Toshiba EM925A5A-SS Manual

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

1. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since this 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 SURFACE
4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Specifications
Model:	EM925A5A-SS
Rated Voltage:	120V~ 60HZ
Rated Input Power(Microwave):	1350W
Rated Output Power(Microwave):	900W
Oven Capacity:	0.9 cu.ft.
Turntable Diameter:	10.6 inch
External Dimensions:	19.15X15.91X11.48 inch
Net Weight:	Approx. 27.3 Lbs

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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

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.
To protect against electrical shock, this appliance is equipped with a cord having a 3 prong grounding-type plug for insertion into a proper grounding-type receptacle. DO NOT alter the plug for use in a 2-prong receptacle. If the plug will not fit into a receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

Do not insert your fingers into any gaps or holes; it may cause injuries.

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-pronged grounding plug, and a 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.

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 sets or extension cord is used:
   1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension 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
Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment.
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.

UTENSILS

Electric Shock Hazard
Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches should be pierced before cooking.

See the instructions on "Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven". There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the procedure below.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD INDOOR USE ONLY

UTENSIL TEST:

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN YOUR APPLIANCE

UTENSILS	REMARKS
Browning dish	Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware	Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars	Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware	Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags	Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups	Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels	Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper	Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic	Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. 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	Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers	Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper	Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN YOUR APPLIANCE

UTENSILS	REMARKS
Aluminum tray	May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with metal handle	May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
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 high temperature.
Wood	Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

INSTRUCTION FOR USE

SETTING UP YOUR DEVICE

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

TURNTABLE INSTALLATION

1. Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted.
2. Both glass tray and turntable ring must always be used during cooking.
3. All food and containers of food are always placed on the glass tray for cooking.

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.
   A minimum clearance of 3.0 inches (7.5cm) is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. One side must be open.
   
   1. Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above the oven.
   2. Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
   3. Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.
   4. Place the oven as far away from radios and TV a s possible. Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.
2. Plug your oven into a standard household outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency is the same as the voltage.

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

OPERATION

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

1. Time Cook
2. Time Defrost
3. Power Level
4. Clock and Settings
5. Weight Defrost
6. Kitchen Timer
7. Auto Menu (Popcorn, Potato, Pizza, Frozen Vegetable, Bevereage amd Dinner Plate)
8. Number Pads
9. START/ 3+ 0 SEC
10. Stop/Cancel: STOP Cancel Hold 3 sec: Before cooking starts, press to clear all previous settings. During cooking, press once to stop oven; press twice to stop oven and clear all settings.
11. Memory
12. Display

POWER LEVELS

TEN POWER LEVELS ARE AVAILABLE.
Press Time Cook, "00:00" will display, then press number pads.
Press Power Level and "PL10" will display. Then press number pads to select a different power level.
In cooking state of microwave, press "Power", the current power will be displayed for 3 seconds. Then press number pads to change a different power level.

Example: To cook the food with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes.

1. Press Time Cook, "00:00" will display.
2. Press "1, 5, 0, 0" in order for 15:00 to appear in the display.
3. Press Power Level, then press "5" to select 50% microwave power.
4. Press to start cooking. Buzzer sounds once. The remaining cooking time will display.

CLOCK SETTING

WHEN THE MICROWAVE OVEN IS PLUGGED INTO AN OUTLET, "0:00" WILL DISPLAY.

1. Press Clock & Settings once, "00:00 " will appear in the display.
2. Press the number pads to enter the current clock time. For example, if the time is now 10:12, press " 1, 0, 1, 2 " in order.
3. Press Clock & Settings to finish clock setting, ": " will flash and the numbers will appear as a clock time in the display.

NOTE

1. If the numbers entered are not within the range between 1:00 to 12:59, the setting will not be accepted until valid numbers are entered.
2. In the process of setting clock, if the pad is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute, the display will automatically return to the previous clock setting.

KITCHEN TIMER

1. Press Kitchen Timer once, "00:00" will appear in the display.
2. Press the number pads to enter the time amount. The maximum amount of time that can be entered is 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
3. Press to confirm setting, and the timer will start to count down.
4. When the time amount elapses, the oven will beep 5 times.

