Introduction

The Toshiba Microwave Oven ML-EM45P is a powerful and versatile kitchen appliance that is perfect for any home. This microwave has a sleek and modern design, with a stainless steel finish that will look great in any kitchen. It has a capacity of 1.2 cubic feet, making it perfect for families or anyone who needs to cook large meals. The ML-EM45P also has a variety of features, including a sensor cooking function, a child safety lock, and a digital clock and timer. This microwave is estimated to be priced around $150 to $200 and was launched in 2021.

Detailed Specifications of Toshiba Microwave Oven ML-EM45P

The Toshiba Microwave Oven ML-EM45P has the following key features:

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 assembly 1
• Instruction Manual 1

Turntable Installation

• Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted.
• Both glass tray and turntable ring must always be used during cooking.
• All food and containers of food are always placed on the glass tray for cooking.

COUNTERTOP 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.
• 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.

INSTALLATION

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.

   • Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above the oven.
   • Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
   • Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.
   • 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 are the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label.

WARNING: 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 void.

Toshiba Microwave OPERATION 

1. Power Level of Toshiba Microwave Oven ML-EM45P
   Ten power levels are available

   Number key	0	9	8	7	6	5	4	3	2	1
   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

2. Clock Setting
   When the microwave oven is plugged into an outlet, the oven will display ” 0:00 ”
   • Press ” CLOCK “, and the screen will display 00:00. The hour gure will flash; “:” and other “0” will be lighted.
   • Press the number keys and enter the correct time. For example,time is 10:12 now, please press ” 1,0,1,2 ” in turn.
   • Press ” CLOCK ” to finish the clock setting. “:” will flash and the clock will be lighted.
   • If the numbers input is 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 state automatically.
3. Kitchen Timer
   1. Press ” KITCHEN TIMER “, and the screen will display 00:00.
   2. Press the number keys and enter the correct timer. ( The maximum time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds)
   3. Press ” START/30SEC. ” to confirm the setting.
   4. When the kitchen time arrives, the buzzer will ring 5 times. If the clock is set (12-hour system), the screen will display the current time by counting down.
      NOTE
      • The kitchen time is differfrom 12-hour system,Kitchen Timer is a timer. That is to say it poccesses the function of alarming clock.
      • During timer process,any program cannot be set. Time cannot be increased by pressing " START/30SEC. " key.
4. Microwave cook
   • Press ” COOK TIME ” once, and the screen will display “00:00″.
   • Press the number keys to input the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
   • Press ” POWER LEVEL ” 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.
   • Press ” START/30SEC. ” to start cooking.
     Example: to cook the food with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes.
     1. Press ” COOK TIME ” once.”00:00″ displays.
     2. Press “1”,”5″,”0″,”0″ in order.
     3. Press ” POWER LEVEL “once, then press “5” to select 50% microwave power.
     4. Press ” START/30SEC. ” to start cooking.
        NOTE: In the process of cooking, if the " STOP/CANCEL " button is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minutes, the oven will go back to the former setting automatically.

5. Speedy Cooking

   • In waiting for the state, instant cooking at 100% power level can be started by selecting a cooking time from 1 to 6 minutes by pressing number pads1 to 6.

   • In waiting for the 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.
     NOTE: Under microwave and auto menu cooking states, press “ START/30SEC ” button to increase cooking time by 30 seconds

6. 1 lb Defrost Function

   • Press ” 1 lb DEFROST “, and the screen will display “1.0”.

   • Press ” START/30SEC. ” to start defrosting and the cooking time remaining will be displayed.

7. Custom Defrost Function

   • Press ” AUTO DEFROST ” once, and the screen will display “dEF1”. Press “AUTO DEFROST ” repeatedly to choose “dEF1″,”dEF2” or “dEF3″.

   • Press the number button to set the weight of food.

   • Press ” START/30SEC. ” to start defrosting and the cooking time remaining will be displayed.

8. Sensor Cook

   • In waiting for the state, but the food in the oven, and press the menu key in the sensor cook.

