Brand: TOSHIBA
Category: Microwave Oven
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for EC042A5C-BS
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:51 p.m.
Warranty Information
This product carries a one-year limited warranty from the date of purchase, covering defects in material and workmanship.
- Power Levels: 10 levels available (100% to 10%). Select by pressing "Power Level" and then the desired number pad.
- Clock Setting: Press "Timer/Clock" twice, enter time using number pads, press "Timer/Clock" to confirm.
- Kitchen Timer: Press "Timer/Clock" once, enter time, press "START/+30Sec." to begin countdown.
- Microwave Cook: Press "Micro", enter time, select power level, press "START/+30Sec." to cook.
- Convection Cook: Press "Conv.", select temperature, press "START/+30Sec." to preheat (if needed). Enter cooking time, press "START/+30Sec." to cook.
- Combination Function: Press "Combi", select temperature, enter cooking time, press "START/+30Sec." to cook.
- Warm Hold Function: Press "Warm Hold", press "START/+30Sec." to activate.
- Auto Defrost: Press "Auto Defrost", select food type (dEF1-dEF4), enter weight, press "START/+30Sec." to defrost.
- Auto Bake: Press "Auto Bake", select menu (Ab-1 to Ab-4), adjust weight/portion if needed, press "START/+30Sec." to cook.
- Auto Roast: Press "Auto Roast", select menu (Ar-1 to Ar-4), adjust weight/portion if needed, press "START/+30Sec." to cook.
- Sensor Cook: Press "Sensor Cook", select food type, press "START/+30Sec." to cook. Oven senses cooking time.
- Sensor Reheat: Press "Sensor Reheat", select food type, press "START/+30Sec." to cook. Oven senses cooking time.
- Popcorn: Press "Popcorn", select weight, press "START/+30Sec." to cook.
- Favorite Function: Program up to three cooking procedures. Press "Favorite" to select, press "START/+30Sec." to begin.
- Multi-Stage Cooking: Set up to 2 cooking stages.
- Lock Function: Press and hold "STOP/Cancel" for 3 seconds to lock/unlock.
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. 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 inmicrowaveoven 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-detected 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 orturn food before sensor-detected cooking time appears in display. |