EM-S1057 - Microwave SANYO - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Sanyo
Model	EM-S1057
Product Type	Solo Microwave Oven
Power Levels	6 levels (80W, 300W, 400W, 500W, 650W, 800W)
Defrost Function	Yes, weight-based defrost
Timer	Mechanical timer, up to 35 minutes
Turntable	Yes, glass tray with roller rest
Door Release	Push-button
Interior Light	Yes
Safety Interlocks	Yes, to prevent operation when door open
Earthing	Required, 3-prong plug
Power Cord	Detachable, 1.5m approx
Interior Material	Stainless steel
Capacity	20 liters (estimated)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	Approx. 45 x 35 x 26 cm
Weight	Approx. 10 kg
Cleaning Instructions	Wipe interior after each use; clean turntable and roller rest with warm soapy water
Repairability	Contact Sanyo Service Centre; do not attempt self-repair
Accessories Included	Glass turntable, roller rest, instruction manual
Warranty	Check with retailer or Sanyo

Frequently Asked Questions - EM-S1057 SANYO

What is the power consumption of the Sanyo EM-S1057?

The exact power consumption is not specified, but it operates at 800W output power. Typical input power is around 1200-1300W.

Can I use metal containers in this microwave?

No, metal containers or utensils can cause arcing. Use only microwave-safe materials like glass, ceramic, or plastic. Aluminium foil is allowed only in small pieces for shielding.

Why does steam come out during cooking?

Steam is a normal byproduct of microwave cooking. The oven is designed to vent steam safely through the air exhaust vents.

How do I defrost food using the defrost function?

Set the variable power selector to 'DEFROST' and the timer to the weight of the food. The oven will automatically adjust for optimal defrosting. Turn food halfway through.

What should I do if the oven doesn't start?

Check that the power cord is plugged in, the door is fully closed, and the cooking time has been set. If it still doesn't start, contact a service center.

Can I operate the oven empty?

No, operating the oven empty can cause damage. Always have food or liquid inside.

How do I clean the microwave interior?

After each use, wipe the interior with a mild detergent solution and dry. Pay special attention to the microwave outlet cover and door seal. Never use abrasive cleaners.

Why does the turntable make noise?

Noise can occur if the roller rest or cavity bottom is dirty. Clean these parts regularly to reduce or eliminate noise.

Is it safe to heat baby milk?

Yes, but use the 'MED' power setting, stir thoroughly, and test the temperature before feeding to avoid burns.

What does 'arcing' mean?

Arcing is sparks or crackling inside the oven, often caused by metal objects or foil touching the walls. Stop the oven and remove the metal. Use only microwave-safe items.

USER MANUAL EM-S1057 SANYO

ATTENTION!

THE OVEN CAVITY SHOULD BE CLEANED AND WIPED DRY AFTER EACH USE. THE OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED IF ANY WATER OR MOISTURE REMAINS IN THE CAVITY.

ROLLER REST AND GLASS TRAY SHOULD NOT STAND IN WATER.

DUE TO HIGH MOISTURE CONTENT OF CERTAIN FOODS SUCH AS POTATOES, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE OVEN IS WIPED CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

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 oven and retain this information for future reference.

SERIAL NO.

Contents

Oven Specification 4 How To Use Your Oven Safely 4

Safety Instructions

Other Important Safety Instructions

5

Setting Up & Getting To Know Your Oven

Installation	6
Oven Parts and Accessories	7
Oven Control Panel	8
Oven Utensils	9

Operating Instructions and Cooking Charts

Cook and Defrost Guide	10
Operating Instructions	11
Reheating Tips	12
Reheating Table	12
Defrosting Tips	13
Defrosting Table	14-15
Meat / Poultry Cooking Table	16
Fish Cooking Table	17
Vegetable Cooking Table	17-18
Pasta and Rice Cooking Table	18
Useful Microwave Tips	19

Care Of Your Microwave Oven

Questions and Answers	20
Care and Cleaning	21
Before Calling For Service	21

*According to IEC 705 test procedures

HOW TO USE YOUR OVEN SAFELY

1. When boiling water or other liquids, be sure to use a wide mouthed container, this will allow air bubbles to escape freely and prevent boiling over. Overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without the evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid.
2. Do not attempt to operate the oven while empty as this will cause damage.
3. Do not deep fry in the microwave oven as the temperature of the oil cannot be controlled and it may overheat.
4. Never completely seal containers in the microwave oven. Coverings are necessary but containers must not be airtight.

