Sanyo EM-C950 Operating Instructions Manual

Commercial Use

Microwave Oven

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

EM-C950

CONTENTS

NAME AND FUNCTION OF PARTS .................................................................................................. 2

CONTROLPANEL

INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................ 4

WARNING-This appliance must be eatihed ..................................................................................... 4

HOW TO USE YOUR SANYO MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY ........................................................... 5

HINTS FOR COOKING

Microwave OVEN Cooking KNOW. HOW .................................................................................. 6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TIMER (MANUAL) COOKING

USING THE PROGRAMME KEY FOR MEMORY STORAGE ................................................... 8Z11

HEATING METHOD ...................................................................................................................... 12

PRECAUTION WHILE HEATING

USABLE COOKING UTENSILES AND MATERIALS ......................................................................... 13

CARE AND CLEANING
WHAT TO DO IF REPAIRS ARE NEEDED

SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................... 14

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NAME AND FUNCTION OF PARTS

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Oven Cavity

1.

Wipe the chamber clean after using the oven.

2.

Stirrer Shield

Itprotects the stirrer (radiowave stirring blade).

Shielded Viewing Window

3.
Food can be cheaked while the microwave oven is in op-

eration.
Door

4.
The door must always be firmly closed while cooking.

Door Latch

5.
Door Relaase Button

6.
By pushing this lever the latch system cuts off all circuits

and stops the oven before the door can be opened.
Safety Interlock System

7.
With built-in safety interlocks.

Control Panel

8.

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9. Ceramic Tray
Food in suitable container is placed on this tray for cooking,

NOTE: When opening door, be sure to o~en fully.

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CONTROL PANEL

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2. Programme Selection Keys

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●The unit is ready to begin operation as soon as the

heating time has been programmed, using these five
keys (numbered 1 to 5).
The time selected will be displayed, and “count down”

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““5

-7 ● Used in setting cooking time.

after the process is begun.

3. CONTROL KNOB

4. Power Key

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● For entering the desired power output into the unit’s

memory.

5. Memory Key

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(5)

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● For entering the desired power output and cooking time.

6. Clear Key

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● Displays remaining cooking time.

. Displays cooking power levels.

● Displays cooking defrost.

● For canceling setting, interrupting the setting process

when a mistake has been made, or stopping cooking be­fore the completion of the cooking process.

7.

Start Key

. For timer cooking.

● For restart at programmed cooking.

● Shows which stage the oven is

cooking on.

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INSTALLATION

Exhaust vents are located at the rear of the oven so

The outer cabinet is covered by a protective plastic film, and

1.

this should be removed prior to putting the oven into use.

2.

Install the oven on a flat, level surface strong enough to

safely bear the weight of the oven.To avoid the possibility

of causing vibration or noise the oven must be in a stable
position.
Keep the oven away from heat and water

3.
Exposure to heat and water can lower oven efficiency and
lead to malfunctioning, so be sure to install the oven away

from external heat and water sources.

4.

oven conforms to EMC Directive 89/336/ EEC, how-

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ever some interference may occur if it is placed too close

to a radio or TV, so keep them as far apart as possible.

5.
maintain a minimum spacing of 5cm (2”) between the
oven and any adjacent surfaces at these points.
In an enclosed housing, please maintain a minimum
spacing of 20cm on the top.
Covering the exhaust vent may lead to malfunctioning. Hot
air flows from these vents, so be sure not to obstruct cover
or let curtains come between the oven and the rear wall.

WARNING -This appliance must be earthed

IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:

Green-and-yellow: Earth.
Blue: Neutral.
Brown: Live.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter E or by the earth symbol + or coloured green or
green-and-yellow.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black or
blue. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red
or brown.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF - KEEP DRY

This cord is already fitted with a moulded plug incorporating
a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the

plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA

approved BSI 362 fuse must be used of the same rating,

marked thus. ~
If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the
cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure
it is the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug.
Fuse covers are available from Sanyo Service Centre.

If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet, it
should be cut off and destroyed*.
The end of the flexible cord should be suitably prepared and
the correct plug fitted.

*WARNING : A PLUG WITH

IS HAZARDOUS IF ENGAGED

BARED FLEXIBLE CORDS

IN A LIVE SOCKET OUTLET.

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HOW TO USE

YOUR SANYO

Although your oven is provided with safety features, it is
important to observe the following:

a) It is important not to tamper with safety interlocks.
b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and

the door or allow residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces. Wipe the sealing area frequently with a mild
detergent, rinse and wipe dry. Never use abrasive powders
or pads,

c) When opened, the door must not be subjected to strain, for

example, a child hanging on an opened door or any load
could cause the oven to fall forward to cause injury and also
damage to the door.

