Black & Decker MZ30PDGSSI User manual

Microwave Oven
MZ30PDGSSI
Please read through this booklet for safe and efficient use of the appliance.
We urge you to read the "Hint's" section and also follow all detailed
instructions even if you are familiar with using this appliance.
Keep this guide handy for future reference.
First Use Safety Recommendation
English Page 02
Arabic Page 23

English
-3-
Intended use
Your Black & Decker microwave oven is
designed to heat appropriate foods &
beverages using electromagnetic radiation.
Always check the suitability of ingredients
before cooking. Do not use this appliance
for any other purpose. This product is
intended for indoor household use only.
Safety instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
• While using electrical appliances, in
order to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and / or injury to persons, basic
safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
Warning: If the door or door seals are
damaged, the oven must not be operated
until it has been repaired by a competent
person.
Warning: 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.
Warning: Liquids and other foods must not
be heated in sealed containers since they
are liable to explode
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 understands the hazards of improper
use.
• This microwave oven is a free-standing
unit & must not be built-in or placed in a
cabinet.
Fig B Fig C
4
3Mica plate, Do not remove

English
-4-
• The oven must have sufficient airflow. To
ensure good ventilation, a gap of 10
centimetres is required at the back, 15
centimetres at one side, 30 centimetres
at the other side and 30 centimetres
above.
• Only use utensils that are suitable for
use in microwave ovens
• When heating food in plastic or paper
containers, keep an eye on the oven due
to the possibility of ignition
• If smoke is observed, switch off or
unplug the appliance and keep the door
closed in order to stifle any flames
• Microwave heating of beverages can
result in delayed eruptive boiling
therefore care must be taken when
handling the container
• The contents of feeding bottles and
baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken
and the temperature checked before
consumption, in order to avoid burns
• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled
eggs should not be heated in microwave
ovens since they may explode, even
after microwave heating has ended
• To protect against the risk of electric
shock, DO NOT IMMERSE the
appliance, cord set or plug in water or
other liquids.
• Do not remove the feet from this
product.
• Do not place any item on top of the
oven.
• Do not cook food directly on the tray.
Always use a bowl or other container
that is suitable for use in a microwave
oven.
Using your appliance
• Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return the
complete appliance to your nearest
authorised service facility for
examination, electrical repair, mechanical
repair or adjustment to avoid any hazard.
• Do not attempt to repair the appliance
yourself; instead, take it to your Black &
Decker-owned or Authorised Service
Centre for repair.
• The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended or sold by this
appliance manufacturer may result in fire,
electric shock or personal injury.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of
a table, counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Avoid touching hot surfaces, use handles
and knobs.
• Do not operate or place any part of this
appliance on or near any hot surfaces
(such as gas or electric burner or in a
heated oven) or any appliance that
generates steam.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the
appliance by the cord or yank it to
disconnect it from the outlet; instead,
grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
• When using an extension cord with your
appliance, make sure the extension cord
is correctly wired, and rated for its use.
• The microwave oven should be placed on
a flat stable surface which can hold the
weight of the appliance and the heaviest
of food likely to be cooked inside.
• Do not operate the microwave oven
without the tray or roller support or shaft
in their proper positions.
• Make sure that the power supply cord is
undamaged and does not run under the
microwave oven or over any hot or sharp
surfaces.

