Tappan TM5030B Manuals

For the Love of Cooking Microwave Oven Models: TM5030B / TM5030W / TM5050S 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 nameplate on your oven and retain this information for future reference. SERIAL NO.: Owner’s Manual PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door-open since open-door operation 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 close 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. (d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY………………….……………………………….…………………….…………1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS……………………………………………….2 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.…………………………….……………………….….4 UTENSILS GUIDE……………………………………………………………………...…4 COOKING TECHNIQUES………………………………………………………………..6 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE……………………….…………………………..7 SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………….…………………………..7 PART NAMES…… .……………………………………………………………………….7 CONTROL PANEL……………………………………………………………………...…8 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS…………….…………………………………………….9 CLEANING AND CARE……………………………..………………………………….12 LIMITED WARRANTY……………………………..………………………………...….13 1 Before operating this microwave oven be sure to remove security tape from microwave oven shaft (parts item on 4 pg. 7 ) 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 the appliance. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 1. 3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ” on page 3. 4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions. 5. 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. 6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. 7. As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children. 8. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use e. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. 9. Liquids,such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. 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 UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to person: a: Do not overheat the liquid b: Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. c: Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. d: After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container e: Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. 10. Do not heat oil or fat for deep-frying. It is difficult to control the temperature of oil in microwave oven. 11. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squash, apples and chestnuts before cooking. 12. The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature should be checked before serving in order to avoid burns. 2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 13. Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil. 14. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance 15 Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. a. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or similar locations. b. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a soft cloth. 16. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or a plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. 17. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Keep cord away from heated surface. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. 18. Use only thermometers which are specifically designed for use in microwave ovens. 19. Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance 20. WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a trained person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. If there is any damage to unit including cord and plug, do not operate the oven and contact your dealer or manufacturer’s authorized servicer. INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. Make sure that all the packing materials are removed from the inside of the door. 2. Check the oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and sealing surface, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven but contact qualified service personnel. 3. This microwave oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface to hold its weight and the heaviest food likely to be cooked in the oven. 4. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture, or high humidity are generated, or near combustible materials 5. For correct operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. Allow 20 cm of space above the oven, 10 cm at back and 5 cm at both sides. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. Do not remove feet on which oven stands. 6. Do not operate the oven without glass tray, roller support, and shaft in their proper positions. 7. Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged and does not run under the oven or over any hot or sharp surface. 8. The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in case of emergency. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3