CDA VP400 Service manual

VP400
Built-in Microwave Oven & Combination Grill
Installation, use and maintenance

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Contents
2. Contents (this page)
3 Important information,
4 Declarations of Conformity & recycling information
5 to 10 Safety information
11 Setting up your microwave
12 First use of your oven:
-First use
-Setting the clock
13 to 17 Using your Oven:
-(13) Microwave cooking
-(14) Grill and Combi cooking
-(15) Defrosting food by weight
-(15) The kitchen timer
-(16) The Auto menu
-(17) Speed cooking
-(17) The Child-lock function
18 to 19 Care and Maintenance
-(18) Cleaning information
-(19) If your appliance is not working
-(19) Contacting CDA
19 Troubleshooting
20 to 23 Installation
-Installation information
-(23) Specifications
24 Electrical information
25 How to connect an alternative plug

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Important
This appliance must only be used for the purpose for which it
is intended, i.e. domestic cooking. Any other use could be
dangerous and may lead to premature failure of the appliance.
The CDA Group Cannot be held responsible for injuries or
losses caused by the incorrect use or installation of this
product. Please note that CDA reserves the right to invalidate
the guarantee supplied with this product following incorrect
installation, misuse of the appliance, or use in a commercial
environment.
This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity, or
who lack experience or knowledge about it, unless they have
had supervision or instructions on how to use the appliance by
someone who is responsible for their safety.
Under no circumstances should any external covers be
removed for servicing or maintenance except by suitably
qualified personnel.
Appliance Information
Please enter the details on the appliance rating plate below for
reference in case you need to contact CDA in the event of a fault.
Appliance model
Serial number

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EU Declarations of Conformity
This appliance has been designed and manufactured to comply with
all applicable UK and EU legislation, including:
Low voltage Directive, 2014/35/EU
Electromagnetic compatibility Directive, 2014/30/EU
RoHS Directive, 2011/65/EU
Parts intended to come into contact with food, EEC/89/109.4
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EU DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU.
At the end of its working life, the product must be taken to a special
local authority waste collection site, or to a dealer providing
appliance recycling services.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible
negative consequences for the environment and health. It also
enables the constituent materials to be recovered, saving both energy
and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household
appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out
wheeled dustbin.

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Important
 Read the user instructions carefully before using the oven
for the
first time.
 Follow the instructions for first use of the oven.
 Clean the oven regularly.
 Remove spills as soon as they occur.
 Always use oven gloves when removing trays from the
oven.
 Do not allow children near the oven when in use.
 Children must 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 cable out of reach of children
less than 8
years old.
 Do not allow fat or oils to build up on the grill rack or oven
base.
 Do not place any cooking utensils or plates directly on the
oven
base.
 Always grill with the appliance door closed.
 During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be
taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven
.
 Do not grill food containing fat without using the grill rack .
 Do not cover the grill rack or the oven walls with aluminium
foil
.

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 Do not perform maintenance or cleaning of the oven
without first switching off the mains electrical supply. If the
oven has been used recently, please allow it to cool.
 Do not use abrasive cleaners or powders that will scratch
the surface of the appliance.
 Do not attempt to repair the internal workings of your
oven.
 Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the
installation instructions provided.
 Accessible surface are liable to get hot during use.
 Keep the mains electrical cable away from heated surfaces,
and do not cover any vents on the oven.
 Do not attempt to operate this microwave oven with the
door open or ajar. It is important not to alter or tamper with
the safety interlocks.
 Do not place anything between the front face and the door
or allow food or cleaning residues to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
WARNING: If the door or interlocks are damaged, the oven
must not be used until it is repaired by a suitably qualified
person.
Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are likely to explode.

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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.
Only use utensils suitable for use in microwave ovens
-Do not use metal pans or dishes with metal handles
-Do not use anything with metal trim.
-Do not use melamine dishes as they contain a
material which will absorb microwave energy; this
may cause the dishes to crack or char and will slow
down the cooking speed.
-Do not cook in a container with a restricted opening,
such as a carbonated drinks bottle or salad oil bottle,
as they may explode if heated in a microwave oven.
-Do not use conventional meat or sugar
thermometers.
-Remove twist-ties from bags before placing bags in
the oven.
The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food
deposits should be removed.
If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance from
the mains supply and keep the door closed in order to
stifle any flames.

