CDA VM452 Specification sheet

Customer Care Department • The Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY
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Customer Care Department • The Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY
T : 01949 862 012 F : 01949 862 003 E : customer[email protected] W : www.cda.eu
VM452 Built-In
Microwave, Grill
& Conventional
Oven
Installation, Use and Maintenance

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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 Ltd cannot be held responsible for injuries or losses
caused by incorrect use or installation of this product. Please note
that CDA reserve the right to invalidate the guarantee supplied with
this product following incorrect installation or misuse of the appliance.
Under no circumstances should any external covers be removed for
servicing or maintenance except by suitably qualified personnel.
This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensorial 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.
Appliance information:
Please enter the details on the appliance rating plate below for
reference, to assist CDA Customer Care in the event of a fault with
your appliance and to register your appliance for guarantee purposes.
Appliance Model
Serial Number
VM452

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CE Declarations of Conformity:
This oven has been designed, constructed and marketed in
compliance with safety requirements of EEC Directive 2006/95/EEC
(Low voltage) and requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EEC.
This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and
complies with all applicable legislation, including Electrical safety (LVD)
and Electromagnetic interference compatibility (EMC). Parts intended
to come into contact with food conform to EEC/89/109.4.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed
of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority
dierentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this
service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible
negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from
inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be
recovered to obtain significant savings in 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.
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Follow the instructions for first use of the oven.
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Clean the oven regularly.
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Remove spills as soon as they occur.
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Always use oven gloves when removing trays from the oven.
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Do not allow children near the oven when in use.
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Children must not play with the appliance.
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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.
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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.
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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.
•
Do not perform maintenance or cleaning of the oven without first
switching o the electricity supply. If the oven has recently been
used, allow 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.
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Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the installation

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instructions provided.
•
Accessible surfaces are liable to get hot during use.
•
Keep the electrical cable away from heated surfaces, and do not
cover any vents on the oven.
Important - Microwave Cooking
•
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 oven front face and the door, or
allow soil or cleaning residues to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
•
WARNING: If the door, door seal 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 liable to explode.
•
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.
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Do not use metal pans or dishes with metal handles.
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Do not use anything with metal trim.
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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.
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Do not cook in a container with a restricted opening, such

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as a carbonated drinks bottle or salad oil bottle, as they may
explode if heated in a microwave oven.
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Do not use conventional meat or sugar thermometers.
•
Remove wire 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 o or unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any flames.
•
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 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 aect the life of
the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
•
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive

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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.
•
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 outer 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.
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Do not attempt to deep-fry foods in the oven.
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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.
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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 o. This is

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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.
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When preparing/cooking food/liquid remember that there are
certain foods, e.g. Christmas puddings, jam and mincemeat, which
heat up very quickly.
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When heating or cooking foods with a high fat or sugar content do
not use plastic containers.
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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.
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
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Do not overcook food.
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Watch the microwave oven carefully if paper, plastic, or
other combustible materials are used inside the oven during
cooking.

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A: Control Panel B: Turntable Shaft
C: Ring Assembly D: Turntable
E: Window F: Door
G: Door Latch H: Grill Rack
Fig. 1
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Note:
•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 cooking.
•Food and containers of food must always be placed on the glass
turntable for cooking.
•When grilling, the round grill rack should be placed on top of the
glass turntable.

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First Use of the Oven
First use
•Before using the oven for the first time we recommend that you
clean it with soapy water, rinse carefully and then heat on each
of these programmes at maximum temperature for the specified
time.
•15 minutes grill
•60 minutes conventional oven
A slightly unpleasant smell may be produced, caused by grease
remaining on the elements from the production process.
Please note:
•This appliance has been fitted with a cooling fan to achieve
maximum eciency 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.
• The oven light remains on for every cooking function.
When the microwave oven is first connected to the power supply
the display will show “0:00” and it will sound one beep.

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Control Panel
LED Display
Microwave / Grill / Combi./ Conve. Key
Defrost (Weight / Timed) Key
Scroll Ring
Start+30 Sec/Confirm Key
Clock / Timer Key
Stop / Clear Key
Fig. 2

