INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Stainless Steel Microwave Oven

EM-S8600S

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model:

Power Source:

Power Consumption:

Maximum Output:

Oven Capacity:

Turntable Diameter:

Outside Dimensions: (w x h x d)

Weight:

EM-S8600S

AC 120V, 60Hz

1500 W

1000 W

1.0 Cu. Ft.

31.4 cm (12 3/8”)

51.7 x 14.1 x 30 cm (20 3/16 x 17 3/8 x 12”)

Approx. 20 kg (44.1 lb.)

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY

Proper and Safe Use of Your Oven........................................................4

Important Safety Instructions .................................................................5

Grounding Instructions ...........................................................................6

Utensils ..................................................................................................6

SETTING UP YOUR OVEN

Names of Oven Parts and Accessories..................................................8

Turntable Installation .............................................................................8

Installation .............................................................................................9

OPERATION

Control Panel and Features .................................................................10

Setting Clock ........................................................................................11

Child Lock-Out .....................................................................................11

Kitchen Timer .......................................................................................12

Time Cooking .......................................................................................12

+30 Sec ...............................................................................................12

Memory Cooking .................................................................................13

Power Level Setting Guide ..................................................................13

Direct Access Cooking ....................................................................14-16

Weight Defrost .....................................................................................16

Time Defrost ........................................................................................16

Defrosting Chart ..................................................................................17

COOKING GUIDE

Cooking Principles and Techniques .....................................................18

MAINTENANCE

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................19

Questions and Answers .......................................................................20

Cleaning ...............................................................................................20

WARRANTY ..........................................................................................................21

QUICK REFERENCE ............................................................................................22

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SAFETY

PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN

• The oven must be on a leveled surface.

• The turntable and turntable roller rest

must be in the oven during cooking.

• Place the cookware gently on the

turntable and handle it carefully to avoid

possible breakage.

• Incorrect use of browning dish may

cause the turntable to break.

• Use carefully when cooking food in the

microwave oven to avoid burning due to

excessive cooking.

• Use only the specified bag size when

using Direct Access Popcorn.

• Failure to maintain the oven in a clean

condition could lead to deterioration that

could adversely affect the life of the

appliance and possibly result in a

hazardous situation.

• The oven has several built-in safety

switches to ensure that the power

remains off when the door is open. Do

not tamper with these switches.

• Do not operate the microwave oven

empty. Operating the oven with no food

or food that is extremely low in moisture

can cause fire, charring or sparking.

• Do not cook bacon directly on the

turntable. Excessive local heating of the

turntable may cause it to break.

• Do not remove feet from the bottom of

the oven.

• Do not heat baby bottles or baby food

in the microwave oven. Uneven heating

may occur and could cause physical

injury.

• Do not heat narrow-necked containers,

such as syrup bottles.

• Do not attempt to deep-fry in your

microwave oven.

• Do not do home canning in this

microwave oven as it is impossible to

be sure all contents of the jar have

reached boiling temperature.

• Do not use this microwave oven for

commercial purposes. This microwave

oven is made for household use only.

• To prevent eruptive boiling of hot liquids

and beverages or scalding yourself, stir

liquid before placing the container in the

oven and again halfway through cooking

time. Let stand in the oven for a short

time and stir again before removing the

container.

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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 2.

3. As with most cooking appliances, close supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a fire in the oven cavity.

If materials inside the oven ignite:

• Keep the oven door closed

• Turn the oven off, and

• Disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

Keep in mind the following rules at all times: a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the

appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

b. Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not store combustible items

such as bread, cookies, paper products,

etc. inside the oven. If lightning strikes the power line, the oven may turn on by itself.

c. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven.

4. This oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See

“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 6.

5. Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

6. Some products such as whole eggs, water with oil or fat, sealed containers and closed glass jars may explode and therefore should not be heated in this oven.

7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

8. As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

9. Do not operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working

properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.

10. This appliance should be serviced only by

qualified service technicians. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

11. Do not cover or block any vents on the oven.

12. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.

13. Do not use this oven near water, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, or similar locations.

14. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

15. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

16. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

17. When cleaning door and oven surfaces that meet when door is closed, use only mild, non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. (See

“Cleaning” instructions on page 20.)

18. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to 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 spoon or other utensil is inserted into the liquid.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

DANGER

Electric Shock Hazard

• Touching some of the internal component scan cause

serious personal injury or

death. Do not disassemble this appliance.

