Candy CMGA20SDLWLI User manual

MICROWAVE OVEN
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CMGA20SDLWLI
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
The following basic precautions should always be followed
when using electrical appliance:
1. Read all instructions before using.
2. Make sure the voltage in your living area corresponding to
the one shown on the rating label of the appliance. And the
wall socket is properly grounded.
3. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook the food.
b. Remove wire twist -ties from paper or plastic bags before
placing bags in the oven.
c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep drying as the temperature of
oil cannot be controlled.
d. After use wipe the waveguide cover with a damp cloth,
followed by dry cloth to remove any food splashes and
grease. Built -up grease may overheat and begin to cause
smoke or catch fire.
e. If materials inside the oven should smoke or ignite, keep
oven door closed, turn oven off and disconnect the power
supply.
f. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an
eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
4. To reduce the risk of explosion and sudden boiling:
a. WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in
sealed container since they are liable to explode; Baby
bottles fitted with a screw cap or teat are considered to be
sealed containers.
b. Use the wide -mouthed container to cook liquid, and the
cooked liquid should not be removed out immediately. Several
moments should be waited before removing. In order to

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avoid possible hazards caused by delayed eruptive boiling
of liquids.
c. Potatoes, sausage and chestnut should be peeled or
pierced before cooking. Eggs in their shell, whole hard -boiled
eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they
may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
d. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to
be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked
before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
5. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a qualified technician in
order to avoid a shock hazard.
6. After cooking, the container is very hot. Using gloves to
take out the food and avoid steam burns by directing steam
away from the face and hands.
7. Slowly lift the furthest edge of dishes cover and microwave
plastic wrap and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking
bags away from the face.
8. To prevent the turntable from breaking:
a. Let the turntable cool down before cleaning.
b. Do not place hot foods or utensils on the cold turntable.
c. Do not place frozen foods or utensils on the hot turntable.
9. Make sure the utensils do not touch the interior walls
during cooking.
10. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave
ovens.
11. Do not store food or any other things inside the oven.
12. Do not operate the oven without any liquid or food inside
the oven. This would do damage the oven.

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13. When the appliance is operated in the combination mode,
children should only use the oven under adult supervision
due to the temperatures generated.
14. Any accessories not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause injuries to persons.
15. Do not use outdoors.
16. Save these instructions.
17. WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged or the
oven is malfunctioned, the oven must not be operated until it
has been repaired by a competent person;
18. 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;
19. If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance
and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames;
20. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling; therefore care must be taken when handling
the container;
21. 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.
22. The lamp of microwave oven is not intended for other
purposes.
23. The appliances are not intended to be operated by means
of an external timer or separate remote -control system.
24. This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications, such as:
• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
• Farm houses;

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• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential environ-
ments;
• Bed and breakfast type environments.
25. The microwave oven is intended for heating food and
beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming
pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to
risk of injury, ignition or fire.
26. This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not
be made by children unless they are older than 8 and
supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children less than 8 years.
27. 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.
28. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
29. A steam cleaner is not to be used.
30.The door or the outer surface may get hot when the
appliance is operating.
31. WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during
use. Young children should be kept away.
32. During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be
taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.
33. The surfaces are liable to get hot during use.

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: CAUTION: HOT SURFACE
Household use only
INSTALLATION
1. Take out all the packing. If there is a safe film over the oven,
tear it off before Use. Check carefully for damage. If any,
immediately notify dealer or send to the manufacturer’s
service center.
2. Microwave ovens must be placed under dry and
non-corrosiveness environments, kept away from heat and
humidity, such as gas burner or water tank.
3. To ensure sufficient ventilation, the distance of the back of
microwave to the wall should be at least 10 cm, the side to
the wall should be at least 5 cm, the free distance above the
top surface at least 20 cm. the distance of the microwave to
the ground should be at least 85 cm.
4. The position of the oven shall be such that it is far from
the TV, Radio or antenna as picture disturbance. The
distance should be more than 5m.
5. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is
accessible, and must ensure a good grounding in case
leakage, ground loop can be formed to avoid electric shock.
6. The microwave oven must be operated with the door closed.
7. The microwave oven must not be placed in a cabinet.
The microwave oven is intended to be used freestanding.
8. As there is manufacturing residue or oil remained on the
oven cavity or heat element, it usually would smell the odor,
even a slight smoke, It is normal case and would not occur
after several times use, keep the door or window open to
ensure good ventilation. So it is strongly recommended to
set the oven to grill mode and operate dry several times.