English
-5-
• Do not operate the appliance when
empty. This could damage the oven.
• Do not use the oven to store any items.
• Food surrounded by a membrane, such
as egg yolks, potatoes, chicken livers,
etc. must be pierced several times with
a fork before cooking.
• Do not use metal pans or dishes with
metal handles.
• Never place any item with a metal trim
inside a microwave.
• Always remove twist-ties from any foods
before operating the microwave.
• Some plastics are not suitable for use in
a microwave. Always check the
suitability of any item before use.
• Do not cook in a container with a
restricted opening as they may explode
if heated in a microwave oven.
• Conventional meat or candy
thermometers must not be used in the
oven. Only thermometers that are
specifically made for microwaves should
be used.
• Microwave utensils should be used only
in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
• Do not attempt to deep-fry foods in this
oven.
• Microwave ovens heat the food in a
container and not the container itself. It
is always necessary to check the
temperature of the food to ensure it is
correctly cooked.
• Do not place the oven where heat,
moisture or high humidity are generated,
or near combustible materials.
Warning: Check the oven for any damage,
such as a misaligned or bent door,
damaged door seals and sealing surface,
broken or loose door hinges & latches and
dents inside the cavity or on the door. If
there is any damage, do not operate the
oven.
• Do not cover or block any openings on
the appliance.
• Do not use solvents or other corrosive
chemicals or vapours for cleaning this
appliance.
• Never leave metal utensils in the
Microwave.
• During use the appliance becomes hot.
• Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements inside the oven.
Warning: Accessible parts may become hot
during use.
• This product is not recommended to be
used by children
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or
sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven
door glass since they can scratch the
surface, which may result in shattering of
the glass.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces
may be high when the appliance is
operating.
• This appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of external timer or
separate remote-control system.
• The door or the outer surface may get
hot when the appliance is operating.
• If smoke is observed, switch off or
unplug the appliance and keep the door
closed in order to stifle any flames.
• Always stir food to distribute the heat
evenly and allow it to stand for a few
minutes before consumption.
• Containers used for cooking can become
hot because of heat transferred from the
heated food. Always use oven gloves
when removing items from the oven.
• 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.

English
-6-
Safety of others
• This 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.
• It is not recommended that this product
is used by children
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.
• Never leave an appliance unattended
when in use.
After use
• Switch off and remove the plug from the
power outlet when not in use, before
assembling or disassembling parts,
cleaning or carrying out any
maintenance of the appliance. Never
pull the cord while removing it from the
power outlet.
• Keep children and animals away from
the unit and cord set.
Inspection and repairs
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
Electrical safety
This product must be earthed.
Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate
Power plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adaptor plugs with earthed (Class l)
appliances. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce the risk of
electric shock.
Never operate an appliance directly below
the socket-outlet it is connected to.
The power outlet this oven is connected to
must be readily accessible so it can be
easily unplugged if necessary.
Do not insert any object into the openings
on the outer case.
Extension cables & Class l product
• A 3-core cable must be used as your
appliance is earthed and of Class l
construction.
• Up to 30m (100 ft) can be used without
loss of power.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Parts Identification (Fig A)
1 Control panel
2 Turntable shaft
3 Roller support
4 Tray
5 Observation window
6 Door
7 Safety interlock system
8 Door release
9 Grill rack
10 Upper heating element
11 Lower heating element
12 Mica plate (Do not remove)
• Make sure that all packaging materials
have been removed before use.
• Inspect the oven after unpacking for any
damage such as a misaligned or
damaged door, dents or holes in the
door window and screen, and any dents
in the cavity. If any of these are seen,
DO NOT use the oven.
• Clean the appliance before first use.