WARNING

Electric Shock Hazard

• Improper use of the

grounding can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is properly installed and grounded.

Three-pronged (grounding) plug

Properly polarized and grounded outlet

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.

This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-pronged grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

• Longer cord sets or extension cords maybe used if care is exercised in their use.

• If a long cord or extension cord is used:

1) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or

extension cord should be at least as great as the

electrical rating of the appliance.

2) The extension cord must be a grounding-type

3-wire cord, and

3) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will

not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it

can be pulled on by children or tripped over

unintentionally.

UTENSILS

CAUTION

Personal Injury Hazard

• Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed containers

should be opened and plastic pouches pierced before cooking.

See following page for further instructions “Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven.”

Utensil Test:

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250 ml) along with the utensil in question.

2. Cook on maximum power (PL 10) for 1 minute.

3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking. Do not exceed 1 minute testing time.

CAUTION:

1. Do not use plastic containers for testing.

2. Some containers and dishware may be warm (or hot) in only one area. Do not use a container that becomes warm anywhere.

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Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks

Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent over cooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from oven walls.

Browning dish Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5 mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the

Dinnerware turntable to break.

Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or

Glass jars

Glassware

Oven cooking bags chipped dishes.

Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.

Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.

Paper plates and cups

Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.

Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for short-term cooking only. Do not use recycled paper towels, they may contain

Parchment paper

Plastic metal and could ignite.

Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.

Plastic wrap

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Only use items labeled “Microwave

Safe”. Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets hot. “Boiling bags” and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.

Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.

Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).

Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and to retain moisture.

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks

Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

Food carton with metal handle

May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

Metal or metaltrimmed utensils

Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.

Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.

Paper bags

Plastic foam cups

Wood

May cause a fire in the oven.

Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature.

Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

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SET UP

NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity. Your oven comes with the following accessories:

1 Turntable

1 Turntable roller rest

1 Instruction Manual

Door Cabinet

Interior light

Control panel

Door Safety Locks

Shuts off oven power if door is opened during operation.

Door Handle

• Pull handle gently to open door.

• When you open the door during cooking

process, the cooking stops but the program

will not be canceled. Touch START to

resume cooking.

TURNTABLE INSTALLATION

Turntable

Roller rest

Hub (underside)

Receptacle

1. Remove any tape covering receptacle.

2 Place the roller rest on the cavity bottom.

3. Place the turntable on top of the roller rest as

shown in the diagram. Make sure the

turntable hub is securely locked in

the receptacle.

• Never place the turntable upside

down. The turntable should never

be restricted.

• Both turntable and roller rest must

always be used during cooking.

• All food and containers of food are

always placed on the turntable

for cooking.

• If turntable or roller rest cracks or

breaks, contact your nearest

authorized service center for more

information regarding replacement.

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INSTALLATION

Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged. Do not remove the light brown

Mica cover that is attached inside the oven cavity to protect the magnetron.

NOTE: This unit is not designed for 50 Hz or any circuit other than a 120-volt/ 60-Hz AC circuit. This oven is designed for counter top installation.

Counter top Installation

1. Select a level surface that

provides enough open space for

the in take and/or outlet vents.

3"

3"

A minimum clearance of 3 inches is required between the oven and any adjacent wall. One side must be open.

3"

OPEN

• Leave a minimum clearance of 3 inches

above the oven.

• Do not remove the legs from the bottom

of the oven.

• Blocking the intake and/or outlet

openings can damage the oven.

• Place the oven as far away from radios

and TV’s as possible. Operation of

microwave oven may cause interference

to your radio or TV.

• If the cabinet is covered with a protective

film, remove the film.

2. Plug your oven into a standard

120-volt / 60-Hz household outlet.

Be sure the electrical circuit is at least 15

amperes and that your microwave oven

is the only appliance on the circuit.

WARNING: Do not install oven over a range cook top or other heat-producing appliance.

If installed near or over a heat source, the oven could be damaged and the warranty would be void.

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OPERATION

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

(1) DISPLAY WINDOW

Shows cooking time in minutes and seconds during cooking. Shows clock time when oven is not in use.

(2) POWER

Use to set power levels other than 100%

(PL 10).

(3) DIRECT ACCESS KEYPADS

Pre programmed to cook or reheat popular foods with minimal number of steps.

(4) KITCHEN TIMER

Use as a timer.

(5) MEMORY

Use to save favorite cooking programs.

(6) WEIGHT DEFROST

Pre programmed to defrost by weight.

(7) CLOCK

Use to set the clock.