NOTE

1. The Kitchen Timer setting is different from the Clock setting; it is simply a timer.
2. During the Kitchen Timer function, no cooking function can be set into operation.
3. Kitchen Timer amount cannot be increased by pressing .
4. Pressing will cancel the Timer countdown.

MICROWAVE COOK

1. Press Time Cook, "00:00" will appear in the display.
2. Press number pads to enter the cooking time. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
3. Press Power Level, PL10 will flash. Press number pads 0 through 9 to select a different power level if desired. See the POWER LEVEL table above.
4. Press to start cooking. The remaining cooking time will display.

Example: To cook the food with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes.

1. Press Time Cook, "00:00" will display.
2. Press "1, 5, 0, 0" in order for 15:00 to appear in the display.
3. Press Power Level, then press "5" to select 50% microwave power.
4. Press to start cooking. Buzzer sounds once. The remaining cooking time will display.

NOTE
In the process of setting, if the pad is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute, the oven will automatically return to display the clock.

ONE TOUCH START

1. Instant cooking at 100% power level and 1 to 6 minutes cooking time can be started by pressing number pads 1 to 6. Press to increase the cooking time by 30 seconds with each press. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
2. Instant cooking at 100% power level and 30 seconds cooking time can be started by pressing . Each repeated press will increase cooking time by 30 seconds. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

NOTE

1. Time can also be added in 30 second increments by pressing during Microwave Cooking, Time Defrost and Multi-stage Cooking.
2. Time cannot be added by pressing during Weight Defrost and Kitchen Timer functions.

TIME DEFROST

1. Press Time Defrost, "dEF2" will appear in the display.
2. Press the number pads to input the defrost time.
3. The default microwave power is power level 3. If you want to change the power level, level, press Power Level once, and PL3 will display; then press the number pad for the desired power level.
4. Press to start defro cooking. And the remaining defrost time will display.

WEIGHT DEFROST FUNCTION

1. Press Weight Defrost once,"dEF1" will display.
2. Press number pads to input weight to be defrosted. Input the weight range between 4 to100 Oz.
3. If the weight input is not between 4 to100 Oz, the input will be invalid. A beep will sound and the unit will not work until valid numbers are entered.
4. Press to start defrosting and the cooking time remaining will be displayed.

POPCORN

1. Press Popcorn, "1.75" will appear in the display.
2. Press Popcorn two more times to choose the weight, "3.0" and "3.5" will display in order.
3. Press to cook. The remaining time will display. Oven beeps 5 times when cooking finish.

POTATO

1. Press Potato repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display "1", "2", "3" will display in order.
   Press nce: 1 potato (approx. 8.0 oz)
   Press Twice: 2 potatoes ( approx. 16.0 oz)
   Press 3 Times: 3 potatoes ( approx. 24.0 oz)
2. Press to cook. The remaining time will display. Oven beeps 5 times when cooking finish.

FROZEN VEGETABLE

1. Press Frozen Vegetable, "4.0" will appear in the display.
2. Press Frozen Vegetable two more times to choose the weight, "8.0" and "16.0" will display in order.
3. Press to cook. The remaining time will display. Oven beeps 5 times when cooking finish.

BEVERAGE

1. Press Beverage, "1" will appear in the display.
2. Press Beverage two more times to choose the weight, "2" and "3" will display in order. One cup is about 4.0 Oz.
3. Press to cook. The remaining time will display. Oven beeps 5 times when cooking finish.

DINNER PLATE

1. Press Dinner Plate, "9.0" will appear in the display.
2. Press Dinner Plate two more times to choose the weight, "12.0" and "18.0" will display in order.
3. Press to cook. The remaining time will display. Oven beeps 5 times when cooking finish.

PIZZA

1. Press Pizza, "4.0" will appear in the display.
2. Press Pizza two more times to choose the weight, "8.0" and "14.0" will display in order.
3. Press to cook. The remaining time will display. Oven beeps 5 times when cooking finish.

MEMORY FUNCTION

1. Press Memory to program and choose up to three cooking procedures. Each procedure will be indicated by 1, 2 or 3 in the display.
2. Press Memory until your desired procedure number appears in the display. Press to begin it. A maximum of two cooking stages can be set for each procedure.
3. To program a procedure, follow the steps listed below. Example: Cook food at 80% Power Level for 3 minutes and 20 seconds; save as memory 2.
   1. Press Memory twice; screen displays 2.
   2. Press Time Cook, then press "3", "2" and "0" in order.
   3. Press Power Level once, then press "8" for "PL 8" to display.
   4. Press to save the procedure. Oven beeps once. Or press twice directly to save and start cooking.
   5. To choose the procedure from the memory list, press Memory twice. Screen will display "2". Press to run procedure.

