Toshiba ML2-EM12EA User manual

MICROWAVE SOLO OVEN
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ML2-EM12EA(BS)
Please review this instruction manual before operating.

PRODUCT SAFETY
Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy .................................... EN-01
Important safety instructions ....................................................................................................................... EN-03
Grounding instructions................................................................................................................................... EN-07
Radio interference ............................................................................................................................................ EN-09
Utensils.................................................................................................................................................................. EN-10
Materials you can use in microwave oven ............................................................................................... EN-11
Materials can not be used in microwave oven ...................................................................................... EN-13
PRODUCT SETTING
Setting up your oven ....................................................................................................................................... EN-14
INSTRUCTION FOR USE
Before using for the rst time ....................................................................................................................... EN-18
Operation............................................................................................................................................................. EN-19
1. Power levels................................................................................................................................................... EN-20
2. Clock setting.................................................................................................................................................. EN-21
3. Kitchen timer................................................................................................................................................. EN-21
4. Microwave cooking .................................................................................................................................... EN-22
5. One touch start ............................................................................................................................................ EN-23
6. Custom defrost function........................................................................................................................... EN-24
7. Pro defrost...................................................................................................................................................... EN-24
8. Sensor menu ................................................................................................................................................. EN-25
9. Popcorn........................................................................................................................................................... EN-27
10. Custom cook............................................................................................................................................... EN-27
CONTENTS

11. Soften/melt ................................................................................................................................................. EN-28
12. Memory function ...................................................................................................................................... EN-29
13. Multi-stage cooking................................................................................................................................. EN-30
14. Inquiring function..................................................................................................................................... EN-31
15. Lock function.............................................................................................................................................. EN-31
16. Mute function............................................................................................................................................. EN-32
17. Energy saver mode................................................................................................................................... EN-32
18. Cooking end reminder function.......................................................................................................... EN-32
19. Other specication................................................................................................................................... EN-33
Cleaning................................................................................................................................................................ EN-34
MAINTENANCE
Trouble shooting ............................................................................................................................................... EN-36
One year limited warranty ............................................................................................................................. EN-38
NOTE
BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT, READ,
UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
BE SURE TO SAVE THIS BOOKLIST FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.

EN-01
PRODUCT SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a). 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.
(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 SURFACE
(d). The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service personnel.

EN-02
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL ML2-EM12EA(BS)
RATED VOLTAGE 120V~ 60Hz
RATED INPUT POWER MICROWAVE 1550W
RATED OUTPUT POWER MICROWAVE 1100W
OVEN CAPACITY 1.2 cu.ft.
NET WEIGHT Approx. 33.5 lbs
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS 20.5 x 17.1 x 12.8 inch
All pictures in this manual are for illustrative purposes only; these may be
slightlydifferentfromthe purchasedequipment,pleaserefertothe
actual product.
NOTE

EN-03
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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:
Read all instructions before
using the appliance.
Read and follow the
specific:
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" found on page 1.
As with most cooking
appliances, close
supervision is necessary to
reduce the risk of a fire in
the oven cavity.
This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet.
See "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" found on
page 7.
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.
4. Do not use the cavity
for storage purposes.

EN-04
Do not leave paper
products, cooking
utensils, or food in the
cavity when not in use.
Install or locate this oven
only in accordance with
the installation instructions
provided.
As with any appliance,
close supervision is
necessary when used by
children.
This microwave should be
serviced only by qualied
service personnel.
Contact nearest authorized
service facility for
examination, repair, or
adjustment.
Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
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 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

EN-05
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.
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.
This appliance is for private
household use only.
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.
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
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please keep the wave
guide area clean. Use soft
damp cloth to clean it up
when there is food splash
residue on the wave guide
area or the cavity.Failure to
clean food residue may
cause innocuous sparking
or some smoke in the
microwave cavity,
discoloration of the cavity
may also occur.

EN-06
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not cover or block any
openings on the oven.
Do not store or use this
appliance outdoors.
Do not use this oven
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.
Do not let cord hang over
edge of table or counter.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD INDOOR USE ONLY
of oven is specifically
designed to heat, cook or
dry food.
It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use.
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.

EN-07
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT-
GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN RESULT IN A RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN OR SERVICE PERSON IF YOU ARE IN
DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE OUTLET IS PROPERLY
GROUNDED. DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED
WITH THE APPLIANCE-IF IT WILL NOT FIT THE
OUTLET, HAVE A PROPER OUTLET INSTALLED BY A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
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 grounding wire with a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet th at is properly
installed and grounded.
WARNING - Improper use of the grounding can result in electric
shock. Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is properly
installed and grounded .
Consult a qualied 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.

EN-08
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:
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 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 countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over unintentionally.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

EN-09
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.
This device complies with part 18 of the FCC Rules.

EN-10
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-11
MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN
MICROWAVE OVEN
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.

EN-12
UTENSILS REMARKS
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 YOU CAN USE IN
MICROWAVE OVEN

EN-13
MATERIALS CAN NOT BE USED IN
MICROWAVE OVEN
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 or metal trimmed
utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy.
Metal trim may cause arcing.
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.

EN-14
PRODUCT SETTING
SETTING UP YOUR OVEN
NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Remove the
oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity. Your oven comes with the following
accessories:
1
1
1
Glass tray
Turntable ring
Inst
ruction Manual
A
B
C
D
Control panel — The pads used to operate the oven are located on
the control panel.
Observation window — Allows cooking to be viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in the oven.
Door seals and sealing surfaces — The oven will not operate
unless the door is securely closed.
Safety interlock system — The door must be securely latched for
the oven to operate.
EDoor handle
F
Oven cavity
A
C
E
BF
D
G
GWaveguide cover

EN-15
SETTING UP YOUR OVEN
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 rst 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 roller ring binto the recess in
the cooking compartment.
2. Place the glass tray aon the Turntable
ring. Fit the raised, curved lines in the
center of the glass tray bottom between
the three spokes of the shaft. Make
sure that the turntable engages in
the turntable shaft in the centre of
the cooking compartment oor. The
rollers on the shaft should t 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.
Glass tray
Hub (underside)
Turntable ring
Turntable shaft & Hub
a
d
b
c
c

EN-16
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 waveguide cover that is attached to the oven cavity to protect the
magnetron.
INSTALLATION
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.
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.
a. Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above the oven.
b. Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
c. Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.
d. Place the oven as far away from radios and TV as possible.
Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.
SIDE DISTANCE
INCHES/CM
Top 12 inches/30cm
Left 3.0 inches/7.5cm
Right Open
Behind 3.0 inches/7.5cm
Front Open
12 inches(30cm )
3.0 inches
(7.5cm)
3.0 inches
(7.5cm) Open

EN-17
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.
CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME.
We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, Read these instructions
carefully. Only then will you be able to operate your appliance safely and correctly. Warning and
Important Instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing,
maintaining or operating a microwave. Always use original spare parts. Retain the instruction
manual and installation instructions for future use or for subsequent owners.
The accessible surface may be
hot during operation