EM-N201 - Microwave SANYO - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Countertop Microwave Oven
Brand	Sanyo
Model	EM-N201
Capacity	17 L
Power Consumption	1150 W
Output Power	750 W (IEC-705)
Turntable Diameter	275 mm
Dimensions (W x H x D)	461 x 256 x 355 mm
Weight	12.5 kg
Control Type	Touch keypad with LED display
Child Lock	Yes, press START for 4 seconds
Clock	12-hour digital clock
Defrost Function	Automatic defrost by weight (up to 2.9 kg)
Quick Reheat	HI power with preset times (30 sec to 9 min)
Multistage Cooking	Up to 3 stages
Kitchen Timer	Yes
More/Less Time Adjustment	Yes
Safety Features	Door interlocks, earthing, automatic shutoff
Included Accessories	Turntable, roller rest, instruction manual
Cleaning Instructions	Wipe with mild detergent; do not use abrasive cleaners

Frequently Asked Questions - EM-N201 SANYO

Why doesn't the oven light glow?

Possible reasons: the light bulb has burned out, or the START button has not been pressed.

Why is steam coming out of the air exhaust vent?

Steam is normal during cooking. The microwave oven is designed to vent this steam.

Can the microwave oven be damaged if operated empty?

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

Why do I see light reflection around the outer case?

This light is from the oven light located outside the oven cavity.

Why is there noise coming from the turntable?

Noise occurs when the turntable roller rest and cavity bottom are dirty. Frequent cleaning should eliminate or reduce the noise.

What causes a hard, dry, brown spot on baked foods?

This is caused by overcooking. Shorten the cooking or reheating time.

Why do eggs sometimes pop during cooking?

The egg yolk may pop due to steam buildup inside the membrane. Pierce the membrane with a toothpick before cooking.

Why do baked apples sometimes burst?

Steam forms inside the apple during cooking, causing it to swell and burst, similar to conventional cooking.

How can I avoid boil-overs?

Use a larger utensil than usual. If necessary, open the oven door or press STOP/CLEAR to stop boiling.

Why does the dish become hot when microwaving food?

The food becomes hot and conducts heat into the dish. Use oven mitts to remove food after cooking.

USER MANUAL EM-N201 SANYO

■ PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY .. Inside cover
■ Proper and Safe Use of Your Oven...Inside cover
■ Specifications.....Inside cover
■ Important Safety Instructions.... 1

Setting Up & Getting to Know Your Oven

■ Earthing Instructions.... 2
■ Installation 2
■ Names of Oven Parts and Accessories ..... 3
■ Utensils.... 4

Operating Instructions

■ Operating Instructions for EM-M105 ..... 5
■ Operating Instructions for EM-N106, N201
• Control Panel and Features.... 6
- Setting Clock.... 7
• Child Lock-Out 7
• More/Less Time Adjustment.... 7
- Direct Access Cooking/Heating.... 8
• Automatic Defrost By Weight.... 9
• Time Cooking.... 10
• Multistage Cooking 11
- Kitchen Timer.... 11
- Quick-Reheating (HI Power) 11

Charts for EM-N106, N201

■ Quick-Reheating Chart.... 12
■ Automatic Defrost Chart ..... 13

Care of Your Microwave Oven

■ Questions and Answers .... 14
■ Cleaning 15
■ Before Calling for Service ..... 15

Quick Reference for EM-N106, N201 .... back cover

Read these instructions carefully before using your microwave oven. If you follow the instructions, your oven will provide you with many years of good service.

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Never interfere or tamper with 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. Wipe the door sealing area frequently with a mild detergent, rise and wipe dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads.

(c) When open, the door must not be subjected to strain; for example, a child hanging on the opened door or any load on it could cause the oven to fall forward, and the weight could also damage the door.

(d) 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

PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN

• The oven must be level.
- The turntable and turntable roller rest must be in the oven during cooking.
- Place the cookware gently on the turntable and handle it carefully to avoid possible breakage.
- The oven has several built-in safety switches to ensure that the power remains off when the door is open. Do not tamper with these switches.
- Do not operate the microwave oven when empty.
- Do not overcook food. A small quantity of food with low moisture content or high fat or sugar content can burn.
- Do not cook bacon directly on the turntable. Excessive local heating of the turntable may cause it to break.
- When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check the oven frequently due to the possibility of cause fires in the oven.
- Do not place liquids or other foods with sealed containers in the microwave oven, it may explode.