English
-7-
Assembly (Fig. B)
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that
the appliance is switched off and
unplugged.
• Place the appliance on a flat, even
surface.
• Open the door (6) & place the turntable
shaft (2) into the hole in the cavity base.
The door is opened by pressing the door
release (8).
• Fit the roller support (3) onto the
turntable shaft (2), ensuring it engages
fully. Place the tray (4) on top of the roller
support.
• Connect the appliance to a suitable
electrical supply.
Setting the Clock
When the microwave oven is connected to
a suitable electrical supply, the oven will
display "0:00". To set the correct time, for
example: To set 8:00.
1 Press the "Clock/Pre-set" button .
The hour figures will flash and “ ” will
be shown in the display.
2 Press the number buttons "8","0","0" in
order.
3 Press "Clock/Pre-set" button
again to finish setting the clock. The
symbol“ ” will go out, ":" will flash,
and the time will be shown in the display.
Note: If "Stop/Clear" button is pressed
or if there is no operation within 1 minute,
the oven will revert to its previous state
automatically.
Delayed Cooking:
This appliance can be programmed to start
cooking at a pre-set time.
To do this, first select the required program
as described in “Auto menu Cooking” .
Press "Clock/Pre-set" button to
display the current time. The hour figures
will flash.
Enter the required start time using the
numeric buttons.
Press the "Start/Express Cook" button
to confirm the setting. The LED will show
the current time.
When the set time coincides with the
actual time shown on the LED, the audible
signal will be heard twice and cooking will
start.
Note: The time set must be between 0:00
and 23:59.
Note: Do not operate the appliance when
empty. This could damage the oven.
Note: If the "Stop / Clear" button is
pressed while setting the start time, or if
there is no operation within 1 minute, the
appliance will revert to the previous state
automatically.
Note: The clock must be set before using
Delayed Cooking.
Note: Do not use this feature to defrost
frozen items.
Note: After setting the Microwave to cook
at a later time, pressing the "Clock/Pre-set"
button will cause the pre-set time to
flash in the LED for 2-3 seconds. The
Microwave will then revert to the clock
display.
Use (Fig. C)
Press the door release (8) to open the oven
door then place the container onto the tray
(4).
Close the door & press the Microwave
button repeatedly until the required power
setting is shown in the LED display.
Level Power Display
1 100% P100
2 80% P80
3 50% P50
4 30% P30
5 10% P10
STOP
CLEAR
STOP
CLEAR
START
EXPRESS COOK

English
-8-
Set Cooking Time
Press the "Start/Express Cook" button
to start cooking. The cooking time will be
displayed and will count down during
cooking. ":", " ”, and " ”, or “ "
will flash in the LED display.
Note: 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.
Note: During Microwave cooking or grilling,
the "Power/Combi" button can be
pressed to display the current microwave
power in the LED for 3 seconds. After three
seconds, the display will revert to normal.
Note: During cooking, the "Clock/Pre-Set"
button can be pressed to show the
current time in the LED for 2-3 seconds. The
display will then revert to normal.
Once cooking has completed, an audible
signal will be heard. Open the door & remove
the cooked food.
Always use oven gloves when removing
items from the oven.
If the door of the oven is opened during
cooking, the microwave oven will automati-
cally stop working. Cooking will continue
after door is closed & "Start/Express Cook"
button is pressed.
If the remaining cooking time is not required,
press the "Stop / Clear" button to
cancel further cooking.
Operating the oven when empty could
damage the oven.
To stop the oven during operation, press the
Stop / Clear button.
QuickStart
Pressing the "Start/Express Cook"
button once will start cooking at 100%
microwave power. Each additional press of
the button will increase the cooking time by
30 seconds up to 1 minute 30 seconds. After
that, each press will increase the cooking
time by 1 minute.
The maximum cooking time is 12 minutes.
Weight Defrost:
Press the "Defrost by Time / By Weight"
button . The LED will display "dEF1, “ ”
and " ".
Use the numeric control pad to enter the
weight of the item to be defrosted. “ ” will
show in the display.
Press the "Start/Express Cook"
button to start defrosting. “ ” will go
out, ” “ and “ ” will flash in the
display.
Note: The defrosting weight range is 100g
– 2,000g.
Time Defrost
Press the "Defrost by Time / By Weight"
button twice. The LED will display "dEF2,
“ ” and “ ”.
Use the numeric control pad to enter the
time.
Press the "Start/Express Cook" button
to start defrosting. “ ” and “ ” will
flash in the display.
Auto Menu Cooking
Each of the numeric buttons on the keypad
also activates an automatic cooking mode
as shown in the following table:
STOP
CLEAR
STOP
CLEAR
STOP
CLEAR
START
EXPRESS COOK
START
EXPRESS COOK
START
EXPRESS COOK
START
EXPRESS COOK
START
EXPRESS COOK
g
g
Button Auto menu Button Auto menu
1Chicken 6Potato
2Vegetable 7Soup
3Fish 8Pizza
4Meat 9Chicken Grill
5Pasta 0Pizza Grill