   • Press ” START/30SEC. ” to start the sensor cook function and no need to set a time.

   • When the steaming is emanated, the surplus time will display. The buzzer will sound 5 beeps when finishing. At last, the oven will turn back to the waiting state.
     NOTE

     • When cooking or reheating food, you should do these in order to have the best effect.

       • The room temperature cannot be over 35 degrees.

       • The weight of food must be more than 110g (4 Oz).

       • The cavity, glass tray and utensils must kept drying before putting the food in.

       • The reheat food can be covered with the lid. But the lid must has venthole in order to emanate the steam. Sealed utensil is forbidden.

     • During cooking process, following points must be done.

       • Keep the door close when the surplus time not displays or the buzzer does not sound twice.

       • When the buzzer sound twice , the time will count down and display the suplus time, you can open the door to mix the food up , turn over or replace the food. And then go on the next operation. 

       • Please leave the food alone for a while after cooking have been finished.

       • During sensor cooking process, if the time not count down, please do not open the oven door or press " STOP/CANCEL " key. Otherwise, the sensor will make mistakes.

   EXAMPLE: Sensor Reheat Menu

   • In waiting for the state, but the food into the microwave oven, press “SENSOR REHEAT ” and “SC-1” is displayed.

   • Press “START/30SEC ” to start the sensor reheat function and no need to set a time.

   • The buzzer will sound 5 beeps when finishing. At last, the oven will turn back to the waiting state.
     NOTE

     1. Food to be avoided in sensor reheating.

        • Bread and other dry food, such as biscuit, cake.

        • For raw or uncooked foods.

        • Beverage and frozen food.

     2. The oven cannot cook automatically when the temperature of the oven cavity is high.

     3. The reheat food can be covered with the lid. But the lid must has venthole in order to emanate the steam. Sealed utensil is forbidden.

     4. During sensor cooking process, please do not open the oven door or press "STOP/CANCEL" key. Other wise, the sensor will make mistakes.

     5. The sensor reheat has different request for different food.

        1. Casseroles: Add to 4 tablespoons of water, and cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap. Stir when time appears in the display window.

        2. Canned foods: Empty contents into a casserole dish or serving bowl, and cover the dish with a lid or vented plastic wrap. After reheating, let stand for a few minutes.

        3. A plate of food: Arranged food on the plate; top with butter, gravy, etc. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. After reheating, let stand for a few minutes. 
           Sensor Cook Chart:

           Menu button	Food	Food Code	Weight/ Portion
           Sensor Reheat	Sensor Reheat	SC-1	8.0~32.0 oz
           Frozen Pizza	Frozen Pizza	SC-2	6.0~12.0 oz
           Frozen Entrée	Frozen Entrée	SC-3	8.0~32.0 oz
           Potato	Potato	SC-4	1~4 potatoes 8.0 oz each
           Rice	Rice	SC-5	8.0~16.0 oz
           Vegetable	Fresh Vegetable	SC-6	4.0~16.0 oz
           Vegetable	Frozen Vegetable	SC-7	4.0~16.0 oz

9. POPCORN

   • In standby mode, press the Popcorn button and the display displays the default amount of popcorn. For example, press ” POPCORN ” once, and “3.5” displays.

   • Press ” START/30SEC. ” START” sign extinguished.

10. CUSTOM COOK

    • Press ” AUT0/COOK ” repeatedly until the menu you needed appears on the display.

    • After choosing the menu, press a number pad to select the weight or portion of the food.

    • Press ” START/30SEC. ” to cook.

      Food	Display	Weight/ Portion
      Bacon	CC-1	2-6 SLICES
      Frozen r oll/Muin-reheat	CC-2	1-6 PIECES
      Beverage	CC-3	1 CUP/ 2 CUPS
      Chicken Pieces	CC-4	0.5-2.0 LB
      Oatmeal (with milk)	CC-5	20 Oz / 40 Oz

11. SOFTEN/MELT

    • Press ” SOFTEN/MELT ” repeatedly until the menu you needed appears on the display.

