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- Page 1 1000W MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER’S MANUAL SM81104 Visit our web site at “www.sylvaniaelectronics.ca” UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS DEVICE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE IT.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 3: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To
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: Read all instructions before using Use this appliance only for its this appliance. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not let cord hang over edge of Keep the waveguide cover clean at all table or counter. times. Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth after each use. If you leave grease or fat anywhere in the When cleaning surfaces of door and cavity it may overheat, smoke or even oven that come together when...
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Page 5: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General Use For FURTHER INFORMATION on proper Do NOT attempt to tamper with or make any cooking utensils, refer to the COOKING GUIDE adjustments or repairs to door, control panel or on page 17. any other part of the oven. Do NOT remove outer panel from oven. -
Page 6: Grounding Instructions
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 inserted into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. -
Page 7: Care Of Your Microwave Oven
CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN It is occasionally necessary to remove the Disconnect the AC plug from the outlet before glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm, cleaning. sudsy water or in a dishwasher. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. -
Page 8: Location Of Controls
1. Door latch-When the door is closed, it will automatically lock shut. If the door is opened while Weight Defrost Button-Used to set the oven to estimate the defrosting time by weight entered. the oven is operating, the magnetron will automatically shut off. -
Page 9: Operation
OPERATION Power Ten power levels are available, to change the power level, press POWER repeatedly. Level Power 100% Remarks: When a power between level 10-8 is chosen, the high cook indicator is lighted and it will flash in operation. When a power between level 7-1 is choosen, the low cook indicator is lighted and it will flash in operation. -
Page 10: Weight Defrost
OPERATION(CONTINUED) WEIGHT DEFROST WEIGHT DEFROST lets you easily defrost foods by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time. The minimum weight for Auto Weight Defrost is 4 Oz and maximum weight is 100 Oz. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting. 1. -
Page 11: Cooking In One Stage
OPERATION(CONTINUED) COOKING IN ONE STAGE Set a cooking or other operational time/power as follows. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes 99 seconds. 1. Press the POWER button; the Microwave and High Cook indicators will light and “PL 10” will light in the display. -
Page 12: Cooking In Two Stages
OPERATION(CONTINUED) COOKING IN TWO STAGES Set up to two cooking stages as follows: 1. Press the POWER button; the Microwave and High Cook indicators will light and “PL 10” will light in the display. 2. Press the POWER button different times to set the desired power;... -
Page 13: Defrosting/Cooking In Two Stages
OPERATION(CONTINUED) DEFROSTING/COOKING IN TWO STAGES Set up weight defrosting and cooking in two stages as follows. The minimum weight for Auto Weight Defrost is 4 oz. The maximum weight is 100 oz. 1. Press the WEIGHT DEFROST button; the Microwave and Defrost indicators will light and “dEF 1”... -
Page 14: Auto Cook
OPERATION(CONTINUED) AUTO COOK Auto cook lets you easily cook items in the oven as it will automatically set the times and power levels to give better results than one power only cooking. 1. Press the desired Auto Cook button; the Auto Cook indicator will appear and weight/portion will light in the display (see chart on next page). -
Page 15: Auto Cook Menu Chart
OPERATION(CONTINUED) Auto Cook Menu Chart Menu Press Times Weight/Portion Display Cooking Time Once 1.75 Oz 1'20" POPCORN Twice 3.5 Oz 1'50" Once 1 PCS 4'30" POTATO Twice 2 PCS 7'00" Thrice 3 PCS 8'30" Once 1 Slice(6 Oz) 1'10" PIZZA Twice 2 Slices(9 Oz) 1'30"... -
Page 16: Memory
OPERATION(CONTINUED) MEMORY Memory lets you cook items in your own special style. Totally 5 memory settings are availavle in this model. Set a memory setting as follows: 1. Press the MEMORY button repeatedly to select 1-5 memory. 2. Press the POWER button; the Microwave and High Cook indicators will light and “PL10”... -
Page 17: Enquiry
