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Toshiba EM925A5A-BS Microwave Oven Instructions Manual

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Toshiba EM925A5A-BS Microwave Oven

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING

  1. Use this appliance only for its intended uses as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This oven is specifically designed for industrial or laboratory use.
  2. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
  3. Do not operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
  4. This microwave should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment
  5. Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.
  6. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
  7. Do not use this oven near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.
  8. Do not immerse the cord or plug in water.
  9. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
  10. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
  11. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
  12. This appliance is for private household use only.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

RADIO INTERFERENCE

The microwave oven operation may interfere with your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:

  • a. Clean the door and sealing surface of the oven.
  • b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
  • c. Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
  • d. Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
  • e.  Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on a different branch circuit

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD INDOOR USE ONLY

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 minute
  3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking
  4. Do not exceed 1 minute of cooking time

MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN

UtensilsRemarks
Browning dishFollow manufacturer* instructions. The bottom of the browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
DinnerwareMicrowave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jarsAlways remove the lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
GlasswareHeat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bagsFollow manufacturer* instructions. Do not close with a metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cupsUse for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave the oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towelsUse to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment paperUse as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
PlasticMicrowave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer* 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 the package.
Plastic wrapMicrowave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
ThermometersMicrowave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paperUse as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
Grill RackConsumers must place on a resistant glass turntable or other heat-resistant cookware that can afford the high temperature from the heating
elementson the top. DO NOT USE METAL.

MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE OVEN

UtensilsRemarks
Aluminum trayMay cause arcing. Transfer food into a microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with metal handleMay cause arcing. Transfer food into a microwave-safe dish.
Metal or metal-trimmed utensilsMetal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
Metal twist tiesMay cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bagsMay cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foamPlastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperatures.
WoodWood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

SETTING UP YOUR OVEN

Names of Oven Parts and Accessories

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
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  • A. Control panel
  • B. Turntable shaft
  • C. Turntable ring
  • D. Glass tray
  • E. Observation window
  • F. Oven Door
  • G. Safety interlock system

Turntable Installation

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  • a. Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted.
  • b. Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking.
  • c. All food and containers of food are always placed on the glass tray for cooking.
  • d. If the glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorized service center

SETTING UP YOUR OVEN

Counter-top Installation

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

  1. Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents. A minimum clearance of 3.0 inches (7.5cm) is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. One side must be open.
    • (1) Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above the oven.
    • 2) Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
    • Cabinet: Remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cabinet surface. Do not remove the light brown Mica cover that is attached to the oven cavity to protect the magnetron
    • (3) Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.
    • (4) Place the oven as far away from radios and TV as possible. The operation of a microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.
  2. Plug your 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

