Daewoo KOR-6NM53S Operating Instructions

MICROWAVE OVEN KOR-6NM53S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
PRECAUTIONS TO Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the
earthing instructions are not completely
AVOID POSSIBLE
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly earthed. If it is necessary to
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use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire
extension cord that has a 3-blade earthing plug,
EXCESSIVE
and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on
the appliance. The marked rating of the extension

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cord should be equal to or greater than the
electrical rating of the appliance.
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the
IMPORTANT
door open since open-door operation can result
in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is
The wires in this mains lead are colored in
important not to defeat or tamper with the safety
accordance with the following code.
interlocks.
Green-and-yellow : Earth
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front
Blue
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
Brown
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this
(c) WARNING : If the door or door seals are
appliance may not correspond with the colored
damaged, the oven must not be operated until
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
it has been repaired by a competent person :
proceed as follows: The wire which is colored
(1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches(broken
green-and-yellow must be connected to the
or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter
surfaces.
'E' or by the earth symbol or green-and-yellow. The
(d) WARNING : It is hazardous for anyone other
wire which is colored blue must be connected to
than a competent person to carry out any
the terminal which is marked with the letter 'N' or
service or repair operation which involves the
colored black. The wire which is colored brown
removal of any cover which gives protection
must be connected to the terminal which is marked
against exposure to microwave energy.
with the letter 'L' or colored red.
(e) WARNING : Liquids or other foods must not
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
be heated in sealed containers since they are
liable to explode.
INSTALLATION
(f) WARNING : Only allow children to use the oven
without supervision when adequate
instructions have been given so that the child
1. Steady, flat location
is able to use the oven in a safe way and
This oven should be set on a steady, flat surface.
understands the hazards of improper use.
This oven is designed for counter top use only.
2. Leave space behind and side
EARTHING
All air vents should be kept a clearance. If all
vents are covered during operation, the oven
INSTRUCTIONS
may overheat and, eventually, oven failure.
3. Away from radio and TV sets
This appliance must be earthed. In the event of an
Poor television reception and radio interference
electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of
may result if the oven is located close to a TV,
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
Radio antenna, feeder and so on. Position the
electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord
oven as far from them as possible.
having a earthing wire with a earthing plug. The plug
4. Away from heating appliance and water taps
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed
Keep the oven away from hot air, steam or
and earthed.
splash when choosing a place to position it, or
the insulation might be adversely affected and
WARNING
breakdowns occur.
5. Power supply
Improper use of the earthing plug can result in a
• Check your local power source. This oven
risk of electric shock.
Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
requires a current of approximately 12
amperes, 230V~ 50Hz.
• Power supply cord is about 0.8 meters long.
• The voltage used must be the same as
specified on this oven. Using a higher voltage
may result in a fire or other accident causing
oven damage. Using low voltage will cause
slow cooking. We are not responsible for
damage resulting from use of this oven with a
voltage of ampere fuse other than those
specified.
• If the supply cord is damaged. It must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
6. Examine the oven after unpacking for any
: Neutral
damage such as:
: Live
A misaligned door, broken door, a dent in
cavity. If any of the above are visible, DO NOT
INSTALL, and notify dealer immediately.
7. Do not operate the oven if it is colder than
room termperature.
(This may occur during delivery in cold
weather.) Allow the oven to become room
temperature before operating.
8. The minimum height of free space necessary
above the top surface of the oven is 100mm.
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1. Turn the oven off before cleaning.
2. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When
food spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven
walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent
may be used if the oven gets very dirty. The use
of harsh detergent or abrasives is not
recommended.
3. The outside oven surface should be cleaned
with soap and water, rinsed and dried with a
soft cloth. To prevent damage to the operating
parts inside the oven, water should not be
allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.
4. If the Control Panel becomes wet, clean with a
soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or
abrasives on Control Panel.
5. If steam accumulates inside or around the
outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth.
This may occur when the microwave oven is
operated under high humidity conditions and in
no way indicates malfunction of the unit.
6. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass
tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy
water or in a dishwasher.
7. Oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to sparks and/or fires when used during cooking.
avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom 8. Do not pop popcorn unless popped in a
surface of the oven with mild detergent water or microwave approved popcorn popper or unless
window cleaner and dry. it's commercially packaged and recommended
especially for microwave ovens.
WARNING - If you see arcing, turn the timer knob
Microwave popped corn produces a lower yield
to the "0" position and correct the problem.
than conventional popping; there will be a
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the
number of unpopped kernels. Do not use oil
oven. Arcing is caused by :
unless specified by the manufacturer.
a) Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
9. Do not cook any food surrounded by a
b) Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like
membrane, such as egg yolks, potatoes,
antennas).
chicken livers, etc., without first piercing them
c) Metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold
several times with a fork.
rimmed dishes in the microwave.
10. Do not pop popcorn longer than the
d) Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
WARNING:
To prevent fire, burns, electric shock and other
warnings:
Listed below are, as with all appliances, certain
11. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the
rules to follow and safeguards to assure high
performance from this oven:
12. When heating food in plastic or paper
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13. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING : To prevent fire, burns, electric shock
and other warnings:
14. Always test the temperature of food or drink
Listed below are, as with all appliances, certain
rules to follow and safeguards to assure high
performance from this oven:
1. Do not use the oven for any reason other than
food preparation, such as for drying clothes,
paper, or any other nonfood items or for
sterilizing purposes.
2. Do not use the oven when empty, this could
15. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs
damage the oven.
3. Do not use the oven cavity for any type of
storage, such as papers, cookbook, cookware,
etc.
16. Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.
4. Do not operate the oven without the glass tray in
place. Be sure it is properly sitting on the
rotating base.
5. Make sure you remove caps or lids prior to
cooking when you cook food sealed in bottles.
17. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you
6. Do not put foreign material between the oven
surface and door. It could result in excessive
leakage of microwave energy.
18. Microwave heating of beverages can result in
7. Do not use recycled paper products for cooking.
They may contain impurities which could cause

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manufacturer's directions. (popping time is
generally below 3 minutes). Longer cooking
does not yield more popped corn, it can cause
scorchings and fire. Also, the cooking tray can
become too hot to handle or may break.
appliance and keep the door closed in order to
stifle any flames.
containers, check the oven frequently due to
the possibility of ignition.
jars are to be stirred or shaken and the
temperature is to be checked before
consumption, in order to avoid burns.
which has been heated in a microwave oven
before you give it to somebody, especially to
children or elderly people. This is important
because things which have been heated in a
microwave oven carry on getting hotter even
though the microwave oven cooking has
stopped.
shall not be heated in microwave ovens since
they may explode, even after microwave
heating has ended;
Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth
after each use. If you leave grease or fat
anywhere in the cavity it may overheat, smoke
or even catch fire when next using the oven.
cannot control the temperature and doing so
may lead to overheating and fire.
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to
be taken when handling the container.