Brand: BLACK+DECKER
Category: Microwave Oven
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for EM031M2CE
Uploaded: April 20, 2026, 7:59 p.m.
Warranty Information
1-year limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase.
- Power Level: Select from 11 power levels (100% down to 0%).
- Clock Setting: Set the current time using the number pads and the 'Clock' button.
- Kitchen Timer: Use as a countdown timer, separate from cooking functions.
- Microwave Cook: Set time and power level for cooking.
- Express Cooking: Start cooking immediately at 100% power with predefined times (1-6 minutes) or add 30-second increments.
- Weight Defrost: Enter the weight of food for automatic defrosting.
- Time Defrost: Set the defrosting time manually.
- Auto Cook Menus: Use presets for Popcorn, Beverage, Pizza, Potato, Frozen Vegetable, and Dinner Plate.
- Memory Function: Save up to 3 custom cooking programs.
- Multi-Section Cooking: Program up to 2 cooking stages (e.g., power level and time).
- Child Lock: Activate to prevent accidental use.
- Energy Saving Mode: Turns off the display to save power.
- Turntable Reset: Automatically repositions the turntable after cooking.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Trouble | Possible Cause | Possible Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| 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 suitable. 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 foods | Cooking 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. |