• Avoid heating baby bottles or baby food jars. Transfer the food into a suitable container for the microwave oven. The food temperature should be tested before giving it to the baby.
• Do not heat narrow-necked containers, such as syrup bottles.
• Do not attempt to deep-fry in your microwave oven as the temperature of oil cannot be controlled.
• Do not heat cans. Transfer the contents into a microwave-safe dish before heating.
• Do not use this microwave oven for commercial purposes. This microwave oven is made for household use only.

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model	EM-M105	EM-N106, EM-N201
Power Consumption	1060W	1150W
Maximum Output	650W*	750W*
Oven Capacity	17L	17L
Turntable Diameter	275 mm	275 mm
Dimensions (w x h x d)	461 x 256 x 355 mm	461 X 256 X 355 mm
Weight (Approx.)	12.5 kg	12.5 kg

*According to IEC-705 test procedures.
Specifications subject to change without notice.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING -

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using.
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 or smoke is observed:

• Keep the oven door closed
  • Turn the oven off, and
• Disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

Keep in mind the following rules at all times:

a. Do not overcook food. Overcooked food can cause fires in the oven. Carefully attend to the oven's activities, especially if paper, plastic, or other combustibles are inside.
b. Do not store combustible items such as bread, cookies, paper products, etc. inside the oven. They may catch fire if turned on accidentally.
c. Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties and remove before placing food in the oven.
3. Some products such as eggs in the shell, water with oil or fat, sealed containers and closed glass jars may explode and therefore should not be heated in this oven.

1. Use this oven only for its intended uses as described in the manual. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. Never use corrosive chemicals or vapours in this oven.
2. As with any appliance, children should use the oven only under adult supervision.
3. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
4. Keep the oven away from heat and water sources. Exposure to heat and water can lower efficiency and lead to malfunctioning.
5. When heating water or other liquids, use a wide necked container to allow air bubbles to escape freely. Using narrow-necked containers may cause the liquid to boil over. This may happen even after the cooking has stopped.
6. It is important to keep the door and the oven interior clean. (See Cleaning instructions on page 15.)
7. To prevent delayed eruptive boiling of hot liquids and beverages or scalding, stir liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through cooking time. Let stand in the oven for a short time and stir again.

WARNING -

(a) Do not adjust or repair 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 cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special prepared cord available from the Manufacturer or its Service Agent.
(d) On no account remove or interfere with any parts or screws. THIS COULD PROVE VERY DANGEROUS.
(e) Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

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EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be earthed. If there is an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that has a earthing wire with a earthing plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed.

The electrical power cord must be kept dry and must not be pinched or crushed in any way.

WARNING - Improper use of the grounding plug can result in electric shock.

INSTALLATION

Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or a broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged.

1. Select a level surface that provides enough open space (see illustration at right) for the inlet and/or outlet vents.
2. Leave a minimum clearance of 7.5 cm above the oven.
3. Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
4. Blocking the inlet and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.
5. Do not install oven over a range, cooktop or other heat-producing appliance.
6. Place the oven as far away from radios and T.V.'s as possible.
7. When the cabinet is covered with a protective film, remove the film to fully show the intended colour and finish.
8. Plug your oven into a standard household outlet.

When installing in a Built-in situation, you must allow a minimum of 7.5 cm on each side and the top and at the back of the microwave oven for ventilation. Failing to do so might cause damage to the microwave oven.

A minimum clearance of 7.5 cm is required between the oven and any adjacent walls including the back wall.

NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton.

Your oven comes with the following accessories:

Turntable	1
Turntable roller rest	1
Instruction Manual	1

- Press the button to open door.

- When you open the door during cooking process, the cooking stops without cancelling the program.