(8) TIME DEFROST

Use to defrost by time.

(9) NUMBER KEYPADS

Use to enter time or weight and express cook.

(10) AM/PM

Use to choose AM or PM when set clock.

(11) STOP/CLEAR

Press once: Stops oven

Press twice: Stops oven and clears all prior settings.

(12) START/+30 SEC.

Press START/+30SEC. after entry to start oven.

Use to add 30 seconds to TIME

COOKING, DIRECT ACCESS and

TIME DEFROST programs.

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The oven will beep 5 times to indicate the completion of a program.

SETTING CLOCK

To set the correct time of day, follow the steps below. Example: To set 3:15:

3

4

Step

1

2

Procedure

Press CLOCK. lights and a tone will sound. The display will show “00:00” with the first “0” flashing.

Press 0, 3, 1 and 5 to enter time of day. You must press 4 numbers to set the clock (2 for the hour and 2 for minutes).

When entering hours 1-9, a zero must be entered first.

Press AM/PM to choose AM or PM.

Press CLOCK. turns off and the display will show the present time. The colon will remain flashing

Keypad

CLOCK

03:15

AM/PM

CLOCK

Note : • If the clock (or display) shows any abnormality, unplug the oven from the AC

outlet. Plug it in again and then reset the clock.

• When power resumes after a power interruption, reset the clock following the

instructions above.

• The display will show “0:00” if the clock is not set.

• If the clock is not set within 1 minute of pressing “CLOCK” or STOP/CLEAR is

pressed, the display will return to “0:00”.

CHILD LOCK-OUT

The oven has a safety feature which prevents use by children. The feature locks the operation of the oven until canceled.

To set:

Step

1

Procedure

Press and hold STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds. A tone will sound and the

lights. The display will show .

Keypad

STOP/

CLEAR

To cancel:

Step

1

Procedure

Press and hold STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds. A tone will sound and the

turns off.

Keypad

STOP/

CLEAR

STOPPING THE OVEN WHILE IN OPERATION

1. You can stop the oven by pressing STOP/CLEAR once or by opening the door.

2. You can resume cooking by closing the door and pressing START.

3. Press STOP/CLEAR twice to stop the oven and clear all settings.

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KITCHEN TIMER

To set kitchen timer for 2 minutes:

Step

1

2

3

Procedure

Press KITCHEN TIMER. lights and a tone will sound. The display will show “ 00:00” with the first “0” flashing.

Enter desired time. You must press 4 numbers to set the timer (2 for the minutes and 2 for the seconds).

When entering 1-9 minutes, a zero must be entered first.

Press START/+30SEC. lights and flashes. The display will show the time remaining.

Keypad

KITCHEN TIMER

02:00

START/+30SEC.

Note: • Five beeps indicate the KITCHEN TIMER is finished.

• Press STOP/CLEAR to cancel KITCHEN TIMER.

•The maximum time that can be set is 99 minutes 99 seconds.

TIME COOKING

This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time. In addition to 100% (PL 10) power level, you can select different microwave power from 9 levels, 1-9

(10-90% of total power level).

Example: To cook at 80% power level for 20 minutes:

Step

1

Procedure

Enter a cooking time in minutes and seconds. Enter 2, 0, 0,and 0.

Keypad

20:00

2 Press POWER 1-10 times.

indicator lights.

High power symbol lights when 8-10 power levels are entered.

Low power symbol lights when 1-7 power levels are entered.

Press once twice

3 times

4 times

5 times

6 times

7 times

8 times

PL6

PL5

PL4

PL3

9 times PL2

10 times PL1

Power

Level

PL10

PL9

PL8

PL7

%

100 %

90 %

80 %

70 %

60 %

50 %

40 %

30 %

20 %

10 %

POWER

(Press POWER three times)

(PL 8 appears in the display)

3 Press START/+30SEC.

+ or will flash while cooking.

START/+30SEC.

Nota • The maximum time that can be set is 99 minutes 99 seconds.

• If no power is entered, the power level will always be 100% (PL10).

+30 SEC.

This feature provides 2 functions :

• You may quickly start TIME COOKING by pressing START/+30 SEC. The maximum time that can be set is 99 minutes 59 seconds.

• You can add extra time while using TIME COOKING, DIRECT ACCESS and TIME

DEFROST programs. Press START/+30 SEC. while cooking is in progress to add time in 30 second increments. This feature may not used with the

WEIGHT DEFROST program.

