Toastmaster TMW3504WCAN User Manual

Microwave

USE AND CARE GUIDE

MODEL TMW3504WCAN

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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

◆ Read all instructions before using the appliance.

◆ Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY " found on page 1.

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

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

◆ Some products such as whole eggs with / without shells and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.

◆ Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the 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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Cont.)

◆ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by

children.

◆ Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if

it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

◆ This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service

personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

◆ Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

◆ Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product

near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or similar locations.

◆ Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

◆ Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

◆ Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

◆ See surface door cleaning instructions on page 24.

◆ 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.

◆ 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

For Household Use Only

Microwave Oven Use and Care Guide

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

◆ Oversize foods or oversize metal utensils should not be inserted in a microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.

◆ Do not clean with metal scouring pads.

◆ Do not store any materials other than manufacturer’s recommended

accessories in this oven when not in use.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS:

◆ Liquids such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling.

◆ Do not use narrow necked containers to boil or reheat liquids.

◆ To reduce the risk of injury, stir the liquid several times before heating.

◆ The liquid may splash out during or after heating or when adding

ingredients (instant coffee, etc) resulting in possible harm or injury to persons.

◆ After heating, allow the container to stand in microwave oven for at least 40 seconds before removing the container.

◆ Do not heat water and oil, or a fat together which may cause a violent eruption.

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 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 exist as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

◆ Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service man install an outlet near the appliance.

Electric Power

If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances.

Testing Containers and Utensils

Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your Microwave Oven.

Some non-metallic containers and utensils become extremely hot when used in a microwave oven. To avoid risk of scalding, use the following procedure to determine if a container or utensil is safe for microwave use:

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup (250 ml)of cold water. Place it in the microwave oven along with the container or utensil in question.

2. Turn the oven on maximum power for 1 minute. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

3. Carefully feel the container. If the empty container is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.

Materials You Can Use in a Microwave Oven

Cooking Accessories

(not included with Microwave) Remarks

Dinnerware

Glass jars

Glassware

Microwave Oven Use and Care Guide

Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.

Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Cooking Accessories

(not included with Microwave) Remarks

Oven cooking bags

Paper plates

Paper towels

Parchment

Plastic containers

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.

Use microwave-safe plates only for shortterm cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.

Use microwave-safe paper towels only to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for short-term cooking only.

Use as a cover to prevent spattering or a wrap paper for steaming.

Use microwave-safe containers only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Containers should be 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

Wax paper

Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.

Use a cover to prevent splattering and to help retain moisture.

Materials to Avoid in a Microwave Oven

Cooking Accessories

(not included with Microwave) Remarks

Aluminum pan or tray

Food carton with metal handle

Metal or metal-trimmed utensils

Metal twist ties

Plastic foam

Wood

May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

Metal shields the food from microwave energy and may cause arcing.

May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.

Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature.

Wood will dry out and may split. Avoid using wooden containers or utensils in the oven.

How Your Microwave Oven Works

The microwave oven has an electronic tube called a magnetron that produces microwaves, very short radio waves. The microwaves then pass through a wave-guide and into the oven cavity. The microwaves penetrate the food and cause water molecules within the food to vibrate extremely rapidly. This vibration causes considerable friction or heat between the water molecules resulting in a rapid rise in temperature. This type of heating is very efficient and the cooking time is therefore shorter than in a conventional oven.

Microwave Oven Use and Care Guide

How Your Microwave Oven Works (Cont.)

The rate of heating depends on the moisture content, shape, volume and amount of food present. Metallic materials totally reflect microwaves. Non-metallic materials such as glass, paper and plastics are partially transparent to microwaves. Microwaves do not directly heat the oven walls and most cooking utensils because they do not absorb microwave energy. However, they frequently get very warm through being in direct contact with hot food.

Getting To Know Your Toastmaster Microwave Oven (Cont.)

Power Supply 120 V ~ 60 Hz Power Supply 1150 W Microwave Output 700 W Frequency 2450 MHz Input Current 10 AMPS Overall Dimensions 18” x 12 7/16” x 11 1/32”

Open Cavity 12 3/16" x 7 31/32" x 11 5/8" Dimensions (31 cm x 20,25 cm x 29,5 cm)

Effective capacity of Microwave Oven Cavity 0.6 Cu. Ft. / 17 dm

Microwave Oven Use and Care Guide

(45,5 cm x 31,6 cm x 28 cm)

1. DISPLAY - Indicates the time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions.

2. POPCORN & BEVERAGE - Allows you to cook popcorn or beverage without having to select cooking times and power levels.

3. AUTO DEFROST - Is an accurate defrosting method for frozen meat, poultry and fish up to 4.0 lbs.

4. CLOCK - Allows you to enter the time of day.

5. REHEAT - Allows you to reheat food quickly without having to select cooking times and power levels.

6. TIMER - The Timer operates independently of the Microwave Oven. It allows you to set up to 12 hours time (not Cook Time). At the end of that time, 5 short tones will sound.

7. NUMBER BUTTONS -

Allows you to enter cooking time, power level, quantities and weights.

8. TIME - Allows you to set a cooking time.

9. POWER - Allows you to set the power level.

10. STOP/CLEAR - Allows you to "Stop" the Microwave Oven or "Clear"

entries.

11. START - Allows you to "Start" all entries (except the popcorn, beverage, auto defrost, clock and reheat which start automatically) and to turn Child Lock "On" or "off."

12. ADD MINUTE - Use the ADD MINUTE Button to add to Cook Time in 1 minute increments (from 1 minute to 10 minutes) while food is cooking. When Oven is OFF, press ADD MINUTE Button to the desired time. After 5 seconds the Microwave Oven will automatically begin to operate at HI power level and the Display will count down.

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