Cooking resumes when the door is closed. (EM-M105) Touch START to resume cooking. (EM-N106, N201)

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 receptacle. Never place the turntable upside down. The turntable should never be restricted.
3. Both turntable and roller rest must always be used during cooking.
4. All food and containers of food are always placed on the turntable for cooking.
5. The turntable returns to its original starting position when cooking is finished. The light and fan will remain on but microwave power is turned off. (EM-N106, N201 only)
6. The turntable rotates clockwise and counterclockwise; this is normal.

UTENSILS

MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN

Utensils	Use	Remarks
Aluminium foil	Shielding	Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 2.5 cm away from oven walls. Do not cover food completely with aluminium foil.
Browning dish	Searing meats	Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 5 mm above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware	Reheating and short-term cooking	Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars	Warming	Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware	Cooking	Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags	Cooking	Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups	Short-term warming and cooking	Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels	Reheating and short-term cooking	Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper	Cooking	Use as a cover to prevent spattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic	Reheating and short-term cooking	Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be labelled "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	Cooking	Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers	Cooking	Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper	Cooking	Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.

MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE OVEN

Utensils	Remarks
Aluminium tray	Aluminium tray may cause arcing. Transfer the food into a microwave-safe dish before cooking.
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	They may cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags	May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam cups	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.

UTENSIL TEST:

Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250 mL) and place it in the oven along with the utensil in question. Cook on HI power for 1 minute. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking. Do not exceed 1 minute testing time. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.

CAUTION:

Make sure that closed containers are opened and plastic pouches pierced before cooking. Tightly-closed containers could explode.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR EM-M105

1. Open the door and place the food on the turntable in the oven. Then shut 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. A single ring will sound at the end of the set time and the oven will turn off.

Remember:

• 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.

CAUTION:

- After use, be sure to return the timer to 0 or the oven will continue to operate.

POWER SETTING GUIDE

Power Level	Cooking Example
LOW	Softening cream cheese.Keeping foods warm.
DEFROST	Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.
BRAISE	Cooking less tender cuts of meat in liquid or slow cooking dishes.Completing the cooking cycle of less tender roasts.
SIMMER	Baked custards and cheese cakes.Roasting meats.
REHEAT	Baking cakes.Reheating precooked food.
HI	Boiling liquids.Cooking fish, vegetables.Preheating a browning dish.

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

(1) Display Window

Shows cooking time in seconds during cooking. Shows clock time when oven is not in use.

(2) Indicators

ST1/ ST2/ ST3: Cooking stage indicators AUTO/ DEF./ PAUSE:

Cooking mode indicators

TIME/ POWER/ MORE/ LESS/ SERV./ Kg/ g: A flashing indicator prompts you to enter desired cooking time, power setting, number of servings, or food weight.

(3) Direct Access menu keypads (page 8)

(4) MORE/LESS: Adds or reduces cooking time for Direct Access menu keypads.

(5) QUICK REHEAT (page 11)

(12) STOP/CLEAR keypad

• Clears previous setting if pressed before cooking starts.
  • To stop oven during cooking, press once.
  • To stop and clear all entries, press twice.
• Return the time of day to the display.

Beep Sound

A beep tone sounds when a keypad on the control panel is touched to indicate a setting has been entered.

SETTING CLOCK

When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the numbers in the display reset to 0:00. Set the clock.

Example:

To set 3:15:

1.

Press ⏻.

2.

3

1

5

Press number keypads 3, 1 and 5.

3.

Press ⏱.

The clock starts counting.

Remember:

• If the clock (or display) shows any abnormality, unplug the oven from the AC outlet. Plug it in again and then reset the clock.
  • This is 12-hour clock.
• You can use the oven without setting clock.

CHILD LOCK-OUT

Your oven has a safety feature which prevents children from turning it on. When this feature is set, no cooking will take place if a child turns it on.

To set child lock-out:

1.

START

Press START for 4 seconds. The indicator L will appear in the display window.

To cancel child lock-out:

1.

START

Press START for 4 seconds. The indicator L will disappear from the display.

Remember:

- If any key is pressed except STOP/CLEAR or START, the letter E (for error) will appear in the display. To remove the E, press STOP/CLEAR.

MORE/LESS TIME ADJUSTMENT

This feature allows for fine adjustments in cooking/heating by either increasing or decreasing the time.

This feature may be used with any key included in the Direct Access menu key.