    • After choosing the menu, press a number pad to select the weight or portion of the food.

    • Press “START/30SEC. ” to cook.
      Auto Menu Chart:

      Food	Display	Weight/ Portion
      Melt-Butter / Margarine	S-1	1-3 STICHS
      Melt-Chocolate	S-2	4 Oz / 8 Oz
      Melt-Cheese	S-3	8 Oz / 16 Oz
      Melt-Marshmallows	S-4	5 Oz / 10 Oz
      Soften-Butter	S-5	1-3 STICHS
      Soften-Ice cream/ Frozenjuice	S-6	11 Oz / 18 Oz
      Soften-Cream cheese	S-7	3 Oz / 8 Oz

12. MEMORY FUNCTION

    • Press “MEMORY” to choose the memory 1-3 procedure. 1,2,3 will display.

    • If the procedure has been set, press ” START/30SEC. ” to use it. If not, continue to set the procedure. Only one or two microwave stages can be set.

    • After finishing the setting, press “MEMORY” to save the procedure and turn back to the waiting states. If press ” START/30SEC. “, it can save and operate the setting.
      Example: save one program as memory 2. To cook the food with 80% microwave power for 3 minutes and 20 seconds. Operate the following steps:

      1. In waiting states, press “MEMORY” twice, and “2” displays.

      2. Press “COOK TIME”,then input number keys “3”,”2″,”0″ to choose the cooking time.

      3. Press “POWER LEVEL” once, then press the number button “8”, and the “PL8″ displays.

      4. Press ” MEMORY ” to save the current setting. If press ” START/30SEC.”, the cooking program can be operated and saved as memory 2.

      5. To run the saved program, in waiting states, press ” MEMORY ” twice, “2” displays, and press “START/30SEC.” to run the saved cooking program.
         NOTE Auto menu cannot be set as memory cooking.

13. Multi-section cooking
    • At most 2 sections can be set for cooking. In multi-section cooking, if one section is defrosting, then defrosting shall be placed in the first section. When the first stage finishes, the buzzer will sound once and the next stage will begin cooking.
      For 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.
      1. Press ” COOK TIME” once, then press “5”,”0″,”0″ to set 5 minutes.
      2. Press ” POWER LEVEL” once.
      3. Press the number button “8” to set 80% microwave power.
      4. Press ” COOK TIME” once, then press “1”,”0″,”0″,”0″ to set 10 minutes.
      5. Press ” POWER LEVEL” once.
      6. Then press the number button “6” to set 60% microwave power.
      7. Press ” START/30SEC. ” to start cooking.
         NOTE: Auto menu cannot be set as one of the multi-section.

14. INQUIRING FUNCTION

    • If the clock has been set, in a cooking state, press ” CLOCK”, and the clock will display for three seconds. After that, the oven will turn back to the clock state.

    • In the microwave cooking state, press ” POWER LEVEL” to inquire about the microwave power level the current microwave power will be displayed. After three seconds,  the oven will turn back to its previous state.

15. LOCK FUNCTION FOR CHILDREN

    • Lock: In waiting for the state, press ” STOP/CANCEL” for 3 seconds, there will be a long “beep” denoting the entering into the children-lock state; If the clock has been set, the current time will display.

    • Lock quitting: In a locked state, press ” STOP/CANCEL” for 3 seconds, there will be a long “beep” denoting that lock is released.

16. COOKING END REMINDING FUNCTION
    When the cooking is over, the screen will display “End” to remind the user the cooking is finished. In order to make the appliance into the normal operating state, please press ” STOP / CANCEL ” or open the door.

17. OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
    • ” START/30SEC. ” must be pressed to continue cooking if the door is opened during cooking.
    • The buzzer sounds once by the efficient press, ine cient press will be no response.

