Toshiba ML-EM31P(SS)/CA User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MICROWAVE SOLO OVEN
ML-EM31P(SS)/CA
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BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT,
READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
BE SURE TO SAVE THIS BOOKLIST FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
NOTE
CONTENTS
PRODUCT SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................... EN-2
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
PRECAUTIONS MICROWAVE ENERGY ...................................................................... EN-5
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................... EN-6
MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN ............................................. EN-9
MATERIALS CAN NOT BE USED IN MICROWAVE OVEN ................................... EN-10
INSTRUCTION FOR USE
SETTING UP YOUR OVEN ............................................................................................... EN-11
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................... EN-14
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................................................................................... EN-25
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................ EN-26

EN-2
PRODUCT SAFETY
SAFETY WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY
WARNING
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should
be followed, including the following. To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, re, 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"
found on page 5.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found
on page 6.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
5. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when
used by children.
6. 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.
7. Keep cord away from heated surface.
8. Liquids, such as water, coee, 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
INSTRUCTIONS

EN-3
SAFETY WARNING
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 straight-sided 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.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualied service
personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
10. 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 o, and disconnect the power cord, or
shut o power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

EN-4
PRODUCT SAFETY
SAFETY WARNING
paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
when not in use.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Do not immerse cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
17. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY(NOT FOR
COMMERCIAL USE)
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
(4). Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave

EN-5
SPECIFICATIONS
(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 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
(d). The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualied service personnel.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
ML-EM31P(SS)/CA
120V~60Hz
1100W
1.2 cu.ft.
Φ12.4 inch
20.5X17.2X12.8 inch
Approx. 34.61 Lbs
Model:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Input Power(Microwave):
Rated Output Power(Microwave):
Oven Capacity:
Turntable Diameter:
External Dimensions:
Net Weight:
1500W

EN-6
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
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.
WARNING - 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.
DANGER - Electric Shock Hazard:
Touching some of the internal components can cause serious
personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance.
WARNING - 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.

EN-7
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-type3-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 dierent outlet so that
microwave oven and receiver are on dierent branch
circuits.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

EN-8
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
UTENSILS
CAUTION - Personal Injury 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 "Materials can not be used 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.
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 min.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not
use it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 min cooking time.
NOTE
KEEP THE CAVITY CLEAN

EN-9
UTENSILS REMARKS
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cooking
bags
Paper plates and
cups
Paper towels
Parchment paper
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Thermometers
Wax paper
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.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.Do not use
cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most
glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic
trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie.
Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven
unattended while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain
moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Microwave-safe only ( meat and candy thermometers).
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
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.
MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN

EN-10
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
UTENSILS REMARKS
Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a re 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.
Paper bags May cause a re in the oven.
Food carton with
metal handle May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may
cause arcing.
MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils

EN-11
Turntable Installation
Hub (underside)
Glass tray
Turntable shaft
Turntable ring
a. Never place the glass tray upside down.
The glass tray should never be restricted.
b. Both glass tray and turntable ring must
always be used during cooking.
c. All food and containers of food are always
placed on the glass tray for cooking.
SETTING UP YOUR OVEN
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:
Glass tray 1
Turntable ring assembly 1
Instruction Manual 1
Control panel
Observation
window
Door assembly
Safety
interlock
system
Turntable shaft
Turntable ring
assembly
Glass tray
French version control pancel 1

EN-12
INSTRUCTION FOR USE
SETTING UP YOUR OVEN
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.
OPEN
12 inches(30cm)
3.0 inches(7.5cm)
3.0 inches(7.5cm)

EN-13
SETTING UP YOUR OVEN
2. Plug your 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.
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 void.
WARNING
The accessible surface may be
hot during operation.

EN-14
INSTRUCTION FOR USE
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
Quick Touch Presets
Display Window
Favorite
Clock
Kitchen Timer
ONE TOUCH START Pads (1- 6)
Cook time
STOP Cancel
Auto Menu
Automatically defrosts
one pound items
Custom Defrost
Number Pads
Power Level
START / + 30Ses.

EN-15
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Press Cook Time , "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 Level", the current power will be displayed
Example : To cook the food with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes.
a. Press Cook Time , "00:00" will display.
b. Press "1, 5, 0, 0" in order for 15:00 to appear in the display.
c. Press Power Level , then press "5" to select 50% microwave power.
d. Press to start cooking. Buzzer sounds once. The remaining cooking time will
display.
1. POWER LEVELS
Ten power levels are available.
a. Press Clock once, "00:00" will appear in the display.
b. 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.
c. Press Clock to finish clock setting, " : " will flash and the numbers will appear
as a clock time in the display.
2. CLOCK SETTING
When the microwave oven is plugged into an outlet, "0:00" will display.
Power 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
Level 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
PL10Display PL9 PL8 PL7 PL6 PL5 PL4 PL3 PL2 PL1
NOTE
• 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.
• 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.
for 3 seconds.

