Sanyo EMS-8500S User manual

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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 r epaired by anyone except properly qualified
service personnel.
CONTENT
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................. 2
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................... 3
UTENSILS GUIDE ................................................................................................................... 4
COOKING TECHNIQUES ........................................................................................................ 6
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE ....................................................................................... 7
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................... 7
PART NAMES .......................................................................................................................... 7
CONTROL PANEL ...................................................................................................................8
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................ 9
SETTING THE CLOCK .................................................................................................................9
SETTING THE KITCHEN TIMER ................................................................................................9
SETTING A COOKING PROGRAM ............................................................................................9
SPEED DEFROST .......................................................................................................................10
COOK BY WEIGHT .....................................................................................................................10
SETTING “DEFROST BY WEIGHT” ......................................................................................... 11
ABOUT “MENU COOKING” SETTINGS .................................................................................11
SETTING “POTATO” ....................................................................................................................11
SETTING “BEVERAGE/SOUP” ................................................................................................. 11
SETTING “POPCORN” ...............................................................................................................12
SETTING “FROZEN DINNER” ...................................................................................................12
SETTING “FRESH VEGETABLES” ...........................................................................................12
SETTING “FROZEN VEGETABLES” ........................................................................................12
SETTING “PIZZA” ........................................................................................................................12
SETTING “REHEAT”....................................................................................................................12
SETTING “SEAFOOD” ................................................................................................................12
CLEANING AND CARE .......................................................................................................... 13

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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, and 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" on page 1.
3. This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See "grounding instructions” on
page 3.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
5. 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.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this 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.
7. As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when use d by
children.
8. 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 plac ed
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 should
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.
9. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea
can be overheated beyond the boiling
point without appearing to be boiling
due to surface tension of the liquid.
Visible bubbling or boiling when the
container is removed from the
microwave o ven is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT
LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE
LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to
person:
Do not overheat the liquid.
Stir the liquid both before and halfw ay

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through heating it.
Do not use straight-sided containers
with narrow necks.
After heating, allow the container to
stand in the microwave oven for a short
time before removing it.
Use extreme care when inserting a
spoon or other utensil into the container.
10. Do not heat oil or fat for deep-frying. It
is difficult to control the temperature of
oil in a microwave oven.
11. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as
potatoes, whole squash, apples and
chestnuts before cooking.
12. The contents of feeding bottles and
baby jars should be stirred o r shaken
and the temperature should be checked
before serving in order to avoid burns.
13. Cooking utensils may become hot
because of heat transferred from the
heated food. Potholders may be
needed to handle the utensil.
14. Do not cover or block any openings on
the appliance.
15. Do not store or use 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 locations.
16. Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or a plug, if it is not
working properly or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
17. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Keep cord away from heated surface.
Do not let cord hang o ver edge of table
or counter.
18. Use only thermometers which are
specifically designed for use in
microwave ovens.
19. Do not operate any heat ing or cooking
appliance beneath this appliance.
20. Be certain the glass tray and roller rin gs
are in place when you operate the oven
21. This appliance should be serviced only
by qualified service personnel.
Contact nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces
risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The 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.

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WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Electrical Requirements
The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz , AC only, 15 a mp. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only the oven be provided. The oven is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is prope rly installed and
grounded.
Power Supply Cord
1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer c ord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in
their use.
3. If long cord or extension cord is used：
a) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
b) The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and The longer cord
should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it
can be pulled on by children or trippe d over unintentionally.
Notes:
1. If you have any questions about the groundin g or electrical instructions, consult a
qualified electrician or service person.
2. Neither SANYO nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or personal
injury resulting from failure to observe the electrical connection procedures.
Radio or TV Interference
Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven with your radio or TV, check
that the microwave oven is on a different circuit, relocated the radio or TV as far away from
the oven as possible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.
UTENSILS GUIDE
This section lists which utensils can be used in the microwav e, which ones have limited use
for short periods, and which ones shoul d not be used in the microwa ve.
Recommended
·Microwave browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks,
chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish.

