Daewoo KOR-6C275S15 Operating Instructions

MICROWAVE OVEN KOR-6C275S15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
earthing instructions are not completely
Never operate the oven when it is empty or
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
without the glass turntable.
appliance is properly earthed. If it is necessary to
use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire
extension cord that has a 3-blade earthing plug,

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE the appliance. The marked rating of the extension
cord should be equal to or greater than the
TO EXCESSIVE
electrical rating of the appliance.

MICROWAVE ENERGY

IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are colored in
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door
accordance with the following code.
open since open-door operation can result in
Green-and-yellow : Earth
harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is
Blue
important not to defeat or tamper with the safety
Brown
interlocks.
As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front
appliance may not correspond with the colored
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
proceed as follows: The wire which is colored
(c) WARNING : If the door or door seals are
green-and-yellow must be connected to the
damaged, the oven must not be operated until it
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter
has been repaired by a competent person : (1)
'E' or by the earth symbol or green-and-yellow. The
door (bent), (2) hinges and latches(broken or
wire which is colored blue must be connected to
loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
the terminal which is marked with the letter 'N' or
(d) WARNING : It is hazardous for anyone other
colored black. The wire which is colored brown
than a competent person to carry out any
must be connected to the terminal which is marked
service or repair operation which involves the
with the letter 'L' or colored red.
removal of any cover which gives protection
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
against exposure to microwave energy.
(e) WARNING : Liquids or other foods must not be
heated in sealed containers since they are liable INSTALLATION
to explode.
(f) WARNING : Only allow children to use the oven
1. Steady, flat location
without supervision when adequate instructions
This oven should be set on a steady, flat surface.
have been given so that the child is able to use
This oven is designed for counter top use only.
the oven in a safe way and understands the
2. Leave space behind and side
hazards of improper use.
All air vents should be kept a clearance. If all
vents are covered during operation, the oven
EARTHING
may overheat and, eventually, oven failure.
3. Away from radio and TV sets
INSTRUCTIONS
Poor television reception and radio interference
may result if the oven is located close to a TV,
This appliance must be earthed. In the event of an
Radio antenna, feeder and so on. Position the
electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric
oven as far from them as possible.
shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
4. Away from heating appliance and water taps
This appliance is equipped with a cord having a earthing
Keep the oven away from hot air, steam or
wire with a earthing plug. The plug must be plugged into
splash when choosing a place to position it, or
an outlet that is properly installed and earthed.
the insulation might be adversely affected and
breakdowns occur.
WARNING
5. Power supply
• Check your local power source. This oven
Improper use of the earthing plug can result in a
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.
CARE OF YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN
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 microwave approved popcorn popper or unless it's
avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom commercially packaged and recommended
surface of the oven with mild detergent water or especially for microwave ovens.
window cleaner and dry. Microwave popped corn produces a lower yield
than conventional popping; there will be a number
WARNING - If you see arcing, turn the timer knob
of unpopped kernels. Do not use oil unless
to the "0" position and correct the problem.
specified by the manufacturer.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the
9. Do not cook any food surrounded by a membrane,
oven. Arcing is caused by :
such as egg yolks, potatoes, chicken livers, etc.,
a) Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
without first piercing them several times with a fork.
b) Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like
10. Do not pop popcorn longer than the
antennas).
manufacturer's directions. (popping time is
c) Metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold
generally below 3 minutes). Longer cooking does
rimmed dishes in the microwave.
not yield more popped corn, it can cause
d) Recycled paper towels containing small metal
scorchings and fire. Also, the cooking tray can
pieces being used in the microwave.
become too hot to handle or may break.
WARNING: To prevent fire, burns, electric shock
11. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the
and other WARNINGS:
appliance and keep the door closed in order to
Listed below are, as with all appliances, certain
stifle any flames.
rules to follow and safeguards to assure high
12. When heating food in plastic or paper containers,
performance from this oven:
check the oven frequently due to the possibility of
ignition.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
13. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food
INSTRUCTIONS
jars are to be stirred or shaken and the
temperature is to be checked before
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP
consumption, in order to avoid burns.
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
14. Always test the temperature of food or drink
WARNING : To prevent fire, burns, electric shock
which has been heated in a microwave oven
and other warnings:
before you give it to somebody, especially to
Listed below are, as with all appliances, certain rules
children or elderly people. This is important
to follow and safeguards to assure high performance
because things which have been heated in a
from this oven:
microwave oven carry on getting hotter even
1. Do not use the oven for any reason other than
though the microwave oven cooking has
food preparation, such as for drying clothes,
stopped.
paper, or any other nonfood items or for sterilizing
15. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs
purposes.
shall not be heated in microwave ovens since
2. Do not use the oven when empty, this could
they may explode, even after microwave heating
damage the oven.
has ended;
3. Do not use the oven cavity for any type of storage,
16. Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.
such as papers, cookbook, cookware, etc.
Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth after
4. Do not operate the oven without the glass tray in
each use. If you leave grease or fat anywhere in
place. Be sure it is properly sitting on the rotating
the cavity it may overheat, smoke or even catch
base.
fire when next using the oven.
5. Make sure you remove caps or lids prior to
17. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot
cooking when you cook food sealed in bottles.
control the temperature and doing so may lead to
6. Do not put foreign material between the oven
overheating and fire.
surface and door. It could result in excessive
18. Microwave heating of beverages can result in
leakage of microwave energy.
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be
7. Do not use recycled paper products for cooking.
taken when handling the container.
They may contain impurities which could cause
19. Do not operate the oven when empty or with an
sparks and/or fires when used during cooking.
empty utensil to avoid damage to the oven and
8. Do not pop popcorn unless popped in a
danger of fire.
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