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MEMORY COOKING

You can enter five cooking programs to be saved in MEMORY. Each program can have up to 2 cooking stages, as some recipes require different stages of cooking at various power levels to get better results. Each stage can be programmed with a different time and power level.

To set a MEMORY cooking program:

Step

1

Procedure

Press MEMORY 1-5 times to input a cooking program.

Keypad

MEMORY

2

3

4

Follow steps 1 & 2 for TIME COOKING for the first stage (do not press start).

Example: To cook for 10 minutes at 90% power level for first stage.

+ or indicators light.

Enter cooking time and power level for the second stage.

Example: To cook for 3 minutes at 20% power level for second stage.

+ or indicators light.

POWER

(Press POWER two times) PL 9 appears in the display

10:00

POWER

(Press POWER nine times) PL 2 appears in the display

3:00

Press MEMORY to save the program.

MEMORY

To start a MEMORY cooking program:

Step

1

Procedure

Press MEMORY 1-5 times to access saved programs.

2 Press START/+30SEC.

+ or will flash while cooking.

Keypad

MEMORY

START/+30SEC.

Note : • When START/+30SEC. is pressed, the display will count down remaining

cooking time in Stage 1. The oven will beep and start Stage 2.

• Five beeps indicate the MEMORY program is finished.

POWER LEVEL SETTING GUIDE

100 %

(PL10)

90 %

(PL9)

• Cooking poultry, vegetables,

and most casseroles.

• Boiling water.

• Preheating a browning dish.

• Reheating rice and pasta.

50 %

(PL5)

40 %

(PL4)

80 %

(PL8)

70 %

(PL7)

• Reheating precooked or

prepared food quickly.

• Cooking fish.

• Cooking cheese dishes.

60 %

(PL6)

• Cooking scrambled eggs.

• Baking cakes.

• Cooking custards and pasta.

• Cooking rump roast, ham, veal, lamb.

30 %

(PL3)

20 %

(PL2)

10 %

(PL1)

• Cooking less tender cuts of meat

in liquid or slow-cooking dishes.

• Completing the cooking cycle

of less tender roasts.

• Completing the cooking cycle

of casseroles, stews, sauces.

• Manual defrosting.

• Softening chocolate.

• Clarifying butter.

• Heating breads, rolls, pancakes,

tacos, tortillas, French toast.

• Softening cream cheese, butter.

• Keeping casseroles warm.

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DIRECT ACCESS COOKING

The eight DIRECT ACCESS keys are preprogrammed to cook or reheat a variety of popular foods with a minimum number of steps.

POPCORN

Place prepackaged popcorn bag into oven. (49, 85 or 99 g) (1,75, 3 or 3,5 oz)

Step

1

2

Procedure

Press POPCORN once for 49 g (1.75 oz).

Press POPCORN twice for 89 g (3 oz).

Press POPCORN three times for 99 g (3.5 oz).

indicators lights

Press START/+30SEC.

indicator turns off. will flash while cooking.

Keypad

POPCORN

START/+30SEC.

You may reset the POPCORN cooking time when using other bag sizes.

Example: to set cooking time of 3 minutes 30 seconds:

Step

1

2

3

Procedure

Press POPCORN once to reset 49 g (1.75 oz).

Press POPCORN twice to reset 89 g (3 oz).

Press POPCORN three times for 99 g (3.5 oz).

indicators light.

Press MEMORY. Enter new cooking time.

You must enter 3 numbers. (1 for minutes and 2 for seconds)

indicator turns off.

Press MEMORY again to save new cooking time.

Keypad

POPCORN

MEMORY

3:30

MEMORY

Note: • You may return to the preprogrammed POPCORN cooking time by pressing

POPCORN for more than 3 seconds. A tone will sound and “POP” will appear in display.

POTATO

Place 1 - 3 medium size potatoes in oven.

Step

1

2

Procedure

Press POTATO once for 1 potato, approx. 225 g (8 oz).

Press POTATO twice for 2 potatoes, approx. 453 g (16 oz).

Press POTATO three times for 3 potatoes, approx. 680 g (24 oz).

indicators light.

Press START/+30SEC.

will flash while cooking.

Keypad

POTATO

START/+30SEC.

PIZZA

Place 1-3 slices of refrigerated pizza in oven.

Step

1

2

Procedure

Press PIZZA once for 1 slice (6 oz).

Press PIZZA twice for 2 slices (9 oz).

Press PIZZA three times for 3 slices (12 oz).

indicators light.