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· Microwaveable plastic wrap — Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening for some
steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.
·Paper towels and napkins —Use for short-term heatin g and covering; these absorb
excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels, which may
contain metal and could ignite.
·Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking.
·Paper plates and cups — Use for short-term heating at low temperatures. Do not use
recycled paper, which may contain metal and could ignite.
·Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
·Thermometers — Use only those labeled “M icrowave Safe” and follow all directions. Check
the food in several places. Conventional thermometers may be used on microwave food once
the food has been removed from the oven.
Limited Use
·
Aluminum foil — Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas. Using
too much foil can damage your oven, so be careful.
·Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware — Use these if they are labeled “Microwave Safe”.
If they are not labeled, test them to make sure they can be used safely.
·Plastic — Use only if labeled “Microw ave Safe”. Other plastics can melt.
·Straw, wicker, and wood — Use only for short-term heating, such as warming dinner rolls
for a few seconds; baskets and bowls may be flammable.
Not Recommended
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
COOKING TECHNIQUES
Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking, provided you keep th ese
considerations in mind:
Stirring
Stir foods such as casseroles and
vegetables while cooking to distribute heat
evenly. Foo d at the outside of the dish
absorbs more ener gy and heats more
quickly, so stir from the outside to the center.
The oven will turn off when you open the
door to stir your food.
Arrangement
Arrange une venly shape d foods, such as
chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker,
meatier parts toward the outside of the
turntable where they receive more
microwave energy. To prevent overcooking,
place delicate areas, such as asparagus tips,
toward the center of the turntable.
Shielding
Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum
foil to prevent overcooki ng. Areas that need
shielding include poultry wing-tips, the ends
of poultry legs, and corners of square baking
dishes. Use only small amounts of aluminum
foil. Larger amounts can damage your oven.
Turning
Turn foods over midway through cooking to
expose all parts to microwave ener gy. This
is especially important with large foods such
as roasts.
Standing
Foods cooked in the microwave build up
internal heat and continu e to cook for a few
minutes after heating st ops. Let foods stand
to complete cooking, especially foods such
as cakes and wh ole vegetables. Roasts
need this time to complete cooking in the
center without overc ooking the outer areas.
All liquids, such as SOUP or hot chocolate,
should be shaken or stirred when cooking is
complete. Let liquids stand a moment before
serving. Wh en heating baby food, stir well at
removal an d test the temperature before
serving.
Adding moisture
Microwave energy is attracted to water
molecules. Food that is uneve n in moisture
content should be covered or allowed to
stand so that the heat disperses evenly. Add
a small amount of water to dry food to help it
cook.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
If the oven fails to operate :
1. Check to ensure that the oven is
plugged in securely. If it is not, remove
the plug from the outlet, wait 10
seconds and plug it in again securely.
2. Check for a blown circuit fuse or a
tripped main circuit breaker. If these
seem to be operating properly, test the
outlet with another appliance.
3. Check to ensure that the control panel
is programmed correctly and the timer
is set.
4. Check to ensure that the door is
securely closed, engaging the door
safety lock system. Otherwise, the
microwave energy will not flow into the
oven.
IF NONE OF THE ABOVE RECTIFIES THE SITUATION, THEN CONTACT A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN. DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Consumption: 120V~60Hz, 1450W (MICROWAVE)
Output: 900W
Operation Frequency: 2450MHz
Outside Dimensions(H×W×D): 12×20 11/16×17 15/16in.
Oven Cavity Dimensions(H×W×D): 8 5/8×13 3/4×14 in.
Oven Capacity: 1.0 cu.ft
Cooking Uniformity: Turntable System (Φ12 3/8”)
Net Weight: Approx. 41.9lbs.
PART NAMES
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 Door Safety Lock System
 Oven Window
 Roller Ring
 Shaft
 Control Panel
 OvenAir Vent
⑦Glass Tray

CONTROL PANEL
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(Also see following pages for more detail.)
DISPLAY
Cooking time, power, indicators and present
time are displayed.
MENU COOKING:
POPCORN BEVERAGE/SOUP POTATO
SEAFOOD PIZZA REHEAT
FROZEN DINNER
FRESH VEGETABLES
FROZEN VEGETABLES
These allow you to reheat or cook food
automatically without entering power level or
time.
POWER
Use to set power levels.
COOK BY WEIGHT
Programmed cooking based on weight of
foods cooked.
TIMER
Timer functions independently, even while a
cooking program is in process.
DEFROST BY WEIGHT
Programmed defrosting based on the weight
of the foods to be defrosted.
COOK
Use for multi-stage cooking. Enables
automatic cooking at multiple power and
time settings.
SPEED DEFROST
Quick defrost function that alternates defrost
and stand times to quickly and effectively
defrost foods.
NUMBER PADS (0-9)
Touch to set time or amount.
CLOCK
Sets current time.
RESET
Clears all previous settings if touched before
cooking starts.
START/STOP
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1.
2.
3.
4.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEEPS DURING OVEN SETTINGS
ONE BEEP: Oven accepts the entry.
TWO BEEPS: Oven does not accept the
entry, check and try agai n.
SETTING THE CLOCK
1. Touch CLOCK pad.
2. Use the number pads to enter the
correct time. You must touch at least
three num bers to set the clock (one for
hour and two for minutes).
3. Touch CLOC K pad again.
NOTE:
·This is a 12 hour clock. When the oven is
first plugged in or when power resumes after
a power interruption, the display will show
ENTER CLOCK TIME. If you prefer to not
have the clock displayed, touch RESET.
·You can check the clock time while cooking
is in progress by touching the CLOC K pad.
SETTING THE KITCHEN TIMER
1. Touch TIMER.
2. Enter the amount of time by touching
the number pads. Digit time is in
minutes and seconds and set left to
right. Set one digit (a 5 for 5 seconds)
or up to four digits (2405 for 24 minutes ,
5 seconds).
3. Touch START/STOP.
NOTE:
·Time countdown can be seen in display for
3 seconds before clock or cooking time is
returned to display.
SETTING A COOKING PROGRAM
A. One-stage Cooking
Use the number pads to set a cooking
time. You can set a cooking time from
one second to 99 minutes and 99
seconds.
If you want to set a power level other
than 100% power, touch POWER, then:
Use the number pads to enter the power
level. You can set the power level from
1 to 9.
Touch START/STOP to start cooking.
Use single digits to set a cooking power
level:
Number pad Cooking power
9 90%
8 80%
7 70%
6 60%
5 50%
4 40%
3 30%
2 20%
1 10%
B. Two-stage cooking
Some recipes require different stages of
cooking at different temperatures.
1.
2.
SET STAGE 1:
Follow steps 1 and 2 in “O ne-stage Cooking”.
DO NOT TOUCH START/STOP
SET STAGE 2:
Touch COOK and then enter proper cooking
time and (lower) power level. (Most 2-stage
recipes use lower power for second stage.)