OPERATION

CONTROL PANEL

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  • (1) Time Cook
  • (2) Time Defrost
  • (3) Power Level
  • (4) Clock and Settings
  • (5) Weight Defrost
  • (6) Kitchen Timer
  • (7) Auto Menu (Popcorn, Potato, Frozen Pizza, Frozen Vegetable, Beverage, Dinner Plate)
  • (8) Number Pads
  • (9) START/+30 SEC
  • (10) Stop/CANCEL (Before cooking starts, press to clear all previous settings; during cooking, press once to stop oven; press twice to stop oven and clear all settings.
  • (11) Memory function
  • (12) Display
  1. POWER LEVEL
    • 10 power levels are available
      Level10987654321
      Power100%90%80%70%60%50%40%30%20%10%
      DisplayPL10PL9PL8PL7PL6PL5PL4PL3PL2PL1
  2. CLOCK SETTING
    • (1) Press “Clock/Kitchen Timer“ once, “00:00” will display.
    • (2) Press the number keys and enter the current time. For example, the time is 10:12 now, please press “1,0,1,2” in turn.
    • (3) Press “Clock/Kitchen Timer“ to finish the clock setting. “:” will flash and the clock will be lighted.
    • (4) If the numbers input are not within the range of 1:00–12:59, the setting will be invalid until valid numbers are input.
    • Note:
    • In the process of clock setting, if the “STOP/CANCEL“ button is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute, the oven will go back to the former setting automatically.
    • If the clock needs to be reset, please repeat steps 1 to step 3.
  3. MICROWAVE COOK
    • (1) Press “TIMECOOK ” once, the screen will display “00:00”.
    • (2) Press number keys to input the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
    • (3) Press “POWER“ once, and the screen will display “PL10”. The default power is 100% power. Now you can press the number keys to adjust the power level.
    • (4) Press “START/ 30SEC.“ to start cooking.
    • Example: To cook the food with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes.
      • a. Press once.”00:00” displays.
      • b. Press “1”,”5”,”0”, and”0” in order.
      • c. Press “POWER” once, then press “5” to select 50% microwave power.
      • d. Press to start cooking.
    • Note:
    • In the process of setting, if the “STOP/CANCEL“ button is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute, the oven will go back to the former setting automatically.
    • You can skip the step of “c” and cook at 100% microwave power.
  4. KITCHEN TIMER
    • (1) Press “Clock/Kitchen Timer“ twice, the screen will display 00:00.
    • (2) Press the number keys and enter the timer time. (The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.)
    • (3) Press “START/ + 30sec.“ to confirm setting. (4) When the timer time arrives, the buzzer will ring 5 times, screen display the current time.
    • NOTE:
    • The kitchen time is different from the 12-hour system, The Kitchen Timer is a timer.
    • The kitchen Timer and cooking (including microwave, defrosting, Auto menu) are independent,
    • all the cooking functions cannot be set during running Kitchen Timer, Kitchen Timer cannot be set during running other cooking functions.
  5. GRILLING COOKING
    • (1) Press “Grill/Combo.“once, “G-1” will display.
    • (2) Press number keys to input the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
    • (3) Press “START/+30SEC.“ to start cooking.
  6. COMBINATION COOKING
    • (1) Press “Grill/Combo.“twice or three times, and “C-1” or “C-2” will display.
    • (2) Press number keys to input the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
    • (3) Press “START/+30SEC.“ to start cooking.
    • Note: If you need to use the metal rack, you need to place the metal rack on a stant glass turntable.
      FunctionDisplayMicrowave PowerGrill Power
      Combi.1C-155%45%
      Combi.2C-236%64%
  7. EXPRESS COOKING
    • (1) In the waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level with 30 seconds’ cooking time can be started by pressing “START/+30SEC.“. Each press on the same button will increase cooking time by 30 seconds. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
    • (2) If not ready to cook, press number pads 1-6 to quickly cook from 1-6 minutes at 100% power. Press “ START/ + 30sec. ” to increase the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
    • Note:
    • During microwave cooking, time defrost, time can be added by pressing “START/ + 30sec.” button
  8. CANCEL QUICKLY
    • (1) During the setting or running procedure, only pressing “STOP/CANCEL“ can stop current states and turn back to the waiting states.
  9. WEIGHT DEFROST FUNCTION
    • (1) Press “Weight/Time Defrost“ once, screen will display “dEF1”;
    • (2) Press numerical buttons to input the weight to be defrosted. Input the weight ranged between 4~100 Oz. If the weight input is not within 4~100 Oz, the input will be invalid.
    • (3) Press “START/+30SEC.“ to start defrosting and the cooking time remaining will be displayed.
  10. FROZEN PIZZA
    • (1) Press “FROZEN PIZZA“ repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display, “4.0”,”8.0”, and”14.0” Oz will display in order. For example, press “FROZEN PIZZA“once, “4.0” appears.
    • (2) Press “START/+30SEC.“ to cook, the buzzer sounds once. When cooking finishes, the buzzer sounds five times and then turns back to the waiting state.
  11. MEMORY FUNCTION
    • (1) Press “0/MEMORY” to choose memory 1-3 procedure. The screen will display 1,2,3.
    • (2) If the procedure has been set, press “START/+30SEC.“ to use it. If not, continue to set the procedure. Only one or two stages can be set.
    • (3) If the procedure has not been set, after finishing the setting, press“START/+30SEC.“once to save the procedure and turn back to the waiting states. If press“START/+30SEC.“ it will start cooking at once and save the procedure too.
    • Example: To set the following procedure as the second memory, that is memory 2. To cook the food with 80% microwave power for 3 minutes and 20 seconds. The steps are as follows:
      • a. In waiting states, press “0/MEMORY” twice, stop pressing until the screen displays “2”.
      • b. Press “ TIME COOK “ once, then press “3”,”2” and,”0” in order.
      • c. Press “POWER“ once, ”PL10” display, then press “8” and “PL8” displays.
      • d. Press “START/+30SEC.“once to save the setting. Buzzer sounds once then the screen will display “2”. If you press “START/+30SEC.“ again, the procedure will be operated as the memory 2.
      • e. If the electricity is not cut off, the procedure will be saved all the time. If it is, the procedure needs to reset.
      • f.  When you want to run the saved procedure, in waiting states, press“0/MEMORY” twice, the screen displays “2”, then press “START/+30SEC.“ to start cooking.
    • Note:
    • The auto menu can not be set in the  memory function
  12. MULTI-STAGE COOKING
    • At most 2 stages can be set for cooking. In multi-stage cooking, if one stage is defrosting, then defrosting shall be placed at the first stage automatically.
    • Note:
    • The auto menu cannot work in multi-stage cooking.
    • Example: If you want to cook with 80% microwave power for 5 minutes + 60% microwave power for 10 minutes. The cooking steps are as follows:
      • a. Press“ TIME COOK “ once, then press “5”,”0”,”0” to set the cooking time;
      • b. Press “POWER“ once, then press “8” to select 80% microwave power.
      • c. Press“ TIME COOK “ once, then press “1”,”0”,”0”, and”0” to set the cooking time;
      • d. Press “POWER“ once, then press “6” to select 60% microwave power.
      • e. Press “START/+30SEC.“to start cooking.
  13. LOCK FUNCTION FOR CHILDREN
    • Lock: In the waiting state, press “STOP/CANCEL“ for 3 seconds, there will be a long “beep” denoting the entering into the children-lock state, and the lock indicator will light. The screen will display the
    • Unlock: In the locked state, press “STOP/CANCEL “ for 3 seconds, there will be a long “beep” denoting that the lock is released.
  14. COOKING END REMINDING FUNCTION
    • When the cooking is over, the buzzer will sound 5 “beep” to alert the user the cooking is finished.