Press START/+30SEC.

indicator turns off. will flash while cooking.

Keypad

PIZZA

START/+30SEC.

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BEVERAGE

Place 1-3 cups in oven.

Step

1

2

Procedure

Press BEVERAGE once for 1 cup.

Press BEVERAGE twice for 2 cups.

Press BEVERAGE three times for 3 cups.

indicators light.

Press START/+30SEC.

will flash while cooking. indicator turns off.

SOUP

This feature can be used to reheat soup.

Step

1

2

Procedure

Press SOUP once for 1 serving, approx. 118 ml (4 oz).

Press SOUP twice for 2 servings, approx. 354 ml (12 oz).

Press SOUP three times for 3 servings, approx. 236 ml (8 oz).

Press SOUP four times for 4 servings, approx. 473 ml (16 oz).

indicators light.

Press START/+30SEC.

indicator turns off. will flash while cooking.

Keypad

BEVERAGE

START/+30SEC.

Keypad

SOUP

START/+30SEC.

DINNER PLATE

This feature can be used to reheat precooked foods placed on a dinner plate.

Step

1

2

Procedure

Press DINNER PLATE once for 1 serving, approx. 255 g (9 oz).

Press DINNER PLATE twice for 2 servings, approx. 340 g (12 oz).

Press DINNER PLATE three times for 3 servings, approx. 510 g

(18 oz).

indicators light.

Press START/+30SEC.

indicator turns off. will flash while cooking.

Keypad

DINNER PLATE

START/+30SEC.

FRESH VEGETABLE

This feature can be used to cook fresh vegetables.

Step

1

2

Procedure

Press FRESH VEGETABLE once for 113 g (4 oz).

Press FRESH VEGETABLE twice for 226 g (8 oz).

Press FRESH VEGETABLE three times for 453 g (16 oz).

indicators light.

Press START/+30SEC.

indicator turns off. will flash while cooking.

Keypad

FRESH

VEGETABLE

START/+30SEC.

FROZEN VEGETABLE

This feature can be used to cook frozen vegetables.

Step

1

2

Procedure

Press FROZEN VEGETABLE once for 113 g (4 oz).

Press FROZEN VEGETABLE twice for 226 g (8 oz).

Press FROZEN VEGETABLE three times for 453 g (16 oz).

indicators light.

Press START/+30SEC.

indicator turns off. will flash while cooking.

Keypad

FROZEN

VEGETABLE

START/+30SEC.

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DIRECT ACCESS COOKING/REHEATING GUIDE

Item Special Notes

Popcorn Unfold the bag and place in oven according to package directions.

Do not leave the oven unattended when popping popcorn.

Potato

Pizza

Pierce skin with a fork. Place on a paper towel. Arrange in a circular pattern with heavier ends pointing toward the outer edge of turntable. Let stand approximately 10 minutes after cooking.

Place cooked slices of pizza on paper towel or paper plates. Follow package instructions for cooking frozen pizza.

Beverage Place cups or mugs with liquids in oven uncovered. Stir after reheating. Be careful when handling or drinking liquids immediately out of oven as contents will be hot.

Soup Cover food with plastic wrap. Allow to stand, covered, for a few minutes after reheating.

Dinner

Plate

Fresh

Vegetable

Frozen

Vegetable

Place food on microwave-safe plate and cover.

Wash and cut into slices, cubes, etc. Place in bowl or dish adding 1 tablespoon of water per serving. Cover. Let stand, covered, for approx. 2 minutes after cooking.

Follow package directions for adding water. Place in bowl or dish and cover. Let stand, covered, for approx. 2 minutes after cooking.

Starting

Temp.

Room

Room

Refrigerated

Room/Refrigerated

Refrigerated

Refrigerated

Refrigerated

Frozen

WEIGHT DEFROST

WEIGHT DEFROST allows you to easily defrost foods by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting.

Step

1

2

3

Procedure

Press WEIGHT DEFROST. The display will show dEF 1.

indicators light.

Enter food weight. Weight must be entered in ounces. Use chart to convert pounds into ounces. The weight range is between 4-100oz.

Example: To defrost 31/2pounds, enter 56 ounces.

indicator lights.

Press START/+30SEC. indicator turns off.

will flash while defrosting.

Keypad

WEIGHT DEFROST

56

START/+30SEC.

Converting pounds into ounces:

LBS .25

.50

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

3.5

4.0

4.5

5.0

5.5

6.0

OZ 4 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96

TIME DEFROST

TIME DEFROST allows you to defrost foods based on time.

