Start FOOD WEIGHT Pizza 10 28 oz Potato 1 48 oz Meat 1 32 oz Reheat 1 37 oz...

Page 12: ...ime and power level while cooking To check the time while cooking a meal press Clock The display shows the current time for five seconds then returns to the cooking time remaining To check the power l...

Page 13: ...nel 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 c...

Page 14: ...dded dirt 4 Rinse thoroughly and shake dry 5 Replace by fitting the filter back into the opening Grease filters BOTTOM Replacing the charcoal filter A charcoal filter is used for nonvented recirculate...

Page 15: ...unplugging it 2 Remove the screw holding the light cover in place then remove the light cover CAUTION The light cover may become very hot Do not touch the glass when the light is on 3 Remove the old...

Page 16: ...it 3 Pull the louver away from the unit Louver mounting screws Louver 4 Open the light cover located behind the filter by removing the light cover screw then carefully pulling up on the front edge Lig...

Page 17: ...ing to cook it The cooking time or power level is not adequate to cook the food Use the correct cooking time and power level The food is not turned or stirred Turn or stir the food Overcooked foods Th...

Page 18: ...power 1500W Rated output power 950W Microwave capacity 1 6 cu ft Turntable diameter 12 4 in 31 5 cm External dimensions HxWxD 16 9 x 29 9 x 17 9 in 42 9 x 75 9 x 45 5 cm Internal dimensions HxWxD 10 2...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...Canada or 01 800 926 3000 Mexico 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 2019 Best Buy All...

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