OWNER’S MANUAL

SUNBEAM

Microwave Oven

SMW978

1.READ these instructions carefully before installing and operating the oven.

Keep them for further reference.

2.Record in the space below the SERIAL NO. found on the nameplate on

your oven and retain this information for future reference.

SERIAL NO.:

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) 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.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the :

① Door ( bent ),

② Hinges and latches ( broken or loosened ),

③ Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY………………….…………………………….

INSTRUCTIONS……………….………………………………... 2

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.…………………………….……………………….…... 3

UTENSILS GUIDE…………………………………………………………………………. 4

COOKING TECHNIQUES………………………………………………………………… 6

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE……………………….…………………………… 7

SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………….…………………………… 7

PART NAMES…… .………………………………………………………………………... 7

CONTROL PANEL……………………………………………………………………...….. 8

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS…………….……………………………………………... 8

ABOUT “QUICK COOK” SETTINGS…………………………………………………….. 12

CLEANING AND CARE……………………………………………………………………. 14

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific

“ PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY ” on page 1.

3. Select a level surface that provides

enough open space for the intake

and/or outlet vents. A minimum

clearance of 3 inches is required

between the oven and any adjacent

wall. One side must be open. Leave a

minimum clearance of 3 inches above

the oven. Do not cover or block any

openings on the appliance. Do not

remove feet from the bottom of the

oven. This appliance must be

grounded. Connected only to properly

grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS ” on page 3.

4. Some products such as whole eggs

and sealed containers, for example,

closed glass jars may explode and

should not be heated in this oven.

5. Use this appliance only for its intended

use as described in this manual. Do not

use corrosive chemicals or vapors in

this appliance. This type of oven is

specifically designed to heat, cook or

dry food. It is not designed for industrial

or laboratory use.

6. As with any appliance, close

supervision is necessary when used by

children.

7. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food. Carefully

attend appliance if paper, plastic or

other combustible materials are

placed inside the oven to facilitate

cooking. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or

plastic bags before placing bag in

oven. c. If materials inside the oven should

ignite, keep oven door closed, turn

oven off, and disconnect the

power cord or shut off power at

the fuse or circuit breaker panel. d. Do not use the cavity for storage

purposes. Do not leave paper

products, cooking utensils or food in

the cavity when not in use.

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8. Microwave heating of beverage can

result in delayed eruptive boiling,

therefore care has to be taken when

handle the container.

pool, and the like.

15. Do not operate this appliance if it has a

damaged cord or a plug, if it is not

working properly or if it has been

damaged or dropped.

16. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

9. Do not deep fry food in the microwave.

It is difficult to control the fat which

could cause a fire hazard.

10. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as

potatoes, whole squash, apples and

chestnuts before cooking.

11. The contents of feeding bottles and

baby jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature should be checked

before serving in order to avoid burns.

12. Cooking utensils may become hot

because of heat transferred from the

heated food. Potholders may be

needed to handle the utensil.

13. Do not cover or block any openings on

the appliance.

14. Do not store or use this appliance

outdoors. Do not use this product near

water, for example, near a kitchen sink,

in a wet basement, or near a swimming

Keep cord away from heated surface.

Do not let cord hang over edge of table

or counter.

17. Use only thermometers which are

specifically designed for use in

microwave ovens.

18. Do not operate any heating or cooking

appliance beneath this appliance.

19. Be certain the glass tray and roller ring

are in place when you operate the oven.

20. WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone

other than a trained person to carry out

any service or repair operation which

involves the removal of any cover which

gives protection against exposure to

microwave energy. If there is any

damage, do not operate the oven and

contact your dealer or Sunbeam

authorized servicer.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.

WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

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Electrical Requirements

The electrical requirements are a 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.

Extension Cord

If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the microwave oven. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

Notes: 1. If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult a qualified electrician or service person.

2. Neither Sunbeam nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the 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 or TV, check that the microwave oven is on a different circuit, relocated the radio or TV as far away from the oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.

UTENSILS GUIDE

This section lists which utensils can be used in the microwave, which ones have limited use for short periods, and which ones should not be used in the microwave.

Recommended

· Microwave browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks,

chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish.

· Microwaveable plastic wrap — Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening for some

steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.

· Paper towels and napkins — Use for short-term heating and covering; these absorb

excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels, which may

contain metal and could ignite.

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· Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking.

· Paper plates and cups — Use for short-term heating at low temperatures. Do not use

recycled paper, which may contain metal and could ignite.

· Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent spattering.

· Thermometers — Use only those labeled “Microwave Safe” and follow all directions.

Check the food in several places. Conventional thermometers may be used on

microwave food once the food has been removed from the oven.

Limited Use

· Aluminum foil — Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas.

Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be careful. Please keep a minimum distance of 1 inch (2.54cm) between aluminum foil and cavity.

· Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware — Use these if they are labeled “Microwave Safe”.

If they are not labeled, test them to make sure they can be used safely.

· Plastic — Use only if labeled “Microwave Safe”. Other plastics can melt.

· Straw, wicker, and wood — Use only for short-term heating, such as warming dinner

rolls for a few seconds; baskets and bowls may be flammable.

Not Recommended

· Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave. It can

shatter and cause damage and injury.

· Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for

microwave use.

· Plastic storage and food containers — Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in

the microwave.

· Metal utensils — These can damage your oven. Remove all metal before cooking.

Note: Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot should not be used.

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COOKING TECHNIQUES

Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking, provided you keep these considerations in mind:

Stirring

Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food.

Turning

Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy. This is especially important with large foods such as roasts.

Standing

Foods cooked in the microwave build up

Arrangement

Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more internal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes after heating stops. Let foods stand to complete cooking, especially foods such as cakes and whole vegetables. microwave energy. To prevent Roasts need this time to complete cooking overcooking, place delicate areas, such as asparagus tips, toward the center of the turntable.

Shielding

Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum in the center without overcooking the outer areas. All liquids, such as soup or hot chocolate, should be shaken or stirred when cooking is complete. Let liquids stand foil to prevent overcooking. Areas that need shielding include poultry wing-tips, the ends of poultry legs, and corners of square baking dishes. Use only small amounts of aluminum foil. Larger amounts can damage your oven. a moment before serving. When heating baby food, stir well at removal and test the temperature before serving.

Adding moisture

Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperse evenly. Add

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a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook.

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

If the oven fails to operate:

A) Check to ensure that the oven is plugged in securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely.

B) Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. If these

C) Check to ensure that the control panel is programmed correctly and the timer is set.

C) Check to ensure that the door is securely closed engaging the door safety lock system. Otherwise, the microwave seem to be operating properly, test the outlet with another appliance. energy will not flow into the oven.

IF NONE OF THE ABOVE RECTIFY THE SITUATION, THEN CONTACT A QUALIFIED

TECHNICIAN. DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Consumption:

Output:

Operation Frequency:

Outside Dimensions(H×W×D):

Oven Cavity Dimensions(H×W×D):

120V~60Hz, 1450W

1000W

2450MHz

12×20 11/16 × 17 7/8 in.

8 5/8 × 13 3/4 × 14 in.

Cooking Uniformity: ” )

Net Weight: Approx. 39.4lbs.

PART NAMES

① Door Safety Lock

System

② Oven Window

③ Oven Air Vent

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④ Shaft

⑤ Roller Ring

⑥ Glass Tray

⑦ Control Panel

CONTROL PANEL

(Also see following pages for more detail.)

DISPLAY

Cooking time, power, indicators and present time are displayed.

BAKED POTATO BEVERAGE

POPCORN FROZEN DINNER

PIZZA REHEAT

Allows you to reheat or cook food automatically without entering power level or time.

POWER

Use to set power level.

TIMER

You can use the TIMER function independently, even while a cooking program is going on in the oven.

COOK

Cook at one power level for a period of time, then the oven automatically switch to another power level for the rest of cooking

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time.

COOK BY WEIGHT

Touch to enter weight of meat accurately.

The oven automatically sets the cooking time and power level.

DEFROST BY WEIGHT

Touch to set the weight of the food to be defrosted; the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and power level.

SPEED DEFROST

Touch to set defrosting time; the oven automatically divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off.

NUMBER PADS(0-9)

Touch to set times or amounts.

CLOCK

Touch to set the clock.

RESET

Clears all previous settings if touched before cooking starts.

START/STOP

Touch to start or stop cooking.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

BEEPS DURING OVEN SETTINGS

ONE BEEP: Oven accepts the entry.

TWO BEEPS: Oven does not accept the entry, check and try again.

SETTING THE CLOCK

1. Touch CLOCK pad.

2. Use the number pads to enter the

correct time. You must touch at least

three numbers to set the clock(one for

hour and two for minutes).

3. Touch CLOCK pad again.

NOTE:

This is a 12 hour clock. When the oven is first plugged in or when power resumes after a power interruption, the display will show ENTER CLOCK TIME, if you prefer to not have the clock displayed, touch

RESET pad. You can check the clock time while cooking is in progress by touching the CLOCK pad.

SETTING THE OVEN TIMER

1. Touch TIMER pad.

2. Enter the amount of time you want to count down by touching the number pads. Digit time is in minutes and seconds and set left to right. Set one digit (a 5 for 5 seconds) or up to four digits (2405 for 24 minutes, 5 seconds).