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Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not
store items such as bread, cookies, books etc. inside the
oven.
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.
Do not cook any food surrounded by a membrane, such as
egg yolks, potatoes, chicken livers, etc. without first
piercing it several times with a fork.
If the mains supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its approved service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this oven near water, in a wet basement or
near a swimming pool.
Do not let the power cable hang over the edge of a table
or worktop.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead
to deterioration of the surfaces that could adversely affect
the life of the appliance, and possibly result in a hazardous
situation.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of
an external timer or separate remote-control system.

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Always have the glass tray, roller arms, coupling and roller
track in place when operating the microwave oven.
Do not use the oven for any reason other than food
preparation, such as for drying clothes, paper, or any other
non-food items, or for sterilizing purposes.
Do not operate the microwave or combination cooking
functions when empty. This could damage the oven.
Do not insert any object into the openings on the case.
Do not at any time remove parts from the oven such as the
feet, coupling, screws, etc.
Do not cook food directly on the glass turntable. Place
food in/on proper cooking utensils before placing in the
oven.
Do not attempt to deep-fry foods in the oven.
Please remember that a microwave oven only heats the
liquid in a container rather than the container itself.
Therefore, even though the lid of a container is not hot to
the touch when removed from the oven, the food/liquid
inside will be releasing the same amount of steam and/or
spitting when the lid is removed as in conventional
cooking.
Always test the temperature of cooked food yourself
especially if you are heating or cooking food/liquid for
babies. It is advisable never to consume food/liquid
straight from the oven but allow it to stand for a few
minutes and stir food/liquid to distribute heat evenly.

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Food containing a mixture of fat and water, e.g. stock,
should stand for 30-60 seconds in the oven after it has
been turned off. This is to allow the mixture to settle and to
minimise the risk of eruptive boiling when a spoon is
placed in the food / liquid or a stock cube is added.
When preparing/cooking food/liquid remember that there
are certain foods, e.g. Christmas puddings, jam and
mincemeat, which heat up very quickly.
When heating or cooking foods with a high fat or sugar
content do not use plastic containers.
Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat
transferred from the food. This is especially true if plastic
wrap has been covering the top and handles of the
utensils. Oven gloves may be needed to handle the
utensils.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
-Do not overcook food.
-Watch the microwave oven carefully if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are used inside the
oven during cooking.

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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:
Never place the glass turntable upside down. The movement of the
glass turntable should never be restricted.
Both the glass turntable and the ring assembly must always be used
during operation.
Food and containers of food must always be placed on the glass
turntable for cooking.
Grill rack (only to be used in grill function
and be placed on the glass tray)
A. Control panel
B. Turntable shaft
C. Turntable ring assembly
D. Glass tray
E. Observation window
F. Door assembly
G. Safety interlock system
Glass tray x1
Turntable ring assembly x1
Instruction manual x1
Emergency suction door opener x1

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First Use of the Microwave
First Use
Before using the oven for the first time, we recommend that you clean it
with soapy water, rinse carefully and then heat the appliance on grill at
maximum temperature for 15 minutes. A slightly unpleasant smell may be
produced as the grease residue left over from the manufacturing process
is burnt off.
Note that this appliance has been fitted with a cooling fan to achieve
maximum efficiency and to maintain low surface temperatures. The
cooling fan will switch on automatically when the oven switches on. It is
normal for the cooling fan to continue to run after use, depending on the
duration, temperature and type of cooking programme used.
Setting the Clock
When the microwave oven is first connected to the mains electrical
supply the display will show ‘0:00’ and it will beep once. The oven will
enter standby mode.
1. Press the [Kitchen Timer / Clock] twice – the hour indicator will begin
to flash.
2. Press [+] or [-] to adjust the hour (24 hour clock).
3. Press [Kitchen Timer / Clock] to confirm the hour – The minute figures
will flash.
4. Press [+] or [-] to adjust the minutes.
5. Press [Kitchen Timer / Clock] key to finish setting the clock.
Note that the microwave will not function if the clock is not set.