5. Small quantities of food with low moisture content or high fat or sugar content can burn, dry out or catch fire if cooked or re-heated too long. Please note that the heating/cooking period required is extremely short: for example it only takes approximately 15 seconds to heat one mince pie or similar.

6. Always pierce food which has a skin or membrane, for example, potatoes, tomatoes, apples, sausages etc. If you don't pierce them steam will build up inside and they may explode.
   7 When disposable containers of plastic, paper or other combustible materials are used to reheat food, it is advisable to check from time to time during the cooking cycle.

NOTE:

It is quite normal for steam to be emitted around the door, for misting to occur on the door, or even for water droplets to appear below the door during the cooking cycle. This is merely condensation from the heat of the food and does not affect the safety of your oven. The door is not intended to seal the oven cavity completely but its special SANYO design contributes to the complete safety of the appliance.

ALTHOUGH YOUR OVEN IS PROVIDED WITH SAFETY FEATURES, IT IS IMPORTANT TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

a. Do not tamper with safety interlocks.
b. Do not place any object between the oven and the door or allow any food residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Wipe the door sealing area frequently with a mild detergent, rinse and wipe dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads.
c. When opened, the door must not be subjected to strain, for example, a child

hanging on an opened door may cause the oven to fall forward resulting in injury.

d. If any damage is apparent, do not operate the oven. Contact your nearest SANYO SERVICE CENTRE.

e. Children may use the appliance only without supervision as long as instructions had been given which enables the child for safe operation and makes the child aware of the dangers of false operation.

OTHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The following safety precautions should be followed when using this appliance:

1. Read all instructions before first use.

2. As with most cooking appliances, close supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a fire in the oven cavity.

If a fire should start:

• Keep the oven door closed
• Turn the oven off.
• Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the mains.

Other important safety points to remember are:

1 Do not use wire ties in the oven. Be sure to inspect purchased items for wire ties and remove before placing food in the oven.
2. It is important to keep the oven interior clean. Food particles left on the oven walls reduce the efficiency of the microwaves.
3. Do not heat foods or liquids in bottles or jars with lids on. Air must be allowed to escape from the container.
4. Milk or food for babies should be heated on "MED". It should then be stirred thoroughly and tested to ensure that it is at the correct temperature before giving it to the baby.
5. Care must be taken when removing cups of hot liquid from the turntable. Cups should be lifted not slid to the edge of the turntable to prevent tipping. Cups should be placed in the centre of glass tray.

WARNING

(a) Do not adjust or repair the microwave oven yourself. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged, until it has been repaired by a service engineer trained by the manufacturer.
(b) It is dangerous for anyone other than a properly qualified engineer trained by the manufacturer to carry out adjustments or repairs.
(c) If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
(d) On no account remove or interfere with any parts or screws. THIS COULD PROVE VERY DANGEROUS.
(e) This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
(f) Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
(G) Please be advised that these Sanyo Microwave Ovens are not to be installed or used within an enclosed cabinet.

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INSTALLATION

OVEN POSITIONING

1. Install the oven on a flat, level surface strong enough to safely bear the weight of the oven.
2. Do not locate the oven near areas where heat and moisture are generated as this may lower oven efficiency.
3. Covering the air vents may lead to malfunctioning, therefore a minimum clearance of 20cm is required above the oven, 10cm at the back and 5cm to each side of the oven.
4. Some interference may occur if it is placed too close to a radio or TV, so keep them as far apart as possible.

