This document is an instruction manual for the Toshiba Microwave Oven, model MM-EM20P(WH). It provides comprehensive information on the safe operation, installation, and maintenance of the appliance, along with detailed instructions for various cooking functions.
Function Description:
The Toshiba MM-EM20P(WH) is a countertop microwave oven designed for heating and cooking food and beverages. It offers a range of microwave cooking functions, including:
- Time Cook: Allows users to set a specific cooking duration and power level.
- Speedy Cooking: Provides quick access to instant cooking at 100% power for durations from 1 to 6 minutes, or in 30-second increments using the START/+30SEC. button.
- Weight Defrost: Defrosts food based on its weight, with an input range of 100g to 2000g.
- Time Defrost: Defrosts food for a specified duration, with an effective time range of 0:01 to 99:99, and a default power level of 3 (adjustable).
- Auto Menus: Pre-programmed settings for common food items, including:
- Popcorn: Settings for 50g and 100g popcorn. For 100g, it suggests folding down a triangle on each corner of the bag for even cooking.
- Potato: Settings for 1, 2, or 3 potatoes (approx. 230g, 460g, 690g respectively).
- Frozen Vegetable: Settings for 150g, 350g, and 500g frozen vegetables.
- Beverage: Settings for 1, 2, or 3 cups (approx. 120ml per cup).
- Dinner Plate: Settings for 250g, 350g, and 500g dinner plates.
- Pizza: Settings for 100g, 200g, and 400g pizza.
- Memory Function: Allows users to save up to three custom cooking procedures (one or two stages) for quick recall.
- Multi-stage Cooking: Supports up to two cooking stages. If one stage involves defrosting, it is automatically placed as the first stage. Auto cooking cannot be used in multi-stage cooking.
- Clock Setting: Enables setting the current time in a 12-hour format (1:00-12:59).
- Kitchen Timer: A separate timer function with a maximum setting of 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
- Inquiring Function: During cooking, users can check the current time or the microwave power level.
- Lock Function for Children: A safety feature to prevent unintended operation by children, activated by pressing STOP/CANCEL for 3 seconds.
- Cooking End Reminding Function: The oven beeps 5 times when cooking is finished.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model: MM-EM20P(WH)
- Rated Voltage: 230V-240V~50Hz
- Rated Input Power (Microwave): 1200-1270W
- Rated Output Power (Microwave): 750-800W
- Oven Capacity: 20 L
- Turntable Diameter: Ø255mm
- External Dimensions: 440x325x258mm
- Net Weight: Approx. 11.1 kg
- Power Levels: 11 available power levels, from 0% (PL0) to 100% (PL10).
Usage Features:
The microwave oven features a control panel with dedicated buttons for various functions:
- TIME COOK: For manual time-based cooking.
- TIME DEFROST: For defrosting based on time.
- POWER: To select microwave power levels.
- CLOCK: To set the clock and inquire about the current time.
- WEIGHT DEFROST: For defrosting based on weight.
- KITCHEN TIMER: For using the independent timer function.
- Auto Menu Buttons: POPCORN, POTATO, PIZZA, FROZEN VEGETABLE, BEVERAGE, DINNER PLATE for one-touch cooking of specific items.
- Number Pads (0-9): For inputting time, weight, and power levels.
- STOP/CANCEL: To stop cooking, cancel settings, or activate/deactivate the child lock.
- START/+30SEC.: To start cooking, add 30 seconds to cooking time, or confirm settings.
- MEMORY: To access and save custom cooking procedures.
- Display: Shows time, settings, and cooking status.
Installation Requirements:
- Countertop Installation: The oven requires a level surface with adequate open space for intake and outlet vents.
- Minimum Installation Height: 85cm.
- Rear Clearance: The rear surface must be placed against a wall.
- Top Clearance: A minimum clearance of 30cm above the oven.
- Side Clearance: A minimum clearance of 20cm between the oven and any adjacent walls.
- Legs: Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
- Ventilation: Do not block intake and/or outlet openings to prevent damage.
- Interference: Place the oven away from radios and TVs to avoid interference.
- Power Connection: Plug into a standard household outlet with matching voltage and frequency as indicated on the rating label.
- Warning: Do not install over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliances, as this can damage the oven and void the warranty. The accessible surface may become hot during operation.
- Grounding: The appliance must be properly grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. It is equipped with a 3-wire cord and grounding plug.
Utensils:
The manual provides a detailed list of materials suitable for microwave use (e.g., browning dish, dinnerware, glass jars, glassware, oven cooking bags, paper plates/cups, paper towels, parchment paper, plastic, plastic wrap, thermometers, wax paper) and materials to be avoided (e.g., aluminum tray, food carton with metal handle, metal/metal-trimmed utensils, metal twist ties, paper bags, plastic foam, wood) due to risks like arcing, fire, melting, or contamination. A utensil test procedure is also provided to check if a non-metallic utensil is safe for microwaving.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning:
- Unplug the appliance before cleaning.
- Clean the oven cavity with a slightly damp cloth after each use.
- Wash accessories (glass tray, turntable ring assembly) in soapy water.
- Clean the door frame, seal, and neighboring parts carefully with a damp cloth.
- Avoid harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers on the oven door glass to prevent scratching and shattering.
- Cleaning Tip: For easier cleaning of cavity walls, place half a lemon in a bowl with 300ml water, heat on 100% microwave power for 10 minutes, then wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
- General Maintenance:
- Regularly clean the oven and remove food deposits to prevent deterioration of the surface, which could affect the appliance's lifespan and lead to hazardous situations.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons.
- Ensure the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid electric shock.
- Only a competent person should perform service or repair operations that involve removing covers protecting against microwave energy exposure.
Safety Precautions:
- Do not operate the oven with the door open or if safety interlocks are broken or tampered with.
- Keep the area between the oven front face and the door clean to prevent residue accumulation on sealing surfaces.
- If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until repaired by a competent person.
- Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers.
- Monitor food heated in plastic or paper containers due to the risk of ignition.
- Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling; handle containers with care.
- Stir or shake contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars and check temperature before consumption to avoid burns.
- Do not heat eggs in their shell or whole hard-boiled eggs in the microwave, as they may explode.
- The appliance is intended for household use and similar applications (staff kitchen areas, hotels, motels, farm houses, bed and breakfast environments).
- Do not use the microwave for drying food or clothing, or heating warming pads, slippers, sponges, or damp cloths, as this may lead to injury, ignition, or fire.
- Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking.
- Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaner.
- The appliance is intended to be used freestanding.
- Children aged 8 years and above, and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, can use the appliance if supervised and instructed safely. Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be done by children unless they are over 8 and supervised. Children under 8 must be continuously supervised.
- Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children under 8 years.
- In case of a short power-supply cord, ensure it is arranged to avoid entanglement or tripping. If using an extension cord, it must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord with an electrical rating at least as great as the appliance's, and arranged to prevent hazards.
Troubleshooting:
The manual includes a troubleshooting guide for common issues:
- Microwave oven interfering with TV reception: Normal, similar to other small electrical appliances.
- Dim oven light: Normal during low-power microwave cooking.
- Steam accumulating on door, hot air out of vents: Normal, steam from food.
- Oven started accidentally with no food in: Dangerous, forbidden to run empty.
- Oven cannot be started: Check if power cord is plugged in, fuse/circuit breaker, or outlet.
- Oven does not heat: Check if the door is closed properly.
The manual also emphasizes the importance of proper disposal of the product according to the Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive, advising users to send it to WEEE collecting points.
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