Step

1

2

3

Procedure

Press TIME DEFROST. The display will show dEF 2.

indicators light.

Keypad

TIME DEFROST

Enter desired defrosting time. Enter 1-2 numbers for minutes and 2 numbers for seconds.

Example: To defrost for 4 minutes 25 seconds.

Press START/+30SEC.

will flash while defrosting.

4:25

START/+30SEC.

Note: • The maximum time that can be set is 99 minutes 99 seconds.

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DEFROSTING CHART

During Defrosting Item

Beef

Ground beef

Liver

Roasts

Sirloin steak

Rib or T-bone

Flank Steak

Stewing meat

Pork

Ground pork

Bacon

Chops

Ribs

Roasts

Lamb

Ground lamb

Chops

Ribs

Roasts

Poultry

Chicken, whole

Pieces

Cornish hens

Turn over. Remove defrosted portion.

Drain Liquid. Separate pieces.

Turn over. Cover ends with foil.

Turn over.

Turn over.

Turn over.

Break apart.

Turn over. Remove defrosted portion.

Defrost in original wrapper. Turn over.

Separate and turn over.

Turn over.

Turn over. Cover end with foil.

Turn over. Remove defrosted portion.

Separate. Turn over.

Turn over.

Turn over. Cover end with foil.

Turn over. Cover ends with foil. Rinse under cold water after defrosting.

Separate. Turn over.

Turn over. Cover ends with foil. Rinse under cold water after defrosting.

Fish and Seafood

Crabmeat, Shrimp

Fish fillets

Steaks

Scallops

Break apart.

Turn over. Rearrange. Rinse under cold water to separate after defrosting.

Turn over.

Break apart. Remove defrosted seafood.

Standing Time

5-10 minutes

10-15 minutes

20-40 minutes

5-10 minutes

10-20 minutes

5-10 minutes

5-10 minutes

5-10 minutes

3-5 minutes

5-10 minutes

10-20 minutes

20-40 minutes

5-10 minutes

5-10 minutes

10-20 minutes

20-40 minutes

15-30 minutes

10 -15 minutes

15-30 minutes

5-10 minutes

5-10 minutes

5 -10 minutes

5 -10 minutes

FAST STARTING

In waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level can be started by selecting a cooking time from 1 to 6 minutes by pressing number pads 1 to 6. Press “START/+30SEC” to increase the cooking time.

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COOKING GUIDE

COOKING PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES

Advantages of microwave cooking are speed and efficiency. For warming, heating, and defrosting, nothing compares. Here are a few tips that will make microwaving easier and more enjoyable. foods near the outer edge of the dish when reheating.

Covering:

Most foods will cook and reheat better when covered. Pierce plastic wrap to vent steam.

Microwave Cooking Principles

Because microwave cooking requires only one-quarter to one-third the time of conventional cooking, cooking principles become even more important.

Stirring:

Stirring foods help them cook more quickly and evenly.

Quantity

In microwave cooking, the cooking time is dependent on the amount of food in the oven.

If you double the recipe, plan on doubling the cooking time.

Turning Over:

To promote more even cooking, turn large, solid items such as roasts or baked potatoes over halfway through the cooking time.

Density

Dense foods, such as potatoes, need more cooking time as they take longer for microwave energy to penetrate and for the heat to be conducted through them.

Shielding:

Use small, smooth strips of aluminum foil to prevent corners, thin or bony areas from overcooking.

Standing Time:

Foods continue cooking even after removal from the oven. Standing time is necessary to allow foods to complete cooking/defrosting.

Shape and Size

Cut food into uniform shapes and sizes for even cooking in the microwave. When cooking irregular shapes (such as chicken pieces), place the thicker parts to the outer edge of the dish.

Moisture, Sugar and Fat Food high in moisture, sugar or fat cook faster. Add a minimum of liquid to moisten foods.

Converting Recipes:

Microwave recipes will likely call for less liquid and cooking time.

An excess amount of water slows cooking.

Starting Temperature

Frozen or refrigerated foods take longer to microwave than food at room temperature.

Microwave Thermometers:

A microwave-safe thermometer can be used to achieve the best results. Insert the thermometer carefully and properly into the food. The guide below gives suggested thermometer readings for meat and poultry. Keep in mind that standing time is essential for most food to reach its proper serving temperature.

Delicate Ingredients

Delicate foods such as eggs, cheese, mayonnaise, etc., cook very quickly, and should be watched carefully.