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CLEANING
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE
CAUTION
The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits
removed.
WARNING
1. Remove the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Don't immerse the appliance in water or other fluids when
cleaning.
2. 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
3. Never use hard detergent, gasoline, abrasive powder or
metal brush to clean any part of the appliance
4. Do not remove the waveguide cover
5. When the microwave oven has been used for a long time,
there may be some strange odors exist in oven, Following
3 methods can get rid of them:
a. Place several lemon slices in a cup, then heat with high
Micro Power for 2-3 min.
b. Place a cup of red tea in oven, then heat with high micro
power.
c. Put some orange peel into oven, and then heat them with
high Micro Power for 1 minute.
6. 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;

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TIPS FOR CLEANING
Details for cleaning door seals, cavity and adjacent parts:
Exterior:
Wipe the enclosure with a dampened soft cloth
Door:
Using a dampened soft cloth, wipe clean the door and window
Wipe the door seals and adjacent parts to remove any spill
or spatter
Wipe the control panel with a slightly dampened soft cloth
Interior walls:
Wipe clean the cavity with a dampened soft cloth
Wipe clean the waveguide cover to remove any food splashed
Turntable/ Rotation ring/ Rotation axis:
Wash with mild soap water
Rinse with clean water and allow drying thoroughly

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PRODUCT INSTRUCTION
⑦
⑤
②
①③④⑥
⑧
Waveguide cover
1) Door lock
Microwave oven door must be properly closed in order for it to
operate
2) Viewing window
Allow user to see the cooking status
3) Rotating axis
The glass turntable sits on the axis; the motor underneath it
drives the turntable to rotate
4) Rotating ring
The glass turntable sits on its wheels; it supports the turntable
and helps it to balance when rotating
5) Turntable
The food sits on the turntable, its rotation during operation
helps to cook food evenly
CAUTION
- Place the rotating ring first
- Fit the turntable onto the rotating axis and make sure that it is
geared in properly
6) Control panel
See below in details (the control panel is subject to change
without prior notice)

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7) Waveguide cover
It is inside the microwave oven, next to the wall of control
panel.
WARNING
Never remove the waveguide cover
8) Grill rack
Use to place the roasting food.

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OPERATION OF CONTROL PANEL
1. BEFORE COOKING
The LED flashes 3 times when plugged in power supply. Then
it flashes “:”, prompting you to input the cooking menu and time.
2. " "
You can increase or decrease cooking time, weight or select
auto cooking menu during operation by turning the knob.

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3.
At the initial or input stage: press once to cancel input programs
and resume initial stage.
During cooking: press once to stop oven operation, press twice
to cancel cooking programs.
4. AUTO REMINDER
When your preset cooking procedure have finished, the LED
Display will show End and three beeps sound will be heard to
prompt you to take out food. If you do not press " "
button once or open the door, the beep will be sounded at an
interval of 3 minutes.
5. INSTANT COOKING
On the standby status, press " " button, the oven will
start cooking with high power; system default cooking time is 1
minute. You can increase or decrease cooking time by turning
the knob.
6. CLOCK SETTING
Clock button make it available for you to input current or preset
time when “:” flashes onto LED display after plugged in, or try
to skip it over to continue if unnecessary.
Example: to set 12:30
Steps
Display
1
After power-up, the colon flashes
:
2
Press " "button once
00:00
3
Turn ""knob to set exact hours.
12:00