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Using Your Oven
Microwave Cooking
1. Press the [Microwave] key once – ‘P100’ will be shown in the display.
2. Press [Microwave] repeatedly, or press [+] or [-] to select the power –
‘P100’, ‘P80’, ‘P50’, ‘P30’ and ‘P10’ will display in each order.
3. Press [Start / 30sec. / Confirm] to confirm the setting.
4. Press [+] or [-] to adjust the cooking time (max allowed is 95 minutes).
5. Press [Start / 30sec. / Confirm] to start cooking
Note the step durations for the adjustment time are as follows:
For times between
Time duration step
0 and 1 minute
5 seconds
1 and 5 minutes
10 seconds
5 and 10 minutes
30 seconds
10 and 30 minutes
1 minute
30 to 95 minutes
5 minutes
Microwave Power Chart:
Microwave
High
Med-High
Medium
Med-Low
Low
Display
P100
P80
P50
P30
P10
When cooking, pressing [Microwave] or [Grill / Combi] will display the
power level for 3 seconds.
When cooking, pressing [Kitchen Timer / Clock] will display the current
time for 3 seconds
If the door is opened during cooking, press [Start / +30sec. / Confirm]
to continue cooking.

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If, after setting a function the [Start / +30sec. / Confirm] key is not
pressed, the function will be cancelled.
Grill or Combi. Cooking
1. Press the [Grill / Combi] key once – ‘G’ will be displayed. Pressing the
key repeatedly will cycle through the options, ‘G’, ‘C-1’ or ‘C-2’ will be
displayed depending on the function.
2. Pressing the [+] or {-] keys will cycle through the power options. Press
[Start / 30 sec / Confirm] to confirm, the required power.
3. Press [+] or [-] to set the cooking time (max is 95 minutes).
4. Press [Start / 30 sec / Confirm] to start cooking.
Combination power functions
Program
Display
Microwave Power
Grill Power
Grill
G
0%
100%
Combi. 1
C-1
55%
45%
Combi. 2
C-2
36%
64%
Example:
If you want to use the C-1 function (55% microwave, 45% grill) for 109
minutes you would do the following:
1. Press the [Grill / Combi] key twice, or until ‘C-1’ is displayed.
2. Press [Start / 30 sec / Confirm] to confirm.
3. Press [+] or [-] to adjust the cooking time until the display shows
’10:00’.
4. Press [Start / 30 sec / Confirm] to start cooking.

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Note that if half the grill time passes, the oven will beep twice – this is
normal. To achieve the best grill performance, you should turn the food
over, close the door and then press the [Start / 30 sec / Confirm] key to
continue cooking. If the door is not opened then the oven will continue
cooking.
Defrosting Food by Weight
1. Press the [Time Defrost] key once, the screen will display 'dEF2'.
2. Press [+] or [-] to adjust the defrost time of 5 minutes.
3. Press [Microwave] once, the display will show 'P100'.
4. Press [Microwave] repeatedly to choose the microwave power until
the display shows 'P80'.
5. Press the [Start / +30 Sec./ Confirm] key to confirm.
6. Press [+] or [-] to adjust the cooking time of 7 minutes.
7. Press [Start / +30 Sec./ Confirm] to start cooking.
The Kitchen Timer
1. Press the [Kitchen Timer / Clock] key once – The display will show
’00:00’.
2. Press [+] or [-] to adjust the length of time required (the maximum time
is 95 minutes].
3. Press the [Start / +30 Sec./ Confirm] key to confirm and start the timer.
When the set time has elapsed, the buzzer will sound 5 times.

