Sanyo EM-S8597W User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Microwave Oven

This owner’s guide book is for the following 1000 watts microwave oven models:

EM-S8597V/W

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 th e nameplate on your oven

and retain this information for future reference.

SERIAL NO.:

CONTENTS

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy………….…….1
Specifications………………………………...1
Before You Call for Service………………….2
Installation……………………………………2
Grounding Instructions.………………………2
Radio Interference……………………………3

Important Safety Instructions ………………..3
Microwave Cooking Principles………………4
Utensils Guide…….………………………….5
Part Names…… .…………………………….5
Control Panel…………………………………6
Operation Instructions………………………..7
Cleaning and Care

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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 a nd the door or allow soil or c leaner resi due

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

Power Consumption:
Output:
Operation Frequency:
Outside Dimensions:
Oven Cavity Dimensions:
Oven Capacity:
Cooking Uniformity:
Net Weight:
The data above may be further confirmed or updated.

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230~240V，50Hz, 1500W

1000W
2450MHz

300mm(H)×539mm(W)×450mm(D)

240mm(H)×376mm(W)×404mm(D)

34Litres

Turntable System{Φ 325mm}

Approx.17.3kg

If the oven fails to operate:

BEFORE YOU CALL
FOR SERVICE

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 seem to be
operating properly, test the outlet with
IF NONE OF THE ABOVE RECTIFY THE SITUATION, THEN CONTACT A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN. DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF.

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other appliance.
C) Check to ensure that the control panel is
programmed correctly and the timer is set.
D) Check to ensure that the door is securely
closed engaging the door safety lock system.
Otherwise, the microwave energy will not fl ow
into the oven.

INSTALLATION

1. Make sure that all the packing materials are removed from the inside of the door.

2. W ARNING : Check the oven for any damage, suc h as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals

and sealing surface, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the
door. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven and contact a qualified service personnel.

3. This microwave oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface to hold its weight and the heaviest

food likely to be cooked in the oven.

4. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture or high humidity are generated, or near combustible

materials.

5. For correct operation, the oven must have sufficient airflow . Allow 20cm of space above the oven,

10cm at back and 5cm at both sides. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. Do not
remove feet.

6. Do not operate the oven without glass tray, roller support, and shaft in their proper positions.

7. Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged and does not run under the oven or over any

hot or sharp surface.

8. The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.

9. Do not use the oven outdoors.

10. Please be advised that these Sanyo Microwave Ovens are not to be installed or used within an

enclosed cabinet.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded. In
the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an esca pe
wire for the electric current. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the oven be
provided. Using a high voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other accident causing oven
damage.

WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Notes: 1.If you have any questions about the grounding or elec trical in structio ns, cons ult a qua lified

electrician or service person.

2. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or

personal injury resulting from failure to observe the electrical connection procedures.

The wires in this mains cable are colored in accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow = EARTH

Blue = NEUTRAL
Brown = LIVE

RADIO INTERFERENCE

1. Operation of the microwave oven can cause interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment.

2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:
a. Clean door and sealing surface of the oven.
b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
c. Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
d. Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
e. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on
different branch circuits.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliance basic safety precautions should be followed, inc luding 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. 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.

3. Operating the microwave oven without food in it,

can result in overheating and damage to the
microwave oven unit. Please do not to operate the
unit without any food or beverage in it.

4. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged

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cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it

has ended.
has been damaged or dropped. If the supply cord
is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard

5. WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven

without supervision when adequate instructions
have been given so that the child is able to use the
oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of
improper use. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

6. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. When heating food in plastic or paper con tainer ,

keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bag in oven.

c. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug

11. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as
potatoes, whole squashes, apples and
chestnuts before cooking.

12. 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.

13. Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat

transferred from the heated food. Potholders may
be needed to handle the utensil.

14. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are

suitable for use in microwave oven.

15. 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.

the appliance and keep the door closed in
order to stifle any flames.

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.

7. WARNING: Liquid or other food must not be
heated in sealed containers since they are liable to
explode.

8. Microwave heating of beverage can result in
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be
taken when handle the container.

9. Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can damage
oven parts and utensils and even result in skin
burns.

10. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs
should not be heated in microwave ovens since
they may explode even after microwave heating

16. This product is a Group 2 Class B ISM equipment.

The definition of Group 2 which contains all
ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical)
equipment in which radio-frequency energy is
intentionally generated and/or used in the form of
electromagnetic radiation for the treatment of
material, and spark erosion equipment. For Class
B equipment is equipment suitable for use in
domestic establishments and in establishments
directly connected to a low voltage power supply
network which supplies buildings used for
domestic purpose.

17．This appliance is not intended for us e by perso ns

(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been

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given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their

MICROWAVE COOKING PRINCIPLES

1. Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas

safety

4. pattering and help foods to cook evenly.

towards outside of dish.

2. Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest

amount of time indicated and add more as
needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke
or ignite.

3. Cover foods while cooking. Covers prevent s

5. Turn foods over once during microwaving to

speed cooking of such foods as chicken and
hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be
turned over at least once.

6. Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway

through cooking both from top to bottom and
from the center of the dish to the outside.

UTENSILS GUIDE

1. The ideal material for a microwave utensil is transparent to microwave, it allows energy to pass

through the container and heat the food.

2. Microwave can not penetrate metal, so metal utensils or dishes with metallic trim should not be

use.

3. Do not use recycled paper products when microwave cooking, as they may contain small metal

fragments which may cause sparks and/or fires.

4. Round /oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommend, as food in corners tends to

overcook.

The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct utensils.

Cookware Microwave Cooking
Heat–Resistant Glass Yes
Non Heat–Resistant Glass No
Heat–Resistant Ceramics Yes
Microwave–Safe Plastic Dish Yes
Kitchen Paper Yes
Metal Tray No
Metal Rack No
Aluminum Foil & Foil Containers Yes

PART NAMES

①Door Safety Lock System

② Oven Window

③ Oven Air Vent

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④ Shaft

⑤ Turntable roller

⑥ Glass Tray

⑦ Control Panel

⑧ Door Release Button

CONTROL PANEL

(Also see following pages for more detail.)

DISPLAY

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

MENU COOKING:
BAKED POTATO BEVERAGE
POPCORN PIZZA
FROZEN ENTREE REHEAT
FRESH VEGETABLES
FROZEN VEGETABLES

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

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or time.

POWER/MELODY

Use to set power level or select the kind of
reminder signal.

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.

MORE/LESS

Adds or reduces the cooking time of menu
cooking.

KITCHEN TIMER

You can use the TIMER function

NUMBER PADS (0-9)

Touch to set times, power level, weight or
amounts of food.

CLOCK

Touch to set the clock.

RESET

Clears all previous settings if touched
before cooking starts.

MEMORY COOKING

Used for setting multistage cooking.

QUICK ON

A time-saving feature, allows you to
cooking at 100% power without touching
START.

START/STOP

Touch where the START/ST OP is to st art or
independently, even while a cooking
program is going on in the oven.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

BEEPS DURING OVEN SETTINGS

ONE BEEP: Oven accepts the entry.
TWO BEEPS: Oven does not accept the
entry, check and try agai n.

SETTING THE CLOCK

1. Touch CLOCK pad. This is a 12 hour
clock system.

2. Touch CLOCK pad once more. This is
a 24 hour clock system.

3. Use the number pads to enter the
correct time. If you selected 12 hour
clock system, the digital clock allows

stop cooking

you to set from 1:00 to 12:59. If you
selected 24 hour clock system, the
digital clock allows you to set from 0:00
to 23:59.Y ou must touch at least three
numbers to set the clock (one for hour
and two for minutes).

4. Touch CLOCK pad. The clock starts
counting.

NOTE:

When the oven is first plugged in or when
power resumes after a power interruption,
the display will show ENTER CLOCK

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TIME, if you prefer to not have the clock

2,0,0,0.
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 KITCHEN 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 cooking

time is returned to display.

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

You can program oven for 4 cooking
stages. Each stage can be
programmed with a different power
level and time. To program 2-stage,

·Touch TIMER and then touch RESET to
cancel TIMER during timing process.

·A long beep will sound at the end.

TIME COOKING

A. One-stage Cooking

1. Use the number pads to set a cooking
time. You can set a cooking time from
one second 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

3-stage or 4-stage cooking, touch
MEMORY COOKING once and
repeat the one-stage cooking steps 1
and 2 and touch START/STOP. The
oven will automatically proceed to the
end of cooking stages.

NOTE:

Af ter stage 1 time has elapsed, one beep

sound, signaling the beginning of stage

2.

After total time has elapsed, “END”
appears in display. Touch RESET pad or
open oven door to clear END before
starting another cooking function.

SETTING “DEFROST BY WEIGHT”

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1. Touch DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad.

2. Enter weight.

·In the middle of cooking time the system

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

NOTE:

You may need to turn food over at the
middle of cooking time to obtain uniform
cooking.

·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.

·Maximum weight for defrosting is 2700g.

·Turn food over when oven beep twice.

Touch START/STOP pad to resume
defrosting.

will sound to remind you to turn over the
food and pause until you depress the
button start to enter into the next
defrosting stage, and the system
resume
After time has elapsed “END” appears
in display. Touch RESET pad or open
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 p ad for
3 seconds, LOCK indicator goes off.

SETTING “QUICK ON”

·After total defrosting time, “END” appears
in display.