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4
Press " "button once again.
12:00
5
Turn ""knob to set exact minutes.
12:30
6
Press " " button once again or wait for
5 seconds, and the numbers will go steadily.
7. MICROWAVE COOKING
This function is for cooking and heating food. Press " "
button, LED will cycle to show 100P—80P—60P —40P—20P.
High power
100% microwave power. Applicable for quick
and thorough cooking
Medium High
power
80% microwave power. Applicable for medium
express cooking
Medium power
60% microwave power. Applicable for steaming
food
Medium Low
power
40% microwave power. Applicable for defrosting
food
Low power
20% microwave power. Applicable for keeping
warm
CAUTION
a. The max time which can be set is 60 minutes
b. Never operate the oven empty.
c. Never use the grill rack when microwave cooking.
d. At the maximum microwave power, the oven will automatically
lower the power after a certain time of cooking to lengthen
the service life.
e. If you turn the food during operation, press the " "
button once and the preset cooking procedure will continue.

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f. If you intend to remove the food before the preset time, you
must press " " button once to clear the preset
procedure to avoid unintended operation of next time use.
Example: To cook at P80 for 10 minutes.
Steps
Display
1
After power-up, the colon flashes
:
2
Select the desired microwave power by
pressing " " button consecutively
80P
3
Set cooking time by turning " " knob
10:00
4
Press " " button to start and LED will
count down to show running time.
8. GRILL OR GRILL COMBINATION
This function is used for grilling food. Press this button, LED
display will cycle to show G - C1 - C2.
G
Grill, the heat element will be energized during
operation time. Which is applicable for rolling thin meats
or pork, sausage, chicken wing as good brown color
can be obtained.
C.1
Combination of grill and microwave cooking. 30% of
time microwave output and 70% of time grilling
C.2
Combination of grill and microwave cooking. 55% of
time microwave output and 45% of time grilling
CAUTION
In the mode of grill/combi, all of the oven parts, as well as the
rack and cooking containers, may become very hot. Use caution
when removing any item from the oven. Use heavy potholders
or oven mitts to PREVENT BURNS.

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Example: To grill food with C.2 cook menu for 10 minutes
Steps
Display
1
After power-up, the colon flashes
:
2
Press " " button to select desired grill
menu
C.2
3
Set cooking time by turning the " " knob
10:00
4
Press " " to start cooking
9. DEFROST
This function use for defrost food. Press the " " button and
the LED display will cycle to show d.1-d.2-d.3.
d.1
For defrosting meat, the weight range from 0.1 to 2.0 kg.
d.2
For defrosting poultry, the weight range from 0.2 to 3.0kg.
d.3
For defrosting seafood, the weight range from 0.1 to 0.9kg.
CAUTION
a. It is necessary to turn over the food during operation to
obtain uniform effect.
b. Usually defrosting will need longer time than that of cooking
the food.
c. If the food can be cut by knife, the defrosting process can be
considered completed.
d. Microwave penetrates around 4cm into most food
e. Defrosted food should be consumed as soon as possible, it
is not advised to put back to fridge and freeze again.

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Example: To defrost 0.4kg poultry
Steps
Display
1
After power-up, the colon flashes
:
2
Press " " button to set the food kind.
d.2
3
Turn " " knob to set the defrost
weight
0.4
4
Start cooking by pressing " "
5
In half way during defrosting 3 beep sound will
be heard two times to prompt you turn over the
food. Open the door and turn over the food.
Then close the door. Press " " button
again to continue defrosting
10. AUTO COOKING
The oven has default cooking menu for simple operation.
When the LED flashes colon, turn the Auto Cooking knob and
LED will cycle to showA.1, A.2 …… A.8
Choose the appropriate menu according to the food type and
weight and strictly observe the directions in below table,
otherwise the cooking effect will be largely influenced.
Display
Kind
Method
A.1
Popcorn
Suitable for popping a bag of corn, which
is available in the market, weighted 85g.
Popcorn prior to completing, if the
popping speed has been decreased to 1
time per 1-2 seconds you should press
" " button to stop the popping
process
A.2
Popcorn
Same asA.1 except 100g weight
A.3
Pizza
Warm a piece of chilled pizza of 0.15kg

