TOSHIBA ML2-EM09PA BS Small Countertop Microwave Oven Instruction Manual

: June 15, 2024
: Toshiba

Table of Contents

ML2-EM09PA BS Small Countertop Microwave Oven
Product Information
Specifications
Product Safety
Product Setting
Instruction for Use
Maintenance
Note
FAQ
DetailsMatter
References
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ML2-EM09PA BS Small Countertop Microwave Oven

Product Information

Specifications

Model: ML2-EM09PA(BS)
Rated Voltage: 120V~
Rated Input Power (Microwave): 1350W
Rated Output Power (Microwave): 900W
Oven Capacity: 0.9 cu.ft.
Net Weight: Approx. 28.7 lbs
External Dimensions: 19.2 x 15.9 x 11.5 inch

Product Safety

To avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy, please
follow these precautions:

Do not operate the oven with the door open.
Do not place any object between the oven front face and the
door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged, especially if there
is damage to the door, hinges and latches, or door seals and
sealing surface.
The oven should only be adjusted or repaired by properly
qualified service personnel.

Product Setting

To set up your oven, please refer to the instructions on page
EN-14 of the manual.

Instruction for Use

To use your microwave solo oven, please follow these
instructions:

Read all instructions in the manual before using the
appliance.
Follow the precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive
microwave energy found on page 1 of the manual.
Ensure that the appliance is properly grounded. Connect only to
a properly grounded outlet. Refer to the grounding instructions on
page 7 of the manual.
Install or locate the appliance according to the provided
installation instructions.
Supervise the appliance when used by children.
When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or detergent applied with a sponge or soft
cloth.
Keep the wave guide area clean. Use a soft damp cloth to clean
up food splash residue in the wave guide area or the cavity.
Failure to clean food residue may cause sparking or smoke in the
microwave cavity, and may also lead to discoloration of the
cavity.

Maintenance

For troubleshooting assistance, please refer to page EN-33 of
the manual. The product also comes with a one-year limited
warranty, details of which can be found on page EN-35.

Note

Before operating this product, read, understand, and follow
these instructions. Be sure to save this booklet for future
reference.

FAQ

1. Q: Can I operate the oven with the door open?

A: No, operating the oven with the door open can result in
harmful exposure to microwave energy.

1. Q: Can I place objects between the oven front face and the

door?

A: No, placing objects between the oven front face and the door
is not recommended as it can compromise the sealing surfaces.

1. Q: Can I use abrasive soaps or detergents to clean the door and

oven surfaces?

A: No, only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents should be used
to clean the door and oven surfaces.

1. Q: How should I clean the wave guide area?

A: The wave guide area should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth
to remove food splash residue.

MICROWAVE SOLO OVEN INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ML2-EM09PA(BS)
Please review this instruction manual before operating.

CONTENTS
PRODUCT SAFETY
Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy ……………………………… EN-01 Important safety instructions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. EN-03 Grounding instructions………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. EN-07 Radio interference ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. EN-09 Containers………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… EN-10 Materials you can use in microwave oven ………………………………………………………………………………….. EN-11 Materials can not be used in microwave oven ………………………………………………………………………….. EN-13
PRODUCT SETTING
Setting up your oven ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… EN-14
INSTRUCTION FOR USE
Before using for the first time ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. EN-18 Operation …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. EN-19 1. Power levels………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… EN-20 2. Clock setting……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. EN-20 3. Kitchen timer …………………………………………………………………………………………………..EN-21 4. Microwave cook…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. EN-21 5. One touch start ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. EN-23 6. Time defrost function………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… EN-23 7. Weight defrost function ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. EN-24 8. Popcorn……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. EN-24 9. Potato ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. EN-25 10. Pizza …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… EN-25

11. Frozen vegetable……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… EN-25 12. Beverage …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… EN-26 13. Dinner plate ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… EN-26 14. Memory function …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. EN-26 15. Mute function…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… EN-27 16. Multi-stage cooking………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… EN-28 17. Energy saver mode………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. EN-29 18. Lock function……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. EN-29 19. Inquiring function……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. EN-29 20. Cooking end reminder function……………………………………………………………………………………………. EN-30 21. Other specifications ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… EN-30 Cleaning……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. EN-31
MAINTENANCE
Trouble shooting …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. EN-33 One year limited warranty …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. EN-35

NOTE

BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT, READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. BE SURE TO SAVE THIS BOOKLIST FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

PRODUCT SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a). Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since this 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 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 SURFACE
(d). The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
EN-1

SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL RATED VOLTAGE RATED INPUT POWER (MICROWAVE) RATED OUTPUT POWER (MICROWAVE) OVEN CAPACITY NET WEIGHT EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS

ML2-EM09PA(BS) 120V~ 60Hz 1350W 900W 0.9 cu.ft. Approx. 28.7 lbs 19.2 x 15.9 x 11.5 inch

NOTE

All pict ures in t his m anual are for illust rat ive purposes only; t hese m ay be slightly different from the purchased equipment, please refer to the actual product.

EN-2

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.

