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• 700 Watts
• 0.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity
• Electronic Touchpad Controls
• 10 Power Levels to defrost and cook
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Microwave
USE AND CARE GUIDE
MODEL TMW3504WCAN
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TMW3504WCAN_IB_18-11-04 11/19/04 5:56 PM Page 1 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 da
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TMW3504WCAN_IB_18-11-04 11/19/04 5:56 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Cont.) ◆ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. ◆ Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. ◆ This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. ◆ Do not cover or block any openings on the applia
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TMW3504WCAN_IB_18-11-04 11/19/04 5:56 PM Page 3 ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ◆ Oversize foods or oversize metal utensils should not be inserted in a microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock. ◆ Do not clean with metal scouring pads. ◆ Do not store any materials other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories in this oven when not in use. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS: ◆ Liquids such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the
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TMW3504WCAN_IB_18-11-04 11/19/04 5:56 PM Page 4 Electric Power If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances. Testing Containers and Utensils Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your Microwave Oven. Some non-metallic containers and utensils become extremely hot when used in a microwave oven. To avoid risk of scalding, use the followin
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TMW3504WCAN_IB_18-11-04 11/19/04 5:56 PM Page 5 Cooking Accessories (not included with Microwave) Remarks Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape. Paper plates Use microwave-safe plates only for short- term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking. Paper towels Use microwave-safe paper towels only to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for short-term cooking onl
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TMW3504WCAN_IB_18-11-04 11/19/04 5:56 PM Page 6 Materials to Avoid in a Microwave Oven Cooking Accessories (not included with Microwave) Remarks Aluminum pan or tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish. Food carton with May cause arcing. Transfer food into metal handle microwave-safe dish. Metal or metal-trimmed Metal shields the food from microwave utensils energy and may cause arcing. Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven. Plastic foam Pl
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TMW3504WCAN_IB_18-11-04 11/19/04 5:56 PM Page 7 How Your Microwave Oven Works (Cont.) The rate of heating depends on the moisture content, shape, volume and amount of food present. Metallic materials totally reflect microwaves. Non-metallic materials such as glass, paper and plastics are partially transparent to microwaves. Microwaves do not directly heat the oven walls and most cooking utensils because they do not absorb microwave energy. However, they frequently get very warm through being
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TMW3504WCAN_IB_18-11-04 11/19/04 5:56 PM Page 8 Getting To Know Your Toastmaster Microwave Oven (Cont.) Power Supply 120 V ~ 60 Hz Power Supply 1150 W Microwave Output 700 W Frequency 2450 MHz Input Current 10 AMPS Overall Dimensions 18” x 12 7/16” x 11 1/32” (45,5 cm x 31,6 cm x 28 cm) Open Cavity 12 3/16" x 7 31/32" x 11 5/8" Dimensions (31 cm x 20,25 cm x 29,5 cm) Effective capacity of 3 Microwave Oven Cavity 0.6 Cu. Ft. / 17 dm Microwave Oven Use and Care Guide 8.