Do not operate the oven if it is damaged, until it has been

repaired by a qualified service engineer. It is particularly
important that the oven door closes properly and that there
is no damage to the :

i) Door (bent)

ii) Hinges and Latches (broken or loosened)

iii) Door seals and Sealing surfaces

d) It is dangerous for anyone other than a properly qualified

service ;ngineer trained by SANYO to “carry out” adjust-

ments or repairs,

NOTE

It is quite normal for steam to be emitted around the door,
or for misting to occur on the door, or even for water
droplets to appear below the door during the cooking
cycle. This is merely condensation from the heat of the
food and does not affect the safety of your oven.
The door is not intended to seal the oven cavity completely

but its special SANYO design contributes to the complete
safety of the appliance.

MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY

OTHER SAFEGUARDS:

1. Never remove the cabinet.
High voltage electricity is used in this oven, so be sure no to

remove the cabinet.

2. Be careful not to spill water over the oven, especially, near

the air vents.

3. Do not operate when there is no food in the oven.

Operation of the oven when empty shortens the service life
of the magnetron and causes overheating.

Also, the internal components of oven melt or burn and

will damage the product.

4. Do not operate without the ceramic tray inside the oven.

The oven can become stained by food burning onto the
base of oven.

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other metallic objects to touch the glass viewing window or
oven cavity.
This may cause sparking at the point of contact, may
break the glass, or cause damage to the oven walls.

Do not do anything that may interfere with the operation of

6.
the upper or lower hinges andlor latches of the oven’s
door. Such interference causes unit malfunctions,

7.

Do not use excessive force when pressing the unit’s keys,
or press them with metal or sharp utensils or objects. These
can damage the unit and lead to malfunctions.

Do not place or store things on top of the unit, as it can

8.

become quite hot during operation and there is the danger
of melting or harming them.

9.

Keep the plug clean at all times to ensure proper operation.

Do not leave the oven in unattended operation when food

10.
is heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic,
paper or other combustible materials.

11,

The instruction sheet shall warn the user that the contents
of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or
shaken and that the temperature is to be checked before

consumption to avoid burns.

12. If smoke is observed, keep the oven door closed, and

switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply.

NOTE: If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by

SANYO SERVICE CENTRE, as a special prepared cord
is required, (617 144 6142)

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HINTS FOR COOKING

1. Microwave cooking time

● AS when cooking with other forms of heat, tT7iCrOWENt3S

can cause the moisture in foods to evaporate so that the
food will burn if overheated.

● Do not set the timer for a longer time than necessary.

● The first time you make a dish with this oven, stop

cooking a bit early and check on the cooking progress.

. Do not overcook. Baked foods having a hard, dry brown

spot after microwave cooking indicates overcooking.

2. Do not heat small quantities of food or dried foods for long
periods of time.

● Such foods may burn or catch fire, and the oven will also

be affected in much the same way as if it were operating
empty. Put a cup of water in the oven when heating such
foods.

3. Always make sure that closed containers, such as jars of
baby food, are opened and plastic pouches of vegetables
are pierced before cooking.

● Tightly closed containers could explode.

4. Do not cook eggs in their shells because they will explode.
. Prick the membrane around the yolk before frying eggs to.

allow steam to escape. This is because the yolk swells
faster than the membrane and the egg explodes when
heated quickly. Eggs cannot be boiled in this microwave
oven.

5. Never use the oven as a Clothes Drying Cabinet.
Since there is no heating time guide for drying things like
paper or cloth, using the oven for this purpose may lead to
oven damage or Fire!

6. When boiling water or other liquids, be sure to use wide
mouthed containers. This will allow air bubbles to escape
freely. Should a narrow mouthed container be used, air
bubbles may combine to form a large bubble which may in
turn cause the liquid to boil over. This may happen even
after cooking has stopped.

MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING KNOW-HOW

●

●

Before use, the user should check that utensiles are suitable

for use in microwave ovens. (see page 13)

●

Turn bulky foods over (180° degree) halfway through the

cooking.

●

When cooking two or more items, rotate them halfway
through the cooking.

●

When cooking tall foods, be sure to turn them upside down

halfway through the cooking.

When cooking foods with parts of different thicknesses,
protect the thinner, faster-cooking part with aluminum foil
halfway through the cooking
overcooking.

●

When cooking soups or sauces,
halfway through the cooking.

to protect them from

stir them (once or twice)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TIMER (MANUAL) COOKING

Connect mains lead to power outlet.

