Daewoo SDA2478 User manual

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800W Microwave
Model No. SDA2478
User Manual
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800W Microwave
Model No. SDA2478
User Manual
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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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•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
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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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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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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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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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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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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. SDA2478
User Manual
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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

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Model No. SDA2478
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Defrosting tips
Microwaves penetrate approximately 4cm into most foods, to maximise
defrosting effects, the following is advised:
•For thick and chunky foods, turn the food regularly during operation in order
to obtain uniform thawing.
•If food is over 2.0kg it is advised to turn it a minimum of two times.
•Do not refreeze food once defrosted.
•The following table provides a guide to defrost times for various foods:
Food Type
Weight Range
Defrost Time
Meat
0.1-1.0kg
1min 30sec –26min
Poultry
0.2-1.0kg
2min 30sec –22min
Seafood
0.1-0.9kg
1min 30sec –14min
The above table is for guidance only, ensure food is thoroughly defrosted
before cooking.
Cooking tips
•Place thicker pieces towards outside of food container, the thinner pieces
towards the centre and spread evenly. Do not overlap if possible.
•Start cooking with a shorter time setting, evaluate it after the time finishes and
extend the cooking time if needed. Over cooking can result in smoke and burnt
food.
•Food such as chicken, burgers or steak should be turned once during cooking.
•Depending on the food type, if applicable stir from the outside inwards to the
centre of the dish once or twice during cooking.
•Make sure meat is cooked thoroughly there should be no signs of pink in the
meat or in the meat juices.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Remove the plug from the wall socket before cleaning.
DO NOT immerse the appliance in water or any other liquids whilst cleaning.
•Wipe the exterior with clean soft damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
•Using a clean soft damp cloth, wipe clean the interior of the door and door
seals, interior cavity to remove any spills or spatter and dry thoroughly.
•Do not remove the waveguide cover. Wipe clean the wave guide cover making
sure it is free from food residue, this is located on the cavity wall on the right
hand side.
•Wash the glass turntable, the turntable ring support in warm soapy water and
dry thoroughly.
Some foods, for example fish can leave an odour which may linger, to refresh the
cavity follow one of the 3 methods below:

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Method 1 - Distilled Vinegar
1.Add 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of distilled vinegar to a microwave proof bowl
or plastic container and place in the centre of the oven.
2.Heat on high for 2 minutes 30 seconds or until the solution boils or gives off
steam.
3.Leave to cool for 15 minutes before opening the door.
4.Open the door, remove the bowl and glass turntable, then wipe the microwave
with a clean damp cloth.
5. Wipe the glass turntable before replacing.
Method 2 - Lemon
1.Cut a lemon in two and squeeze the lemon into a microwave proof bowl or
plastic container, add 1 cup of water and place in the centre of the oven.
2.Heat on high for 2 minutes 30 seconds or until the solution boils or gives off
steam.
3.Leave to cool for 15 minutes before opening the door.
4.Open the door, remove the bowl and glass turntable, then wipe the microwave
with a clean, damp cloth.
5.Wipe the glass turntable before replacing.
Method 3 - Bicarbonate of soda
1.Add 1 cup of water and 2 tbsp bicarbonate soda to a microwave proof bowl or
plastic container and place in the centre of the oven.
2.Heat on high for 2 minutes 30 seconds or until the solution boils or gives off
steam.
3.Leave to cool for 15 minutes before opening the door.
4.Open the door, remove the bowl and glass turntable, then wipe the microwave
with a clean, damp cloth.
5.Wipe the glass turntable before replacing.
Servicing
Servicing and repairs should only be carried out by qualified service personnel.
WARNING!
Some components still retain a high voltage charge even when the microwave
oven is disconnected from the mains supply, never remove Covers or Guards.
Covers and Guards should only be removed by qualified personnel.
If any part of the oven or cord becomes damaged stop using it immediately and
seek advice from qualified service personnel.

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Non-Wireable Mains Plug
If your appliance is supplied with a non-wireable plug fitted to the mains lead
and should the fuse need replacing, you must use an ASTA approved one
(conforming to BS 1362 of the same rating). If in doubt, consult a qualified
electrician who will be pleased to do this for you. If you need to remove the
plug –DISCONNECT FROM THE MAINS –and then cut it off the mains lead and
immediately dispose of it safely. Never attempt to reuse the plug or insert it into
a socket outlet as there is a danger of electric shock.
Technical Data
Model Number
SDA2478
Rated Voltage
220-240V AC ~ 50Hz
Rated power (input)
1280W
Rated power (output)
800W
Microwave frequency
2450MHz
Protection Class
I (This Appliance Must Be Earthed)
Disposal of the Packaging
Dispose of paper and cardboard in appropriate paper re-cycling
facilities.
Dispose of recyclable plastics in appropriate plastic re-cycling
facilities.
Dispose of non-recyclable plastics in the appropriate plastics
collection service.
Disposal of the Product
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.

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WARRANTY
Thank you for purchasing your Daewoo product.
As part of our commitment to quality, we are offering you an extra 2 years warranty in
addition to your 1 year guarantee
Your Daewoo product is guaranteed for 1 year from the date of original purchase, with proof of
purchase or receipt. If any defect should occur due to faulty workmanship or material, your
faulty product should be returned to the place of purchase, replacement or refund is at the discretion
of the retailer.
The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:
• The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the requirements
contained in the instruction manual.
• The product must beused solely for domestic purposes.
• It does not cover general wear and tear, damage, misuse or any consumable parts.
• The guarantee will berendered invalid if the product is re-sold or has been damaged through
inexpert repair.
• The guarantee is only valid within the UK and Eire.
Your standard 1 year guarantee will only be extended to the maximum available for your
individual product upon registration. (Note: products must be registered individually and covers
the main body and housing). If you do not register your product within 28 days of the original
purchase date, your product will only be guaranteed for 1 year.
To validate your extended 2 year warranty*please register your purchase online within 28 days
of the original purchase date by registering at:
https://help.daewooelectricals.com
or
Contact Us (daewooelectricals.com)
*Your extended warranty is only valid with proof of purchase receipt and subject to the
conditions outlined above.
Daewoo® is a registered trademark.
Produced and imported under licence by
ESG Ltd. Manchester M3 1JS UK
EU Rep: EuroSonic Magppie (ESM) Ltd. Ireland D05 X006
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