This document is an instruction booklet for the Salton Microwave Oven, Model MW2095. It provides comprehensive information on the appliance's function, safety, installation, operation, and maintenance.
Function Description:
The Salton Microwave Oven, Model MW2095, is a household appliance designed for heating, cooking, and defrosting food using microwave energy. It is not intended for industrial or laboratory use, nor for deep frying or home canning. The oven features a control panel with a display, number buttons, and pre-programmed one-touch cook pads for popular foods. It supports single-stage and multi-stage cooking, allowing for defrosting followed by cooking, or cooking at different power levels. A memory function allows users to save up to three cooking programs.
Important Technical Specifications:
The manual does not explicitly list detailed technical specifications such as wattage, dimensions, or capacity in a dedicated section. However, it provides some implicit specifications:
- Power Levels: 10 power levels are available, ranging from 100% (PL10) to 0% (PL0, fan only).
- Cooking Time: Maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
- Defrost by Weight: Supports weights between 4 and 100 ozs (100 g – 2.8 kgs).
- Defrost by Time: Time range is between 00:01 and 99:99.
- Kitchen Timer: Maximum time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
- Clock: Supports a 12-hour format, with time range between 1:00 – 12:59.
- Popcorn Settings: Pre-programmed for 1.75 ozs (50 gr), 3 ozs (85 g), and 3.5 ozs (100 g) bags.
- Potato Settings: Pre-programmed for 1 to 3 potatoes (8 ozs/230 g each).
- Pizza Settings: Pre-programmed for 4 ozs (113 g), 8 ozs (230 g), and 14 ozs (400 g) pizzas.
- Frozen Vegetable Settings: Pre-programmed for 4 ozs (112 g), 8 ozs (225 g), and 16 ozs (454 g) portions.
- Beverage Settings: Pre-programmed for 1 to 3 mugs (5 ozs/120 ml each).
- Dinner Plate Settings: Pre-programmed for 9 ozs (250 g), 12 ozs (340 g), and 18 ozs (500 g) dinner plates.
Usage Features:
- Control Panel: Features a display for time, power, and current settings, along with dedicated buttons for TIME COOK, WEIGHT DEFROST, TIME DEFROST, POWER, CLOCK, KITCHEN TIMER, POPCORN, POTATO, PIZZA, FROZEN VEGETABLE, BEVERAGE, DINNER PLATE, Number Buttons (0-9), STOP/CLEAR, MEMORY, and START/+30SEC.
- Setting the Clock: Allows setting the current time in a 12-hour format (e.g., 05:09 for 5 hours and 9 minutes).
- Kitchen Timer: Functions as a separate timer, not interfering with cooking programs.
- Child Lock: A safety feature that disables the control panel to prevent accidental operation. Activated by pressing and holding STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds.
- Single Stage Cooking: Users can set a specific cooking time and power level. The default power level is 100% (PL10), adjustable via number keys.
- Multi-Stage Cooking: Enables complex cooking sequences, such as defrosting followed by cooking, or cooking at different power levels in succession. Defrost can only be the first stage. Pre-programmed buttons cannot be used in multi-stage cooking.
- Express Cook: Provides quick access to cooking times from 1 to 6 minutes at 100% power by pressing a single number button. Cooking time can be increased in 30-second intervals using START/+30SEC.
- Defrost by Weight: Automatically calculates defrosting time based on the entered weight of the food.
- Defrost by Time: Allows manual input of defrosting time, with a default power level of 3, which can be adjusted.
- One-Touch Cooking: Dedicated buttons for Popcorn, Potato, Pizza, Frozen Vegetables, Beverage, and Dinner Plate, offering pre-set cooking times for common food quantities.
- Memory Function: Stores up to three custom cooking programs, each capable of single or two-stage cooking.
- Helpful Hints: Provides guidance on stirring, arranging food, shielding, turning, and standing times to optimize cooking results and ensure even heating.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning:
- Turntable and Roller Ring: Removable for washing in warm, soapy water or a dishwasher. Must be cooled before washing to prevent cracking.
- Oven Cavity: Food splatters and spilled liquids should be cleaned after each use with a damp cloth. For adhered food, heating water with lemon juice can help loosen residue. The Waveguide (Mica Cover) must be kept clean.
- Outside Surfaces: Clean with a damp cloth, avoiding water seepage into ventilation openings.
- Glass Door: Wipe both sides with a damp cloth.
- Control Panel: Wipe with a soft damp cloth. Keep the oven door open or activate the Child Lock during cleaning to prevent accidental activation.
- Troubleshooting Guide: A table is provided to help users identify and resolve common issues such as the oven not starting, arcing/sparking, unevenly cooked food, overcooked food, undercooked food, and improper defrosting. Solutions typically involve checking power connections, door closure, proper utensil use, food placement, and cooking settings.
- Warranty: A limited warranty is provided by SWG Canada, covering defects in material and workmanship for one year on parts and labor, and seven years on the magnetron (labor not included after the first year). The warranty does not cover damage from alteration, accident, misuse, abuse, glass breakage, neglect, commercial use, or improper maintenance. For service, users are directed to the Salton website or customer service contact information.
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