White-Westinghouse WMT642K3JSM Microwave Owner's Manual

Microwave Oven
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model: * MT642K3JSM
Read these instructions carefully before using your
microwave oven.
If you follow these instructions, your oven will provide you with
many years of good service.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since this can
result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to
break or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not
be operated until it has been repaired by a qualified servicer.
ADDENDUM
If the appliance is not maintained in a good state of cleanliness, its surface could be
degraded and affect the lifespan of the appliance and possibly lead to a hazardous situation
Specifications
Rated Voltage:
* MT642K3JSM
220V~60Hz
Rated Input Power(Microwave):
1550W
Rated Output Power(Microwave):
1100W
Rated Input Power(Grill):
1200-1400W
Oven Capacity:
42L
Model:
Turntable Diameter:
345mm
External Dimensions:
553x441x330.4mm
Net Weight:
Approx. 17.8 kg
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when
using your appliance, follow basic precautions including
the following:
13. Install or locate this oven only in
accordance with the installation
instructions provided.
14. Eggs in the shell and whole hard-boiled
eggs should not be heated in microwave
ovens since they may explode even
after microwave heating has ended.
15. Use this appliance only for its intended
uses as described in the manual. Do
not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance. This oven is especially
designed to heat. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use.
16. If the power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
17. Do not store or use this appliance
outdoors.
18. Do not use this oven near water, in a
wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
19. The temperature of accessible surfaces
may be high when the appliance is
operating. The surfaces are liable to get
hot during use.Keep power cord away
from heated surface and do not cover
any vents on the oven.
20. Do not let the power cord hang over
the edge of the table or counter.
21. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean
condition could lead to deterioration
of the surface that could adversely
affect the life of the appliance and
possibly result in a hazardous situation.
22. The contents of feeding bottles and
baby food jars should be stirred or
shaken and the temperature checked
before consumption in order to avoid
burns.
1. Warning: Liquids and other foods must
not be heated in sealed containers since
they are liable to explode.
2. Warning: It is hazardous for anyone other
than a qualified servicer to remove any
cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy.
3. Warning: Only allow children to use the
oven without supervision when adequate
instructions have been given so that the
child is able to use the oven in a safe way
and understand the hazards of improper
use.
4. Warning: When the appliance is operated
in the combination mode, children should
only use the oven under adult supervision
due to the temperatures generated.
(only for grill series)
5. Only use utensils suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
6. The oven should be cleaned regularly and
any food deposits should be removed.
7. Read and follow the specific:"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY".
8. When heating food in plastic or paper
containers, keep an eye on the oven due
to the possibility of ignition.
9. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug
the appliance and keep the door closed
in order to stifle any flames.
10. Do not overcook food.
11. Do not use the oven cavity for storage
purposes. Do not store items,
such as bread, cookies, etc. inside the
oven.
12. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
from paper or plastic containers/bags
before placing them in the oven.
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23. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore
take care when handling the container.
24.The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical , sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
25.Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
26.The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet unless it has been tested in a
cabinet and the venting of this oven is not compromised .
27.The appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
28. WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid
the possibility of electric shock.
29. Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away
from the appliance.
30. Surface of a storage drawer can get hot.
31. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door
glass since they can scratch the surface and may cause shattering of the glass.
Also, do not use a steam cleaner on this appliance.
32. During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating
elements inside the oven.
33. Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven (for ovens provided with a
facility to use a temperature-sensing probe.)
34.The rear surface of the appliance should be placed against a wall.
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To Reduce the Risk of Injury to Persons
Grounding Installation
DANGER
Electric Shock Hazard
Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not
disassemble this appliance.
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
Improper use of the grounding plug can
result in electric shock. Do not plug into an
outlet until appliance is properly installed
and grounded.
CLEANING
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the
risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire
for the electric current. This appliance is equipped
with a cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the
grounding instructions are not completely
understood or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded. If it is necessary
to use an extension cord , use only a 3-wire
extension cord.
Be sure to unplug the
appliance from the power supply.
1. Clean the inside of the oven after using
with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Clean the accessories in the usual way
in soapy water.
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to
3. The door frame and seal and
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
neighbouring parts must be cleaned
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
carefully with a damp cloth when they
2. If a long cord set or extension cord is used:
are dirty.
1)The marked electrical rating of the cord set
or extension cord should be at least as great
as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2)The extension cord must be a groundingtype 3-wire cord.
3)The long cord should be arranged so that it
will not drape over the counter top or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped
over unintentionally.
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CAUTION
UTENSILS
Personal Injury Hazard
See the instructions on “Materials you can use in
microwave oven” or “Materials to be avoided in
microwave oven”. There may be certain non-metallic
utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If
in doubt, you can test the utensil in question following
the procedure below.