1)

2) Open the door. The oven lamp will light.

Touch” B
To stop at the desired power level simply remove your finger from the “ ~ “ pad.
The selected power is indicated on the display.

POWER LEVEL LIST

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Put food in suitable containers on the tray in the oven

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cavity and close the door. The oven lamp will go out.

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“and select the desired power level by holding your finger on the “ ~ “pad.

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● Touch O key

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CONTROL KNOB.

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● “O”will appear on the display

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”1” and Power Level “U” will
appear on the display.

. The setiing time and the colon

will appear in the display win­dew.

● TO San cooking,

lamp lights up and the digital

timer counts down to zero.

the interior

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. Cooking time ends

● Remove the food from oven

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● The “beep” tone sounds, “O”

will show,
The oven lamp will go out.

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Programmed (1-Stage) Cooking at lower power level.

(Example) To programme the following on programme No.4: ( ~o~~~~O1~~&w)’

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Display window

● “O”will appear on the display

● No change

● The “4” will appear on the dis-

● “1” and Power Level “u” will

● “1” and “w” will appear on

the display.

● The setting time and the colon

will appear on the display.

Operational flow

1

2

3

4

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● Touch M

● Touch M

● Touch pROGRAMME key

number “4”

● Touch “ @

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● Touch @

To select “u”.

● Set time.

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key (2nd time)

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NOTE:

1. Ifthe desired numeral is not displayed, touch” ‘c

2. If an operating time over the Max. input time is selected, subsequent key operation is impossible.

3. The storing process is completed by touching” M “ key.
If” ml “ key is not touched, the new settings will not be stored and the previous memory information will be retained.

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key

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‘rand restart (procedures) from the beginning.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Programmed (l-Stage) Cooldng at maximum power.
(Example) To

programme the following on programme No.3: ( ~r~Or&~~d~

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max power

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Display window

● “O” will appear on the display

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The program key number “3”

will appear on the display.

. “l” and Power Level “w” will

appear on the display.

● The setting time and the colon

will appear on the display.

● “O will appear on the display

Operational flow

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3

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● Touch M

● Touch M

. Touch pROGRAMME

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number “3”

key (1st time)

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key (2nd time)

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● Set time.

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2. Programme (2-Stage) Cooking

(Example) To programme the following on programme No. 3:

First ( for 30 seconds.

Max power

Second ( for 10 minutes.

Power Level “ri”

Operating flow 1+6 is the same as step I-6 of l-stage cooking, then: (see

Operational flow

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Display window

● “2” and

turn on.

● “2” and “w” will appear on

the display.

● The setting time and the colon

will appear on the display.

● “O” will appear on the display

Power Level “U” will

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

I USING THE PROGRAMME KEY FOR MEMORY STORAGE I

3. Confirmation of Memory

(Example) When programme No.3 is programmed as:

Max power

inPut ( for 30 seconds

1st

2nd inPut ( for 10 minutes.

Power Level “w”

Operational flow

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NOTE:

1. Touch “ ‘c

2. If nothing is in the memory, the “O”appears on the display.
3, If you wish to change a programme memory, touch the” ~

“ key after confirming the contents of the unit’s memory.

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● Open the door

● Touch number “3”

● Touch number “3” again,

● Touch @c key

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● Input power Level Bar “w”

● Input time 30 sec. (Ist stage)

Programmed No.3

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● Input power Level Bar “-&”

● Input time 10 min (2nd stage)

● The “O” will appear on the

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HEATING METHOD

(Example) When programme No. 3 is programmed as:

First ( for 30 seconds.

Max power

Second ( for 10 minutes.

Power Level “w”

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Display window

● “O”will appear on the display

● Power Level “u”

● The restof heating time for 1st

stage will show and count
down to zero.

● After 1st stage is completed,

the rest of heating time for 2nd
stage will show and count
down to zero.

● The “beep” tone sounds, “O”

Operational flow

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● place food in oven

●Touch PRO GRAMME key

number “3” (Heating Starts)

● Cooking time ends

● Remove the food from oven

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PRECAUTION WHILE HEATING

1. Checking foods during cooking
When it is necessary to open the door while foods are

cooking, the cooking programme is automatically
suspended, with the progamme indicator bar lit and

remaining time displayed unchanged.

2. Resuming cooking after checking
To resume cooking after opening the door to check foods,

close the door and touch “

“ key.

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3.

Cutting cooking time short
The cooking process may be stopped at any time by

touching the”

When a programme not entered in the unit’s memory is

4.
selected

“O will appear on the dislay and the oven does not
operate.

