Danby DMW099BLSDD Designer 0.9 Microwave Oven User Manual

Danby DMW099BLSDD Designer 0.9 Microwave Oven User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

• For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
• Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
• Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
• Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:
• door (bent),
• hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
• door seals and sealing surfaces. The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT (U.S.A. ONLY)

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequencies and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type-tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to Part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installations. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more ofthe following:

• Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
• Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the microwave into a different outlet so that microwave and receiver are on different branch circuits.

The Manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons or exposure of excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on page 2.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See “Grounding Instructions” section on page 5.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
• This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.
• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars- may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
• Do not store this appliance outdoors.
• Do not use this product near water-for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.
• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
• See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Maintenance section(s) of this manual.
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessarry when used by children.

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

• Do not overcook food.
• Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking.
• Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
• Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
• Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers.
• If materials inside oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING

ARCING

If you see arcing, press the “STOP/Clear” button and correct the problem.

• Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
• Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennae).
• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
• Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.

FOODS

Only cook popcorn in your microwave oven using a special microwave popcorn accessory dish, unless you
use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
• Some products- such as whole eggs (with shell), sealed containers, and closed jars – will explode and
should not be heated in this microwave oven. Heating these products in the microwave oven could result in
injury.
• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst,
possibly resulting in injury.
• Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven
and could start a fire. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven.
• Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and
other giblets, and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape before cooking.

SAFETY FACT: SUPERHEATED WATER

• Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point; they can actually get superheated and not bubble at all. Superheated liquid can bubble up when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it.
• To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup.
• After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it.
• Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula. The container may feel cooler than the milk really is. Always test the milk before feeding the baby.
• Spontaneous boiling- Under certain circumstances, liquids may start to boilduring or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, we recommend the following: Before removing the container from the oven, allow the container to stand in the the oven for 30 to 40 containers such as soft drink bottles, wine flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee cups. Even if the container is opened, excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or overflow.
• Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
• Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.
• Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
• Cook meat and poultry thoroughly- meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F (71.1°C), and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F (82.2°C). Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against food borne illness.

MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE

• Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casserole, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which do not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware will be labeled “suitable for microwaving”.
• If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
• Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins, and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filament should be avoided, as they may also ignite.
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.
• Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom. When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the oven, or ignite a paper towel.
• Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.
• “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced, or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.
• Paper towels, waxed paper, and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent splattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.

How to test for a microwave-safe dish:

• Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with1 cup of water.
• Set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish.
• Microwave 1 minute on high power.
• If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwavesafe.
• Use foil only as directed in this manual. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave, keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.
• Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass and ceramic materials, and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of over cooking. In longer exposure to over-cooking, the food and cookware could ignite.

Follow these guidelines:

• Use Microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Do not microwave empty containers.
• Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 

WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
• Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.If the outlet is a standard 2- prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
• DO NOT under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
• DO NOT use an adapter plug with this appliance.
• DO NOT use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.
• For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse, or tripping of circuit breaker.

OPERATION

FEATURES OF YOUR MICROWAVE

1. Oven Window: Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwave energy confined in oven.
2. Turntable Shaft
3. Roller Ring
4. Removable Glass Turntable: Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.
5. Control Panel
6. Electronic Display

CONTROLS

1. POWER
2. KITCHEN TIMER
3. WEIGHT DEFROST
4. TIME DEFROST
5. MEMORY
6. AM/PM
7. STOP/CLEAR: Clears all previous settings entered before cooking starts. During cooking: Press once to stop oven. Press twice to stop and clear all entries.
8. AUTO MENU: Popcorn, Potato, Pizza, Beverage, Soup, Dinner Plate, Fresh Vegetable, Frozen Vegetable.
9. NUMBER KEYS
10. CLOCK/PRE-SET
11. START/+30SEC.

SETTING THE CLOCK

Your microwave clock is a 12-hour system.

When the microwave oven is plugged into an outlet, the oven will display “0:00”;

• Press “CLOCK/PRE-SET”, LED will display 00:00 and clock indicator will be illuminated. The hour figures will flash; “0” and “:” will illuminate.
• Press the number keys and enter the correct time. For example, time is 10:12- press “1, 0, 1, 2” in turn.
• Press “AM/PM” to choose AM or PM in turn by pressing the AM/PM button until your desired choice is displayed.
• Press “CLOCK/PRE-SET” to finish setting the clock; the clock indicator will go out and “:” will flash as the clock time displays.
• If the numbers input are not within the range of 1:00-12:59, the setting will be invalid until valid numbers are entered.

NOTE: In the process of clock setting, if the “STOP/CLEAR” button is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute, the oven will revert to the former setting automatically.

KITCHEN TIMER

• Press “KITCHEN TIMER”; LED will display “00:00”, and the first hour figure will flash.
• Press the number keys and enter the timer time (the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds).
• Press “START/+30SEC.” to confirm the setting (clock indicator will illuminate).
• When the kitchen timer time is reached, the clock indicator will go out and the microwave will sound 5 times. If the clock is set the LED will show current time.

