Sanyo EMS-8600S User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

EM-S8600S

Stainless Steel Microwave Oven

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:	EM-S8600S
Power Source:	AC 120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption:	1500 W
Maximum Output:	1000 W
Oven Capacity:	1.0 Cu. Ft.
Turntable Diameter:	31.4 cm (12 3/8”)
Outside Dimensions: (w x h x d)	51.7 x 14.1 x 30 cm (20 3/16 x 17 3/8 x 12”)
Weight:	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	This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an elec-
Electric Shock Hazard	trical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric

•Touching some of the internal shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.

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 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
	turntable to break.
Dinnerware	Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or
	chipped dishes.
Glass jars	Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not
	heat resistant and may break.
Glassware	Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not
	use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking	Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to
bags	allow steam to escape.
Paper plates	Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven
and cups	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
	metal and could ignite.
Parchment	Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
paper
Plastic	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.
Plastic wrap	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	May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
metal handle
Metal or metal-	Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties	May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags	May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam	Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to
cups	high temperature.
Wood	Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

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