Read all instructions before using the appliance.
Read and follow the specific: “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 1.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 7.
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

necessary when used by children.
When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergent applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
Please keep the wave guide area clean. Use soft damp cloth to clean it up when there is food splash residue on the wave guide area or the cavity.Failure to clean food residue may cause innocuous sparking or some smoke in the microwave cavity, discoloration of the cavity may also occur.

As with any appliance, close supervision is
EN-3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Keep cord away from heated surface.
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to overheat beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUID SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons: 1. Do not overheat the
liquid. 2. Stir the liquid both
before and halfway through heating it. 3. Do not use straightsided containers with narrow necks.

4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.
5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: 1. Do not overcook
food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials

EN-4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. 2. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bag before placing bag in oven. 3. If material inside of the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. 4. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
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.

Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar location.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the 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.

EN-5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY(NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE)

EN-6

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING – Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounded plug, and 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

DANGER

Electric Shock Hazard: Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance.

EN-7

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Electric Shock Hazard: Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is properly installed and grounded. 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce
the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. WARNING 3. If a long cord or extension cord is used: (1). The marked electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. (2). The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. (3). The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
EN-8

RADIO INTERFERENCE
1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures: (1).Clean door and sealing surface of the oven. (2).Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television. (3).Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver. (4).Move the microwave oven away from the receiver. (5).Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.
This device complies with part 18 of the FCC Rules.
EN-9

CONTAINERS
Personal Injury Hazard: Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches should be pierced before cooking. See the instructions on “Materials you can use in microwave oven ” or “Materials can not be used CAUTION in microwave oven.” There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the procedure below.
Utensil Test: 1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup
of cold water (250ml) along with the utensil in question. 2. Cook on maximum power for 1 min. 3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking. 4. Do not exceed 1 min cooking time.
KEEP THE CAVITY CLEAN NOTE
EN-10

MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN

UTENSILS Browning dish Dinnerware
Glass jars

REMARKS
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.

Glassware

Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Oven cooking bags

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.

Use for shortterm cooking/warming only. Do not leave Paper plates and cups oven unattended while cooking.

Paper towels

Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only.

Parchment paper

Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.

EN-11

MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN

UTENSILS Plastic

REMARKS
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be labeled “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

Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.

Thermometers

Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).

Wax paper

Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

EN-12

MATERIALS CAN NOT BE USED IN MICROWAVE OVEN

UTENSILS Aluminum tray

REMARKS
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

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

May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.

Paper bags Plastic foam
Wood

May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.
EN-13

PRODUCT SETTING

SETTING UP YOUR OVEN

NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity. Your oven comes with the following accessories:

Glass tray

1

Turntable ring

1

Instruction Manual 1

A C E

D

B

F

G

A Control panel — The pads used to operate the oven are located on the control panel.

B Observation window — Allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
C Door seals and sealing surfaces — The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed.
D Safety interlock system — The door must be securely latched for the oven to operate.

E Door handle

F Oven cavity

G Waveguide cover

EN-14

SETTING UP YOUR OVEN

TURNTABLE INSTALLATION
Cleaning the cooking compartment and putting the turntable in place. For new installations, make sure all packaging and shipping tape has been removed from the turntable shaft. Before using the appliance to prepare food for the first time, you will need to put the turntable in place correctly. You must clean the cooking compartment and accessories.

How to put the turntable in place: 1. Place the roller ring b into the recess in
the cooking compartment. 2. Place the glass tray a on the Turntable
ring. Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the glass tray bottom between the three spokes of the shaft. Make sure that the turntable a engages in the turntable shaft c in the centre of the cooking compartment floor. The rollers on the shaft should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.

Hub (underside) d

a Glass tray b Turntable ring c Turntable shaft & Hub

NOTE

· Never use the appliance without the turntable. Make sure that it is properly engaged. The turntable can turn clockwise or anti-clockwise.
· Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted.
· Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking.
· All food and containers of food are always placed on the glass tray for cooking.
· Never restrict the movement of the turntable.
· If glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorized service center.

EN-15

SETTING UP YOUR OVEN
COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION
Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged. Cabinet: Remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cabinet surface. Do not remove the light brown waveguide cover that is attached to the oven cavity to protect the magnetron.
INSTALLATION
1. Select a level surface that provide enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents.
a. The minimum installation height is 3.0 ft. b. Leave a minimum clearance of 3.0 inches on each side, 3.0 inches on top and 1.0 inch in the rear. c.Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven. d.Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven. e.Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.
Please place the oven as far away from radios and TV as possible.

1.0 inch (2.5cm)

3.0 inches(7.5cm)

3.0 ft (91.6cm)

3.0 inches (7.5cm)

2. Plug microwave oven into a standard household outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency is the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label.
EN-16

SETTING UP YOUR OVEN

NOTE

· Do not install oven over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. If installed near or over a heat source, the oven could be damaged and the warranty would be avoid.

The accessible surface may be hot during operation
CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME. We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, Read these instructions carefully. Only then will you be able to operate your appliance safely and correctly. Warning and Important Instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating a microwave. Always use original spare parts. Retain the instruction manual and installation instructions for future use or for subsequent owners.

