Toshiba ML-EM45P(BS) Manual

1. Control panel
2. Glass tray
3. Turntable shaft
4. Turntable ring assembly
5. Door assembly
6. Observation window
7. Safety interlock system

TURNTABLE INSTALLATION
Cleaning the cooking compartment and putting the turntable in place.
For new installations, make sure all packaging and shipping tape has been removed from the turntable shaft.
Before using the appliance to prepare food for the first time, you will need to put the turntable in place correctly. You must clean the cooking compartment and accessories.
How to put the turntable in place:

1. Place the turntable ring assembly ③ into the recess in the cooking compartment.
2. Place the glass tray ① on the turntable ring assemblies ③.
   Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the glass tray bottom between the three spokes of the shaft. Make sure that the glass tray ① engages in the turntable shaft ② in the center of the cooking compartment floor. The rollers on the shaft should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.

NOTE

• Never use the appliance without the turntable. Make sure that it is properly engaged. The turntable can turn clockwise or anti-clockwise.
• Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted.
• Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking.
• All food and containers of food are always placed on the glass tray for cooking.
• Never restrict the movement of the turntable.
• If glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorized service center.

COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION
Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged.
Cabinet: Remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cabinet surface. Do not remove the light brown Mica cover that is attached to the oven cavity to protect the magnetron.

INSTALLATION

1. Select a level surface that provide enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents.
   1. The minimum installation height is 3.0 ft.
   2. Leave a minimum clearance of 3.0 inches on each side, 3.0 inches on top and 1.0 inch in the rear.
   3. Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
   4. Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.
   5. Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.
      Please place the oven as far away from radios and TV as possible.
2. Plug microwave oven into a standard household outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency is the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label.

NOTE

• Do not install oven over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. If installed near or over a heat source, the oven could be damaged and the warranty would be avoid.
  

The accessible surface may be hot during operation

INSTRUCTION FOR USE

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
The appliance may produce unpleasant odors when it is used for the first time.
This section tells you what you need to do before using your microwave to prepare food for the first time. Read the section entitled "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS".
Before you can use your new appliance, you will need to put the turntable in place correctly. You must also clean the cooking compartment and accessories.

NOTE

• Never use the appliance without the turntable.
• Make sure that it is properly engaged. The turntable can turn clockwise or anti-clockwise.

OPERATION
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

1. POWER LEVEL
   Ten power levels are available.

   NUMBER KEY	LEVEL	POWER	DISPLAY
   0	10	100%	PL10
   9	9	90%	PL9
   8	8	80%	PL8
   7	7	70%	PL7
   6	6	60%	PL6
   5	5	50%	PL5
   4	4	40%	PL4
   3	3	30%	PL3
   2	2	20%	PL2
   1	1	10%	PL1

2. CLOCK SETTING
   When the microwave oven is plugged into a outlet, the oven will display " 0:00 ".

1. Press "CLOCK/TIMER" once, the screen will display 00:00. The hour gure will flash; ":" and other "0" will be lighted.
   
2. Press the number keys and enter the correct time. For example, time is 10:12 now, please press " 1, 0, 1, 2 " in turn.
   
3. Press "CLOCK/TIMER" to finish clock setting. ":" will flash and the clock will be lighted.
   
4. If the numbers input are not within the range of 1:00--12:59, the setting will be invalid until valid numbers are input.
   NOTE

• In the process of clock setting, if the " STOP/CANCEL " button is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute, the oven will go back to the former state automatically.

3. KITCHEN TIMER

1. Press "CLOCK/TIMER" twice, the screen will display 00:00.
   
2. Press the number keys and enter the correct timer. (The maximum time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds)
   
3. Press "START/+30SEC" to confirm setting.
   
4. When the kitchen time arrives, the buzzer will ring 5 times and d the screen will display "End". Press "STOP/CANCEL" or open the door, the screen will display the current time if the clock be set 12-hour system.
   
   NOTE

• The kitchen time is differfrom 12-hour system, Kitchen Timer is a timer. That is to say it poccesses the function of alarming clock.
• During timer process, any program cannot be set. Time cannot be increased by pressing "START/+30SEC" key.

4. MICROWAVE COOK
   1. Press "COOK TIME" once, the screen will display "00:00".
      
   2. Press number keys to input the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
      
   3. Press "POWER" once, the screen will c display "PL10". The default power is 100% power. Now you can press number keys to adjust the power level.
      
   4. Press "START/+30SEC" to start cooking.
      

NOTE

• In the process of cooking, if the " STOP/CANCEL " button is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minutes, the oven will go back to the former setting automatically.

5. SPEEDY COOKING
   1. In waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level can a be started by select a cooking time from 1 to 6 minutes by pressing number pads 1 to 6.
      
   2. In waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level with 30 seconds' cooking time can be started by pressing "START/+30SEC". Each press on the same button will increase cooking time by 30 seconds. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
      
      NOTE

• Under microwave and auto menu cooking states, press "START/+30SEC" button to increase cooking time by 30 seconds

6. CUSTOM DEFROST FUNCTION
   1. Press "DEFROST" once, the screen will display "dEF1". Press "DEFROST " repeatedly to choose "dEF1","dEF2" or "dEF3".
      
