Sandstrom S23MGB13 User manual

Instruction Manual
23L flatbed
conventional microwave
S23MGB13
S23MGW13
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Contents
Safety Warnings....................................................................................................................3
Unpacking...........................................................................................................................10
Getting Ready .....................................................................................................................11
Introducing Microwave Cooking.......................................................................................12
Cooking with a Microwave .................................................................................................................... 12
Checking Your Cooking Utensils.......................................................................................................... 13
Using Aluminium Foil in Your Microwave......................................................................................... 13
Materials That Can Be Used in the Microwave................................................................................ 14
Microwave Heating Categories............................................................................................................ 15
Steam............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Condensation ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Product Overview...............................................................................................................17
The Main Unit ............................................................................................................................................. 17
The Control Panel...................................................................................................................................... 17
Checking Your Microwave..................................................................................................18
Clock Setting.......................................................................................................................19
Kitchen Timer......................................................................................................................20
Setting the Child Lock ........................................................................................................21
Microwave Cooking............................................................................................................22
Multi-Stage Cooking ..........................................................................................................23
Quick Cooking.....................................................................................................................24
Auto Cooking ......................................................................................................................25
Auto-cook Menu........................................................................................................................................ 25
Auto-Cook Menu Table............................................................................................................................ 26
Defrosting ...........................................................................................................................27
Defrost by Weight ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Defrost by Time.......................................................................................................................................... 27
Checking the Cooking Function ........................................................................................28
To Find Out the Current Cooking Setting......................................................................................... 28
To Find Out the Time................................................................................................................................ 28
Cleaning Your Microwave...................................................................................................29
Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................................30
Specications......................................................................................................................31
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
General Safety
• Switch o and unplug before tting or removing parts/
attachments, after use and before cleaning.
• Keep your ngers away from moving parts and tted
attachments.
• Never use a damaged appliance.
• Never operate the appliance when it is empty.
• Keep the mains cord out of reach of children.
• Keep the unit, mains cord and plug away from water.
• Never exceed the maximum capacities.
• When using an attachment, read the accompanying safety
instructions.
• Take care when lifting this appliance as it is heavy.
• You should always have your appliance checked by a
qualied service agent if it has been dropped or damaged
to ensure it is safe to use.
• 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.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children
less than 8 years old.
• Only use the appliance for its intended indoor, household,
domestic use.
Safety Warnings
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Maintenance of Your Microwave
Warning : It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualied
service agent to carry out any service or repair operation
which involves the removal of a cover that gives protection
against exposure to microwave energy.
Warning : If the door or door seals are damaged, the
microwave must not be operated until it has been repaired
by a qualied service agent.
• If smoke is emitted, switch o and unplug the microwave
and keep the door closed in order to stie any ames.
• If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
qualied service agent.
• If you have a pacemaker, please contact your doctor
before using a microwave.
Microwave Use
• This microwave is not intended for commercial use.
• It should never be used for drying clothes or for other
non-food purposes, including any type of storage, which
may lead to risk of injury, ignition or re.
• This microwave can only be used indoors in a dry, well-
ventilated, domestic, indoor area.
• Do not place the microwave in a cabinet.
• Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the
installation instructions provided.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of
an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• The microwave should not be left unattended when in
use.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when
the microwave is operating.
• To prevent high moisture content gathering inside the
microwave cavity, open the door immediately after the
cooking function has stopped to allow steam to escape.
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• Only use utensils that are suitable for microwave use.
• Care should be taken when using paper, plastic, wooden
or other combustible materials in the microwave as they
can catch re.
• Oil & fat for deep frying should not be heated in the
microwave.
• Only use cling lm designed for microwave use and take
extra care when removing the lm to avoid steam burns.
• Only heat popcorn that has been designed for microwave
use.
• Do not operate the microwave empty as this could
damage the product.
• Do not attempt to operate this unit with the door open
since this can result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to break or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
• Do not obstruct the unit’s front or door, or allow soiling or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Cooking Use
• As the power of dierent microwaves can vary
considerably, care must be taken when rst using this
microwave as it may cook faster than expected.