WARNING

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code

Green-and-yellow: Earth

Blue: Neutral.

Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Your oven is supplied with the following accessories:

Turntable 1 Turntable roller rest 1 Instruction manual 1

Turntable Installation

1. Place the roller rest on the cavity bottom.
2. Place the turntable on top of the roller rest as shown in the diagram. Make sure the turntable hub is securely locked in the turntable shaft. Never place the turntable upside down.
3. Both turntable and roller rest must always be used during cooking
4. All food and containers of food are always placed on this turntable for cooking.
5. This turntable rotates clockwise and anticlockwise; this is normal.

OVEN CONTROL PANEL

Close-up of a perforated metal panel with no visible text or symbols

EM-S1057

1. Timer.
2. Variable Power Control.
3. Door Release Button.

OVEN UTENSILS

MATERIAL	UTENSILS	USE
Ceramic & Glass	Corning Ware	YES
	Heat Resistant Glassware	YES
	Glass Ware with Metal Decoration	NO
	Lead Glass	NO
China	Without metal decoration	YES
Pottery		YES
Plastic	Regular Oven Heat-Proof Ware	YES
Plastic Wrap		YES
Metal	Baking Pan	NO
	Aluminium Foil	YES
Paper	Cups, Plates,Towels	YES
Waxed Paper		YES
Wood		NO

A variety of utensils and materials may be used for cooking in your microwave oven. For your safety and to prevent damaging utensils and your oven, choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking method. This list is a general guide to help you to select appropriate utensils and materials.

NOTES:

• Aluminium foil should be used for shielding purposes only. Over use may cause arcing.
• Arcing is denoted by a "snapping" or "cracking" noise and may be accompanied by bright flashes.
• Do not use metal ties on any paper or plastic bags; the ties become hot and could cause a fire.
• When using cling film:
• Make sure the film is not fitted skin tight.
• Pierce film to allow steam to escape.
• Never allow film to touch food as it may melt when food becomes hot.

COOK AND DEFROST GUIDE

Your Cook and Defrost guide is designed to make cooking and defrosting of the following foods easier.

Defrosting: Chicken Portions, Chops, Minced Meat and Sausages.

Cooking: Canned Food, Fish (whole or fillets) and Fruit.

1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable, close the door.
2. Set the VARIABLE POWER SELECTOR to "Defrost" to defrost foods or selected power settings depending on cooking requirements to cook foods.
3. Set the TIMER to the weight of the food. The oven begins cooking.
4. Place fish in flan dish. Cover with pierced cling film. Place on turntable.
5. Turn VARIABLE POWER SELECTOR to selected power settings depending on cooking requirements.
6. Turn TIMER selector to 0.5kg. The oven begins cooking.

Example: To Cook 0.5kg Fish:

COOKING GUIDE	Weight Range 0.25 - 1.25 kg
Canned Food	Transfer the food to a microwave proof dish and cover with lid or pierced cling film.Stir 3-4 times during cooking and afterwards.
Fish	Place fish in a flan dish. Overlap thin ends to avoid over cooking. Cover dish with pierced cling film.
Fruit	Prepare fruit and place in a microwave proof dish. Cover with lid or pierced cling film. Stir 3-4 times during cooking and afterwards.

DEFROST GUIDE	Weight Range 0.25 - 1.25 kg
Chicken Portions	Place on a microwave proof plate. Arrange ends of the food towards the centre.Shield thin areas with smooth foil. Turnover 3-4 times during defrosting.
Chops	Place on a microwave proof plate. Separate as soon as possible. Rearrange half way through defrost.
Minced Meat	Place on a microwave proof plate. Break apart as soon as possible. Turn 3-4 times during defrosting. Remove any thawed parts immediately.
Sausages	Place on a microwave proof plate. Separate as soon as possible. Rearrange half way through defrost.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable, close the door.
2. Set the VARIABLE POWER SELECTOR to the desired power level.
3. Set the TIMER to the desired time. The oven begins cooking.