English
-9-
The following table explains how to select the Auto Menus.
Menu Weight (g) Press Display
Times
200 Once
1 400 Twice
Chicken 600 Thrice
800 4 Times
1000 5 Times
200 Once
2 300 Twice
Vegetable 400 Thrice
500 4 Times
200 Once
250 Twice
300 Thrice
3 350 4 Times
Fish 400 5 Times
500 6 Times
600 7 Times
200 Once
300 Twice
4 350 Thrice
Meat 400 4 Times
500 5 Times
600 6 Times
5 50 ( water 450) Once
Pasta 100 ( water 800) Twice
150 ( water 1200) Thrice
6 1(approximately 230) Once
Potato 2(approximately 460) Twice
3(approximately 690) Thrice
7 500 Once
Soup 750 Twice
1000 Thrice
8 1 (approximately 80) Once
Pizza 2 (approximately 160) Twice
3 (approximately 250) Thrice
9 600 Once
Chicken 1000 Twice
(Grill) 1400 Thrice
300 Once
0 400 Twice
Pizza 500 Thrice
(Grill) 600 4 Times

English
-10-
After selection, press “Start/Express Cook”
button to start cooking.
The cooking time will be displayed and will
count down during cooking. The relevant
symbols will be shown in the display.
Grilling
Press the "Grill up/Double/Down"
button once to choose the grill Function.
The LED will display "G-1" and " ".
Use the numeric keypad to enter the
required cooking time.
The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes
and 99 seconds.
Press "Start/Express Cook" button
to start cooking. The cooking time counts
down, ":" and " " will flash in the display.
Combination Cooking (Microwave plus
Grill)
Pressing the "Power /Combi." button
allows the correct combination cooking
mode to be selected. The modes available
are:
Combination 1: 55% microwave plus 45% grill
Combination 2: 36% microwave plus 64% grill
Combination 3: 24% microwave plus 76% grill.
Use the numeric keypad to enter the
required cooking time.
The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes
and 99 seconds.
Press "Start/Express Cook" button
to start cooking. The cooking time will
count down. ":", " " and " " will flash
in the display.
Multi-stage cooking
A maximum of 2 stages can be set for
cooking. In multi-stage cooking, if one
stage is weight defrosting, this must be
carried out first.
Note: Auto cooking cannot work in
multi-stage cooking.
Example: if you want to cook with 80%
microwave power for 5 minutes + 50%
microwave power for 10 minutes. The
cooking steps as follows:
Press the "Power/Combi" button
twice. The display should show “P80”.
Press the number keys "5","0","0" to set
the cooking time;
Press the "Power/Combi" button 3
times so that " P50" is displayed;
Press the number keys "1","0","0","0" to
set the cooking time:
Press “Start/Express Cook” button to
start cooking.
Child Lock
To prevent children operating the Micro-
wave, press & hold the "Stop / Clear"
button for 3 seconds. An audible signal will
be heard and the LED will display.
To turn the child lock off, press the
"Stop/Clear" button for 3 seconds. An
audible signal will be heard denoting that
the lock is released, and the LED will turn
back to the usual display.
STOP
CLEAR
STOP
CLEAR
START
EXPRESS COOK
START
EXPRESS COOK
START
EXPRESS COOK
START
EXPRESS COOK
Press Upper element Lower element Display
Power Power
Once 100% 0%
Twice 100% 100%
Thrice 0% 100%
Press Power/Combi Button Display
6 Times C-1
7 Times C-2
8 Times C-3