Sanyo EMS-8600S Instruction Manual

Sanyo stainless steel microwave oven instruction manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EM-S8600S
Stainless Steel Microwave Oven

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL EM-S8600S Stainless Steel Microwave Oven...
  • Page 2: Precautions To Avoid

    PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE (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: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for choosing SANYO. Please read all instructions carefully to obtain maximum benefit of your product. Questions? Our toll free number is 1-800-263-2244, 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday (Eastern time). TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY Proper and Safe Use of Your Oven...4 Important Safety Instructions ...5 Grounding Instructions ...6 Utensils ...6 SETTING UP YOUR OVEN Names of Oven Parts and Accessories...8...
  • Page 4: Safety

    • Incorrect use of browning dish may cause the turntable to break. • Use carefully when cooking food in the microwave oven to avoid burning due to excessive cooking. • Use only the specified bag size when using Direct Access Popcorn. • Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration that...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    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”...
  • Page 6: Grounding Instructions

    See following page for further instructions “Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven.” Utensil Test: 1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250 ml) along with the utensil in question.
  • Page 7: Materials You Can Use In Microwave Oven

    Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven. Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven. Plastic foam Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to cups high temperature. Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.
  • Page 8: Names Of Oven Parts And Accessories

    NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity. Your oven comes with the following accessories: 1 Turntable 1 Turntable roller rest 1 Instruction Manual Door Handle • Pull handle gently to open door. • When you open the door during cooking process, the cooking stops but the program will not be canceled.
  • Page 9: Installation

    2. Plug your oven into a standard 120-volt / 60-Hz household outlet. Be sure the electrical circuit is at least 15 amperes and that your microwave oven is the only appliance on the circuit. WARNING: Do not install oven over a range cook top or other heat-producing appliance.
  • Page 10: Operation

    CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES OPERATION (1) DISPLAY WINDOW Shows cooking time in minutes and seconds during cooking. Shows clock time when oven is not in use. (2) POWER Use to set power levels other than 100% (PL 10). (3) DIRECT ACCESS KEYPADS Pre programmed to cook or reheat popular foods with minimal number of steps.
  • Page 11: Setting Clock

    SETTING CLOCK To set the correct time of day, follow the steps below. Example: To set 3:15: Step Press CLOCK. show “00:00” with the first “0” flashing. Press 0, 3, 1 and 5 to enter time of day. You must press 4 numbers to set the clock (2 for the hour and 2 for minutes). When entering hours 1-9, a zero must be entered first.
  • Page 12: Kitchen Timer

    KITCHEN TIMER To set kitchen timer for 2 minutes: Step Press KITCHEN TIMER. play will show “ 00:00” with the first “0” flashing. Enter desired time. You must press 4 numbers to set the timer (2 for the minutes and 2 for the seconds). When entering 1-9 minutes, a zero must be entered first.
  • Page 13: Memory Cooking

    MEMORY COOKING You can enter five cooking programs to be saved in MEMORY. Each program can have up to 2 cooking stages, as some recipes require different stages of cooking at various power levels to get better results. Each stage can be programmed with a different time and power level. To set a MEMORY cooking program: Step Press MEMORY 1-5 times to input a cooking program.
  • Page 14: Direct Access Cooking

    The eight DIRECT ACCESS keys are preprogrammed to cook or reheat a variety of popular foods with a minimum number of steps. POPCORN Place prepackaged popcorn bag into oven. (49, 85 or 99 g) (1,75, 3 or 3,5 oz) Step Press POPCORN once for 49 g (1.75 oz). Press POPCORN twice for 89 g (3 oz). Press POPCORN three times for 99 g (3.5 oz). indicators lights Press START/+30SEC. indicator turns off. will flash while cooking. You may reset the POPCORN cooking time when using other bag sizes. Example: to set cooking time of 3 minutes 30 seconds: Step Press POPCORN once to reset 49 g (1.75 oz).
  • Page 15: Dinner Plate

    BEVERAGE Place 1-3 cups in oven. Step Press BEVERAGE once for 1 cup. Press BEVERAGE twice for 2 cups. Press BEVERAGE three times for 3 cups. indicators light. Press START/+30SEC. will flash while cooking. indicator turns off. SOUP This feature can be used to reheat soup. Step Press SOUP once for 1 serving, approx.
  • Page 16: Weight Defrost

    DIRECT ACCESS COOKING/REHEATING GUIDE Item Popcorn Unfold the bag and place in oven according to package directions. Do not leave the oven unattended when popping popcorn. Potato Pierce skin with a fork. Place on a paper towel. Arrange in a circular pattern with heavier ends pointing toward the outer edge of turn- table.
  • Page 17: Defrosting Chart

    DEFROSTING CHART Item Beef Ground beef Liver Roasts Sirloin steak Rib or T-bone Flank Steak Stewing meat Pork Ground pork Bacon Chops Ribs Roasts Lamb Ground lamb Chops Ribs Roasts Poultry Chicken, whole Pieces Cornish hens Fish and Seafood Crabmeat, Shrimp Fish fillets Steaks Scallops...
  • Page 18: Cooking Guide

    COOKING PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES Advantages of microwave cooking are speed and efficiency. For warming, heating, and defrosting, nothing compares. Here are a few tips that will make microwaving easier and more enjoyable. Microwave Cooking Principles Because microwave cooking requires only one-quarter to one-third the time of conventional cooking, cooking principles become even more important.
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    TROUBLESHOOTING Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center. TROUBLE Oven will not • Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in. start. • Door is open. • Wrong operation is set. Arcing or • Materials to be avoided in microwave...
  • Page 20: Questions And Answers

    The clicking noise can be heard when the oven cycles on and off. This is normal. Q. Why is there steam coming out of the air exhaust vent? Steam is produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been made to vent this steam. Q. What is wrong when the oven light will not glow? There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. The light bulb has burned out or START/+30SEC.
  • Page 21: Warranty

    You, the original retail purchaser, must pres- ent your original, dated bill-of-sale together with this warranty to SANYO Canada Inc. or to an authorized SANYO Canada Inc. or to an authorized SANYO Service Depot when you make a claim under this Warranty.
  • Page 22: Quick Reference

    START/+30SEC. while cooking is in progress. WEIGHT DEFROST 1. Press WEIGHT DEFROST. 2. Enter food weight in ounces. 3. Press START/+30SEC.. TIME DEFROST 1. Press TIME DEFROST. 2. Enter desired defrosting time. 3. Press START/+30SEC. SANYO Canada Inc. Concord, Ontario L4K 5C7 www.sanyo.ca -22-...

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