NOTE
Auto Menu cannot be set in Memory function.

TURN ON/OFF THE BUZZER SOUND

It is default that the buzzer sounds is open. In waiting state, long pressing on number 8 for 3 seconds, it sounds a long beep, turns off the sound.
When the sounds turn off, long pressing on 8 f or 3 seconds, it sounds a long beep and the sound turn off. All the buttons has no beep when they are pressed, including the ending cooking sounds is turn off too.

NOTE
All mod els has mute function and energy-saved function.
This function can work under lock function too.

MULTI-STAGE COOKING

At most 2 stages can be set for cooking. If one stage is Defrost, it will automatically set to be the first stage.

NOTE
Auto Menu cannot be set in Multi-stage Cooking.

EXAMPLE: 80% Power Level for 5 minutes followed by 60% Power Level for 10 minutes; saved as memory 3.

1. Press Memory 3 times; screen displays 3.
2. Press Time Cook, then press "5", "0" and "0" to set first stage cook time.
3. Press Power Level once, then press "8" to choose 80% first stage cooking power.
4. Press Time Cook again, then press "1", "0", "0" and "0" to set second stage cook time.
5. Press Power Level again, then press "6" to choose 60% second stage cooking power.
6. Press to immediately start multi-stage cooking.
7. To choose the procedure from the memory list, press Memory three times. Screen will display "3"; press to run procedure.

NOTE
If you do not want to save a particular multi-stage program as a procedure, do not press Memory as the first step. Press after programming both stages.

ENERGY SAVER MODE

1. In standby mode, press the once (less than 3 seconds to avoid starti ng the child lock functi on to enter the Energy Saver mode.
2. In child-locked mode, press the once (less than 3 seconds) and release to enter the Energy Saver Mode.
3. Above operation is the only way to start the Energy Saver mode.
4. The Energy Saver mode works only if the door is closed.

LOCK FUNCTION

1. To lock the microwave so that it cannot be operated by children or other unintended users, press pad for 3 seconds. You will hear a long beep. " " will display.
2. To unlock, press for 3 seconds, you will hear a long beep and " " will disappear.

INQUIRING FUNCTION

1. When oven is cooking, press Clock Settings for the time of day to appear for three seconds in the display.
2. When oven is cooking, press Power Level pad for cooking power to appear for three seconds in the display.

COOKING END REMINDER FUNCTION

The oven will beep five times to alert the user that cooking time has ended.

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

1. must be pressed to continue cooking if the door is opened during cooking.
2. A single beep sounds to indicate that a pad is correctly pressed; if pad is not correctly pressed, no beep sounds.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem.

PRODUCT SAFETY

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when using your appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific: "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY".
3. As with most cooking appliances, close supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a fire in the oven cavity.
4. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
   
   1. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
   2. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper plasticor containers/bags before placing them in the oven.
   3. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed. Turn the oven off, and unplug the appliance. Disconnect the power cord, 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.
5. This oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS".
6. Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the installation instructions provided.
7. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for example, closed glass jars-are able to explode and should not be heated in the oven.
8. Use this appliance only for its intended uses as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This oven is specifically designed to heat or cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
9. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
10. Do not operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
11. This microwave should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
12. Do not cover or block any openings on the oven.
13. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
14. Do not use this oven near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wetbasement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.
15. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
16. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
17. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
18. 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 of soft cloth.
19. This appliance is for private household use only.
20. 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.
    1. Do not overheat the liquid.
    2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
    3. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
    4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the micro wave oven for a short time before removing the container.
    5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

If service is required during the warranty period, properly pack your unit. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
If additional assistance is needed, please contact customer assistance at:
customercare@us.toshiba-lifestyle.com
855-204-5313
Midea America Corp
5 Sylvan Way,
Parsippany, NJ 07054

Customer Assistance: 855-204-5313
Midea America Corp
5 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054

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