   2. Press number button to set the weight of food.
      
   3. Press "START/+30SEC" to start defrosting and the cooking time remained will be displayed.
      
7. SENSOR COOK
   1. In waiting state, put the food in the oven, press the menu key in the sensor cook.
   2. Press "START/+30SEC" to start sensor cook function and no need to set time.
      
   3. When the steaming is emanated, the surplus time will display.
      The buzzer will sound 5 beeps when finishing. At last, the oven will turn back to the waiting state.

NOTE

• When cooking or reheating food, you should do these in order to have the best effect.
  1. The room temperature cannot be over 35 degrees.
  2. The weight of food must be more than 110g (4 Oz).
  3. The cavity, glass tray and utensils must kept drying before putting the food in.
  4. The reheat food can be covered with the lid. But the lid must has venthole in order to emanate the steam. Sealed utensil is forbidden.
• During cooking process, following points must be done.
  1. Keep the door close when the surplus time not displays or the buzzer does not sound twice.
  2. When the buzzer sound twice, the time will count down and display the suplus time, you can open the door to mix the food up, turn over or replace the food. And then go on the next operation.
• Please leave the food alone for a while after cooking have been finished.
• During sensor cooking process, if the time not count down, please do not open the oven door or press " STOP/CANCEL " key. Otherwise, the sensor will make mistakes.

EXAMPLE: Sensor Reheat Menu

• In waiting states, put the food into the microwave oven, press "REHEAT " "SC-1" is displayed.
  
• Press "START/+30SEC" to start sensor reheat function and no need to set time.
  
• The buzzer will sound 5 beeps when finishing. At last, the oven will turn back to the waiting state.

NOTE

• Food to be avoided in sensor reheating.
  1. Bread and other dry food, such as biscuit, cake.
  2. For raw or uncooked foods.
  3. Beverage and frozen food.
• The oven cannot cook automatically when the temperature of the oven cavity is high.
• The reheat food can be covered with the lid. But the lid must has venthole in order to emanate the steam. Sealed utensil is forbidden.
• During sensor cooking process, please do not open the oven door or press "STOP/CANCEL" key. Otherwise, the sensor will make mistakes.
• The sensor reheat has different request for different food.

Casseroles- Add to 4 tablespoons of water, cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Stir when time appears in the display window.
Canned foods-Empty contents into casserole dish or serving bowl, cover dish with lid or vented plastic wrap. A fter reheating, let stand for a few minutes.
Plate of food- Arranged food on plate; top with butter, gravy, etc. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. A fter reheating, let stand for a few minutes.

Sensor Cook Chart.

8. CUSTOM COOK

1. Press "AUTO COOK" repeatedly until the menu you needed appears in the display.
   
2. After choosing the menu, press a number pad to select the weight or portion of the food.
   
3. Press "START/+30SEC" to cook.
   

9. SOFTEN/MELT

1. Press "SOFTEN/MELT" repeatedly until the menu you needed appears in the display.
   
2. After choosing the menu, press a number pad to select theweight or portion of the food.
   
3. Press "START/+30SEC" to cook.
   

Auto Menu Chart:

Example: save one program as memory 2. To cook the food with 80% microwave power for 3 minutes and 20 seconds. Operate the following steps:

• In waiting states, press "MEMORY" twice, "2" displays.
  
• Press "COOK TIME", then input number keys "3","2","0" to choose the cooking time.
  
• Press "POWER " once, then press number button "8", "PL8" displays.
  
• Press "START/+30SEC" once to save the current setting. If press "START/+30SEC" again, the cooking program can be operated and save it as memory 2.
  
• To run the saved program, in waiting states, press " MEMORY " twice, "2" displays and press "START/+30SEC" to run the saved cooking program.
  

11. MULTI-SECTION COOKING
    At most 2 sections can be set for cooking. In multi-section cooking, if one section is defrosting, then defrosting shall be placed in the first section. When the first stage finish, the buzzer will sound once and the next stage will begin cooking.
    Example: if you want to cook with 80% microwave power for 5 minutes + 60% microwave power for 10 minutes. The cooking steps are as following.

• Press "COOK TIME" once, then press "5", "0", "0" to set 5 minutes.
  
• Press "POWER" once.
  
• Press number button "8" to set 80% microwave power.
  
• Press "COOK TIME" once, then press "1", "0", "0", "0" to set 10 minutes.
  
• Press "POWER" once.
  
• Then press press number button "6" to set 60% microwave power.
  
• Press "START/+30SEC " to start cooking.
  

12. INQUIRING FUNCTION
    If the clock has been set, in cooking state, press
    1. "CLOCK/TIMER", the clock will displays for three seconds. After that, the oven will turn back to the clock state.
       In the microwave cooking state, press "POWER" to inquire
       
    2. microwave power level the current microwave power will be displayed. After three seconds, the oven will turn back to the previous state.
       
13. LOCK FUNCTION FOR CHILDREN
    1. Lock: In waiting state, press "STOP/CANCEL" for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep" denoting the entering into the childrenlock state. The lock icon will display.
       
