Summit SCM853 User Manual

Felix Storch, Inc.

Summit Appliance Division
770 Garrison Avenue
Bronx, New York 10474
www.summitappliance.com

Microwave O ven

Model SCM853

Please read these instructions carefully before installing and operating the oven.

User's Manual

In the space below, record the SERIAL NO. found on the nameplate on your oven. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future reference.

SERIAL NO.: ________________________________

Please save sales receipt for warranty.

1. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can

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result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.

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

3. 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:

a. Door (bent),
b. Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
c. Door seals and sealing surfaces.

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

Tabl e of Contents

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE T O EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY ...............................................................................................................................1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................2

INSTALLATION GUIDE .........................................................................................................4

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................4

UTENSILS GUIDE ................................................................................................................5

COOKING TECHNIQUES .....................................................................................................6

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................7

PART NAMES .......................................................................................................................8

CONTROL PANEL ................................................................................................................9

HOW TO SET THE OVEN CONTROLS .............................................................................10

Setting the clock ..........................................................................................................10

Microwave cooking ......................................................................................................10

Timer ...........................................................................................................................10

Defrost ......................................................................................................................... 11

Multi-stage Cooking..................................................................................................... 11

Minute Plus.................................................................................................................. 11

Child Lock....................................................................................................................12

Menu Cook ..................................................................................................................12

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

LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................................................... 15

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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 T O AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE T O EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY" on page 1.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS " on page 4.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers -for example, closed glass jars- can explode
and should not be heated in this oven.

6. 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.

7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

8. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials

are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the

power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in

the cavity when not in use.

9. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. 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 UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

a. Do not overheat the liquid.
b. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
c. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
d. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the

container.

e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

10. Do not heat oil or fat for deep-frying. It is difficult to control the temperature of oil in a microwave oven.

11. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squash, 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. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

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15. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.

16. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or a plug, if it is not working properly or if it has
been damaged or dropped.

17. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Keep cord away from heated surface. Do not let cord hang over
edge of table or counter.

18. Use only thermometers, which are specifically designed for use in microwave ovens.

19. Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance.

20. Be certain the glass tray and roller rings are in place when you operate the oven.

21. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

22. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

23. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

2. Check the oven for any damage, such 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 but contact 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 8” of space above the oven, 4” at
back and 2” at both sides. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. Do not remove
feet on which oven stands.

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.

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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.

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

qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded, and either:

1) If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade

grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the applianc e. The marked
rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance,
or

2) Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or

serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.

ELECTRICAL REQUI RE M E NTS

The electrical requirements are: 120V AC only, 60 Hz, 20 amp. It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only the oven be provided. The oven is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. It must
be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded.

Power Supply Cord

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

2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

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