1. Press the desired Direct Access key.
2. If you want to change the cooking/heating time: Press MORE/LESS once to increase the time. Press MORE/LESS twice to decrease the time.
3. Press START.

DIRECT ACCESS COOKING/HEATING

The DIRECT ACCESS keypads allow for quick and easy cooking/heating of selected categories of food. Depending on the number of servings or the weight of the item, the microwave automatically determines the required time and power level. Follow the chart at the right, and press the appropriate keypad one to three times (depending on servings/weights). Then press START.

Cooking/ Heating Tips:

Soup/Beverage

• Liquids must be room or refrigeration temperature.
• Use microwave-safe cup or dish only.

Potato

• Arrange in a circular pattern with heavier ends pointing toward the outer edge of the turntable.
• Do not place potato in the centre of the oven when cooking.
  • Potatoes must be room temperature.

Frozen Vegetable

- For best results, place on microwave-safe dish. Cover with dish lid or with plastic wrap before heating.

Microwave Popcorn

• Popcorn should be at room temperature.
• Place only one bag in the oven at a time.
• Popcorn popping containers are not recommended for use with this feature.

Press menu keypad	once	twice	3 times
POTATO	1 potato	2 potatoes	3 potatoes
POPCORN	100 g	85 g	50 g
SOUP/BEVERAGE	1 serving	2 servings	3 servings
FROZEN VEGETABLE	1 serving	2 servings	3 servings

Example: To cook 1 baked potato:

1.

Press POTATO once.

2.

If desired, press MORE/LESS once or twice to adjust cooking time. (See page 7).

3.

Press START.

Cooking starts. The time counts down in the display.

FOOD COOKING/ HEATING CHART

Item	Amount	Directions
Potato	1 potato (170 g)2 potatoes (340 g)3 potatoes (510 g)	Wash and scrub well. Pierce with fork. Place on paper towel.Turn over during cooking.Let stand for 3 - 5 minutes.Do not place in centre of turntable.
Popcorn	100g, 85g, 50g	Unfold the bag and place in oven according to directions.
Soup/ Beverage	1 serving (230 mL)2 servings (460 mL)3 servings (690 mL)	Coffee/Tea/Hot chocolate:No cover. Stir after reheating.Soup: Cover. Stir after reheating.
Frozen Vegetable	1 serving (150 g)2 servings (300 g)3 servings (450 g)	Place in a suitable sized microwave-safe dish. Cover.Stir during cooking.Let stand for 2 - 3 minutes.

Remember:

Popcorn:

• If popcorn bag size is not 100g, 85g or 50g, do not use this feature. Follow instructions on the package.
• Do not leave the oven unattended while the corn is being popped.
  • Remember to supervise children closely.

CAUTION:

Popcorn:

• After popping, open bag carefully. Popcorn and steam are extremely hot.
- Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag. Overcooking can result in an oven fire.
- Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn.

AUTOMATIC DEFROST BY WEIGHT

The Auto Defrost by Weight feature allows precise, even defrosting of any frozen foods. The oven automatically determines the defrosting time and power level depending on the food weight you enter.

The maximum weight you can enter is 2.9 kg. If you do not enter a weight, the oven automatically selects 1 kg.

Pause Reminder

For the best results, microwave defrosting requires rearranging the food about halfway through the process. A pause reminder mechanism is built into this feature to alert you with five beeps to open the door and check, separate or turn the food. The PAUSE indicator also flashes for five seconds. If you do not open the door at the pause reminder, the oven continues to complete the defrosting.

Auto Defrosting chart appears on page 13.

For manual defrosting using Time Cooking, see page 10.

Example:

To defrost 1.2 kg of chicken pieces:

1.

Press AUTO DEFROST.

2.

Enter the weight by touching 1 and then 2.

3.

Press START.

The oven starts and the defrost time counts down in the display.

4.

When the five-beep Pause Reminder sounds, open the door to separate, rearrange or turn food over. Close door.

5.

Press START to resume defrosting.

Remember:

• To enter a weight of less than 1 kg, always press 0 first. For example, to enter 0.2 kg, press 0 and then 2.
• Only one digit can be entered after a decimal point. If in doubt, convert to the lower number.