    2. Lock quitting: In locked state, press "STOP/CANCEL" for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep" denoting that lock is released. The lock icon will disappear.
       
14. COOKING END REMINDING FUNCTION
    1. When the cooking is over, the screen will display "End" to reminds user the cooking is finished. In order to make the appliance into the normal operating state, please press "STOP / CANCEL" or open the door.
       
15. OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
    1. "START/+30SEC" must be pressed to continue cooking if the door is opened during cooking.
       
    2. The buzzer sounds once by effcient press, ine cient press will be no responce.
16. TURNTABLE RESET FUNCTION
    When cooking finished, if the turntable is not at the initial position, it will enter the turntable reset function. At this time, the lamp, fan and turntable are working, " " will dynamic display. After the turntable has reset, the oven stops cooking and reminds cooking is finished.
    1. This function only works for one completed cooking. If pause or open the oven door during cooking, the current cooking cannot enter the turntable reset function.
    2. In waitting state, press number key "5" for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep" and the turntable reset function is turnned off. To turn on the turntable reset function, in waiting state press number key "5" for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep" denoting that turntable reset function is released.
       

NOTE

• Under the reset state, opening the door or " STOP/Cancel " button is pressed, the oven will go back to waiting state.
• The function will be reserved after power loss.

17. SCREEN-OUT FUNCTION
    1. In standby, click the "STOP/Cancel" key(less than 3 seconds, and lift the button to respond, because " STOP/Cancel " has already attached 3 seconds long pressing the child lock event, so you must click and lift to respond) into the black screen save electricity mode.
       
    2. Under the child lock, click the "STOP/Cancel" key(less than 3 seconds, and lift) into the black screen save electricity mode.
       
    3. Other modes other than the above can not enter the power saving mode, and can not enter the black screen power saving mode under the opening the door.
18. MUTE FUNCTION
    1. Press the number key "8" for 3 seconds, there will be a "beep", the oven will open or close the quitly function.
       

• In the sound shutdown state, all keys have no sound response. Including the end of the cooking note.

CLEANING
With good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain its appearance and remain fully functioning for a long time to come. We will explain here how you should correctly care for and clean your appliance.

Cleaning agent
To ensure that the different surfaces are not damaged by using the wrong cleaning agent, observe the information below. Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.

Do not use:

Harsh or abrasive cleaning agents

Hard scouring pads or sponges

Metal or glass scrapers to clean the door panels

Cleaning agents with a high alcohol content

Metal or glass scrapers to clean the door seal

APPLIANCE FRONT PLATE
Hot soapy water:
Clean using a dish cloth and then dry with a soft cloth. Remove splashes and patches of limescale, grease, starch and albumin immediately. Corrosion can form under these patches or splashes. Do not use glass cleaners or metal or glass scrapers for cleaning.

APPLIANCE FRONT PLATE
Hot soapy water: Clean using a dish cloth and then dry with a soft cloth. Remove splashes and patches of limescale, grease, starch and albumin immediately. Corrosion can form under these patches or splashes. Do not use glass cleaners or metal or glass scrapers for cleaning.

APPLIANCE CAVITY
Hot soapy water or vinegar solution: Clean using a dish cloth and then dry with a soft cloth. Do not use oven spray or any other aggressive oven cleaners or abrasive materials. Scouring pads, rough sponges and pan cleaners are also unsuitable. These items scratch the surface. Allow the interior surfaces to dry completely.

RECESS IN THE COOKING COMPARTMENT
Damp cloth: Water must not be allowed to run into the appliance through the turntable drive. Dry the turntable drive with a cloth.

TURNTABLE AND ROLLER RING
Hot soapy water: When placing the turntable back into its recess, it must engage properly.

DOOR PANEL
Glass cleaner: Clean with a dish cloth. Do not use glass scrapers.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

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.

PRODUCT SAFETY

NOTE
BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT, READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. BE SURE TO SAVE THIS BOOKLIST FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

1. 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.
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 closes 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
4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL	ML-EM45P(BS)
RATED VOLTAGE	120V~ 60Hz
RATED INPUT POWER (MICROWAVE)	1600W
RATED OUTPUT POWER (MICROWAVE)	1200W
OVEN CAPACITY	45L
TURNTABLE DIAMETER	13.58 inch
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS	21.77 x 17.91 x 12.87 inch
NET WEIGHT	Approx. 36.6 lbs

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following. 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".
This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS".
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergent applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

Keep cord away from heated surface.
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to overheat 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 LIQUID SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

1. Do not overheat the liquid.
2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
3. Do not use straightsided containers with narrow necks.
4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.
5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
   

This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

1. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
2. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bag before placing bag in oven.
3. If material inside of 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.
4. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

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.

Do not store 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 location.

Do not immerse cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
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.
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.
Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY(NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE)

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.

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 exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounded plug, and 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

Electric Shock Hazard:
Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance.

Electric Shock Hazard:
Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is properly installed and grounded.

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.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used:
   1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
   2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
   3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

RADIO INTERFERENCE

1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:
   1. . Clean door and sealing surface of the oven.
   2. . Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
   3. . Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
   4. . Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
   5. . Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.