Touch RESET 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:

With each touch of the QUICK ON pad you
can program the oven for:
30 sec. ………TOUCH ONCE
1 min……….TOUCH TWICE
2 min……….TOUCH 3 TIMES

3 min……….TOUCH 4 TIMES
4 min……….TOUCH 5 TIMES
5 min……….TOUCH 6 TIMES
6 min……….TOUCH 7 TIMES
7 min……….TOUCH 8 TIMES
8 min……….TOUCH 9 TIMES
9 min……….TOUCH 10 TIMES

10 min……….TOUCH 11 TIMES
The oven will operate at 100% power and
without touching START.

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SETTING “MELODY”

START/STOP pad.
Touch POWER/MELODY before setting a
cooking program to select the kind of
reminder music, There are five types of
reminder music from which to choose one,
to remind you of the end of cooking.

TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN
IS OPERATING

1. Touch START/STOP pad.

·You can restart the oven by touching

ABOUT “MENU COOKING” SETTINGS

“MENU COOKING” allows you to cook or
reheat food automatically without entering
power level or time. When setting “MENU
COOKING”, check visual guide on pad for

·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.

1. Tap BAKED POTATO pad twice.

2. Enter number of potatoes by touching
number pads from 1 to 4.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

correct setting. Three “MENU COOKING”
settings allow you to cook several amounts
of the same food. These include the
“BAKED POTATO” “BEVERAGE/SOUP”,
and “FROZEN ENTREE”. After you touch
these pads, ENTER AMT appears In the
display. In each “MENU COOKING”
category, smaller size food is set by
touching pad once.

SETTING “BAKED POTATO”

For 100g to 150g potatoes:

1. Touch BAKED POTATO pad once.

2. Enter number of potatoes by touching

number pads from 1 to 4.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

For the large 160g to 230g potatoes:

SETTING “BEVERAGE”

For 120ml to 170ml coffee cups:

1. Touch BEVERAGE pad once.

2. Enter number of cups by touching
number pads from 1 to 4.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.
For the larger 200ml to260ml coffee mugs:

1. Tap BEVERAGE pad twice.

2. Enter number of mugs by touching
number pads from 1 to 4.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

SETTING “POPCORN”

1. Touch POPCORN pad.

2. Touch NUMBER pads 1 (85g) or 2
(43g)..

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3. Touch START/STOP pad.

1. Touch PIZZA pad once. Cooking time

SETTING “FROZEN ENTREE”

To microwave small dishes (200ml to
260ml.) of frozen entree,

1. Touch FROZEN ENTREE pad once.

2. Touch NUMBER pads (1-2) to select
the number of dishes;

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

To set the oven to microwave large dishes
(280ml to 340ml) of frozen entree,

1. Touch FROZEN ENTREE pad twice.

2. Touch NUMBER pads (1-2) to select
the number of dishes;

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

SETTING“FRESH VEGETABLES”

appears.

2. Touch START/STOP pad.

Heating a whole frozen pizza:

1. Tap PIZZA pad twice. Cooking time
appears.

2. Touch START/STOP pad.

SETTING “REHEAT”

1. Touch REHEAT pad.

2. Touch NUMBER pads (1-7) to select
the amount (85g.) of food.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

Note: place in dish or casserole slightly
larger than the amount indicated.
Continue to heat with variable power and
time if at the end of sensor reheat the
food is not sufficiently hot.

NOTE:

1. Touch FRESH VEGETABLES pad.

2. Touch NUMBER pads (1-6) to select
the amount of vegetables (120g).

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

SETTING “PIZZA”

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

CLEANING AND CARE

1. Turn of f the oven and remove the p ower 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

This setting lets you reheat a dinner plate

of chilled leftovers with good results.

SETTING“FROZEN VEGETABLES”

1. Touch FROZEN VEGETABLES pad.

2. Touch NUMBER pads (1-6) to select
the amount (120g) of vegetables.

3. Touch START/STOP pad.

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

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a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the

oven light, please consult a dealer to have it
operating parts inside the oven, water should
not be allowed to seep into the ventilation
openings.

4. Wipe the door and window on both sides, the

door seals and adjacent parts frequently w ith
a damp cloth to remove any spills or s patters.
Do not use abrasive cleaner.

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.

replaced.

11. The oven should be cleaned regularly and

any food deposits removed. Failure to

maintain the oven in a clean condition could

lead to deterioration of the surface that could

adversely affect the life of the appliance and

possibly result in a hazardous situation.

12. Please do not dispose this appliance in to t he

domestic rubbish bin, it should be disposed

to the particular disposal center provided by

the municipalities.

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 jui c e a nd sk in of on e
lemon in a deep microwaveable bowl,
microwave for 5 minutes. Wipe thoroughly
and dry with a soft cloth.

10. When it becomes necessary to replace the

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