Microwave Cooking Techniques

Arranging:

Arrange food in a circular pattern, with denser, thicker items at the edge of the dish.

Piercing:

Pierce the membrane of foods such as eggs, oysters, snails, sausages, livers, clams and whole vegetables, so they do not burst.

Reheating:

Cooked food reheats extremely well by using a low level of microwave energy. Place denser

Guide to Internal Temperatures

140°F (60°C)

150°F (66°C)

160°F (71°C)

165°F (74°C)

170°F (77°C)

185°F (85°C)

Rare beef

Vegetables, hot drinks, soups, casseroles

Medium beef, lamb, veal

Well-done beef, lamb

Whole fish

Well-done pork, poultry pieces or roasted bird

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MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center.

TROUBLE

Oven will not start.

Arcing or sparking.

Unevenly cooked foods.

Overcooked foods.

Under cooked foods.

Improper defrosting.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Materials to be avoided in microwave

oven were used.

• Food is not defrosted completely.

• Oven ventilation ports are restricted.

• Cooking time, power level is not suitable.

• Materials to be avoided in microwave

oven were used.

• Cooking time, power level is not suitable.

• Food is not turned or stirred.

POSSIBLE REMEDY

• Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in.

• Door is open.

• Wrong operation is set.

• Materials to be avoided in microwave

oven were used.

• The oven is operated when empty.

• Spilled food remains in the cavity.

• Plug into the outlet.

• Close the door and try

again.

• Check instructions.

• Use microwave-safe

cookware only.

• Do not operate with oven

empty.

• Clean cavity with wet towel.

• Materials to be avoided in microwave

oven were used.

• Food is not defrosted completely.

• Cooking time, power level is not suitable.

• Food is not turned or stirred.

• Use microwave-safe

cookware only.

• Completely defrost food.

• Use correct cooking time,

power level.

• Turn or stir food.

• Cooking time, power level is not suitable.

• Use correct cooking time,

power level.

• Use microwave-safe

cookware only.

• Completely defrost food.

• Check to see that oven

ventilation ports are not

restricted.

• Use correct cooking time,

power level.

• Use microwave-safe

cookware only.

• Use correct cooking time,

power level.

• Turn or stir food.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q. When the oven is plugged into a wall outlet for the first time, it does not work properly.

What is wrong?

A. The microcomputer used in the oven control may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed. Unplug the oven from the wall outlet and then plug it back in. The microcomputer will then reset for proper functioning.

Q. Why is there noise coming from the turntable when the oven is turned on?

A. This noise occurs when the turntable roller rest and cavity bottom are dirty. Clean the turntable roller rest cavity bottom. Frequent cleaning of these parts should eliminate or reduce the noise.

Q. Why is there noise coming from the oven when reducing power?

A. When cooking with a power other than maximum (PL 10), the oven cycles to obtain the lower power level. The clicking noise can be heard when the oven cycles on and off. This is normal.

Q. Why is there steam coming out of the air exhaust vent?

A. Steam is produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been made to vent this steam.

Q. What is wrong when the oven light will not glow?

A. There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. The light bulb has burned out or START/+30SEC. has not been pressed.

Q. Why do eggs sometimes pop?

A. The egg yolk may pop because of steam build-up inside the membrane. Pierce the membrane with a toothpick before cooking it. Never microwave eggs in the shell since they may explode.

Q. How are boil-overs avoided?

A. Use a larger utensil than usual for cooking. If you open the oven door or touch

STOP/CLEAR, the food will stop boiling.

CLEANING

Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. For best drying results, use a cloth specially designed for stainless steel surfaces. The cloth can be found at most kitchen accessory and hardware stores. This should be done on a weekly basis, more often if needed. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.

Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left for many days.

Wipe splatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon.

REMOVABLE PARTS

The following parts may be removed as described. They should be washed in warm

(not hot) water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are clean, rinse them well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning powders, steel wool or rough pads.

• The turntable may be cleaned at the

sink. Be careful not to chip or scratch the

edges as this may cause the turntable to

break during use.

• The turntable roller rest should be

cleaned regularly.

SPECIAL CARE

For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Wipe them often with a mild detergent. Then rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads. After cleaning the control panel, press STOP/CLEAR to clear any entries that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel.

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WARRANTY

WARRANTY APPLICATION

New, unused SANYO Microwave Oven purchased in Canada through a SANYO authorized dealer are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for ONE YEAR for parts and labor from the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser. This Warranty only applies in favor of the original retail purchaser of the warranted product.