MAINTENANCE

Troubleshooting

  • Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center
TroublePossible CausePossible Remedy
The oven will not starta.  Electrical cord for the oven is not plugged in.b.  The door is open.

c.  Wrong operation is set.

a.  Plug into the outlet.b.  Close the door and try again.

c.  Check instructions.

Arcing or sparkinga.  Materials to be avoided in the microwave oven were used.b. The oven is operated when empty.

c.  Spilled food remains in the cavity.

a.  Use microwave-safe cookware only.b.  Do not operate with the oven empty.

c.  Clean the cavity with a wet towel.

Unevenly cooked foodsa.  Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used.b.  Food is not defrosted completely.

c.  Cooking time and power level are not suitable.

d.  Food is not turned or stirred.

a.  Use microwave-safe cookware only.b.  Completely defrost food.

c.  Use the correct cooking time and power level.

d.  Turn or stir food.

Overcooked foodsCooking time and power level are not suitable.Use the correct cooking time and power level.
Undercooked foodsa.  Materials to be avoided in the microwave oven were used.b.  Food is not defrosted completely.

c.  Oven ventilation ports are restricted.

d.  Cooking time and power level are not suitable.

a.  Use microwave-safe cookware only.b.  Completely defrost food.

c.  Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted.

d.  Use the correct cooking time and power level.

Improper defrostinga.  Materials to be avoided in the microwave oven were used.b.  Cooking time and power level are not suitable.

c.  Food is not turned or stirred.

a.  Use microwave-safe cookware only.b.  Use the correct cooking time, and power level.

c.  Turn or stir food.

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Toshiba EM925A5A-BS Microwave Oven-FAQs

How do I defrost food in my Toshiba microwave?

Press the W.T./Time Defrost button to select either Weight Defrost or Time Defrost, then enter the appropriate settings.

Why isn’t my Toshiba microwave heating?

A burned-out diode may prevent the magnetron from receiving enough voltage, stopping the microwave from heating. If the diode appears damaged, it should be replaced.

What does the microwave symbol look like?

The microwave symbol is a square with three arcs or waves, indicating microwave functionality for reheating or defrosting food.

What is the best microwave defrost temperature?

If your microwave doesn’t have a Defrost button, set it to 20-30% power using the Power Level button to safely defrost food.

What are common causes of microwave failure?

Microwave issues often result from faulty door switches, internal fuses, magnetrons, diodes, high-voltage capacitors, or electronic control boards. Repairs may require a professional technician.

Should I leave the microwave door open after use?

It’s normal for condensation to form inside, especially when heating foods with high water content. Keeping the door open briefly helps moisture dissipate faster.

How does a microwave oven work?

Microwaves generate electromagnetic waves that cause water molecules in food to vibrate, producing heat and cooking food efficiently.

What can damage a microwave’s magnetron?

Magnetron damage can occur due to dented anode jackets, vacuum seal punctures, improper voltage, overheating, or insufficient cooling. Proper use and maintenance help prevent damage.

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