It is hazardous for anyone
other than a competent person
to carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the removal
of a cover which gives protection
against exposure to microwave
energy.
Utensil Test:
1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold
water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the utensil is
warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
Aluminum foil
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of
meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too
close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 2.5cm away from oven
walls.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must
be at least 5mm above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the
turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use
cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars
are not heat resistant and may break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metalic trim.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make
slits to allow steam to escape.
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision
for a short-term cooking only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cooking
bags
Paper plates
and cups
Paper towels
Parchment
paper
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Thermometers
Wax paper
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be
labeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the food
inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain
moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
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Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils
Aluminum tray
Food carton with
metal handle
Metal or metaltrimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam
Wood
Remarks
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may
cause arcing.
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed
to high temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split
or crack.
SETTING UP YOUR OVEN
Names of Oven Parts and Accessories
Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity.
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
Glass tray
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Turntable ring assembly
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F
E
G
Grill Rack( Only for Grill series )
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D
C
A
B
A) Control panel
B) Turntable shaft
C) Turntable ring assembly
D) Glass tray
E) Observation window
F) Door assembly
G) Safety interlock system
Turntable Installation
a. Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass
tray should never be restricted.
b. Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must
always be used during cooking.
c. All food and containers of food are always placed
on the glass tray for cooking.
d. If glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or
breaks, contact your nearest authorized service
center.
Hub (underside)
Glass tray
Turntable shaft
Turntable ring assembly
Countertop Installation
Remove all packing material and accessories.
Examine the oven for any damage such as
dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is
damaged.
Cabinet: Remove any protective film found
on the microwave oven cabinet surface.
Do not remove the light brown Mica cover
that is attached to the oven cavity to
protect the magnetron.
Installation
(3) Blocking the intake and/or outlet vents
can damage the oven.
(4) Place the oven as far away from
radios and TV as possible.
Operation of microwave oven may
cause interference to your radio or TV
reception.
2. Plug your oven into a standard household
outlet. Be sure the voltage and the
frequency is the same as the voltage
and the frequency on the rating label.
1. Select a level surface that provides
enough open space for the intake
and/or outlet vents.
30cm
7.5cm
OPEN
7.5cm
WARNING: Do not install oven over a
range cooktop or other heat-producing
appliance. If installed near or over a heat
source, the oven could be damaged and
the warranty would be void.
A minimum clearance of 7.5cm is
required between the oven and any
adjacent walls. One side must be open.
(1) Leave a minimum clearance of
30cm above the oven.
(2) Do not remove the legs from the
bottom of the oven.
The accessible surface
may be hot during
operation.
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OPERATION
1. Power Level
11 power levels are available.
Level
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Power
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Display
PL10
PL9
PL8
PL7
PL6
PL5
PL4
PL3
PL2
PL1
PL0
2. Clock Setting
(1) Press " CLOCK/TIMER "once, "00:00" will display.
(2) Press the number keys and enter the current time. For example,
time is 12:10 now, please press "1,2,1,0" in turn.
(3) Press " CLOCK/ TIMER " to finish clock setting. ":" will flash and the clock
will be lighted.
(4) If the numbers input are not within the range of 1:00--12:59, the setting will be invalid
until valid numbers are input.
Note: (1) In the process of clock setting, if the " STOP/CLEAR " button is pressed or if
there is no operation within 1 minute, the oven will go back to the former setting
automatically.
(2) If the clock needs to be reset, please repeat step 1 to step 3.
3. Kitchen Timer
(1) Press "CLOCK/ TIMER " twice, LED will display 00:00, the first hour figure flashes.
(2) Press the number keys and enter the timer time (the maximum cooking time is
99 minutes and 99 seconds)
(3) Press " START/+30SEC. " to confirm setting.
(4) When the timer time arrives, the buzzer will ring 5 times.
If the clock is set (12-hour system), LED will display the current time.
Note: 1) The kitchen timer is different from 12-hour system. The kitchen timer is simply
a timer.
2) When using the kitchen timer, programs cannot be set.
4. Microwave cook
(1) Press "TIME COOK" once, LED will display "00:00".
(2) Press number keys to input the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
(3) Press " POWER " once, LED will display "PL10". The default power is 100% power.
Now you can press number keys to adjust the power level.
(4) Press " START/+30SEC." to start cooking.
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Example: to cook the food with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes.
a. Press "TIME COOK" once."00:00" displays.
b.Press "1","5","0","0" in order.
c.Press "POWER" once,then press "5" to select 50% microwave power.
d.Press "START/+30SEC." to start cooking.
Note:1) In the process of cooking, if the " STOP/CLEAR" button is pressed or if there is
no operation within 1 minute, the oven will go back to the former setting automatically.
2) If “PL0” selected, the oven will work on fan only with no power. You can use this level to
remove any oven odors.
