TOSHIBA TMC16S4AST 1.6 Cu.ft Microwave Oven User Guide

June 14, 2024
Toshiba

TOSHIBA TMC16S4AST 1.6 Cu.ft Microwave Oven

Product Information

The One Step Microwave is a versatile kitchen appliance that allows you to quickly and easily cook a variety of foods. With multiple cooking functions and power levels, you can easily customize your cooking experience. The microwave features a weight defrost function, a time defrost function, a sensor cook function, and preset menus for specific food items.

Specifications

  • Weight range for defrosting: 0.1 to 6.0 lbs
  • Time range for defrosting: 00:01 to 99:99
  • Default defrost power: level 3

Product Usage Instructions

Instant Cooking

To perform instant cooking at 100% power:

  1. Press the desired number (1 to 3) to set the cooking time in minutes.
  2. Press the Start button () to start cooking.

Adding Time

To add 30 seconds of cooking time:

  • Press the button once.

Note: You can also press the button multiple times to add more 30-second intervals.

Weight Defrost

To defrost food based on its weight:

  1. Press the Cook Time button.
  2. Use the number pads to enter the cooking time.
  3. Press the Power Level button.
  4. Use the number pads (0 to 9) to select the desired power level.
  5. Press the Start button () to start cooking.

Time Defrost

To defrost food based on a specific time:

  1. Press the Auto Defrost button.
  2. Use the number pads to input the weight of the food to be defrosted.
  3. Press the Start button () to start defrosting.

Note: The weight range for time defrost is between 0.1 to 6.0 lbs. If you set a weight that is out of range, the input will be invalid.

Sensor Cook

To use the sensor cook function:

  1. Press the Menu button in the sensor cook section.
  2. Press the Start button () to start the sensor cook function. There is no need to set a specific time.

Note: The buzzer will beep twice when the sensor detects food steam. Refer to pages 20-23 of the user manual for more instructions on using the sensor cook function.

X2

To defrost food using the X2 function:

  1. Press the Auto Defrost button twice.
  2. Use the number pads to input the defrost time.
  3. Press the Start button () to start defrosting.

Note: The time range for X2 defrost is between 00:01 to 99:99.
If you set a time that is out of range, the input will be invalid.
The default defrost power is level 3.

Popcorn

To cook popcorn:

  • Press the Popcorn button while the default weight is 1.75 lbs.
  • To set a different weight, press the Popcorn button twice or three times to set 3.0 or 3.5 lbs.
  • Then, press the Start button () to start cooking.

Preset Menu

The microwave includes preset menus for specific food items:

Level Power Display Menu Weight Additional Instructions
10 100% PL10 S-01 8~12 Oz Reheat food is dinner plate. When sensor time

finishes, Cooking
time counts down. Now you can mix it and then continue
reheating.
9| 90%| PL9| S-02| 6~12 Oz (170~340g)| If the weight is over 12 Oz, please set the additional cooking
time manually.
8| 80%| PL8| S-03| 4~16 Oz (110~450g)| All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly, add 15ml
water per 125g vegetables, and cover with a lid or vented plastic
wrap. When cooking time counts down, press the Pause button
(▶▶) to pause and open the oven door to mix, and then
continue to cook.
7| 70%| PL7| S-04| 1~4 Units (6~8 Oz each one)| Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times around its surface.
Place potatoes around the edge of a paper towel-lined turntable. Do
not cover. If additional time is needed, continue to cook manually.
Please let stand for 5 minutes in the oven after finishing to avoid
burning.
6| 60%| PL6| S-05| 8~24 Oz (225~680g)| Break apart in a glass bowl or colander. Cover with a lid or
vented plastic wrap. Juices should be clear when done. Drain. When
cooking time counts down, press the Pause button (▶▶) to
pause and open the oven door to mix, and then continue to
cook.