Defrosting Tips:

• Check the food during defrosting.
• Remove frozen food from its original paper or plastic wrap. When it is difficult to remove the wrap, defrost the food in the wrap until the Pause. At the Pause, remove the wrap.
• Place foods in a flat microwave-safe baking dish or roasting rack to catch drippings.
• Food should still be somewhat icy in the centre when removed from the oven.
  • The Auto Defrost menu includes standing time.
• Food can be defrosted in a styrofoam package.

CONVERSION TABLE
lbs - oz.	grams	kg	Ibs - oz.	grams	kg
4 oz.	100	0.1	3 lb-9 oz.	1600	1.6
7 oz.	200	0.2	3 lb-12 oz.	1700	1.7
10 oz.	300	0.3	4 lb	1800	1.8
14 oz.	400	0.4	4 lb-3 oz.	1900	1.9
1 lb-2 oz.	500	0.5	4 lb-7 oz.	2000	2.0
1 lb-5 oz.	600	0.6	4 lb-10 oz.	2100	2.1
1 lb-9 oz.	700	0.7	4 lb-14 oz.	2200	2.2
1 lb-12 oz.	800	0.8	5 lb-1 oz.	2300	2.3
2 lb	900	0.9	5 lb-5 oz.	2400	2.4
2 lb-4 oz.	1000	1.0	5 lb-8 oz.	2500	2.5
2 lb-7 oz.	1100	1.1	5 lb-12 oz.	2600	2.6
2 lb-11 oz.	1200	1.2	5 lb-15 oz.	2700	2.7
2 lb-14 oz.	1300	1.3	6 lb-3 oz.	2800	2.8
3 lb-2 oz.	1400	1.4	6 lb-6 oz.	2900	2.9
3 lb-5 oz.	1500	1.5

TIME COOKING

This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time at different power levels. Cooking time can be set up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.

Microwave power can be selected from 11 different levels - no power (0%) to maximum power (100%) as shown in the chart at the right:

Enter the desired time for cooking and press the POWER LEVEL key repeatedly until the desired power level number appears in the display.

To check the power level during cooking, press POWER LEVEL. The power level appears in the display window.

Manual Defrosting

For Manual Defrosting (without using Auto Defrost feature), use power level 3. To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 500 g, you may start on HI for 2 minutes, then reduce to the level 3.

To Delay When Cooking Starts

To delay when cooking starts, use power level 0 for the first stage of multistage cooking. To enter power level 0, press POWER LEVEL keypad until 0 appears in the display. Then enter the amount of time you wish to delay the cooking. You can delay when cooking starts for up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Power level	Press keypad
HI (100%)	once
9 (90%)	twice
8 (80%)	3 times
7 (70%)	4 times
6 (60%)	5 times
5 (50%)	6 times
4 (40%)	7 times
3 (30%)	8 times
2 (20%)	9 times
1 (10%)	10 times
0 (0%)	11 times

Example: To cook at power level 8 (80%) for 40 seconds:

1.

Enter 40 seconds by pressing 4 and then 0.

2.

Press POWER LEVEL key until 8 appears in the display.

3.

Press START.

POWER LEVEL SETTING GUIDE

Power Level	Cooking Examples
1	Softening cream cheese and butter.Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.
2	Softening chocolate and clarifying butter.Heating breads, rolls, pancakes, tacos, tortillas and French toast.Taking the chill out of fruit. Heating small amounts of food.
3	Completing the cooking cycle of casseroles, stews and sauces.Manual defrosting.Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.
4	Cooking less tender cuts of meat in liquid or slow-cooking dishes.Completing the cooking cycle of less tender roasts.
5	Cooking stews and soups after bringing to a boil.Cooking custards and pasta.Cooking rump roast, ham, veal and lamb.
6	Cooking scrambled eggs. Baking cakes.
7	Cooking cheese dishes.
8	Reheating precooked or prepared food quickly. Cooking fish.
9	Cooking onions, celery and green peppers quickly.Reheating rice and pasta.
HI	Cooking poultry, vegetables and most casseroles.Preheating a browning dish. Boiling water.