• Do not leave the microwave unattended during use.
• Take care when cooking food with a high sugar or fat
content, such as Christmas pudding or fruitcake. The
sugar or fat can overheat and in some cases catch re.
• Do not overcook food.
• Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or
plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven.
Warning : Only allow children to use the microwave
without supervision when adequate instructions have been
given so that the child is able to use the microwave in a safe
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way and understands the hazards of improper use; DO NOT
assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill
he/she can cook everything without close supervision.
Fire!
In the event of re:
• Keep the microwave door closed.
• Turn o the power.
• Unplug the microwave from the mains power.
First Aid
Treat scalding by:
• Quickly placing the scald under cold running water for at
least 10 minutes.
• Cover with a clean dry dressing. Do not use creams, oils or
lotions.
Cleaning Your Microwave
• The microwave should be cleaned regularly and food
deposits removed. Failure to maintain the microwave in
a clean condition can aect the life of the microwave and
possibly result in a hazardous situation. (See cleaning your
microwave.)
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the unit.
Do Not Use These in Your Microwave
• Metal objects are not to be used in the microwave. These
include:
- Metal cooking utensils
- Metal plates or trays
- Wire twist ties
- Crockery with metal trims
- Meat thermometer
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• Never use equipment made of metal, except aluminium
foil in your microwave. The microwave energy cannot pass
through metal so it bounces o and sparks against the
inside of the microwave.
• Stop the microwave straight away if any equipment is
causing sparks.
• Remember that some crockery has a metal trim around
the edge. Even this trim can cause sparks.
Containers
Warning : Pressure will build up in sealed containers and
can cause them to explode. Therefore, do not use the
following in your microwave:
- Sealed containers - Capped bottles
- Vacuum containers - Sealed jars
- Hard-boiled eggs - Eggs in their shells
• Always pierce the skin of fruit and vegetables, such as
potatoes.
• Never use scratched, cracked or damaged glass in a
microwave. Damaged glass can explode.
• Caution should be used when using combustible
containers, never leave the microwave unattended when
in use.
Delayed Boiling
Liquids heated in a microwave continue to cook after the
cooking time has elapsed. Caution is to be used when
removing hot liquids from the microwave.
Take the following precautions:
• Always stir liquids, before and after cooking.
• Allow them to stand.
• Use containers that are wider at the top than at the
bottom.
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Preparing Food for Babies
Extra care must be taken when preparing food or drink for
babies and small children.
• Always test the food or liquid temperature before feeding
it to the baby.
• When using a baby bottle, ensure the teat is removed
before heating.
• When warming baby food or milk ensure the food is
thoroughly stirred and at a safe consumable temperature.
Caution!
Hot Surface
During cooking, accessible surfaces will become
hot. Do not touch these surfaces or the outer casing
of the microwave. Care should be taken not to store
any items on top of your microwave.
Earthing Instructions
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
This appliance is equipped with a mains cable
having an earthed plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate
mains socket that is installed an earthed
in accordance with all local standards and
requirements.
WARNING!
• Improper connection of the appliance-earthing conductor
can result in a risk of an electric shock.
• Check with a qualied service agent if you doubt the
appliance is properly earthed.
• Never modify the plug provided with the appliance.
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• If the plug does not t properly in the mains socket,
contact a qualied service agent to install a proper mains
socket.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of
an external timer or separate remote-control system.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sucient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the manual accompanying the unit.
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Unpacking
Remove all items from the packaging. Retain the packaging. If you dispose, of it please do
so according to local regulations.
The following items are included:
If items are missing, or damaged please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: [phone] for assistance.
Main Unit Instruction Manual
Instruction
Manual
Thank youfor purchasing your new Sandstrøm Microwave.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order
that you fully understand all the operational features it oers. You will also nd
some hints and tips to help you resolve any issues.
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction
manual for future reference.
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