3) During microwave cooking, “POWER” can be pressed to change to the power you need.
After pressing “POWER”, the current power setting will flash for 3 seconds. Now you can
press the number button to change to the new power setting. The oven will work with the
selected power for the rest of the time
5 . Grilling Cooking
(1) Press the " GRILL/COMBO " button once to choose the grill function.The LED will
display "G-1" .
(2) Set the cooking time, the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Example: Set 12 minutes 50 seconds, press "1", "2", "5", "0" in order.
(3) Press " START/+30SEC. " to start cooking. The cooking time counts down.
Note: When half the grilling time passes, the oven pauses and beeps twice. This is normal.
You can just press “START/+30 SEC” to continue cooking. But in order to have the best
effect of grilling food, you should turn the food over, close the door, and then press
“START/+30 SEC” to continue cooking. If there is no operation in 1 minute, the oven will
continue working and beep once.
6. Combination cooking (microwave + grilling)
(1) Press the " GRILL/COMBO " button twice or thrice to choose "Combination 1"
(55%microwave+45%grill) or "Combination 2" (36%microwave+64%grill), LED will
display "C-1" or "C-2".
(2) Set the cooking time, the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Example: Set 12 minutes 50 seconds, press "1", "2", "5", "0" in order.
(3) Press " START/+30SEC. " to start cooking. The cooking time counts down.
Function
Display
Microwave
Power
Grill Power
Combi.1
C-1
55%
45%
Combi.2
C-2
36%
64%
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7. Speedy Cooking
(1) In waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level can be started by select a cooking
time from 1 to 6 minutes by pressing number pads1 to 6. Press " START/+30SEC." to
increase the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
(2) In waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level with 30 seconds' cooking time can
be started by pressing " START/+30SEC ". Each press on the same button will increase
cooking time by 30 seconds. the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
(3) After pressing "TIME COOK" and selecting the cooking time, press " START/+30SEC."
to start cooking with full microwave power.
Note: during microwave cooking and time defrost,time can be added by pressing
"START/30SEC." button.
8. Weight Defrost Function
(1) Press "
"once, LED will display "dEF1".
(2) Press numerical buttons to input weight to be defrosted.
Input the weight ranged between 100~2000 g.
(3) If the weight input is not within 100~2000g, the input will be invalid. A "beep" will not sound
and the unit will not work until valid numbers are input .
(4) Press " START/+30SEC. " to start defrosting and the cooking time remaining will be
displayed.
9. Time Defrost Function
(1) Press "
" twice, LED will display "dEF2".
(2) Press number pads to input defrosting time. The effective time range is 00:01~99:99
(3) The default microwave power is power level 3. If you want to change the power level,
press " POWER " once, and the LED will display "PL 3", then press the number pad
of the power level you wanted.
(4) Press " START/+30SEC. " to start defrosting. The remaining cooking time will be
displayed.
10. POPCORN
a)Press " POPCORN " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display,
"50","100" grams will display in order.
For example, press "POPCORN" once , "50" appears.
b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer will sound five times and then return back
to waiting state.
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11. POTATOES
a) Press " POTATO " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display.
"1","2","3" will display in order.
"1"SET : 1 potato (approximately 230 gram)
"2"SETS: 2 potatoes (approximately 460 gram)
"3"SETS: 3 potatoes (approximately 690 gram)
For example, press "POTATO" once , "1" appears.
b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer sounds once.When cooking is finished,
the buzzer sounds five times and then returns back to the waiting state.
12. FROZEN VEGETABLE
a) Press " VEGETABLE " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the
display, "150","350","500" grams will display in order.
For example, press "VEGETABLE" once , "150" appears.
b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook. Buzzer sounds once.When cooking is finished,
the buzzer sounds five times and then returns back to the waiting state.
13. BEVERAGES
a) Press " BEVERAGE " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the
display, "1","2","3" cup will display in order. One cup is about
120ml. For example, press "BEVERAGE" once , "1" appears.
b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook. Buzzer sounds once.When cooking is finished,
the buzzer sounds five times and then returns back to the waiting state.
14. MEAT Function
A. Chicken menu
a) Press " MEAT " once to choose chicken menu,"CHIC" displays.
b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to confirm the menu. "400" displays.
c) Keep pressing " MEAT " to choose chicken weight."600","800","1000" or "1200" grams
can be selected.
d) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook. Buzzer sounds once.When cooking is finished,
the buzzer sounds five times and then returns back to the waiting state.
B. BEEF menu
a) Press " MEAT " twice to choose beef menu,"BEEF" displays.
b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to confirm the menu. "300" displays.
c) Keep pressing " MEAT " to choose beef weight."500","700","900" or "1100" grams
can be selected.
d) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook. Buzzer sounds once.When cooking is finished,
the buzzer sounds five times and then returns back to the waiting state.
