Sunbeam SNM1502RAS User Manual

PTT050906

User’s Manual

Stainless Steel Over-the-Range Microwave

Model: SNM1502RAS

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.

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.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY...................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................... 4

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 5

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................ 5

INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW........................................................................................................ .6

ABOUT YOUR OVEN ............................................................................................................................... 6

ABOUT FOOD ........................................................................................................................................... 6

ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING ........................................................................................................... 7

ABOUT SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................ 7

ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS..................................................................................................... 8

ABOUT CHILD SAFETY............................................................................................................................ 8

SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 9

FEATURES DIAGRAM .................................................................................................................................... 10

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES...................................................................................................................... .11

BASIC CONTROLS .......................................................................................................................................... 12

TO SET THE CLOCK .............................................................................................................................. 12

TIME COOKING ..................................................................................................................................... 12

TURNTABLE ON/OFF............................................................................................................................. 13

STOP/CLEAR ........................................................................................................................................... 13

SPECIAL FEATURES ........................................................................................................................................ 14

COMPU COOK........................................................................................................................................ 14

COMPU DEFROST .................................................................................................................................. 15

MANUAL DEFROST ............................................................................................................................... 16

OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES ............................................................................................................... 16

MINUTE PLUS/EXPRESS......................................................................................................................... 16

KITCHEN TIMER.................................................................................................................................... 17

CUSTOM HELP ....................................................................................................................................... 17

ADJUSTING COOKING TIME................................................................................................................ 17

CLEAN AND CARE ......................................................................................................................................... 18

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".

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See "grounding

instructions”.

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

5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers -for example, closed glass jars- are able to

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 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 A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to person:

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

the container.

i. 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 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.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

As required by UL the following statements must be incorporated in the User Manual for Safety:

a. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized

service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

b. Either: i) When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the Door, use only

mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth, or ii)When separate cleaning instructions are provided. See door surface cleaning instructions on (specific page or section to be included).

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully remove oven from carton.

• SAVE THE CARTON AS IT MAY MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER.

Remove:

1. All packing materials from inside the oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE

COVER, which is located on the ceiling in the oven cavity. Check to see that there are Installation Instructions, Wall Template, Top Cabinet Template, bag of Installation Hardware, Charcoal Filter and Exhaust Damper Assembly. Read enclosures and SAVE the Owner’s Instructions.

2. The feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one.

Check the oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and sealing surfaces, 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 your dealer. See Installation Instruction for more details.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz, AC only, 20 amps. 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.

EXTENSION CORD

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 microwave oven. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance, or

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.

RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE

Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio or TV, check that the microwave oven is on a different circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far away from the oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.

Notes:

If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult a qualified electrician or service person. Neither Sunbeam nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the electrical connection procedures.

INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

• NEVER use the oven without the turntable and support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish

could be placed in the oven. The turntable will turn both clockwise and anticlockwise. See page 9 for complete instructions.

• ALWAYS have food in the oven when it is on to absorb the microwave energy.

• When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off.

• Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking.

• Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence the amount of moisture that condenses in the

oven. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered ones.

• Ventilation openings must not be blocked.

• In using recipes or package directions, check food a minute or two before the minimum time and add

time accordingly.

ABOUT FOOD

FOOD

Eggs, Sausages, Fruits, and Vegetables

Popcorn

Baby food

General

DO DON’T

• Puncture egg yolks before

cooking to prevent “explosion”.

• Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,

squash, hot dogs and sausages so that steam escapes.

• Use specially bagged popcorn for

the microwave oven.

• Listen while popping corn for the

popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or use special Popcorn pad.

• Transfer baby food to small dish

and heat carefully, stirring often. Check temperature before serving.

• Put nipples on bottles after

heating and shake thoroughly. “Wrist” test before feeding.

• Cut baked goods with filling

after heating to release steam and avoid burns.

• Stir liquids briskly before and

after heating to avoid “eruption”.

• Use deep bowl, when cooking

liquids or cereals, to prevent boil-overs.

• Cook egg in shells.

• Reheat whole eggs.

• Pop popcorn in regular brown bags

or glass bowls.

• Exceed maximum time on popcorn

package.

• Heat disposable bottles.

• Heat bottles with nipples on.

• Heat baby food in original jars.

• Heat or cook in closed glass jars or

airtight containers.

• Can in the microwave as harmful

bacteria may not be destroyed.

• Deep fat fry.

• Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet

papers.

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