Sunbeam SMW978 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
SUNBEAM
Microwave Oven
SMW978
1.READ these instructions carefully before installing and operating the
oven.
Keep them for further reference.
2.Record in the space below the SERIAL NO. found on the nameplate on
your oven and retain this information for future reference.
SERIAL NO.:

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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 repaired by anyone except properly qualified
service personnel.
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY………………….…………………………….
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS……………….………………………………...
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.…………………………….……………………….…...
UTENSILS GUIDE………………………………………………………………………….
COOKING TECHNIQUES…………………………………………………………………
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE……………………….……………………………
SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………….……………………………
PART NAMES…… .………………………………………………………………………...
CONTROL PANEL……………………………………………………………………...…..
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS…………….……………………………………………...
ABOUT “QUICK COOK” SETTINGS……………………………………………………..
CLEANING AND CARE…………………………………………………………………….
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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, 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. Select a level surface that provides
enough open space for the intake
and/or outlet vents. A minimum
clearance of 3 inches is required
between the oven and any adjacent
wall. One side must be open. Leave a
minimum clearance of 3 inches above
the oven. Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance. Do not
remove feet from the bottom of the
oven. This
appliance must be
grounded. Connected only to properly
grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS ” on page 3.
4. Some products such as whole eggs
and sealed containers, for example,
closed glass jars may explode and
should not be heated in this oven.
5. 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.
6. As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when used by
children.
7. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully
attend appliance if paper, plastic or
other combustible materials are
placed 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
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8. Microwave heating of beverage can
result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care has to be taken when
handle the container.
9. Do not deep fry food in the microwave.
It is difficult to control the fat which
could cause a fire hazard.
10. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as
potatoes, whole squash, apples and
chestnuts before cooking.
11. The contents of feeding bottles and
baby jars should be stirred or shaken
and the temperature should be
checked
before serving in order to avoid burns.
12. Cooking utensils may become hot
because of heat transferred from the
heated food. Potholders may be
needed to handle the utensil.
13. Do not cover or block any openings on
the appliance.
14. 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, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
15. 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.
16. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Keep cord away from heated surface.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
17. Use only thermometers which are
specifically designed for use in
microwave ovens.
18. Do not operate any heating or cooking
appliance beneath this appliance.
19. Be certain the glass tray and roller ring
are in place when you operate the
oven.
20. WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone
other than a trained person to carry out
any service or repair operation which
involves the removal of any cover
which
gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy. If there is any
damage, do not operate the oven and
contact your dealer or Sunbeam
authorized servicer.
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.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

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Electrical Requirements
The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz, AC only, 20 amp. 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 properly installed and
grounded.
Extension Cord
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3
blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the microwave
oven. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the
electrical rating of the appliance.
Notes: 1. If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult
a qualified electrician or service person.
2. Neither Sunbeam 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 to 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 feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.
UTENSILS GUIDE
This section lists which utensils can be used in the microwave, which ones have limited
use for short periods, and which ones should not be used in the microwave.
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 heating and covering; these absorb
excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels, which may
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·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 “Microwave 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
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Aluminum foil —Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas.
Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be careful. Please keep a minimum
distance of 1 inch (2.54cm) between aluminum foil and cavity.
·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 “Microwave 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
·Glass jars and bottles —Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave. It can
shatter and cause damage and injury.
·Paper bags —These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for
microwave use.
·Styrofoam plates and cups —These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food.
·Plastic storage and food containers —Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in
the microwave.
·Metal utensils —These can damage your oven. Remove all metal before cooking.
Note: Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in
the oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot
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COOKING TECHNIQUES
Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking, provided you keep
these considerations in mind:
Stirring
Stir foods such as casseroles and
vegetables while cooking to distribute heat
evenly. Food at the outside of the dish
absorbs more energy 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 unevenly shaped 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 overcooking. 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 energy. This
is especially important with large foods
such as roasts.
Standing
Foods cooked in the microwave build up
internal heat and continue to cook for a
few
minutes after heating stops. Let foods
stand to complete cooking, especially
foods such as cakes and whole vegetables.
Roasts need this time to complete cooking
in the center without overcooking 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. When heating
baby food, stir well at removal and test the
temperature before serving.
Adding moisture
Microwave energy is attracted to water
molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture
content should be covered or allowed to
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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:
A) 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.
B) 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.
C) Check to ensure that the control panel
is programmed correctly and the timer is
set.
C) 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 RECTIFY THE SITUATION, THEN CONTACT A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN. DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Consumption:
Output:
Operation Frequency:
Outside Dimensions(H×W×D):
Oven Cavity Dimensions(H×W×D):
OvenCapacity:
CookingUniformity:
Net Weight:
120V~60Hz, 1450W
1000W
2450MHz
12×20 11/16×17 7/8 in.
8
5/8×13 3/4×14 in.
1.0cu.ft
Turntable System (Φ12 3/8” )
Approx. 39.4lbs.
PART NAMES
①Door Safety Lock
System
②Oven Window
③Oven Air Vent

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④Shaft
⑤Roller Ring
⑥Glass Tray
⑦Control Panel
CONTROL PANEL
(Also see following pages for more detail.)
DISPLAY
Cooking time, power, indicators and
present time are displayed.
BAKED POTATO BEVERAGE
POPCORN FROZEN DINNER
PIZZA REHEAT
Allows you to reheat or cook food
automatically without entering power level
or time.
POWER
Use to set power level.
TIMER
You can use the TIMER function
independently, even while a cooking
program is going on in the oven.
COOK
Cook at one power level for a period of
time, then the oven automatically switch to
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time.
COOK BY WEIGHT
Touch to enter weight of meat accurately.
The oven automatically sets the cooking
time and power level.
DEFROST BY WEIGHT
Touch to set the weight of the food to be
defrosted; the oven automatically sets the
defrosting time and power level.
SPEED DEFROST
Touch to set defrosting time; the oven
automatically divides the defrosting time
into periods of alternating defrost and
stand
times by cycling on and off.
NUMBER PADS(0-9)
Touch to set times or amounts.
CLOCK
Touch to set the clock.
RESET
Clears all previous settings if touched
before cooking starts.
START/STOP
Touch to start or stop cooking.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEEPS DURING OVEN SETTINGS
ONE BEEP: Oven accepts the entry.
TWO BEEPS: Oven does not accept the
entry, check and try again.
SETTING THE CLOCK
1. Touch CLOCK pad.
2. Use the number pads to enter the
correct time. You must touch at least
three numbers to set the clock(one for
hour and two for minutes).
3. Touch CLOCK 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 pad. You can check the clock
time while cooking is in progress by
touching the CLOCK pad.
SETTING THE OVEN TIMER
1. Touch TIMER pad.
2. Enter the amount of time you want to
count down 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 pad.
NOTE:
·Time countdown can be seen in
display for 3 seconds before clock or