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A.4
Beverage
Heating a cup of 250 ml liquid. The liquid
temperature is about 5-10℃. Use a big
mouth cup and do not seal
A.5
Beverage
Heating a cup of 500 ml liquid. The liquid
temperature is about 5-10℃. Use a big
mouth cup and do not seal
A.6
Potato
Cooking the potato strips, cut into 5mm
width and height, length. Total weight is
about 0.45kg. Place the strips on a large
dish and cover the dish with a thin film to
prevent water loss
A.7
Potato
Same as A.6 except the weight of potato
strips is about 0.65kg
A.8
Fish
Suitable for steaming a fish of 0.45kg.
After the fish washed and scales removed,
make a slits on the skin of fish .Put the
fish on a shallow dish of 22-27cm diameter
sprinkle lightly with some ingredient and
cover the dish with a thin film to prevent
water loss. After cooking, stand for
2 minutes.
CAUTION
a. The temperature of food before cooking would be 20-25℃.
Higher or lower temperature of the food before cooking would
require increase or decrease of cooking time.
b. The temperature, weight and shape of food will largely
influence the cooking effect. If any deviation has been found
to the factor noted on above menu, you can adjust the
cooking time for best result.
Example: Steam 0.45kg fish
Steps
Display
1
After power-up, the colon flashes
:
2
Turn "" knob to set the cooking
A.8

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menu
3
Start cooking by pressing " " button,
and LED will count down to show running
time.
11. AUTOMATIC STARTING (DELAYED FUNCTION)
If you do not want the menu be started immediately, you can
preset the cooking menu and time and the preset menu will be
automatically started at your set time. The setting will consist of
2 steps:
● Setting the current clock;
● Setting the cooking menu and time.
Example: Now it is 12:30 clock, if you hope that the
microwave oven will automatically start cooking with 100P
microwave power for 9 minutes and 30 seconds at 14:20
Steps
Display
1
After power-up, the colon flashes
:
1.1
Press " " button
00:00
1.2
Set hours by turning " " knob
12:00
1.3
Press " " button again to confirm hours
12:00
1.4
Set minutes by turning " " knob
12:30
1.5
Press " " button once or waiting for 5
seconds, and the numbers will go steady.
12:30
2
Set the cooking menu and time
2.1
Select cooking power by pressing " "
button
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2.2
Turn " " knob to set cooking time
9:30
2.3
Press and hold " " button for 3 seconds
to return to current clock.
3
Set the time you expect to start. Repeat the
steps of 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
4
Press " " button to confirm the delayed
menu. Now the program has been activated.
And the menu will be started at 14:20.
5
You may check the preset starting time by
pressing " " button.
12. MULTI-SEQUENCE COOKING
To obtain best cooking result, some recipes call for different
cook mode and time. You may program your personalized
menu as follow:
Example: You want cook food with 100P microwave for 3
minutes then grill for 9 minutes. This is 2 sequence setting.
Steps
Display
1
100P microwave for 3min
1.1
Press " " button to select power level.
100P
1.2
Turn " " knob to set cooking time.
3:00
2
Grill for 9min
2.1
Press " " button to select desired menu
G
2.2
Turn " " knob to set cooking time.
9:00
3
Start cooking by pressing " "

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a. When 100 microwave power cooking is finished, microwave
oven will begin grilling operation automatically.
b. Max 4 sequences can be set per time, repeat the steps
13. CHILD LOCK FUNCTION
Use this feature to lock the control panel when you are
cleaning or so that children can not use the oven unsupervised.
All the buttons are rendered inoperable in this mode.
1) Set lock: Hold " " button about 3 seconds.
2) Cancel lock: Hold " " button about 3 seconds.
UTENSILS GUIDELINE
It is strongly recommended to use the containers which are
suitable and safe for microwave cooking. Generally speaking,
the containers which are made of heat-resistant ceramic, glass
or plastic are suitable for microwave cooking. Never use the
metal containers for microwave cooking and combination
cooking as spark is likely to occur. You can take the reference
of below table.
Material of
container
Microwave
grill
Combi
Notes
Heat-resistant
ceramic
Yes
Yes
Yes
Never use the ceramics
which are decorated
with metal rim or glazed
Heat-resistant
plastic
Yes
No
No
Can not be used for
long time microwave
cooking
Heat-resistant
glass
Yes
Yes
Yes