You also are responsible for the cost of any

MAINTENANCE necessary in respect of the product.

WARRANTY BECOMES VOID

This Warranty becomes void if the product’s serial numbers are altered or removed of if any repair to the product is made by other than SANYO Canada Inc. or an authorized

SANYO Service Depot.

SANYO CANADA INC.’S RESPONSIBILITY

During the warranty period, SANYO Canada

Inc. will repair, or at our option, replace a

Microwave Oven which shows evidence of a manufacturing defect in materials or workmanship.

Replacement PARTS are warranted for the remaining portion of the warranty period.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

(a) Microwave Ovens purchased outside

Canada.

(b) Microwave Ovens purchased in a used condition.

(c) Problems due to product set-up and installation.

(d) Adjustments that are outlined in the

Operating manual.

(e) Consumable or removable items such as light bulbs, glass trays, turntable rollers and metal grill rack.

(f) Damage in or due to transportation.

(g) Damage due to improper maintenance, accident, abuse, misuse or negligence.

(h) Damage caused by lightning and power surge.

ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER’S

RESPONSIBILITY

You, the original retail purchaser, must present your original, dated bill-of-sale together with this warranty to SANYO Canada Inc. or to an authorized SANYO Canada Inc. or to an authorized SANYO Service Depot when you make a claim under this Warranty.

LIMITATIONS

(a) SANYO Canada Inc. reserves the right to change or improve the design of the model of the product warranted hereunder without incurring any obligation to make any modifications to or to install any improvements in or on the product.

(b) In the event shall SANYO Canada Inc. or any of its Authorized Dealers be liable for special or consequential damage arising for the use of this product.

STATUTORY WARRANTIES

The above provisions do not preclude the operation of any applicable provincial statute which in certain circumstances may not allow some of the limitations and exclusions described in this Warranty. Where any terms of this Warranty are prohibited by such a statute, they shall be deemed null and void but the remainder of this warranty shall remain in effect.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

Please contact the SANYO Authorized Dealer from whom the product was purchased or contact us directly at:

SANYO Canada Inc.

1-300 Applewood Cres.

Concord, ON L4K 5C7

1-800-263-2244

(905) 760-9944 www.sanyo.ca

You, the original retail purchaser, are responsible for any costs of TRANSPORTING the product to and from SANYO Canada Inc. or an authorized SANYO Service Depot.

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QUICK REFERENCE

CLOCK

1. Press CLOCK.

2. Press numbers to set time. When entering hours 1-9, a zero must be entered first.

3. Press CLOCK.

CHILD LOCK-OUT

To set:

1. Press and hold STOP/CLEAR for

3 seconds.

To cancel:

1. Press and hold STOP/CLEAR for

3 seconds.

KITCHEN TIMER

1. Press (KITCHEN) TIMER.

2. Enter desired time.

When entering 1-9 minutes, a zero must be entered first.

3. Press START/+30SEC.

TIME COOKING

1. Enter a cooking time in minutes and seconds.

2. Press POWER 1-10 times until desired power level appears in display

(PL 1- PL 10). PL 10 is the maximum power level and the default setting.

3. Press START/+30SEC.

MEMORY

To set:

1. Press MEMORY.

2. Follow steps 1 & 2 for TIME COOKING for the first stage.

3. Enter cooking time and power level for second stage.

4. Press MEMORY.

To start:

1. Press MEMORY 1-5 times

2. Press START/+30SEC..

DIRECT ACCESS

1. Press POPCORN, POTATO, PIZZA,

BEVERAGE, REHEAT, DINNER

PLATE, FRESH or FROZEN

VEGETABLE 1-4 times until desired quantity or weight appears.

2. Press START/+30SEC..

3. You many add time by pressing

START/+30SEC. while cooking is in progress.

WEIGHT DEFROST

1. Press WEIGHT DEFROST.

2. Enter food weight in ounces.

3. Press START/+30SEC..

+30 SEC.

1. To quickly start TIME COOKING, press START/+30SEC. until desired cooking time is reached.

2. You can add time to TIME COOKING,

DIRECT ACCESS and TIME DEFROST programs by pressing START/+30SEC. while cooking is in progress.

TIME DEFROST

1. Press TIME DEFROST.

2. Enter desired defrosting time.

3. Press START/+30SEC.

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SANYO Canada Inc.

Concord, Ontario L4K 5C7 www.sanyo.ca