Brand: TOSHIBA
Category: Microwave Oven
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for EM131A5C-BS
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:19 p.m.
Warranty Information
This product carries a one-year limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase.
POWER LEVELS
Ten power levels are available. Prior to or during cooking, press Power Level and "PL10" will display. Then press number pads to select a different power level.
CLOCK SETTING
When the microwave oven is plugged into an outlet, "0:00" will display. Press Clock once, "00:00" will appear. Enter the current clock time using the number pads. Press Clock to finish.
KITCHEN TIMER
Press Kitchen Timer, enter time amount (max 99 min, 99 sec). Press START to confirm and start countdown. Oven beeps 5 times when elapsed.
MICROWAVE COOK
Press Cook Time, enter cooking time (max 99 min, 99 sec). Press Power Level to select power. Press START to begin.
ONE TOUCH START
For instant cooking (1-6 min), press number pads 1 to 6. Press START/+30Sec. to increase time by 30 sec.
CUSTOM DEFROST FUNCTION
Press Custom Defrost, select food type (Meat, Poultry, Fish) by pressing the pad repeatedly. Enter weight (0.1-6.0 Lbs). Press START to defrost.
SENSOR MENU
Press desired Sensor Menu button (Potato, Rice, Veggie, etc.). Press START/+30Sec. to begin. Oven beeps when finished.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| TROUBLE | Possible Cause | Possible Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Oven will not start |
a. Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in. b. 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 sparking |
a. Materials to be avoided in 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 oven empty. c. Clean cavity with wet towel. |
| Unevenly cooked foods |
a. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used. b. Food is not defrosted completely. c. Cooking time, power level is not suitable. d. Food is not turned or stirred. |
a. Use microwave-safe cookware only. b. Completely defrost food. c. Use correct cooking time, power level. d. Turn or stir food. |
| Overcooked foods | Cooking time, power level is not suitable. | Use correct cooking time, power level. |
| Undercooked foods |
a. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used. b. Food is not defrosted completely. c. Oven ventilation ports are restricted. d. Cooking time, power level is not suitable. |
a. Use microwave-safe cookware only. b. Completely defrost food. c. Check to see that oven venti-lation ports are not restricted. d. Use correct cooking time, power level |
| Improper defrosting |
a. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used. b. Cooking time, power level is not suitable. c. Food is not turned or stirred. |
a. Use microwave-safe cookware only. b. Use correct cooking time, power level. c. Turn or stir food |
| Sensor cooked foods not properly cooked |
a. Cover or lid on food not vented. b. Door opened before sensor-detect- ed cooking time appears in display. |
a. Cover or lid over food must contain vent hole for escaping steam. b. Do not open door to stir or turn food before sensor-detected cooking time appears in display. |