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C. PORK menu
a) Press " MEAT " three times to choose pork menu,"PO" displays.
b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to confirm the menu. "150" displays.
c) Keep pressing " MEAT " to choose pork weight."300","450","600" or "750" grams
can be selected.
d) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook. Buzzer sounds once.When cooking is finished,
the buzzer sounds five times and then returns back to the waiting state.
15. DINNER PLATE
a) Press " ENTREE " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the
display, "250","350","500" grams will display in order.
For example, press "ENTREE " once , "250" appears.
b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook. Buzzer sounds once.When cooking is finished,
the buzzer sounds five times and then returns back to the waiting state.
16. FROZEN PIZZA
a) Press " PIZZA " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display,
"100","200","400" grams will display in order.
For example, press " PIZZA" once , "100" appears.
b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook. Buzzer sounds once.When cooking is finished,
the buzzer sounds five times and then returns back to the waiting state.
17. Multi-stage cooking
At most, 2 stages can be set for cooking. In multi-stage cooking, if one stage is defrosting,
then defrosting shall be placed at the first stage automatically.
Note: Auto cooking cannot work in the multi-stage cooking mode.
Example: if you want to cook with 80% microwave power for 5 minutes + 60% microwave
power for 10 minutes. The cooking steps are as following:
(1) Press "TIME COOK" once,then press "5","0","0" to set the cooking time;
(2) Press "POWER" once,then press "8" to select 80% microwave power.
(3) Press "TIME COOK" once,then press "1","0","0","0" to set the cooking time;
(4) Press "POWER" once,then press "6" to select 60% microwave power.
(5) Press "START/ +30 SEC." to start cooking.
18. LOCK FUNCTION FOR CHILDREN
Lock: In waiting state, press " STOP/CLEAR " for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep"
denoting the entering into the children-lock state; meanwhile, LED will display "
".
Lock quitting: In locked state, press " STOP/CLEAR " for 3 seconds, there will be a long
"beep" denoting that lock is released.
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19. MEMORY FUNCTION
(1) Press "0/MEMORY" to choose memory 1-3 procedure. The LED will display 1,2,3.
(2) If the procedure has been set, press " START/ +30 SEC." to use it. If not, continue to
set the procedure. Only one or two stages can be set.
(3) After finishing the setting, press “START/+30 SEC” once to save the procedure and
return back to the waiting state. If “START/+30 SEC” is pressed again, it will start cooking.
Example: to set the following procedure as the second memory, that is memory 2.
to cook the food with 80% microwave power for 3minutes and 20 seconds.
The steps are as follow:
a. In the waiting state, press "0/MEMORY" twice or until the screen displays "2".
b.Press "TIME COOK" once,then press "3","2","0" in order.
c. Press "POWER" once,"PL10" display,then press "8" and "PL8" displays.
d. Press "START/ +30 SEC." to save the setting. The buzzer sounds once then returns back
to the waiting state. If you press "START/+30SEC." again, the procedure will be saved as
the memory 2 and operated.
e. If the electricity is not turned off, the procedure will be saved until it is reset.
f. If you want to run the saved procedure, in waiting state press "0/MEMORY" twice.
The screen displays "2", then press "START/+30SEC." to run.
20. INQUIRING FUNCTION
(1) In cooking state, press " CLOCK/ TIMER ", the LED will display clock for three seconds.
(2) In the microwave cooking state, press " POWER " to inquire microwave power level, and
the current microwave power will be displayed. After three seconds, the oven will turn back
to the previous state. In multi-stage state, the inquiring way can be done by the
same way as above.
21. COOKING END REMINDING FUNCTION
When the cooking is over, the buzzer will sound 5 "beep" to alert user the cooking is finished.
22. OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
(1) In standby state , if the set clock digital tube displays current time, the icon " : " would
flash; otherwise, it shows " 0:00 ".
(2) In setting function state, LED displays corresponding setting.
(3) In working or pause state, LED displays surplus cooking time.
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Trouble-shooting
Microwave oven interfering
with TV reception
Radio and TV reception may be interfered with
when Microwave oven is operating. It is similar to
the Interference of small electrical appliances like
mixers, vacuum cleaners, and electric fans.
It is normal.
Steam accumulating on door. In cooking, steam may come out of the food.Most
Hot air coming out of vents. will exhaust from the vents. But some
condensation may accumulate on a cool place like
the oven door. It is normal.
Oven started accidentally
Do not run the oven without any food inside. If the
oven is accidentally turned on while empty, it is
with no food in it.
very dangerous. Shut the oven off immediately.
Unplug. Then plug in again
after 10 seconds.
Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
According to Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) directive, WEEE should be separately collected and
treated. If at any time in future you need to dispose of this
product please do NOT dispose of this product with household
waste. Please send this product to WEEE collecting points
where available.
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