• The Kitchen Timer setting is different from the Clock setting; it is
simply a timer.
• During the Kitchen Timer function, no cooking function can be set
into operation.
• Kitchen Timer amount cannot be increased by pressing .
• Pressing will cancel the Timer countdown.
EN-16
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTION FOR USE
3. KITCHEN TIMER
a. Press Kitchen Timer once, "00:00" will appear in the display.
b. Press the number pads to enter the time amount. The maximum amount of time
that can be entered is 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
c. Press to confirm setting, and the timer will start to count down.
d. When the time amount elapses, timer indicator will disappear. The oven will beep
5 times.
4. MICROWAVE COOK
a. Press Cook Time , "00:00" will appear in the display.
b. Press number pads to enter the cooking time. The maximum cooking time is 99
minutes, 99 seconds.
c. 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.
d. Press to start cooking. The remaining cooking time will display.
Example : To cook the food with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes.
• Press Cook Time , "00:00" will display.
• Press "1, 5, 0, 0" in order for 15:00 to appear in the display.
• Press Power Level , then press "5" to select 50% microwave power.
• Press to start cooking. Buzzer sounds once. The remaining cooking
time will display.
NOTE
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.

• Time can also be added in 30 second increments by pressing
during Microwave Cooking, Time Defrost and Multi-stage Cooking.
• Time cannot be added by pressing during Weight Defrost and
Kitchen Timer functions.
EN-17
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
5. ONE TOUCH START
a. 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.
b. 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.
6. CUSTOM DEFROST FUNCTION
a. Press Custom Defrost, "dEF1" and "DEF." will appear in the display.
Press the same pad repeatedly, "dEF2", "dEF3", "dEF1" will display in order.
b. Press number pads to enter the weight to be defrosted.
Input the weight range between 0.1 to 6.0 Lbs.
If the weight input is not between 0.1 to 6.0 Lbs, the input will be invalid. The unit
will not work until valid numbers are entered.
c. Press to start defrosting and the cooking time remaining will be displayed .
"DEF." indicator will flash.
NOTE
When half of the defrosting time passes, the oven will beep once to
remind you to turn over the food. Open the door to pause operation.
Turn over food, close door and press to resume defrost cycle.
If you do not open door to pause operation, the oven will continue the
defrost cycle without interruption.
NOTE
dEF1 dEF2 dEF3LED display
Food Meat Poultry Fish

EN-18
INSTRUCTION FOR USE
• For best sensor cooking results:
a. The room temperature cannot be over 95 F (35 C ).
b. The weight of food must be more than 4 Oz (110 g).
c. The oven cavity, glass tray and utensils must be dry.
• During cooking:
a. The food can be covered, but the cover or lid must be vented with
a hole to allow steam to escape.
b. Wait until the cooking time is displayed and starts to count down.
Opening the door or press before the cooking time is
displayed will cause an error in the sensor cooking process.
c. Once the cooking time displays and starts counting down, you can
open the door to mix or turn over food.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
7. 1 LB DEFROST
a. Press 1lb Defrost , "1.0", "DEF." and "Lbs" will appear in the display.
b. Press to start defrosting, "Lbs" will disappear. "DEF." will flash, and the
remaining defrost time will display.
8. SENSOR MENU
( Sensor Reheat, Frozen Pizza , Frozen Entrée , Potato,Rice,Veggie)
a. Press the pad for one of the Sensor Menu functions. An "SC-" number, "Auto" and
"SENS." will appear in the display. Example: If "Rice" is pressed, "SC-5" will display.
remaining cooking time will display. The oven beeps 5 times when cooking is
finished.
Example: Potato Sensor Pad
• Press Potato pad once, "SC-4", "Auto" and "SENS." will appear in the display.
• Press to cook.
NOTE
• Puncture the surface of each potato several times with the times of a
fork.
• Place up to 4 potatoes on the glass turntable. Keep at least 1 inch of
space between each potato.
NOTE
b. Press to start the sensor cooking process. Once the item has been sensed the
° °

EN-19
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Example: Sensor Reheat Pad
• After placing food into oven, press Sensor Reheat pad and "SC-1" will display.
• Press to cook. Oven beeps 5 times when cooking is finished.
Example: Veggie Sensor Pad
• Press Veggie once, "SC-6" will display, to cook fresh vegetable.
Press Veggie 2 times, "SC-7" will display, to cook frozen vegetable.
• Press to cook. After the cooking time displays, food can be turned over.
Oven beeps 5 times when cooking is finished.
Sensor menu chart:
• Food to be avoided in sensor reheating.
a. Bread and other dry food, such as biscuits or cake.
b. Raw or uncooked food.
c. Beverages and frozen food.
• The food can be covered, but the cover or lid must be vented with a
hole to allow steam to escape.
• The food temperature must be at least 40oF (5oC) when placing it
into the oven for Sensor Heat to work correctly.
• Preparing foods for Sensor Reheat.
Casseroles - Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of liquid, covered with lid or
vented plastic wrap.
Stir when time appears in the display window.
Canned foods - Empty contents into casserole dish or serving bowl,
and cover with vented lid or plastic wrap. After reheating, let food
stand for a few minutes.
Plate of food - Arrange food on plate; top with butter, gravy, etc. Cover
with vented lid or plastic wrap. After reheating, let food stand for a
few minutes.
NOTE
Frozen Pizza Fresh/Frozen
Vegetable
Menu button
Food
Food Code SC-1 SC-2 SC-6/SC-7 SC-4 SC-5SC-3
Sensor Reheat
Sensor Reheat
Frozen Pizza
Frozen Entrée
Frozen Entrée Potato
Potato
Rice
Rice
Veggie
Weight/Portion 1~4 potatoes
8~32 oz 6~12 oz 8~32 oz 4~16 oz
10 oz each oz~1 oz8.0 6.0