MULTISTAGE COOKING

• You can program up to 3 stages of cooking in sequence. To program 2-stage or 3-stage cooking, repeat the Time Cooking steps 1 to 2 on the previous page and press START.
• Using the Auto Defrost by Weight feature for the first stage, you can defrost first and program up to 3 stages of cooking.
• When one stage of programmed cooking is completed, the next stage will begin automatically.

KITCHEN TIMER

This key allows for simple timing of everyday activities. Microwave cooking/defrosting can be done while the Kitchen Timer is in use. When a microwave oven function is in progress, the display shows time countdown of the microwave function, and a flashing K appears in the display.

To see the time left on the kitchen timer, press KITCHEN TIMER. The display switches to the remaining time of the Kitchen Timer for 5 seconds, and a steady letter K appears in the display.

Press STOP/CLEAR to clear Kitchen Timer setting while the display is in the Kitchen Timer mode.

Example: To set timer for 3 minutes:

1.

Press KITCHEN TIMER.

2.

Press 3, 0 and 0 to set 3 minutes.

3.

Press START.

The time counts down in the display, and beep sounds for 7 seconds when time has run out.

Remember:

• STEP 1: Press KITCHEN TIMER and then you have 10 seconds to enter the time.
• STEP 2: After entering your time, the Kitchen Timer automatically starts after 5 seconds.
• If the oven stops while the Kitchen Timer is being set, the numbers will disappear. Start over.
• If the oven and Kitchen Timer stop at the same time, the oven beeps first.
  • To stop the Kitchen Timer beeping, press KITCHEN TIMER.
  • If the oven stops first, the Kitchen Timer continues to run.

QUICK-REHEATING (HI-POWER)

This simplified control lets you set and start microwave cooking for one of 10 predetermined periods of time by just pressing 2 keypads. The power level is always set to HI (maximum power) for Quick-Reheating.

• Press the QUICK REHEAT and then the 0 key to cook for 30 seconds.
• Press the QUICK REHEAT and any other number key (1 - 9) to select a cooking time in minute. (To cook for 9 minutes, for example, press the 9 key.)

Example: To set Quick-Reheating for 2 minutes:

1.

Press QUICK REHEAT.

2.

Press 2.

The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down.

Remember:

- You may open the door to stop cooking before the selected time is over. To start again, close door and press START.

QUICK-REHEATING CHART (HI POWER ONLY)

REHEATING Item	Amount	Time	Special Notes
Beverage	1 cup (250 mL)	1 - 2 min.	Heat uncovered.
Water-based	2 cups (500 mL)	2 - 4 min.	Stir after heating.
Milk-based	1 cup (250 mL)	1 - 2 min.
	2 cups (500 mL)	2 - 4 min.
Soups
Broth-based	300 mL can	2 - 3 min.	Use microwave-safe casserole. Cover.
Cream-based	300 mL can	3 - 4 min.	Stir after heating.
Cooked pizza	2 wedges	^1/_2 - 1 min.	Place on paper towels or paper plate or leave in uncovered cardboard box.
25 cm pizza cut into	4 wedges	1 - 2 min.
8 portions	whole	2 - 3 min.	Arrange points toward centre.
Meat
Sliced thin	85 -140 g	^1/_2 - 1 min.	Heat on microwave-safe plate, covered with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Sliced thick, 2.5 cm	85 -140 g	1 - 2 min.
Chili, stews	2 cups (500 g)	3 - 4 min.	Place in microwave-safe dish. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking time.
Hamburgers, meat loaf slices, sausage patties	1 serving	^1/_2 - 1 min.	Place on microwave-safe plate. Cover with paper towel. Turn over once.
	2 servings	1 - 2 min.
	4 servings	2 - 3 min.
Poultry	1	1 min.	Heat on microwave-safe plate. Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. If fried, cover with paper towel.
Chicken pieces	2	1 - 2 min.
	4	2 - 3 min.
	6	3 - 5 min.
Chicken, turkey, sliced	85 -140 g	1 - 2 min.	Heat on microwave-safe plate. Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Seafood
Shrimp, crab, or scallops in sauce, frozen	185 g	3 - 5 min.	Slit pouch and place on microwave-safe plate. Flex pouch to mix halfway through cooking time.
Seafood or fish casserole, frozen	450 g	4 - 6 min.	Remove from package to a microwave-safe casserole. Cover. Stir once during cooking.
Cooked rice, pasta	1 cup (250 mL)	1 - 2 min.	Heat in microwave-safe casserole, covered with plastic wrap.
	2 cups (500 mL)	2 - 3 min.
Vegetable, frozen in pouch	280 - 340 g	3 - 5 min.	Slit pouch. Place on microwave-safe plate. Flex pouch to mix halfway through cooking time.
Canned vegetable	230 g	1 - 2 min.	Use microwave-safe casserole, covered. Stir once.
	425 g	2 - 3 min.
	500 g	2 - 4 min.