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

NOTE:

· Time countdown can be seen in

display for 3 seconds before clock or

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cooking time is returned to display.

·Touch TIMER and then touch RESET

to cancel TIMER during timing

process.

SETTING COOKING TIMES AND

POWER LEVELS

A. One-stage Cooking

1. Use the number pads to set a cooking time. You can set a cooking time from one seconds to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. If you are setting a time greater than one minute, you must enter numbers for both minutes and seconds.

For example, to set 20 minutes, enter

2,0,0,0.

2. If you want to set a power level other than 100% power, touch POWER, then use the number pads to enter the power level. You can set the power level from 1 to 9.

3. Touch START/STOP to start cooking.

USE THESE SINGLE DIGIT TO

REPRESENT POWER LEVELS

Number pad % of Power

9 90%

8 80%

7 70%

6 60%

5 50%

4 40%

3 30%

2 20%

1 10%

B. Two-stage Cooking

Some recipes require different stages of

cooking at different temperatures.

1. SET STAGE 1:

Follow steps 1 and 2 in “One-stage

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Cooking”.

DO NOT TOUCH START/STOP PAD.

2. SET STAGE 2:

Touch COOK pad then enter proper

cooking time and (lower) power level.

(Most 2-stage recipes use lower power

for second stage.)

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

NOTE:

After stage 1 time has elapsed, one

beep sounds, signaling the beginning of

stage 2. After total time has elapsed, 4

beeps sound and END appears in

display. Touch RESET pad or open oven

door to clear END before starting

another cooking function.

SETTING “SPEED DEFROST”

1. Touch SPEED DEFROST pad.

2. Enter desired defrosting time by

touching correct number pads. Digital

timer sets minutes and seconds from

left to right so a single digit can be set

(5 for 5 seconds ) or up to 4 digits

(2405 for 24 minutes 5 seconds).

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

NOTE:

·After time has elapsed four beeps

sound and END appears in display.

Touch RESET pad or open door to

clear END before starting another

cooking function.

·After setting SPEED DEFROST, oven

can be programmed to automatically

switch to one or two-Stage cooking.

A. For speed defrost and one stage

touching START/STOP pad, touch

COOK pad, enter time and power

level. Then touch START/STOP pad.

B. For speed defrost and two stage

cooking, follow steps above. Before

touching START/STOP pad, enter

two-stage cooking programs.

SETTING “COOK BY WEIGHT”

NOTE:

·

cooking, follow steps above. Before

1. Touch COOK BY WEIGHT pad.

2. Enter the one-digit code by touching the correct number pad.

3. Enter weight.

4. Touch START/STOP PAD.

Your microwave oven makes cooking

easy. You set the type and weight of

food, and the oven automatically sets the

cooking time and power level.

“COOK BY WEIGHT ” CODE

DESCRIPTIONS

of a pound to ounces using the

following chart.

CONVERTING FRACTIONS

OF A POUND TO OUNCES

FRACTIONS

OF A POUND

OUNCES

Less than .03 0

.03 to .09

.10 to .15

.16 to .21

.22 to .27

1

2

3

4

.28 to .34

.35 to .40

.41 to .46

.47 to .53

5

6

7

8

.54 to 59

.60 to .65

.66 to .71

.72 to .78

.79 to .84

.85 to .90

.91 to .97 above .97

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10

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12

13

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15 go to next even

· Turn meat over when oven beep twice.

Touch START/STOP to resume cooking.

· After total cooking time, 4 beeps sound

and END appears in display. Touch

RESET or open oven door to clear

END before starting another cooking

function. Let meat stand few minutes

before carving.

SETTING “DEFROST BY WEIGHT”

1. Touch DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad.

1

2

Beef

Mutton

5 lb. 16 oz.

5 lb. 16 oz.

3 Pork 5 lb. 14 oz.

· Meat must be defrosted and at

refrigerated temperature.

· Weight must be in pounds and ounces.

Ounce weights less than 10 must be

preceded by a 0. If label gives weight

in pounds only, change the fraction

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3. Touch START/STOP pad.

NOTE:

· Weight must be in pounds and ounces.

Ounce weights less than 10 must be

preceded by a 0. If label gives weight

in pounds only, change the fraction

of a pound to ounces using the chart on

this page.

· Turn food over when oven beep twice.

Touch START/STOP pad to resume

defrosting.

· After total defrosting time, 4 beeps

sound and END appears in display.

Touch RESET or open oven door to clear

END before starting another cooking

function.

SETTING “SAFETY LOCK”

The safety lock prevents unsupervised

operation by little children.

To set, press and hold RESET pad for 3

seconds, LOCK indicator lights.

To cancel, press and hold RESET pad

for 3 seconds, LOCK indicator goes off.

TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN

IS OPERATING

1. Touch START/STOP pad.

· You can restart the oven by touching

START/STOP pad.

· Touch RESET to erase all instructions.

2. Open the door.

· You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching START/STOP pad.

NOTE:

· Oven stops operating when door is opened.

ABOUT “ QUICK COOK ” SETTINGS

“QUICK COOK” allows you to cook or reheat food automatically without entering power level or time. When setting “quick cook”, check visual guide on pad for correct setting. Three “quick cook” settings allow you to cook several amounts of the same food. These include the “FROZEN

DINNER”, “BAKED POTATO” and

“BEVERAGE”. After you touch these pads,

ENTER AMT appears In the display.

In each “quick cook” category, smaller size food is set by touching pad once. One dot

(·) below picture of smaller-size food signifies one touch of the pad. The large size can be set by touching the picture pad twice. Two dots(··) below the picture of large size food signifies two touches of the pad.

SETTING “POPCORN”

1. Touch POPCORN pad.

"CODE" and cooking time will be displayed.

POPCORN automatically sets the

cooking time for a 3 to 3 1/2 oz. bag of

microwave popcorn.

2. Touch START/STOP pad.

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· To reset POPCORN time: Tap

POPCORN pad twice. ENTER TIME appears in display. Touch number pads to enter minutes and seconds. Touch

START/STOP pad. This new cooking time will remain whenever you touch the

POPCORN pad until you reset it.

SETTING “ BAKED POTATO”

For 4 to 6 oz. potatoes:

1. Touch POTATO pad once.

2. Enter number of potatoes by touching number pads from 1 to 4. "CODE" and cooking time for small-medium potatoes will be displayed.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

For the large 8 to 10 oz. potatoes:

1. Tap POTATO pad twice.

2. Enter number of potatoes by touching number pads from 1 to 4. "CODE" and cooking time for large potatoes is shown on the digital display.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

SETTING “PIZZA”

Reheating a slice (or two thin ones) of leftover pizza:

1. Touch PIZZA pad once. "CODE" and cooking time are displayed.

2. Touch START/STOP pad.

Heating a whole frozen pizza:

1. Tap PIZZA pad twice. "CODE" and cooking time are displayed.

2. Touch START/STOP pad.

SETTING “ BEVERAGE ”

For 5 to 7 oz. coffee cups:

1. Touch BEVERAGE pad once.

2. Enter number of cups by touching

number pads from 1 to 4. "CODE" and cooking time are seen on screen.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

For the larger 10 to 12 oz. coffee mugs:

1. Tap BEVERAGE pad twice.

2. Enter number of mugs by touching

number pads from 1 to 4. "CODE" and cooking time will be displayed.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

SETTING “FROZEN DINNER”

Microwaving one or two small (7-9 oz.) frozen dinner:

1. Touch FROZEN DINNER pad once.

2. For 1 entree, just touch

START/STOP. For 2 entrees, touch the

number pad “2”. "CODE" and cooking time are displayed on screen.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

Microwaving one large (10-12 oz.) frozen dinner :

1. Tap FROZEN DINNER pad twice.

2. For 1 entree, just touch

START/STOP. For 2 entrees, touch the

number pad “2”. "CODE" and cooking

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time are displayed.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

SETTING “ REHEAT”

2. Touch START/STOP pad.

NOTE:

This setting lets you reheat a dinner plate of chilled leftovers with good results. cooking time are displayed.

CLEANING AND CARE

1. Turn off the oven and remove the power

plug from the wall socket before cleaning.

2. Keep the inside of the oven clean.

When

food splatters or spilled liquids adhere

to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth.

Mild detergent may be used if the oven

gets very dirty. Avoid the use of spray

and other harsh cleaners as they may

stain, streak or dull the door surface.

3. The outside surfaces should be cleaned

with a damp cloth. To prevent damage

to the operating parts inside the oven,

water should not be allowed to seep

into the ventilation openings.

4. Wipe the window on both sides with a

damp cloth to remove any spills or

spatters.

5. Do not allow the control panel to

become wet. Clean with a soft, damp

cloth. When cleaning the control panel,

leave oven door open to prevent oven

from accidentally turning on.

6. If steam accumulates inside or around

the outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the

microwave oven is operated under high

humidity conditions, this is normal.

7. It is occasionally necessary to remove

the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray

in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.

8. The roller ring and oven floor should be

cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent. The roller ring may be washed in mild sudsy water or dishwasher. When removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace in the proper position.

9. Remove odors from your oven by

combining a cup of water with the juice

and skin of one lemon in a deep

microwaveable bowl, microwave for 5

minutes. Wipe thoroughly and dry with

a soft cloth. replace the oven light, please consult a dealer

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