NOTE:

• When cooking for less than 2 minutes, turn the TIMER for a longer period and then return to the desired time.
  • To turn off the oven during cooking, simply turn the TIMER to 0; otherwise the microwave will continue to operate.
  • If the microwave oven is used when empty, serious damage may occur.

CAUTION:

• After use, be sure to return the TIMER to 0 or the oven will continue to operate.

Your SANYO microwave oven offers 6 variable microwave power levels which allows you to select the speed of your microwave cooking. The chart below suggests uses for each setting

POWER SETTING	POWER	SUGGESTED USE
MICRO1	80W	Softening cream cheese.
DEFROST	300W	Keeping foods warm, defrosting.
MICRO2	400W	Completing the cooking cycle of some casserole and stews.
MICRO3	500W	Completing the cooking cycle of pot roasts.Completing the cooking cycle of some casseroles and stews.Baked custards and cheese cakes.
MICRO4	650W	Roasting meats.
	650W-750W	Baking cakes.
MICRO5	800W	Reheating precooked foods.Boiling liquids.Baking fish, vegetables.

REHEATING TIPS

1. Foods with plenty of liquid such as casseroile or soups can safely be reheated on HIGH power. More delicate foods such as vegetables, puddings, and pies are best reheated more gently on MED. Power.
2. Take care when reheating pies or pasties with meat or fruit filling as the filling can become very hot very quickly.
3. Stir foods wherever possible to ensure even reheating.
4. To retain moisture always cover food where possible.
5. The food manufacturers cooking time should be used as a guide only. If when the stated cooking time has expired, the food isn't piping hot, return it to the oven and cook it until it is, in much the same manner as you would when cooking with a conventional oven.

REHEATING TABLE

The details below are just guidelines, as the reheating time will depend on the start temperature of the food, the quantity and the dish used. Always ensure that reheated food is piping hot.

FOOD	QUANTITY	COOKING TIMEON HIGH POWER	COMMENTS
Soup	400g	3-4 minutes
Baked Beans	420g	3-4 minutes
Vegetables	300g	1-2 minutes
Minced Beef /Chilli Con Carne	400g	3-4 minutes
Irish Stew	400g	3-4 minutes
Rice Pudding	400g	1min 30s - 2min 30s
Sponge Pudding	300g	1-2 minutes

Fresh Foods

Individual Pie / Pasty	1 pie / pasty approx. 200g	30-40secs	Remove any wrappers. Place on plate
Sausage Rolls	2 rolls	15-30 secs approx.150g	Remove any wrappers. Place on plate
Quiche Slice	1 slice approx. 100g	15-30 secs	Remove any wrappers. Place on plate
Milk	1 mug approx. 200mls	2 minutes	Place on edge of turntable. Stir after heating.

Note:

For chilled or frozen convenience foods follow manufacturers instructions. Always ensure that reheated food is piping hot.

DEFROSTING TIPS

1. It is better to underestimate defrosting times if you are unsure. Food will continue to defrost during the standing time.
2. Separate food as soon as possible.
3. Turn large items, e.g. joints, over halfway through the defrosting time.
4. Remove any thawed food as soon as possible.

5. Remove or open any packaging before defrosting.

6. Place food in a larger container than that which it was frozen in, this will allow for easy stirring.

7. Begin thawing poultry, breast side down and turn over halfway through defrosting time. Delicate areas such as wing tips can be shielded with small pieces of smooth foil.
8. Standing time is very important, particularly for large, dense foods which cannot be stirred to ensure that the centre is completely defrosted before cooking.