EN-17

INSTRUCTION FOR USE
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
The appliance may produce unpleasant odors when it is used for the first time. This section tells you what you need to do before using your microwave to prepare food for the first time. Read the section entitled “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” beforehand on page 3.
Before you can use your new appliance, you will need to put the turntable in place correctly. You must also clean the cooking compartment and accessories.

NOTE

· Never use the appliance without the turntable. · Make sure that it is properly engaged.The turntable can turn clockwise or anti-
clockwise.

EN-18

OPERATION
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
EN-19

1. POWER LEVELS
Eleven power levels are available. The power level is automatically set at PL10, but you can change it for more flexibility. Prior to or during cooking, touch Power and then touch number button to choose the power level you wish appears in the display. If you wish to know power level in cooking state of microwave, simply touch Power, the current power level will be displayed for 3 seconds.

LEVEL 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

POWER 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

DISPLAY PL10 PL9 PL8 PL7 PL6 PL5 PL4 PL3 PL2 PL1 PL0

2. CLOCK SETTING
When the microwave oven is plugged into an outlet, “0:00” will display. Oven into standby mode.
a Touch “Clock” once, “00:00″ will appear in the display.

Touch the number pads to enter the current clock time.
b For example, if the time is now 10:12, enter the correct time of
day by touching the numbers” 1, 0, 1, 2 ” in sequence.

c

Touch “Clock” to finish clock setting, ” : ” will flash and the numbers will appear as a clock time in the display.

EN-20

NOTE

· If the numbers entered are not within the range between 1:00 to 12:59, the setting will not be accepted until valid numbers are entered.
· In the process of setting clock, if the pad is touched or if there is no operation within 1 minute, the display will automatically return to the previous clock setting.

3. KITCHEN TIMER

· Touch “Timer” once, “00:00” will appear in the display.

· Touch the number pads to enter the time amount. The maximum amount of time that can be entered is 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

· Touch to confirm setting, and the timer will start to count down.
· When the time amount elapses, the oven will beep 5 times.

NOTE

· The Kitchen Timer setting is different from the Clock setting; it is simply a timer.
· During the Kitchen Timer function, no cooking function can be set into operation.
· Kitchen Timer amount cannot be increased by touching .
· Touching will cancel the Timer countdown.

4. MICROWAVE COOK a Touch “Cook Time “, “00:00” will appear in the display.

EN-21

b

Touch number pads to enter the cooking time. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

Touch “Power”, PL10 will flash. Touch

c

number pads 0 through 9 to select a different power level if desired. See the

POWER LEVELS table above.

d Touch to start cooking. The remaining cooking time will
display.

Example : suppose you want to cook the food with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes.
a Touch “Cook Time ” , “00:00” will display.

b Touch “1, 5, 0, 0” in order for 15:00 to appear in the display.

c

Touch Power , then touch “5” to select 50% microwave power.

d

Touch to start cooking. Buzzer sounds once. The remaining cooking time will display.

NOTE

· In the process of setting, if the pad is touched or operation within 1
minute, the oven will automatically return to display the clock. · The power level can be changed during cooking, Touch Power to display
current power, then touch the number pad within 3 seconds for the desired power level.

EN-22

5. ONE TOUCH START
Instant cooking at 100% power level and 1 to 6 mimutes cooking time can be started by touching number pads
a 1 to 6. Touch to increase the cooking time by 30
seconds with each touch. Touch number pads 1 to 6 to increase the corresponding time. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes, 98 seconds.
provides a convenient way to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven timer is counting down. It will add
b 30 seconds to the time shown each time the pad is touched.
This pad may also be used as a quick start for 30 seconds of cooking. touch the oven will start immediately.

NOTE

· Time can also be added in 30 second increments by touching during Microwave Cooking, Time Defrost and Multi-stage Cooking.
· Time cannot be added by touching during Weight Defrost, Kitchen Timer functions and Auto Menus.

6. TIME DEFROST FUNCTION
The microwave oven is pre-programmed with a timer and power levels so that foods such as pork, beef and chicken can be easily defrosted.
a Touch Time Def., “dEF2″ will appear in the display.

b Touch the number pads to input the defrost time.

The default microwave power is

power level 3. If you want to change

c

the power level, touch Power once, and PL3 will display; then touch the

number pad within 3 seconds for the

desired power level.

EN-23

d

Touch to start defrost cooking. And the remaining defrost time will display.

7. WEIGHT DEFROST FUNCTION
The microwave oven is pre-programmed with a timer and power levels so that foods such as pork, beef and chicken can be easily defrosted.
a Touch Wgt Def. once,”dEF1” will display.

b

Touch number pads to input weight to be defrosted. Input the weight range between 4 to 100 Oz.

c

If the weight input is not between 4 to 100 Oz, the input will be invalid. A beep will sound and the unit will not work until valid numbers are entered.

d

Touch to start defrosting and the cooking time remaining will be displayed.

8. POPCORN
The AUTO MENU automatically calculates the correct cooking mode and cooking time of foods . Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function.
Touch “Popcorn” pad repeatedly until the weight number you
a wish appears in the display, “1.75”, “3.0”, “3.5” OZ will display in
order.

b