OPERATION(CONTINUED) ENQUIRY • Press AM/PM button during cooking, the display will show AM or PM for 3 seonds. (Time must be set before.) • Press the Power button during cooking; the display will show current power level for 3 seconds. •... -
Page 18: Cooking Guide
COOKING GUIDE THE PRINCIPLES OF MICROWAVE COOKING Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio including AM, FM and CB. Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube. From the magnetron tube, microwave energy is transmitted to the oven where it is reflected, transmitted and absorbed by the food. -
Page 19: Hot Snacks And Appetizers
COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) Covering: Covering speeds cooking time, retains moisture, tenderizes, insures even cooking and prevents spattering. Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for a tighter seal. Vent plastic by turning back one edge at the side of dish to form a narrow slot where excess steam can escape. -
Page 20: Meats
COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) MEATS Guide for Cooking Meats Roasts, chops, hamburgers and small cuts of tender meat cook beautifully in the microwave oven. Most roasts can be cooked rare, medium rare or even well done in less than one hour. Less tender cuts of meat such as pot roast can be simmered fork tender in a sauce or gravy. -
Page 21: Poultry
COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) POULTRY Guide for Cooking Poultry Chicken is one of the most popular foods and microwaving chicken is one of the best uses of your microwave oven. Chicken stays juicy and tender in the microwave oven. However, juiciness prevents browning because chicken crisps and browns only when the skin dries out enough to change color. -
Page 22: Eggs & Cheese
COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) EGGS & CHEESE Guide for Cooking Eggs & Cheese • CHEESE Cheese melts quickly and smoothly. When serving cheese as an appetizer, flavor is at peak when served at room temperature. Use a low power level for melting. Cheese melts best when shredded and heated with milk or other liquids. -
Page 23: Vegetables
COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) VEGETABLES Guide for Cooking Fresh Vegetables Nutrition research indicates that many microwaved vegetables and fruits lose less water soluble vitamin C than when cooked conventionally. This is due to shorter cooking time and to the fact that less cooking water is needed when microwaving fruits and vegetables. -
Page 24: Sauces
COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) SAUCES Guide for Cooking Sauces Sauces boil over rapidly, especially those that contain milk. As soon as the door is opened, cooking stops. If ingredients are not taken directly from the refrigerator, cooking time will be less than given in the recipe. Stir sauce quickly, about every 30 seconds to eliminate lumps. -
Page 25: Sandwiches
COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) SANDWICHES, INCLUDING HAMBURGERS AND HOT DOGS Guide for Heating Sandwiches Sandwiches heat very quickly because, being porous, they have a low density. Since the filling is usually more dense than the bread or rolls, the filling determines the heating time. Surprisingly, the filling will always be hotter than the bread feels. -
Page 26: Cereals
COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) CEREALS Microwaveable hot cereals can be cooked directly in the cereal bowl and make cleaning up easy. CONVENIENCE FOODS Frozen Foods A large variety of frozen foods, special dishes and dinners are available and the selections continue to increase. The market is changing rapidly, therefore it is impossible to list the foods and types available and recommend cooking procedures. -
Page 27: Desserts
COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED) DESSERTS There's always time to make dessert with a microwave oven. Fruit desserts have a remarkably fresh flavor and texture. Microwaved cakes are higher and more tender than conventionally baked; since cakes are usually frosted, browning is unimportant. Microwaved pie crusts are exceptionally tender and flaky, while delicate custards and puddings are easy to prepare. -
Page 28: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Item Rating Specification Power Supply 120V~ 60Hz Microwave Output Power 1000W Microwave Frequency 2450MHz Oven Capacity 1.1 cubic feet Outside Dimensions 20.2 (W) x 16.9 (D) x 12.7 (H) inches Weight 33 Lbs (Approx) BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Refer to the following checklist before you call for service. -
Page 29: Limited Warranty
In no event shall SYLVANIA or its SYLVANIA dealers be liable for special or consequential damage arising from the use of this product, or for any delay in the performance of this warranty due to cause beyond our control.