Brand: BLACK+DECKER
Category: Microwave Oven
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for EM036AB14
Uploaded: April 20, 2026, 7:48 p.m.
Warranty Information
This is a two-year limited warranty valid in the United States and Canada, covering defects in material and workmanship.
- Power Level: 11 power levels available.
- Clock Setting: Set the current time.
- Kitchen Timer: Set a timer for up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
- Microwave Cook: Set cooking time and power level.
- Speedy Cooking: Instant cooking at 100% power for 1-6 minutes or 30-second increments.
- Weight Defrost: Defrost food based on weight (4-100 Oz).
- Time Defrost: Defrost food for a set amount of time.
- Auto Menus: Popcorn, Potato, Pizza, Frozen Vegetable, Beverage, Dinner Plate.
- Memory Function: Save up to 3 cooking procedures.
- Multi-Stage Cooking: Set up to 2 cooking stages.
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 suitble. 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 ventilation 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. |