FAQ

  • Q: What is the weight range for defrosting?
  • A: The weight range for defrosting is between 0.1 to 6.0 lbs.
  • Q: What happens if I set a weight that is out of range for defrosting?
  • A: If you set a weight that is out of range, the input will be invalid and the defrosting process will not start.
  • Q: What is the time range for X2 defrost?
  • A: The time range for X2 defrost is between 00:01 to 99:99.
  • Q: What is the default defrost power for X2 defrost?
  • A: The default defrost power for X2 defrost is level 3.
  • Q: How do I cook popcorn?
  • A: To cook popcorn, press the Popcorn button while the default weight is 1.75 lbs. If you want to set a different weight, press the Popcorn button twice or three times to set 3.0 or 3.5 lbs. Then, press the Start button () to start cooking.
  • Q: Can I manually adjust the cooking time for preset menus?
  • A: Yes, if the weight is over the specified range for a preset menu, you can manually adjust the cooking time to ensure proper cooking.

QUICK GUIDE

ONE-STEP MICROWAVE

  • Press 1 to 3 for 1 to 3 minutes 100% power instant cooking
  • Press “ ” to add 30s timing

Note: You can also press “ ” for 30s instant cooking. Press again to add another 30s.

MICROWAVE

  • Press “Cook Time”
  • Press number pads to enter the cooking time
  • Press Power Level
  • Press number pads 0 to 9 to select diffierent power level
  • Press “ ” to start cooking

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WEIGHT DEFROST

  • Press “Auto Defrost”
  • Press number pads to input weight of food to be defrosted
  • Press “ ” to start defrosting

Note: The weight range is between 0.1 to 6.0 lbs. If you set the weight that is out of range, then the input will be invalid.

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TIME DEFROST

  • Press “Auto Defrost” twice
  • Press number pads to input defrost time
  • Press “ ” to start defrosting

Note

  1. The time range is between 00:01 to 99:99. If you set the weight that is out of range, then the input will be invalid.
  2. The default defrost power is level 3.

SENSOR COOK

  • Press menu in sensor cook
  • Press “ ” to start sensor cook function and no need to set time

Note

  1. The buzzer will beep twice when sensor detects food steam.
  2. Please read user menu page 20-23 for more instructions of sensor cook.

POPCORN

  • Press “Popcorn” while the default weigh is 1.75 lbs.
  • Press “Popcorn” twice or three times to set 3.0 or 3.5 lbs.
  • Press “ ” to start cooking

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PRESET MENU

Level| 10| 9| 8| 7| 6| 5| 4| 3| 2| 1
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Power|

100%

|

90%

|

80%

|

70%

|

60%

|

50%

|

40%

|

30%

|

20%

|

10%

Display| PL10| PL9| PL8| PL7| PL6| PL5| PL4| PL3| PL2| PL1
Menu| Weight| Initial Temp.| Additional Instructions
---|---|---|---

S-01 Reheat

|

8~12 Oz

|

5 degrees

|

Reheat food is dinner plate. When sensor time finish, Cooking time counts down. Now you can mix  it and then continue reheating.

S-02 Pizza|

6~12 Oz (170~340g)

|

minus 18 degrees

|

If the weight is over 12 Oz, please set the additional cooking time manually.

S-03 Frz. Veg

|

4~16Oz (110~450g)

|

Room Temp.

|

All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly, add 15ml water per 125g vegetables, and cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap. When cooking time counts down. Press “   ” to pause and open the oven door to mix and then continue to cook.

S-04 Potato

|

1~4 Units (6~8Oz each one)

|

Room Temp.

| Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times around it’s surface. Place potatoes around the edge of a paper towel-lined turntable. Do not cover. If additional time is needed, continue to cook manually. Please let stand for 5 minutes in the oven after finishing to avoid burning.

S-05 Meat

|

8~24 Oz (225~680g)

|

5 degrees.

| Break apart in glass bowl or colander. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Juices should be clear when done, Drain. When cooking time counts down. Press “  ” to pause and open the oven door to mix and then continue to cook.

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