COOKING Item	Amount	Time	Special Notes
Mashed potatoes, instant	4 servings	3 - 5 min.	Follow package directions. Reduce liquid by 1 tbsp (15 mL).
Pudding and pie filling mix	90 g	4 - 6 min.	Follow package directions. Stir once.
Porridge (Rolled Oats)	^1/_4 cup (50 mL)	1 - 2 min.	Add ^3/_4 cup (175 mL) of water. Cook uncovered. Stir once. Let stand for 1 minute.
	^1/_2 cup (125 mL)	3 - 4 min.	Add 1^1/_2 cup (375 mL) of water. Cook uncovered. Stir once. Let stand for 1 minute.
Wheat-bran cereal	^1/_4 cup (50 mL)	1 - 2 min.	Add ^3/_4 cup (175 mL) of water. Cook uncovered. Stir once. Let stand for 1 minute.
	^1/_2 cup (125 mL)	3 - 4 min.	Add 1^1/_2 cup (375 mL) of water. Cook uncovered. Stir once. Let stand for 1 minute.

AUTOMATIC DEFROST CHART

• Set Auto Defrost by Weight according to instructions on page 9.

• Remove food from wrapper and place in a microwave-safe dish or on a microwave-safe roasting rack.
  • Cover thin parts with aluminium foil.

• Large roasts should be still icy in centre. Allow to stand.
  • Fish and seafood should also be slightly icy.

• Food can be defrosted in a styrofoam package.
• Some types of food will need to be rearranged at the Pause.

Item	Special Notes
Beef
Ground beef	Turn over and remove defrosted portion at pause.
Liver	Drain liquid as it defrosts. Separate pieces.
Roasts	Turn over at pause. Cover ends with foil.
Sirloin steak	Turn over at pause.
Rib or T-bone	Turn over at pause.
Flank steak	Turn over at pause.
Stewing meat	Break apart at pause.
Pork
Bacon	Defrost in original wrapper. Turn over at pause. Centre should be slightly icy.
Chops	Separate and turn over at pause.
Ribs	Turn over at pause.
Roasts	Turn over at pause. Cover ends with foil.
Lamb
Chops	Separate and turn over at pause.
Ribs	Turn over at pause.
Roasts	Turn over at pause. Cover ends with foil.
Poultry
Chicken, whole, up to 1.4 kg	Check for and remove any metal clamps or wires before defrosting. Turn over at pause. Cover ends with foil. Rinse under cold water.
Pieces	Separate and turn over at pause.
Cornish hens	Check for and remove any metal clamps or wires before defrosting. Turn over at pause. Rinse under cold water.
Fish and Seafood
Crabmeat, shrimp	Break apart at pause.
Fish fillets	Turn over and rearrange at pause. Rinse under cold water to separate.
Fish whole, steaks	Turn over at pause. Cover head and tail with foil.
Scallops	Break apart at pause. Remove defrosted scallops.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

OPERATION

Q. What is wrong when the oven light will not glow?

A. There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow.

• The light bulb has burned out.

• START (EM-N106,N201) has not been touched.

Q. Why is steam coming out of the air exhaust vent?

A. Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been made to vent this steam.

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

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

Q. When the oven is plugged into a wall outlet for the first time, it might not work properly. What is wrong?

A. When the oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the microcomputer used in the oven control may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed. Unplug the oven from the wall outlet and then plug it back in. The microcomputer will then reset for proper functioning.

