Cooking Utensils; Care And Cleaning; Before You Call For Service; Questions And Answers - Daewoo KOG-37BH Operating Instructions Manual

COOKING UTENSILS

Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
Microwave energy is produced by high frequency radio waves. They are reflected from
metal, but will pass through most cooking utensils without heating them.
As the waves come into contact with the food, they are converted into heat energy. Listed
below are the suggested cooking utensils for this microwave oven and when to use them.
Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
Material Grill cooking
Glass (general) No
Glass (heat resistant) Yes
Glass-ceramic and
ceramic (heat resistant) Yes
Earthenware Yes
Yes
China (heat resistant)
Plastic (general) No
Plastic (heat resistant) Yes(2)
Aluminum foil containers/
Aluminum foil Yes
Metal baking tins Yes(4)
Metal (pots. pans, etc.) Yes
Paper No
1. Without metal parts or metal trims.
2. Some plastics are heat-proof only to certain temperature. Check carefully!
3. It is possible to use aluminum foil to shield delicate areas of food.(This prevents over-cooking.)
4. Metal tins can be used in the combination methods, however if these are very deep, they will greatly reduce the
efficiency, as metal shields the microwave energy from the food.

CARE AND CLEANING

Although your oven is provided with safety features, it is important to observe the following:
1. It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks.
2. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces. Wipe the sealing area frequently with a mild detergent,
rinse and dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads.
3. When opened, the door must not be subjected to strain, for example, a child hanging on
an opened door or any load could cause the oven to fall forward to cause injury and also
damage to the door. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged, until it has been repaired
by a trained service technician.
It is particularly important that the oven closes properly and that there is no damage to
the:
i) Door(bent)
ii) Hinges and Hookes(broken or loosened)
iii) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except a properly trained service
technician.
Microwave cooking Combined cooking
Yes(1) No
Yes Yes
Yes(1) Yes(1)
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes(2) No
Yes(2) Yes(2)
Yes(3) Yes
No Yes(4)
No No
Yes No
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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

Refer to following checklist, you may prevent an unnecessary service call.
* The oven doesn't work :
1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged in.
2. Check that the door is firmly closed.
3. Check that the cooking time is set.
4. Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house.
* Sparking in the cavity;
1. Check utensils. Metal containers or dishes with metal trim should not be used.
2. Check that metal skewers or foil does not touch the interior walls.
If there is still a problem, contact the service station.
A list of these stations is included in the oven.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE OVEN YOURSELF !

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

* Q: I accidentally ran my microwave oven without any food in it. Is it damaged?
* A: Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven. However, it is not recommended.
* Q: Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller guide removed?
* A: No. Both the glass tray and roller guide must always be used in the oven before cooking.
* Q: Can I open the door when the oven is operating?
* A: The door can be opened anytime during the cooking operation. Then microwave energy will be
instantly switched off and the time setting will maintain until the door is closed.
* Q: Why do I have moisture in my microwave oven after cooking?
* A: The moisture on the side of your microwave oven is normal. It is caused by steam from cooking food
hitting the cool oven surface.
* Q: Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?
* A: No. The metal screen bounces back the energy to the oven cavity. The holes are made to allow light
to pass through. They do not let microwave energy pass through.
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