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Oven Controls and Use
Setting the Clock
•Press the “Clock/Timer” key twice: The hours figure will flash.
•Slide your finger round the “Scroll Ring” in either direction to set
the hours (between 0 - 23), note the appliance works in the 24hour
clock format.
•Press the “Clock/Timer” key again: The minutes figure will flash.
•Slide your finger round the “Scroll Ring” in either direction to set the
minutes (between 0 - 59).
•Press the “Clock/Timer” key again to finish setting the time: The “:”
will flash and the time will stay lit.
Microwave Cooking
•Press the “Microwave/Grill/Combi./Conve.” key once: The Display
will show “P100”.
•Slide your finger round the “Scroll Ring” in either direction to set the
power level (Alternatively, you may prefer to press the “Microwave/
Grill/Combi./Conve.” key repeatedly until the required power level
is shown). This can be set at 100%, 80%, 50%, 30% or 10% of full
power; the display shows “P100”, “P80”, “P50”, “P30” or “P10”.
•Press the “Start+30 Sec/Confirm” button to confirm the power level.
•Slide your finger round the “Scroll Ring” in either direction to set
the cooking time. This can be set between “00:05” and “95:00”
minutes.
•Press the “Start+30 Sec/Confirm” button again to start cooking.

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Grill Cooking
•Press the “Microwave/Grill/Combi./Conve.” key once: The Display
will show “P100”.
•Slide your finger round the “Scroll Ring” in either direction to
select the grill function (Alternatively, you may prefer to press
the “Microwave/Grill/Combi./Conve.” key repeatedly until the grill
function is selected). The display shows “G”.
•Press the “Start +30 Sec/Confirm” key to confirm the grill function.
•Slide your finger round the “Scroll Ring” in either direction to set
the cooking time. This can be set between “00:05” and “95:00”
minutes.
•Press the “Start+30 Sec/Confirm” key again to start cooking.
•Half way through the cooking time the oven will beep twice. This
is a good time to turn the food over so it grills on both sides. After
turning the food over and re-closing the door press the “Start+30
Sec/Confirm” key again to continue cooking.
Combination Cooking
•Press the “Microwave/Grill/Combi./Conve.” key once: The Display
will show “P100”.
•Slide your finger round the “Scroll Ring” in either direction to select
one of the combination functions (Alternatively, you may prefer to
press the “Microwave/Grill/Combi./Conve.” key repeatedly until the
required function is selected). The display shows “C-1”, “C-2”, “C-3”
or “C-4” and the temperature is automatically set as the table below.
The temperatures for the combination functions are not adjustable.
•Press the “Start/+30 Sec/Confirm” key to confirm the function
selection. See next page for explanation of the functions.

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•Slide your finger round the “Scroll Ring” in either direction to set
the cooking time. This can be set between “00:05” and “95:00”
minutes.
•Press the “Start+30 Sec/Confirm” key again to start cooking.
This table shows the combinations of functions possible
Convection Cooking (With Pre-Heat)
This convection cooking function lets you preheat the oven before
placing the food in. The microwave function is not used so this is
purely conventional.
•Press the “Microwave/Grill/Combi./Conve.” key once: The Display
will show “P100”.
•Slide your finger round the “Scroll Ring” in either direction to select
one of the convection cooking functions (Alternatively, you may
prefer to press the “Microwave/Grill/Combi./Conve.” key repeatedly
until the required function is selected). When the display shows a
temperature, this indicates that convection cooking is selected.
The temperature can be set between 130°C and 220°C.
•Press the “Start/+30 Sec/Confirm” key to confirm the temperature
selection.
Display Shows Temp (°C) Microwave Grill Convection
C-1 155 P P
C-2 155 P P
C-3 150 P P
C-4 190 P P P

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•Press the “Start +30 Sec/Confirm” key again to start the oven
preheating.
•When the oven reaches its set temperature it will beep twice and
the temperature on the display will start flashing.
•Put the food in the oven and close the door.
•Slide your finger round the “Scroll Ring” in either direction to set
the cooking time. This can be set between “00:05” and “95:00”
minutes.
•Press the “Start +30 Sec/Confirm” key to start cooking.
Note:
•The cooking temperature must be reached before the cooking time
can be set.
•If the cooking time is not set within 5 minutes of the oven reaching
its set temperature it will beep five times and stop heating; the oven
returns to its standby state.
Convection Cooking (Without Pre-Heat)
•Press the “Microwave/Grill/Combi./Conve.” key once: The Display
will show “P100”.
•Slide your finger round the “Scroll Ring” in either direction to select
one of the convection cooking functions (Alternatively, you may
prefer to press the “Microwave/Grill/Combi./Conve.” key repeatedly
until the required function is selected). When the display shows a
temperature, this indicates that convection cooking is selected.
The temperature can be set between 130°C and 220°C.
•Press the “Start +30 Sec/Confirm” key to confirm the temperature
selection.
•Slide your finger round the “Scroll Ring” in either direction to set
the cooking time. This can be set between “00:05” and “95:00”