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The Auto Menu
1. In standby, press [+] repeatedly to choose the desired menu item.
2. Press the [Start / +30 Sec./ Confirm] key to confirm the menu you have
chosen.
3. Press [+] or [-] to choose the weight of the food.
4. Press [Start / +30 Sec./ Confirm] to start cooking.
The Auto menu chart:
Menu
Weight
Power
Pizza
200g
C-2
400g
Meat
250g
Microwave 100%
350g
450g
Vegetables
200g
Microwave 100%
300g
400g
Pasta
50g (with 450ml cold water)
Microwave 80%
100g (with 800g cold water)
Potatoes
200g
Microwave 80%
400g
600g
Fish
250g
Microwave 80%
350g
450g

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Speed Cooking
1. In standby mode, press the [Start / +30 Sec./ Confirm] key to cook with
100% power level for 30 seconds. Each subsequent press of the key
increases the time by 30 seconds. The maximum cooking time is 95
minutes.
2. During the microwave, grill or defrost process, press the [Start / +30
Sec./ Confirm] key to increase the cooking time.
3. When operating in ‘Auto Menu’ and ‘Defrost by Weight’ functions, the
cooking time cannot be increased.
4. In standby mode, press the [-] key to choose the cooking time. After
adjusting the time, press the [Start / +30 Sec./ Confirm] key to start
microwave cooking with 100% power level for the set time.
Child-Lock Function
To activate the child-lock
In standby mode, press [STOP / Clear] key for 3 seconds to set the child-
lock – the display will show the current time (if set), otherwise it will show
the following symbol: |_ _ _|
To unlock the oven, simple press the [STOP / Clear] key for 3 seconds.
Menu
Weight
Power
Beverages
1 cup (approx. 120ml)
Microwave 100%
2 cups (approx. 240ml)
3 cups (approx. 360ml)
Pop corn
50g
Microwave 100%
100g

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Care and Maintenance
IMPORTANT
There are no user serviceable parts in this appliance. It is dangerous
for anyone other than a qualified person to perform maintenance or
repair that requires the removal of any cover as these provide
protection against exposure to microwave power and extremely high
voltages.
Cleaning the oven exterior
As the oven has a stainless steel surface, you should use a non-abrasive
cleaner. Any abrasive cleaner (including Cif) will scratch the surface and
could erase the control panel markings. Stainless steel can be effectively
cleaned by simply using a dilute solution of water and mild detergent and
drying to a shine with a clean cloth.
Proprietary stainless steel cleaners are available. We recommend the
CDA E-Cloth which has been designed to prolong the finish of your
appliance and is available from the CDA Sales team.
Cleaning the inside of the oven cavity
The oven should always be cleaned after use when it has cooled down.
Clean the cavity interior using a mild detergent solution and warm water,
then dry with a soft cloth.

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IMPORTANT
Steam cleaners must not be used when cleaning this appliance.
Once care and maintenance is complete, ensure that all parts are
correctly replaced before using the oven.
When correctly installed, your product meets all safety requirements
laid down for this type of product. However, special care should be
taken around the rear or the underneath of the appliance as these
areas are not designed or intended to be touched and may contain
sharp or rough edges that could cause injury.
If your appliance is not working:
1. Check that it is switched on.
2. Check that the mains supply has not been switched off.
3. Check that the fuse in the spur has not blown.
In the event of a fault with the appliance, please contact CDA Customer
Care and advise of any fault code shown on the display.
Contact CDA Customer Care
Address: Customer Care Department, The CDA Group Ltd, Harby Road,
Langar, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9HY
Tel: [phone]
Web: www.cda.co.uk/customer-care/

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Troubleshooting
You observe that
Possible Causes
What should you do?
Microwave oven
interfering with TV
This is normal due to the
microwave energy
Relocate the TV or aerial to
improve reception
Oven light is dim
In low power microwave
cooking the light may dim a
little
This is normal
Steam condensing on the
door / hot air expelled
from vents
Normal heat generated from
the cooking process This is normal
The oven cannot be
started
Power cable not plugged in
Unplug then wait 10
seconds before plugging in
again
Blown fuse in the plug
Check the fuse in the plug. If
the fault persists, unplug the
oven and contact CDA
Customer Care
Faulty power supply to the
socket
Check the socket by
plugging in another
appliance. If the fault
persists, unplug the
machine and then contact
CDA Customer Care
Microwave oven does not
heat Door not closed properly
Open and closer the door. If
the fault persists, contact
CDA Customer Care