NOTE: The kitchen timer is different from the 12- hour clock system and is intended only for use when timing.

POWER LEVELS

Ten power levels are available:

Level 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Power 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
Display PL10 PL9 PL8 PL7 PL6 PL5 PL4 PL3 PL2 PL1

NOTE: When a power level between levels 10-8 is chosen, the high level indicator illuminates and it will flash when in operation. When a power level between levels 7-1 is chosen, the low level indicator illuminates and it will flash when in operation.

MICROWAVE COOKING

• Press the “POWER” button to choose your desired microwave power. and (high level indicator) or (low level indicator) will illuminate.
• Press number keys to input desired cooking time; the max. cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
• Press “START/+30SEC.” to start cooking and remaining cooking time will display; and or will be flashing.

NOTE: In the process of cooking, if the “STOP/CLEAR” button is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute, the oven will revert to the former setting automatically.

FAST START COOKING

• Instant cooking (from waiting state) at 100% power level can be started by selecting a cooking time from 1 to 6 minutes, by pressing the number pads 1 to 6. Press “START/+30SEC.” to increase the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 59 seconds.
• Instant cooking at 100% power level for a duration of 30 seconds’ cooking time can be started by pressing “START/+30SEC.”. Each press on this button will increase cooking time by 30 seconds (to a maximum of 99 minutes, 59 seconds).

NOTE: During microwave cooking, auto menu and time defrost, time can be added by pressing the “START/30SEC.” button. However, the operation will not work under “WEIGHT DEFROST” operation.

WEIGHT DEFROST

• Press “WEIGHT DEFROST”; LED will display “dEF1” and and indicators will illuminate.
• Press the number buttons to input defrosting weight. The accepted weight is 4-100 OZ. If the weight input is not within this range, no “beep” will sound and the microwave will not function until valid numbers are input.
• Press “START/+30SEC” to start defrosting. The remaining cooking time will be displayed, “:”, and indicators will be flashing.

TIME DEFROST

• Press “TIME DEFROST”; LED will display “dEF2” and and indicators will illuminate.
• Press the number buttons to input defrosting time. The accepted time range is 00:01-99:99; if the time input is not within this range, no “beep” will sound and the microwave will not function until valid numbers are input.
• Press “START/+30SEC.” to start defrosting and the remaining cooking time will be displayed; “:”, and will be flashing.
• The default microwave power is power level 3. If you want to change the power level, press “POWER” once, and the LED will display “PL3”; press the number of the power level you desire.

AUTO MENU

POPCORN:

• Default mode
• Press “POPCORN” to select popcorn mode; , indicators and “Oz” are illuminated; “1.75”, “3.0”, and “3.5” appear in the display.
• Press “START/+30SEC.” to start cooking; buzzer will sound once, “Oz” will go out, and and will flash.
• When cooking is over the buzzer will sound 5 times, LED will display “0:00”. If the clock is set the LED will display current time.
• Cooking time adjustable mode.
• Press “POPCORN” to select popcorn mode; the same indicators as in step 1 of part a will illuminate and “1.75”, “3.0”, and “3.5” oz. options will appear.
• Press “MEMORY”; LED will display the cooking time of the weight and minute figure will flash.
• Press the number keys to enter time desired.
• Press “MEMORY” to save the setting. Press “START/+30SEC.” to start the cooking time and the two indicators will flash as in step 1 of part a. To change the set cooking time repeat step 1. Press and hold “POPCORN” button for more than 3 seconds and the microwave will revert to the initial setting.

POTATO:

• Press “POTATO” repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display; “1, 2, 3” will display in turn “1”: Sets 1 potato (approximately 230 grams). “2”: Sets 2 potatoes (approx. 460 grams). “3”: Sets 3 potatoes (approx. 690 grams). For example, press “POTATO” once, “1” appears.
• Press “START/+30SEC.” to cook; and will flash as time counts down.

FRESH VEGETABLE:

• Press “FRESH VEGETABLE” repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display; “4.0, 8.0, 16.0” (ounces) will be displayed in turn. For example, press “FRESH VEGETABLE” once; “4.0” appears.
• Press “START/+30SEC.” to cook; and will flash and “Oz.” will disappear as time counts down.

FROZEN VEGETABLE:

• Press “FROZEN VEGETABLE” repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display; “4.0, 8.0, 16.0” (ounces) will be displayed in turn. For example, press “FROZEN VEGETABLE” once; “4.0” appears.
• Press “START/+30SEC.” to cook; and will flash and “Oz.” will disappear as time counts down.

BEVERAGE:

• Press “BEVERAGE” repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display; “1, 2, 3” will appear in turn. One cup is about 120mL. For example, to heat one beverage, press “BEVERAGE” once, “1”, and are illuminated.
• Press “START/+30SEC.” to cook; and will flash as time counts down.