18. TURNTABLE RESET FUNCTION
    When cooking is finished, if the turntable is not at the initial position, it will enter the turntable reset function. At this time, the lamp, fan, and turntable are working, and will dynamic display. After the turntable has reset, the oven stops cooking and reminds cooking is finished.

    • This function only works for one completed cooking. If pause or open the oven door during cooking, the current cooking cannot enter the turntable reset function.

    • In the waiting state, press number key “5” for 3 seconds, there will be a long “beep” and the turntable reset function is turned off. To turn on the turntable reset function,  in waiting for the state to press number key “5” for 3 seconds, there will be a long “beep” denoting that the turntable reset function is released.
      NOTE

      • Under the reset state, opening the door or “ STOP/Cancel ” button is pressed, the oven will go back to waiting state.

      • The function will be reserved after power loss.

19. SCREEN-OUT FUNCTION

    • In standby, click the “ STOP/Cancel ” key(less than 3 seconds, and lift the button to respond, because “ STOP/Cancel ” has already attached 3 seconds long-pressing the child lock event, so you must click and lift to respond) into the black screen save electricity mode.

    • Under the child lock, click the “ STOP/Cancel ” key(less than 3 seconds, and lift).

    • Other modes other than the above can not enter the power saving mode, and can not enter the black screen power saving mode under the opening state.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY WARNING: When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, re, 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 ” found on page EN-5.
3.  This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page EN-6.
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 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.

7. As with any appliance, close s e supervision is necessary when used by children. damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

8. Do not operate this appliance if it has by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
9. This appliance should be serviced only
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11.  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 a similar location.
12. Do not immerse the cord or plug in water.
13.  Keep the cord away from the heated surface.
14. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter.
15. 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.

16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

    • Do not overcook food. Carefully attend to appliances when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

    • Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing the bag in oven

    

    • If material inside of the oven ignites, keep the oven door closed,  turn the oven off, disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

    • Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

17.  Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated 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:

    • Do not overheat the liquid.

    • Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

    • Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

    • After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

    • Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

18. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when the microwave oven is used by children.

19. If material inside of the oven should ignite, the oven door should be kept closed, the appliance turned o, the power cord disconnected, or the power shut o at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

• Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since an open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

• Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allows soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

• 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

• The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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 a 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.
WARNING: Electric Shock Hazard Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until the 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.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used:
   • The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
   • The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
   • The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

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

UTENSILS of Toshiba Microwave Oven ML-EM45P

CAUTION: Personal Injury Hazard. Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches should be pierced before cooking. 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 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

MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE OVEN

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.

ONE YEAR WARRANTY

This product carries a warranty stating that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep your original sales receipt.

Toshiba Microwave Oven ML-EM45P Description

The Toshiba Microwave Oven ML-EM45P is a high-quality and reliable kitchen appliance that is perfect for cooking a variety of meals. Its 1.2 cubic foot capacity makes it ideal for families or anyone who needs to cook large meals. The microwave's 1000 watts of cooking power ensures that your food is cooked evenly and quickly. The sensor cooking function is a convenient feature that automatically adjusts the cooking time based on the food being cooked, ensuring that your meals are perfectly cooked every time. The ML-EM45P also has a child safety lock, which is a great feature for families with young children. The digital clock and timer make it easy to keep track of cooking times, and the stainless steel finish adds a modern and sleek look to any kitchen.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Large capacity: 1.2 cubic feet
• Powerful: 1000 watts of cooking power
• Convenient: Sensor cooking function
• Safe: Child safety lock
• Easy to use: Digital clock and timer

Cons

• No grill or convection cooking function
• May be too large for some kitchens
• No interior light
• No turntable

Customer Reviews

Customers generally have positive things to say about the Toshiba Microwave Oven ML-EM45P. They appreciate its large capacity, powerful cooking performance, and convenient sensor cooking function. However, some customers have noted that the microwave is quite large and may not fit well in smaller kitchens. Additionally, some customers have mentioned that the microwave does not have an interior light or a turntable, which can make it difficult to see and evenly cook food.