DEFROSTING TABLE
Remove food from packaging and place on plastic defrosting rack or microwave proof plate. Turn all food halfway through defrosting time. Use "DEFROST" setting

FOOD	DEFROST TIME	STANDING TIME	GENERAL GUIDELINES
MEAT
Joint(pork,beef,lamb)900g	25-30 min.	30-40 min.	Shield thin areas and outer edges with smooth pieces of foil, remove these halfway through defrosting time. Turnover several times.
Cubed Meat450g	10-12 min.	10-15 min.	Separate as soon as possible.Stir halfway through defrosting time, remove any thawed portions immediately.
Minced Meat450g	10-12 min.	10-15 min.	Break apart as soon as possible.Remove any thawed portions immediately.
Steak450g	8-10 min.	15-20 min.	Shield thin outer edges with smooth pieces of foil, remove halfway through defrosting time. Turnover halfway through defrosting time. Shield any warm parts.
Chops450g	10-12 min.	10-15 min.	Separate as soon as possible.Arrange chops so thinner areas are towards the centre. Turnover halfway through defrosting time.
Sausages450g	10-13 min.	10-15 min.	Separate as soon as possible.Rearrange halfway through defrosting time.Remove any thawed sausages.
Bacon225g	6-8 min.	15-20 min.	Shield thin ends with smooth pieces of foil.Separate slices as soon as possible and arrange in a single layer. Remove any thawed slices.

POULTRY
Chicken, whole 1350g	30-40 min.	40-60 min.	Begin defrosting, chicken breast side down,turnover halfway through. Shield legs, wingsor any warm parts with smooth pieces of foil.Rearrange halfway through defrosting time.
Chicken portions 450g	10-13 min.	10-15 min.	Arrange with thinner areas to centre. Shieldlegs and wings with smooth pieces of foil.
Whole fish 450g	10-12 min.	10-15 min.	If more than one fish, arrange head to tail.Shield thin ends with smooth pieces of foil.Rearrange halfway through defrosting time.Take care foil does not touch sides of oven.

FISH
Fish Fillets450g	10-12 min.	10-15 min.	Arrange in an even layer. Separate as soon as possible. Rearrange halfway through defrosting time.
Prawns450g	8-10 min.	10-15 min.	Place in a microwave proof dish. Stir halfway through defrosting time and remove any thawed prawns.

DEFROSTING Cont.

DEFROSTING GUIDE FOR BREAD AND CAKES
Use defrosting rack or kitchen paper

FOOD	DEFROST TIME	STANDING TIME	GENERAL GUIDELINES
BREAD
Small Loaf	5-7 min.	10-15 min	Remove from wrapper. Turnover halfway through defrosting time.
Sliced Large	8-9 min.	10-15 min.	Remove from wrapper. Turnover halfway through Loaf defrosting time. Separate slices as soon as possible. Remove outer slices when defrosted.
2 Slices	1m - 1m 30s.	5 min.
1 Bread Roll	1m - 1m 30s.	5 min.
2 Bread Rolls	1m 30s - 2 min.	5 min.

CAKES & PASTRY

Gateau (small)340g	7-9 min.	15-30 min.	Remove from packaging and place onmicrowave proof plate.
Cheesecake450g	6-8 min.	15-30 min.	Remove from packaging and place onmicrowave proof plate.
Fruit Pie (cooked)450g	8-9 min.	15-30 min.	Remove from packaging and place onmicrowave proof plate.
Pastry450g	6-7 min.	15-30 min.	Remove from packaging and place onmicrowave proof plate.

BUTTER

250g(1 Packet)

4-5 min.

5-10 min.

Remove from wrapper and place on plate.

PLATED MEAL

400g	7-9 min.	5-10 min.	Cover with a plate or microwave cling film.
1 Plated Meal			Reheat on MAX. power.

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

225gSoft Berry Fruits.	4-5 min.	5-10 min.	Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.Stir halfway through defrosting.
450gSoft Berry Fruits.	7-9 min.	5-10 min.	Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.Stir halfway through defrosting.
VEGETABLES			It is not necessary to defrost vegetables before cooking. All vegetables can be defrosted and cooked on MAX. power.

MEAT / POULTRY COOKING TABLE

General Guidelines

- Roasting joints / whole poultry;

Place joint / poultry on a microwave roasting rack on a large plate. (This allows the juices to drain away). A split roasting bag may be placed loosely over the joint / poultry to retain moisture and assist browning. Turnover halfway through cooking. After cooking allow joints / poultry to stand for at least 15 minutes.