USABLE COOKING UTENSILS

AND MATERIALS

OVENPROOF GLASS
Ovenware (treated for high intensity heat), such as mixing

bowls, bread dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring
cups, casseroles, and bowls without metallic decoration.

CHINA
Bowls, cups, serving pieces, plates, and platters without

metallic decoration.

POTTERY
Dishes, cups, mugs, and bowls.

PLASTIC

Plastic wrap (cling film) may be used as a cover. Lay the plastic
wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides. The dish
should be deep enough so that plastic wrap will not touch the
food, also the film should be pierced to allow steam to escape.
As the food heats, it may cause the wrap to melt wherever it
touches the food. Plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer
containers, and plastic bags are usable for short cooking
operations. Use with care as some softening of the plastic can
occur with heat from the food.

Not suitable for microwave cooking
METAL UTENSILS

Metal utensils are not recommended because the metal
shields the food from microwave energy on the bottom and
sides, causing uneven cooking result. Metal utensils will also
cause arcing and damage to the appliance.

METAL DECORATION
Metal-trimmed or banded dinnerware, casseroles, etc., should

not be used. The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and
damage may result.

ALUMINIUM FOIL
Large sheets or pieces of aluminium foil should be avoided

because they will disrupt cooking and may cause harmful
arcing. However, smaller pieces may be used to cover areas
such as poultry legs and wings. Any aluminium foil use should
never be closer than 1 inch from sidewalls of oven.

WOOD
Wooden bowls and boards will become dried out when used

in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

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OTHER

Avoid using cracked, flawed, or defective utensils, including
ovenproof glassware.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE METAL TIES ON ANY PAPER OR

PIASTIC BAGS; THE TIES BECOME HOT AND
COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

CARE AND CLEANING

ALWAYS KEEP THE OVEN CLEAN

Cleaning the door viewing window, the inner door panel

1.

and oven front face.
For best performance and to maintain the high degree of
safety the inner door panel and oven front face should be

free of food or grease build-up.

Wipe these parts with a mild detergent, rinse and wipe dry.
Never use abrasive powders or pads.

2.

Cleanirm the oven interior
After u~e be sure to clean up spilled liquids, spattered oil
and food debris as quickly as possible. If the oven is used
when dirty, efficiency drops and the dirt gets stuck on the
oven surface and may cause bad odours. Clean the interior
with a cloth soaked in Iuke-warm water with a mild
detergent dissolved in it, then rinse the soap off with a
damp cloth.
In particular, the bottom of the oven interior tends to get
stained from spices and food. Since this may cause odour
and fire, be sure to keep this area clean.

CAUTION: Do not wipe plastic and painted sections of the

oven with bleach, thinners or other cleaning
agents, as this may cause these parts to
dissolve or change shape.

3. The stirrer shield (inside oven top) can be gently wiped in
place or removed for washing at the sink. The shield is
made of flexible plastic, supported at the front, sides and
rear. Carefully remove the stirrer shield; pull it forward to lift
out. Wash only in warm (not hot) detergent water, rinse and
wipe dry. Avoid hitting or bending the metal stirrer blades,
as this could change the heating pattern in the oven. To
replace the shield, put it on the rails on the sides and at the
rear of the cooking chamber.

WHAT TO DO IF REPAIRS ARE NEEDED

●

Get in contact with your nearest Sanyo Service Centre. On no
account remove or interfere with any parts or screws.
“THIS COULD PROVE VERY DANGEROUS”
Make the following simple check-up before contacting the
Sanyo Service Centre:

●

If the interior lamp does not light up when the CONTROL

KNOB is set, and the START KEY ( @ ) is touched:

1.Make sure that the power cord is securely plugged in.

2. Make sure that the door is properly closed.

3. Check the fuse or circuit breaker in the power supply
box in your home.

If the inside lamp lights but the food is not heated:

Make sure that the food is not covered with aluminium foil.

●

Noisy operation:

1.Make sure that no sparks are being produced due to the

use of metal utensils.

2. Make sure that the contents of the oven are not touching
the stirrer shield.

●

Before changing the oven lamp, please confirm the power
supply plug is disconnected from the socket.

SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES

Specifications

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I Microwave power output I 800W-80W

Microwave frequency 2450M Hz
Outer dimensions
Cavity dimensions
Weight

Accessories

Menu Sheet ............................................................................... 1

Operating inshuctions ...............................................................l

Model

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520(W) X413( D)X356(H)mm
330(W) X348(D)X 177(H)mm
19Kg

EM-C950

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CODE N0.432-6-414S-16300

SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD

OSAKA, JAPAN

7/ ’96 Printed in Japan