Daewoo SDA2477 User manual

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800W Microwave
Model No. SDA2477
User Manual
IMPORTANT –RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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800W Microwave
Model No. SDA2477
User Manual
IMPORTANT –RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
READING AND STORING THE USER MANUAL
Before using this product, please read through this manual
carefully paying particular attention to the safety instructions.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the
product.
Carefully save this instruction manual for future reference. Ensure the
user manual is included when passing the product on to any third
parties.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed.
Only use the product as described in this user manual. Any other use is
considered improper and may result in damage to property or persons.
The manufacturer or vendor cannot be held liable for damages or injury
incurred through improper or incorrect use.
•Read and familiarise yourself with all operating
instructions before using this Microwave Oven.
•Before plugging your unit into the mains, visually check
that the unit is intact and has not suffered any transit
damage.
•Check that the voltage indicated on the data plate
corresponds with that of the local network before
connecting the appliance to the mains power supply.
•Close supervision is required when using this appliance
near children.
•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.

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800W Microwave
Model No. SDA2477
User Manual
IMPORTANT –RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
•DO NOT touch hot surfaces. The outer surfaces are
liable to get hot during use. Always use the handles
and knobs.
•DO NOT immerse the appliance or its cord in water or any
other liquids.
•DO NOT leave the appliance unattended during use.
•DO NOT leave the appliance unattended whilst connected
to the mains supply.
•Always use this appliance on a solid, level, non-flammable
surface.
•DO NOT use this appliance outdoors.
•DO NOT use this Microwave Oven with a programmer,
timer, separate remote-control system or any other
device that switches the appliance on automatically.
•It is imperative to unplug the power cord after the
appliance has been used, before it is cleaned and whilst
being repaired.
•Repairs to electrical appliances should only be performed
by qualified personnel. Improper repairs may place user at
serious risk.
•DO NOT operate this appliance with a damaged plug or
cord, after a malfunction or after being dropped or
damaged in any way.
•Regular, periodic checks should be carried out on the
mains cable to ensure no damage is evident. Should there
be any signs of damage the appliance should not be used.
•If the power cable is damaged, it should only be replaced
by suitable qualified personnel in order to avoid a hazard.
•DO NOT allow the mains cable to hang over sharp edges
or come in contact with hot surfaces.
•DO NOT run the mains cable under carpets, rugs, etc.
•Allow the unit to cool before storage.
•Before cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply and allow to cool.
•This appliance is intended for household use only and

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800W Microwave
Model No. SDA2477
User Manual
IMPORTANT –RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
should not be used for industrial purposes.
•DO NOT use any accessories or attachments with this
appliance other than those supplied or recommended by
supplier.
•DO NOT use this appliance for anything other than its
intended use.
•DO NOT push objects into any openings as damage to the
appliance and/or electric shock may occur.
•Ensure appliance is situated in an open area, do not allow
it to come in contact with Cupboards, Curtains, wall
coverings, clothing or other flammable materials.
•Unplug after each use. Grasp the plug, not the cord.
•CAUTION Do not overcook food.
•Metallic containers for food and beverages are not
allowed during microwave cooking.
•When heating food in plastic containers or paper
containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility
of ignition.
•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.
•This appliance shall not be cleaned with a steam cleaner.
•The microwave oven is intended to be used free-standing.
•DO NOT place this microwave into a cabinet.
•CAUTION Remove wire twists from paper and plastic bags
before placing in the oven.
•DO NOT heat oil or fat for deep frying in the oven as the
temperature of the fat can’t be controlled.
•After use wipe the waveguide cover with a damp cloth,
followed by a dry cloth to remove any food splashes and
grease. Built up grease may overheat and smoke or ignite.
•If materials inside the oven smoke or ignite, keep the door
closed, turn oven off and disconnect the power supply in
order to stifle any flames.
• WARNING! Liquids and other foods must not be

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800W Microwave
Model No. SDA2477
User Manual
IMPORTANT –RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
heated in sealed containers since they are liable to
explode; Baby bottles fitted with a screw cap or teat are
considered sealed containers.
•Liquids should be heated in a wide mouthed container and
left for a short period after the heating cycle to avoid
possible hazards such as delayed eruptive boiling of the
liquid. Therefore, care must be taken when handling the
container.
•Potatoes, sausage and other skinned foods should be
pierced before heating.
•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.
•Only use utensils suitable for use in a microwave oven.
•DO NOT store food or other items in the oven.
•DO NOT operate the oven without any food or liquid
inside, this may damage the oven.
• WARNING! If the door or door seals are damaged or if
the oven has malfunctioned, the oven must not be
operated until it has been repaired by a competent
person. It is hazardous for anybody other than a suitably
qualified person to carry out any service or repair that
involves the removal of a cover which gives protection
against exposure to microwave energy.
•This microwave oven is intended for the heating of food
and beverages. The drying of clothes, heating of warming
pads slippers, sponges and cloths may lead to risk of
injury, ignition and fire.
•The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food
deposit removed.
•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.

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800W Microwave
Model No. SDA2477
User Manual
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Installation
•Select a level surface no less than 85cm (33 inches) from the floor,
that provides enough space for the outlet vents.
•A minimum clearance of 5cm (2 inches) is required between the oven
and any adjacent wall, with a minimum clearance of 10cm (4 inches)
between the rear of the microwave and the wall.
•Leave a minimum clearance of 20cm (8 inches) above the oven

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800W Microwave
Model No. SDA2477
User Manual
IMPORTANT –RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Explanation of Symbols
The following warning symbols or words are used in this instruction manual:
Products labelled with UK Conformity Assessment identifies
products conforming to UK statutory requirements.
Products labelled with this symbol conform to applicable
provisions of the European Economic Area.
You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and in doing
so help the environment. This symbol means waste electrical
products at the end of their useful life should not be disposed of
with normal household waste and not sent to landfill. Please
ensure it is taken to a suitable facility for disposal. Check with
your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice or visit
www.recycle-more.co.uk enter your postcode to find out your
nearest recycling site.
This symbol provides useful additional information on the
use of this product.
This symbol indicates that the supply uses an alternating current
mains supply.
This symbol indicates that the surface gets hot and care must be
taken.
WARNING!
This designates a hazard with moderate risk, which may
result in severe injury if not adhered to.

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800W Microwave
Model No. SDA2477
User Manual
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1. Door Viewing Mirror window 6. Waveguide Cover
2. Door catches 7. Timer
3. Turntable 8. Function/Power Level
4. Motor Spindle 9. Door Open Button
5. Turntable Support Ring
Description of Parts
The door must be fully closed in order for the Microwave to operate. The door
operates a safety interlock mechanism which prevents the unit from operating
whilst the door is open.
WARNING! The waveguide cover (6) should never be removed.
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800W Microwave
Model No. SDA2477
User Manual
IMPORTANT –RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Timer (7)
The timer can be set up to 30 minutes, each
division around the scale represents I minute.
Once the cooking time has elapsed, a bell will
sound and the microwave oven will automatically
switch off.
Description of Parts –Control panel
The door of the microwave oven must be fully closed in
order for it to operate, this is due to a safety interlock between the
locking mechanism and the control panel.
Place the turntable ring in first, fit the turntable onto the rotating
turntable support and make sure it is geared in properly
Never remove the waveguide cover
Make sure the turntable support is correctly located
Function/Power Level (8)
There are six power levels as below:
Power Setting
Power Output
Suggested Use
LOW
17%
Keep Warm
DEFROST
37%
Defrost Food
M.LOW
40%
Drinks or Soup
MED
66%
Slow Cooking
M.HIGH
85%
Normal Cooking
HIGH
100%
Fast Cooking

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800W Microwave
Model No. SDA2477
User Manual
IMPORTANT –RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Using Your Microwave Oven
1.Place the Microwave Oven on a solid level, heat resistant surface, ensure that
the ventilation outlets are not obstructed.
2.Before first use press the Door Open Button (9) and place the Turntable
Support Ring (5) in the base of the oven as shown in the diagram above.
3.Place the glass Turntable (3) onto the Motor Spindle (4).
Rotate the Turntable a little until the notches in the turntable drop onto the
Motor Spindle (4).
4.Place the food to be cooked (in a suitable non-metallic container) onto the
glass Turntable (3).
5.Push the Door closed.
6.Ensure the Timer (7) is set to zero and insert the mains plug into the nearest
socket.
7.Set the desired power level using the Function/Power Level control (8) and
cooking time using the Timer (7).
8.The food will begin to cook, to check the food, look through the Door Viewing
Window (1).
Cooking will stop if the door is opened, cooking will resume when the door is
closed again.
9.Once cooking is complete a bell will sound, the oven and internal lamp will turn
off.
If the food is removed before the cooking time is complete, set the Timer (7)
to zero to prevent the oven operating whilst empty.
Utensils guideline
It is recommended that only utensils and containers marked safe for microwave
use should be used in this microwave oven. As a general rule a container made
from heat resistant ceramic, glass or plastic are suitable for microwave cooking.
Never use metal containers for microwave cooking.
Material
Microwave?
Comments
Heat resistant ceramic
Yes
Do not use ceramics that have a gilt or metal rim
Heat resistant plastic
Yes
Should not be used for extended cooking times
Heat resistant glass
Yes
Plastic film
Yes
Should not be used cooking meats as the higher
temperatures may damage the film
Grill rack
No
Metal items must not be used in the microwave
oven.
Metal containers
No
Metal items must not be used in the microwave
oven.
Lacquer
No
Poor heat resistance
Bamboo, wood, paper
No
Poor heat resistance and risk of ignition