DINNER PLATE:

• Press “DINNER PLATE” repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display; “9.0, 12.0, 18.0” (ounces) will display in turn. For example, to heat a 9.0 ounce amount of food, press “DINNER PLATE” once and “9.0” appears.
• Press “START/+30SEC.” to cook; and will flash as time counts down.

PIZZA:

• Press “PIZZA” until the number you wish appears in the display; 1 (about 3.0 oz.), 2 (about 6.0 oz.) or 3 (about 9.0 oz.) will display in turn. For example, press “PIZZA” once for a 3.0 oz. pizza and “ 1” will display.
• Press “START/+30SEC.” to cook; and will flash. You can reheat 1-3 slices of Pizza each time.

SOUP:

• Press “SOUP” repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the dispay; 1 (about 4.0 oz.), 2 (about 8.0 oz.), 3 (about 12.0 oz.) or 4 (about 16.0 oz.).
• Press “START/+30SEC.” to cook; and will flash as the time counts down.

PRE-SET FUNCTION

• Set the clock first (see “Setting the Clock” pg. 7).
• Set a certain cooking procedure (1 or 2 options); the setting method and display are the same as the other cooking procedures (Note: Defrosting is not included in pre-set cooking).

Example: If you want to cook food with 100% power for 10 minutes;

• Press “POWER” once to choose 100% power.
• Press number keys “1”, “0”, “0”, “0” to set 10 minute cooking time. Do not press START/+30SEC. yet!
• Press “CLOCK/PRE-SET” to display current time, and hour figure will flash while “:” will remain lit.
• Press number keys to input the time you wish the function to start at; for example if you want the function to begin at 12:12, you would press keys “1”, “2”, “1”, “2” in turn.
• Press “AM/PM” to choose AM or PM; select by pressing “AM/PM” continuously until your desired choice is displayed.
• Press “START/+30SEC.” to confirm the preset procedure. When it is confirmed the unit will go back to the current clock time.

MEMORY FUNCTION

• 1-5. The LED will display 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 in turn.
• If the procedure has been set, press “START/+30SEC.” to use it. If not, continue to set the procedure (only 1 or 2 stages can be set).
• To set the procedure; a) For example, to cook food at 80% microwave power for 3 minutes and 20 seconds as your memory 2: from a waiting state press “MEMORY” twice until screen displays “2”.
• Press “POWER” three times until PL8 displays.
• Press number keys “3”, “2”, “0” in turn to input the cooking time.
• Press “MEMORY” to save the setting. Buzzer sounds once then microwave returns to a waiting state. If you press “START/+30SEC.” after the above step, the procedure will be saved as memory 2 and operated. NOTE: If power is lost (i.e. electrical outage) you will need to reset your memory functions. Otherwise the procedures will be saved.
• If you want to run the saved procedure, from a waiting state, press “MEMORY” twice; screen will display “2”, then press “START/+SEC.” to run.

MULTI-STAGE
COOKING

A total of 2 stages can be set in Multi-stage cooking. In multi-stage cooking, if one section is defrosting, it will automatically be placed as the first stage. When the first stage finishes, one beep will sound and the next stage will begin cooking.

Example: If you want to cook with 80% microwave power for 5 minutes + 60% microwave power for 10 minutes:

• Press “POWER” three times until PL8 displays, to choose 80% microwave power.
• Press number keys “5”, “0”, “0” to set the cooking time of 5 minutes.
• Press “POWER” five times until PL6 displays, to choose 60% microwave power.
• Press number keys “1”, “0”, “0”, “0” to set the cooking time of 10 minutes.
• Press “START/+30SEC.” to begin cooking.

CHILD-SAFETY LOCK

• TO LOCK: While the microwave is nonoperational, press and hold “STOP/CLEAR” for three seconds; the microwave will sound a long beep, denoting the entering into the child-safety lock state; the LED will display “ ” (Lock indicator is displayed)
• TO UNLOCK: From the locked state, press and hold “STOP/CLEAR” for three seconds; the microwave will sound a long beep, denoting that the microwave is now unlocked.

INQUIRING

If you wish to inquire as to what microwave power level your food is currently cooking at;

• During operation, press “CLOCK/PRE-SET”; the LED will display the clock for three seconds.
• Press “POWER” to inquire what the microwave power level is; the current microwave power will display. After three seconds, the display will revert back to show operating time remaining.

NOTE: In multi-stage state, you can determine what power level is operating by following the above steps.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Turn off the oven and remove the power plug from the wall socket before cleaning.
• Keep the inside of the oven clean.When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls,wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. Avoid the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain, streak or dull the door surface.
• The outside surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.
• Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters.
• Do not allow the control panel to become wet. Clean with a soft, damp cloth.When cleaning the control panel, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on.
• If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions; this is normal.
• It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.
• The roller ring and oven floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent. The roller ring may be washed in mild sudsy water or dishwasher. When removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace in the proper position.
• Remove odors from your oven by combining a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a deep bowl, microwave for 5 minutes. Wipe thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.
• When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult a dealer to have it replaced.
• When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild, non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

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