- Cooking smaller cuts of meat; Prime, tender cuts are recommended for best results. Less tender cuts should be marinated or tenderised first and cooked on a lower power setting for a longer time. Chops or steaks can be cooked in a browning dish or on a microwave roasting rack on a plate. Serve with an interesting sauce such as barbecue or sweet and sour to add colour.

- Seasoning can be used to improve the appearance of meat cooked by microwave.

MEAT	QUANTITY	POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME	COMMENTS
Roast Joint	900g	"MED. HIGH"16 -18 mins	Place on a microwave roasting rack or on an upturned saucer on a plate.Cover loosely with a roasting bag.Turnover halfway, drain off any excess juices and recover with roasting bag.After cooking cover loosely with foil and stand 10-15 minutes before carving.
Chops 2,	300g	"MED. HIGH"8 -10 mins	Brush with seasoning.Arrange thinner ends towards centre of dish.Use browning dish if preferred.
Lamb Chops 4,	450g	"MED. HIGH"8-10 mins	Brush with melted butter.Sprinkle with herbs.Turnover halfway.
Bacon	4 slices	"HIGH"2 12 - 3 12 mins	Cover with kitchen paper.
Whole Chicken(Not Stuffed)	1.3kg	"MED. HIGH"26-30 mins	Brush with melted butter and seasoning.Place chicken on a microwave roasting rack or on an upturned saucer on a plate.Cover loosely with a roasting bag.Begin cooking breast side down.Turnover halfway, drain any excess juices and remove roasting bag.After cooking stand in foil for 15-20 mins.before carving.
Chicken Pieces 2,	450g	"MED. HIGH"9 - 11 mins	Arrange thin ends towards centre of dish.

FISH COOKING TABLE

General Guidelines

• Fish which would usually be poached, baked-or steamed is particularly good when cooked by microwave. The full flavour is retained and cooking smells are reduced.
• Fish may be poached in wine, stock or milk which can then be used to make a sauce.
• All types of fresh fish (except battered or breadcrumbd fish) can be microwaved whether whole, fillets or steaks.

• Always cook fish covered to retain moisture
- Fish cooks quickly by microwave, so take care not to overcook.
- Add a little lemon juice, white wine or butter to fish to enhance flavour.
- Fish should stand for 2-3 minutes after cooking. Fish is cooked when it becomes opaque and flakes easily.

FRESH FISH	QUANTITY	COOKING TIME ON "HIGH" POWER	COMMENTS
Fillets	450g	5-7 mins	Overlap thin ends to avoid overcooking. Poach in liquid in a covered dish.
Steaks	450g	6-8 mins	Poach in liquid in a covered dish.
Whole	450g	6-8 mins	Brush skin with melted butter or add 2 tblaps of liquid. Shield delicate head and tail areas with foil.

VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE

General Guidelines

• Place the prepared vegetables in a microwave proof dish with 5-6 tblps of water. Frozen vegetables may be cooked without any added water if preferred.

• Always cover the dish

- For best results cut vegetables into similar sized pieces.

• All fresh or frozen vegetables should be cooked on "HIGH" power.
• Halfway through cooking stir or rearrange the vegetables.
  • After cooking allow vegetables to stand, covered for 2-3 minutes before serving.

FRESH VEGETABLES	QUANTITY	COOKING TIME ON "HIGH" POWER	COMMENTS
AsparagusSpeers	450g	7-9 mins	Wash, trim and leave whole. Arrange with tips towards centre of dish.
Broccoli Florets	450g	8-9 mins	Arrange with florets towards centre.
Brussel Spouts	450g	8-10 mins	Wash and trim.
Calbage /Spinach /Spring Greens	450g	8-10 mins	Wash and shred.
Carrots	450g	8-10 mins	Peel and slice.
Corn on the Cob	2 x 200g	6-8 mins	Wash and trim. Replace water with a knob of butter. Turnover halfway.
Potatoes - Baked	1 x 200g	4-6 mins	Wash and prick with a fork. Arrange around outer edge of turntable. Turnover halfway.
	2 x 200g	7-9 mins
	3 x 200g	9-11 mins
	4 x 200g	12-15 mins

VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE Cont.