Q. Why do I see light reflection around the outer case?

A. This light is from the oven light located outside the oven cavity.

Q. Why is there noise coming 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 I use foil?

A. It should be used to shield portions of food from becoming overcooked or overdefrosted. Use small flat pieces of foil for shielding. (Refer to page 4)

FOODS

Q. What is wrong when baked foods have a hard, dry, brown spot?

A. This is caused by overcooking. Shorten cooking or reheating time.

Q. Why do eggs sometimes pop?

A. The egg yolk may pop because of steam build-up inside the membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the membrane with a toothpick before cooking it. CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell since they may explode.

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 these reasons:

- Eggs vary in size.

- Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator temperature another time.

- The shapes of utensils vary, which makes it necessary to vary cooking time.

• Eggs continue cooking during standing time.

Q. What is wrong when three potatoes bake thoroughly and the fourth one is still not cooked?

A. The fourth potato may be slightly heavier than the others and should be cooked 30 to 60 seconds longer. Remember to allow 2.5 cm around each potato when baking. For more even cooking, place potatoes in a circle.

Q. Why do baked apples sometimes burst during cooking?

A. As in regular cooking methods, steam is formed in the interior of the apple, causing it to swell and expand during the cooking process.

Q. How are boil-overs avoided?

A. Use a larger utensil than usual for cooking. If you open the oven door or press STOP/CLEAR (EM-N106, N201), the food will stop boiling.

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

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

CLEANING

Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. This should be done on a weekly basis more often if needed. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads. Excessive oil spatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left for many days. Wipe spatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon.

REMOVABLE PARTS

The following parts may be removed as described. They should be washed in warm (not hot) water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are clean, rinse them well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning powders, steel wool or rough pads.

• The turntable may be cleaned at the sink. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause the turntable to break during use.
• The turntable roller rest should be cleaned regularly.

SPECIAL CARE

For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Wipe them often with a mild detergent. Then rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.

After cleaning the control panel, press STOP/CLEAR (EM-N106, N201) to clear any entries that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel.

BEFORE CALLING FOR 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 the nearest authorized service centre.

PROBLEMS

QUICK REFERENCE FOR EM-N106/EM-N201

DIRECT ACCESS COOKING

1. Press
   POTATO.
   POPCORN.
   SOUP/BEVERAGE.
   FROZEN VEGETABLE
   1 - 3 times until desired bag size or serving number appears.
2. If desired, press MORE/LESS once or twice. Press once for increased cooking time. Press twice for decreased cooking time.
3. Press START.

POTATO

Once 1 potato

Twice 2 potatoes

3 times 3 potatoes

POPCORN

Once 100 g

Twice 85 g

3 times 50 g

SOUP/BEVERAGE

Once 1 serving

Twice 2 servings

3 times 3 servings

FROZEN VEGETABLE

Once 1 serving

Twice 2 servings

3 times 3 servings

QUICK-REHEATING

(HI-power only)

1. Press QUICK REHEAT.

2. Press a number (0-9) for cooking time.

Press 0 to cook 30 seconds.

Press 1 to cook 1 minute.

Press 2 to cook 2 minutes.

Press 9 to cook 9 minutes.

TIME COOKING

1. Press numbers for cooking time (in minutes and seconds).
2. Press POWER LEVEL until desired power level (HI - 0) appears in the display.
3. Press START.

KITCHEN TIMER

1. Press KITCHEN TIMER.
2. Press numbers for desired time.
3. Press START.

AUTOMATIC DEFROST

1. Press AUTO DEFROST.
2. Enter the weight of food in kg.
3. Press START.
4. At pause, rearrange food.
5. Press START to restart.

NOTE: If you do not open the door at the Pause, the oven continues to complete the defrosting.

CHILD LOCK-OUT

To set:

1. Press START 4 seconds. Indicator L lights.

To cancel:

1. Press START 4 seconds. Indicator L disappears.

CLOCK

1. Press ⏻
2. Press numbers to set time.
3. Press ⏻.

For your protection in the event of theft or loss of this product, please fill in the information below:

Model No.

(Located on the front of the oven)

Serial No.

(Located on the front of the oven)

Date of Purchase

Purchase Price

Where Purchased

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

9/98 Printed in Singapore

Code No. 432-6-414S-58000