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minutes.
•Press the “Start +30 Sec/Confirm” key again to start cooking.
Quick Start Microwave Cooking
There are two dierent quick start microwave cooking options that
can be used when the oven is in standby mode:-
•Press the “Start +30 Sec/Confirm” key once and the oven will cook
on 100% microwave power for 30 seconds: This cooking time can
be increased in 30 second increments by repeatedly pressing the
“Start +30 Sec/Confirm” key.
•Slide your finger round the “Scroll Ring” anticlockwise to set a
cooking time, then press the “Start/+30 Sec/Confirm” key once and
the oven will cook on 100% microwave power for the set time.
Note: In microwave, grill, combi, conventional or defrost by time
programmes, pressing the “Start +30 Sec/Confirm” button once
will increase the cooking time by 30 seconds.
Minute Minder
•Press the “Clock/Timer” button once: The display will show “00:00”.
•Slide your finger round the “Scroll Ring” in either direction to set
the time required.
•Press the “Start +30 Sec/Confirm” button to confirm the setting: The
clock indicator will be illuminated and count down the remaining
time.
•When the set time is reached, the beeper will sound 5 times then
the display will revert back to showing the current time.

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Note:
•The minute minder cannot be used at the same time as any cooking
functions.
Defrost by Weight
•Press the “Defrost (Weight / Timed)” key once. The Display will
show “dEF1”.
•Slide your finger round the “Scroll Ring” to select the weight of food,
between 100g - 2000g.
•Press the “Start +30 Sec/Confirm” key to start defrosting.
Defrost by Time
•Press the “Defrost (Weight / Timed)” key twice. The Display will
show “dEF2”.
•Slide your finger round the “Scroll Ring” in either direction to set
the cooking time. This can be set between “00:05” and “95:00”
minutes.
•Press the “Start +30 Sec/Confirm” button to start defrosting.
Note:
•The power level is set at 30% and is not adjustable for this function.
•If the weight of food is less than 200g it should be placed at the
edge of the turntable and not at the centre.

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Auto Menu
•Slide your finger round the “Scroll Ring” clockwise to select a
cooking menu: The menu number from “A1” to “A10” will show in the
display.
•Press the “Start +30 Sec/Confirm” key to confirm the menu.
•Slide your finger round the “Scroll Ring” to select the cooking
weight from the available options in the table opposite.
•Press the “Start +30 Sec/Confirm” key to start cooking.
Note:
•When using auto-menu “A8” for cake it is best to pre-heat the oven
to 180°C first.
Programme Status
•During microwave, grill or combination cooking, the current power
level can be displayed by pressing the “Microwave/Grill/Combi./
Conve.” key once. The power level will be displayed for 3 seconds.
•During cooking programmes, the current time can be displayed by
pressing the “Clock/Timer” key once. The time will be displayed for
3 seconds.
Key Lock:
When the oven is in standby mode the keys can be locked to reduce
the risk of accidentally switching the oven on.
•Press the “Stop/Clear” key for 3 seconds, there will be a long beep
as the key lock is engaged. The locked indicator LED will light.
•To unlock the keys, press the “Stop/Clear” key for another 3
seconds, there will be a long beep as the key lock is released.

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Menu Number Food Type Weight Display Shows Power
A1 Reheat
150g 150
100%
250g 250
350g 350
450g 450
600g 600
A2 Potato
1 (Approx. 230g) 1
100%2 (Approx. 460g) 2
3 (Approx. 690g) 3
A3 Meat
150g 150
100%
300g 300
450g 450
600g 600
A4 Vegetables
150g 150
100%350g 350
500g 500
A5 Fish
150g 150
80%
250g 250
350g 350
450g 450
650g 650
A6 Pasta
50g (plus 450ml cold water) 50
80%100g (plus 800ml cold water) 100
150g (plus 1200ml cold water) 150
A7 Soup
200ml 200
100%400ml 400
600ml 600
A8 Cake 475g 475 180°C
A9 Pizza
200g 200
Combination
C-4
300g 300
400g 400
A10 Chicken
500g 500
Combination
C-4
750g 750
1000g 1000
1200g 1200
Auto Menu Details

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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.
The oven exterior
As the oven has a stainless steel surface, you should use a
nonabrasive cleaner. Any abrasive cleaner (including Cif) will scratch
the surface and could erase the control panel markings. Stainless
steel can be eectively 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 available from the CDA Sales Team for cleaning stainless
steel surfaces as this has been designed to prolong the finish of your
appliance.
Inside of Oven
The oven should always be cleaned after use when it has cooled
down.
The cavity should be cleaned using a mild detergent solution and
warm water.