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TMW3504WCAN_IB_18-11-04 11/19/04 5:56 PM Page 9 1. DISPLAY - Indicates the time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions. 2. POPCORN & BEVERAGE - Allows you to cook popcorn or beverage without having to select cooking times and power levels. 3. AUTO DEFROST - Is an accurate defrosting method for frozen meat, poultry and fish up to 4.0 lbs. 4. CLOCK - Allows you to enter the time of day. 5. REHEAT - Allows you to reheat food quickly without having to select cooking times and power l
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TMW3504WCAN_IB_18-11-04 11/19/04 5:56 PM Page 10 Before Using For The First Time 1. Read all instructions in this manual carefully. 2. Carefully unpack your Microwave Oven and remove all packaging materials. 3. Place your Microwave Oven on a level surface such as a countertop or table. Be sure the sides, back and top of the Microwave Oven are at least four inches away from any walls, cabinets or objects on the counter or table. 4. Remove all stickers from the Microwave Oven except the rating
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TMW3504WCAN_IB_18-11-04 11/19/04 5:56 PM Page 11 Using Your Microwave Oven BEVERAGE AND POPCORN Use this function to cook beverage or popcorn without entering a Cook Time or Power. Example: Display To cook a 3.5 oz. bag of microwaveable popcorn Shows 1. Press POPCORN Button once. 3.5 oz will appear in Display. 3.5 oz. 2. The Oven will pause and automatically begin to operate and the Display will count down. 3. At the end of cooking time 5 short tones will sound. Refer to COOKING TABLE below
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TMW3504WCAN_IB_18-11-04 11/19/04 5:56 PM Page 12 Auto Defrost The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting. For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate or rearrange to get best defrost result. Cook Times are pre-set for weights from 0.5 lbs to 4.0 lbs. Example: Display To
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TMW3504WCAN_IB_18-11-04 11/19/04 5:56 PM Page 13 Defrosting Tips ◆ For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat and poultry from its original paper or plastic package (wrapper). The wrapper will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook. ◆ For best results, shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when checking progress of the meat when beep sounds Continue defrosting meat
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TMW3504WCAN_IB_18-11-04 11/19/04 5:56 PM Page 14 Timer The Timer operates independently of the Microwave Oven. It allows you to set up to 12 hours time (not Cook Time). Display Shows Example: To set Timer for 15 minutes. 00:00 1. Press the TIMER Button 15:00 2. Press 1 5 0 0 3. Press the START Button and the Timer will automatically begin to count down. 4. At the end of that time, 5 short tones will sound. Cooking Time This feature lets you program a specific cooking time and power level. F
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TMW3504WCAN_IB_18-11-04 11/19/04 5:56 PM Page 15 Microwave Power Levels Your Microwave Oven has 10 cooking Power Levels to let you cook and heat a wide variety of foods. Refer to the table below for suggestions: Microwave Power Level Table Power Use Level 10 (High) Boiling water. Making candy. Cooking fish and vegetables. Cooking tender cuts of meat. Cooking whole breast (boned) and portions of chicken 9Reheating rice, pasta and vegetables. 8 Reheating prepared foods quickly. Reheating sandwi
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TMW3504WCAN_IB_18-11-04 11/19/04 5:56 PM Page 16 Stop/Clear This features is used to “Stop” the Microwave Oven, Clear Entries or Cancel Lock: When the Microwave Oven is operating, the display will show the time 1. Press the STOP/CLEAR Button and the Microwave Oven will “Stop” 2. Press the START Button and the Microwave Oven will continue counting down OR Press the STOP/CLEAR Button twice to STOP operating and CLEAR the time in the Display When the Microwave Oven is locked: Press the STOP/CLE
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TMW3504WCAN_IB_18-11-04 11/19/04 5:56 PM Page 17 Child Lock You can use this safety feature to lock the control panel so that children cannot use the Microwave Oven unsupervised or when you are cleaning the Microwave Oven. Display Shows To set CHILD LOCK: CHILD 1. Press the START Button 3 times Press the STOP/CLEAR Button 3 times to Cancel Child Lock Cooking Tips BROWNING Meat and poultry with high fat content that are cooked for 10 or 15 minutes or longer will brown lightly. Foods cooked a
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TMW3504WCAN_IB_18-11-04 11/19/04 5:56 PM Page 18 Cooking Tips (Cont.) TURNING Large foods such as roasts, poultry and chops should be turned over so that the top and bottom cook evenly. ARRANGEMENT Do not stack food. Arrange a single layer on the dish for even cooking. Because dense foods cook slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry, fish and vegetables toward the outside of the dish. TESTING FOR DONENESS Because foods cook quickly in a Microwave Oven, you need to test frequently for
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TMW3504WCAN_IB_18-11-04 11/19/04 5:56 PM Page 19 MEAT ◆ No special techniques are required. Meat should be prepared as with conventional cooking. ◆ Always thoroughly defrost meat before cooking (season if desired). ◆ Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or microwave-proof plate and place on the turntable. ◆ Cook according to the Meat Cooking Table (below). Use longer time for large cuts of meats and shorter time for small cuts of meats. For thicker chops, use longer time. ◆ Turn the me