FRESH VEGETABLES	QUANTITY	COOKING TIME ON "HIGH" POWER	COMMENTS
Potatoes - Boiled	450g	7-9 mins	Peel and cut into evenly sized pieces.
Potatoes - New	450g	8-10 mins	Wash thoroughly. Cut into evenly sized pieces.
Swede / Turnip	450g	8-10 mins	Peel and cut into evenly sized pieces.
FROZEN VEGETABLES
Mixed Diced Veg	450g	6-7 mins	Stir after cooking.
	200g	3-4 mins
Peas / Sweetcorn	450g	6-7 mins	Stir after cooking.
	200g	3-4 mins
Beans - Broad, Green or Runner	450g	8-9 mins	Stir after cooking.
Cauliflower / Broccoli Florets	450g	9-10 mins	Arrange with florets towards centre.

PASTA & RICE COOKING TABLE

General Guidelines

• Use a large microwave proof bowl e.g. a large pyrex mixing bowl.

• Add 3-4 tsps of vegetable oil to the pasta to prevent sticking.
  • Using boiling water to minimise cooking times
  • Always ensure that the pasta or rice is covered by the water.

• Stir pasta twice during cooking to prevent sticking. It is not necessary to stir nice.

• Stand 3-5 minutes after cooking. Drain and serve. Rice may be rinsed with boiling water if preferred.
• Remember that brown rice requires a longer cooking time than white rice

PASTA	QUANTITY OF DRIED PASTA 200G SERVES 3-4	QUANTITY OF BOILING WATER	COOKING TIME ON "HIGH" POWER
Twists	200g	1 litre / 1^2/_2 pint	8-10 mins.
Macaroni	200g	1 litre / 1^2/_2 pint	9-11 mins.
Shells	200g	1 litre / 1^2/_2 pint	8-10 mins.
Spaghetti	200g	1 litre / 1^2/_2 pint	7-8 mins.

RICE	QUANTITY OF	QUANTITY OFBOILING WATER	COOKING TIMEON "HIGH" POWER
Easy Cook LongGrain Rice	100g(Serves 2)	375mls / 34 pint	11-13 mins.
Easy Cook LongGrain Rice	200g(Serves 4)	600mls / 1 pint	11-13 mins.
Easy CookBrown Rice	200g(Serves 4)	600mls / 1 pint	17-20 mins.

USEFUL MICROWAVE TIPS

1. Soften Honey

If you have a jar of honey which has crystallised, remove lid, and place the jar in the oven, microwave on LOW power for 2 minutes.

2. Soften or Melt Butter.

Melting takes a few seconds on HIGH power. Softening is better done more gently on min. power.

3. Freshen or Warm Bread

Use LOW power for a few seconds.

4. Easy Peeling Garlic.

Heat 3 or 4 cloves of garlic on HIGH power for 15-20 seconds. Squeeze at one end until the clove pops out.

5. More Juice From Oranges or Lemons.

Citrus fruits will yield more juice if they are heated on HIGH power for 15-20 seconds before squeezing.

6. Cook Porridge.

Porridge is easily cooked in the serving dish leaving no sticky pan to wash.

7 To recrisp biscuits or crackers

(without filling)

Place them in a dish lined with absorbent kitchen paper, microwave on HIGH for 15-30 seconds.

8. To remove Oven Odours.

Add the juice of half a lemon to a pint of water in large bowl. Heat on HIGH for 4-5 minutes then wipe out the oven.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

OPERATION

0. What is wrong when the oven light does not function?

A. Either:

• The door is not firmly closed.
or:
• The light bulb has burned out.

Q. Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?

A. Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to allow this steam to escape.

Q. Can the microwave oven be damaged if it is operated empty?

A. Yes. Never operate the oven while empty or without the turntable positioned correctly on the roller rest.

0. Why does noise sometimes come from the turntable when the oven is turned on?

A. This noise occurs when the turntable roller rest and cavity bottom are dirty. Frequent cleaning of these parts should eliminate or reduce the noise.

Q. Instructions for aluminium foil use are confusing. When should foil be used?

A. It should be used to shield portions of food from becoming overcooked or overdefrosted. Use small flat pieces of foil for shielding.

Q. Why is standing time recommended after the cooking operation has been completed?

A. Standing time is very important. With microwave cooking, the heat is in the food, not in the oven. Many foods build-up enough internal heat to allow the cooking process to continue, even after the food is removed from the oven. Standing time for joints of meat, large vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to cook completely, without overcooking the outside.

Q. Why do sparks and crackling (arcing) occur in the oven?

A. There may be several reasons why sparks and crackling within cavity (arcing) occur.

• A dish with metal parts or trim is being used (silver or gold).
  • A metal utensil has been left in the oven.
  • Too much metal foil is being used.
  • A metal twist-tie is present in the oven.

Q. Why does condensation appear in the oven?

A. This is normal and occurs because the food is cooking faster than the moisture can be removed from the oven.

FOODS

Q. Why do eggs sometimes pop?

A. The egg yolk may pop because of a build-up of steam inside the membrane. To prevent this, pierce the membrane before cooking it. CAUTION: Eggs in their shell and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended.

Q. Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking?

A. Eggs dry out if they are overcooked. You may need to vary the cooking time for one of the following reasons:

• Eggs vary in size.
• The initial temperature of the egg may vary depending on where it is stored.
• The shape of cooking utensils vary, which makes it necessary to vary cooking time.
• Eggs continue cooking during standing time.

Q. Why do baked apples sometimes burst during cooking?

A. The peel has not been removed from the top half of each apple to allow for expansion of the interior of the apple during cooking. As in regular cooking methods, the interior of the apple expands during the cooking process.

Q. How are liquids prevented from boiling over?

A. Use a larger utensil than usual for cooking. If you open the oven door or turn TIMER to '0', the food will stop boiling.

Q. Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it?

A. As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat into the dish. Use oven gloves to remove food after cooking.

Q. Does the density of a food affect its cooking time in the microwave?

A. Yes: A dense food such as meat will take longer to cook, reheat or porous, light and airy food such as bread, puddings and cakes. This is because microwaves cannot penetrate as deeply into denser, heavier foods.

CARE AND CLEANING

It is important that no liquid food or grease particles are left in the oven as this ensures the correct performance of your oven and reduces the risk of corrosion. After use always wipe out your oven and dry thoroughly.

INTERIOR OF THE OVEN

It is essential to keep your oven clean at all times. The oven cavity should be cleaned and wiped dry after each use. Wipe out with a mild detergent solution, paying particular attention to the microwave outlet cover (see illustration opposite) and the door seal area. Take particular care not to allow water to seep through the small holes in the oven walls. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Never use abrasive cleaning materials as these can damage the oven cavity.

Do not use any type of oven cleaner on your microwave oven as this can cause severe damage.

REMOVABLE PARTS

The glass turntable and roller rest can be removed for easy cleaning. Wash in warm soapy water and dry.

EXTERIOR OF OVEN

Wipe with a damp cloth. Do not allow water to seep into vents. Never use abrasive cleaning materials as these can damage your oven.

BEFORE CALLING SERVICE

You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the operating problem in the chart below and try the solutions marked for

each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact your nearest SANYO SERVICE CENTRE.

PROBLEMS

Oven will not start

Arcing or sparking

Unevenly cooked foods

Overcooked foods

Undercooked foods

Improper defrosting

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Is power cord plugged in?

Is door closed?

Has the cooking time been set?

Use microwave-safe cookware only

Completely defrost food.

Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted.