MICROWAVE OVEN

This owner’s guide book is for the following 700 watts

microwave oven model:

DW-MD 15

1. Read these instructions carefully before installing and operating the oven. Keep
them for further reference.
2. Record in the space below the SERIAL NO. found on the nameplate on your
oven and retain this information for future reference.
 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
1. 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.
2. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil
or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
3. 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
a. Door (bent),
b. Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
c. Door seals and sealing surfaces.
4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly quali ed
service personnel.

CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ 2

SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 4
INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 5
RADIO INTERFERENCE ............................................................................. 5
MICROWAVE COOKING PRINCIPLES ......................................................... 6
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................... 6
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE ............................................................ 7
UTENSILS GUIDE ...................................................................................... 7
PART NAMES ............................................................................................ 8
CONTROL PANEL...................................................................................... 9
Power/Action Selector ................................................................................. 9
Timer Knob ................................................................................................ 9
Microwave Cooking ..................................................................................... 9
OPERATION............................................................................................ 10
CLEANING AND CARE ............................................................................. 11
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13. Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated
food. Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil.
When using electrical appliance basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following: 14. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, re, injury to persons or microwave oven.
exposure to excessive microwave energy: 15. WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a trained person to carry out
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. any service or repair operation which involves the removal of any cover which

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is speci cally 16. This product is a Group 2 Class B ISM equipment. The de nition of Group 2 which
designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. contains all ISM (Industrial, Scienti c and Medical) equipment in which radio-
3. Do not operate the oven when empty. frequency energy is intentionally generated and/or used in the form of
4. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working electromagnetic radiation for the treatment of material, and spark erosion
properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. If the supply cord is damaged, it equipment. For Class B equipment is equipment suitable for use in domestic
must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly quali ed establishments and in establishments directly connected to a low voltage power
person in order to avoid a hazard. supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purpose.
5. WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when 17. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
6. To reduce the risk of re in the oven cavity: of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
When heating food in plastic or paper container, check the oven frequently to 18. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
the possibility of ignition. 19. The microwave oven is only used in freestanding.
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. 20. WARNING: Do not install oven over a range cooktop or other heat-producing
appliance. If installed could be damaged and the warranty would be avoid.
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed
in order to sti e any ames. 21. The accessible surface may be hot during operation.
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, 22. The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet.
cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use. 23. The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating.
7. WARNING: Liquid or other food must not be heated in sealed containers since 24. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the
they are liable to explode. appliance is operating.
8. Microwave heating of beverage can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore 25. The appliance shall be placed against a wall.
care has to be taken when handle the container. 26. Appliance is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory
9. Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can damage oven parts and utensils and or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
even result in skin burns. been given supervision or instruction.
10. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave 27. Children being supervised not to play with appliance.
ovens since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended. 28. WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be
11. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squashes, apples operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.
and chestnuts before cooking. 29. The instructions shall state that appliances are not intended to be operated
12. The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars should be stirred or shaken and by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
the temperature should be checked before serving in order to avoid burns. 30. The microwave oven is for household use only and not for commercial use.

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31. Never remove the distance holder in the back or on the sides, as it ensures a INSTALLATION
minimum distance from the wall for air circulation.
1. Make sure that all the packing materials are removed from the inside of the door.
32. Please secure the turntable before you move the appliance to avoid damages.
2. WARNING: Check the oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door,
33. Caution: It is dangerous to repair or maintain the appliance by no other than a
damaged door seals and sealing surface, broken or loose door hinges and latches
specialist because under these circumstances the cover have to be removed which and dents inside the cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, do not operate
assures protection against microwave radiation. This applies to changing the power the oven and contact quali ed service personnel.
cord or the lighting as well. Send the appliance in these cases to our service centre. 3. This microwave oven must be placed on a at, stable surface to hold its weight and
34. The microwave oven is intended for defrosting, cooking and steaming of food only. the heaviest food likely to be cooked in the oven.
35. Use gloves if you remove any heated food. 4. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture, or high humidity are generated, or near
combustible materials.
36. Caution! Steam will escape, when opening lids or wrapping foil.
5. For correct operation, the oven must have suf cient air ow. Allow 20cm of space
37. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
above the oven, 10cm at back and 5cm at both sides. Do not cover or block any
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if openings on the appliance. Do not remove feet.
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a 6. Do not operate the oven without glass tray, roller support, and shaft in their proper
safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the positions.
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they 7. Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged and does not run under the
are aged from 8 years and above and supervised. oven or over any hot or sharp surface.
38. If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in 8. The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an
order to sti e. emergency.
9. Do not use the oven outdoors.
SPECIFICATIONS
RADIO INTERFERENCE
Power Consumption: 230V~50Hz, 1200W (Microwave)
Operation of the microwave oven can cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar
Rated Microwave Power Output: 700W equipment.
When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following
Operation Frequency: 2450MHz
measures:
Outside Dimensions: 262mm(H)×452mm(W)×360mm(D) 1. Clean door and sealing surface of the oven.
2. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
Oven Cavity Dimensions: 198mm(H)×315mm(W)×297mm(D)
3. Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
Oven Capacity: Contact 20 Litres 4. Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
5. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver
Cooking Uniformity: Turntable System
are on different branch circuits.
Net Weight: Approx. 10.5 kg

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MICROWAVE COOKING PRINCIPLES BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
1. Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish. If the oven fails to operate:
2. Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more 1. Check to ensure that the oven is plugged in securely. If it is not, remove the plug from
as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite. the outlet, wait 10 seconds, and plug it in again securely.
3. Cover foods while cooking. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly. 2. Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. If these seem to be
4. Turn foods over once during microwave cooking to speed cooking of such foods as operating properly, test the outlet with another appliance.
chicken and hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be turned over at least once. 3. Check to ensure that the control panel is programmed correctly and the timer is set.
5. Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking both from top to bottom 4. Check to ensure that the door is securely closed engaging the door safety lock
and from the center of the dish to the outside. system. Otherwise, the microwave energy will not ow into the oven.

IF NONE OF THE ABOVE RECTIFIES THE SITUATION, THEN CONTACT A QUALIFIED

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
TECHNICIAN. DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF.
This appliance must be grounded. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly UTENSILS GUIDE
installed and grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk 1. The ideal material for a microwave utensil is transparent to microwave, it allows
of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. It is recommended
energy to pass through the container and heat the food.
that a separate circuit serving only the oven be provided. Using a high voltage is
dangerous and may result in a re or other accident causing oven damage. 2. Microwave cannot penetrate metal, so metal utensils or dishes with metallic trim
WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. should not be used.
Note: 3. Do not use recycled paper products when microwave cooking, as they may contain
small metal fragments which may cause sparks and/or res.
1. If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult a
quali ed electrician or service person. 4. Round /oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommend, as food in
corners tends to overcook.
2. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the
5. Narrow strips of aluminium foil may be used to prevent overcooking of exposed
oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the electrical connection
areas.
procedures.
But be careful don’t use too much and keep a distance of 1 inch (2.54cm) between
The wires in this cable main are colored in accordance with the following code:
foil and cavity.
Green and Yellow = EARTH
The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct utensils.
Blue = NEUTRAL
Brown = LIVE
COOKWARE MICROWAVE
Heat–Resistant Glass Yes
Non Heat–Resistant Glass No
Heat–Resistant Ceramics Yes
Microwave–Safe Plastic Dish Yes
Kitchen Paper Yes
Metal Tray No
Metal Rack No
Aluminium Foil & Foil Containers No

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PART NAMES CONTROL PANEL

The control panel consists of two function

operators. One is a timer knob, and another
a power knob.

POWER/ACTION SELECTOR
You use this operator knob to choose a
cooking power level. It is the rst step to
start a cooking session.

TIMER KNOB
Offers visual timing settings at easy turn of
your thumb to select a desired cooking time
up to 30 minutes per cooking session.

MICROWAVE COOKING
For pure microwave cooking, there are six
power levels from which to choose one as
best t to do the job at hand.

Power level increases with the knob turning

1. Door Safety Lock System
clockwise. The power levels can be classi
2. Oven Window
ed as the following:
3. Turntable Roller
4. Control Panel
Power Output Description
5. Wave Guide
1 100% HIGH
(Please do not remove the mica plate covering the wave guide)
2 88% M.HIGH
6. Glass Tray
3 73% MED
4 52% M.LOW
5 42% DEFROST
6 20% LOW

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OPERATION CLEANING AND CARE
To start a cooking session: 1. Turn off the oven and remove the power plug from the wall socket before cleaning.
1. Place food in oven and close the door. 2. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to
2. Turn Power Selector to select a power level. oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very
3. Use Timer knob to set a cooking time. dirty. Avoid the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain, streak or dull the
NOTE: door surface.
As soon as the timer is turned, oven starts cooking. 3. 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
When selecting time for less than 2 minutes, turn timer past 2 minutes and then return to
openings.
the correct time.
4. Wipe the door and window on both sides, the door seals and adjacent parts
CAUTION: ALWAYS RETURN TIMER BACK TO ZERO POSITION if food is removed from
frequently with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive
oven before the set cooking time is complete or when oven is not in use. To stop oven during
cleaner.
cooking process, push the door release button or open the door by the handle.
5. 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.
6. 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
condition. And it is normal.
7. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in
warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.
8. The roller ring and oven oor 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 oor
for cleaning, be sure to replace in the proper position.
9. Remove odors from your oven by combining a cup of water with the juice and skin of
one lemon in a deep microwaveable bowl, microwave for 5 minutes. Wipe thoroughly and
dry with a soft cloth.
10. When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult a dealer to have
it replaced.
11. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits 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.
12. Please do not dispose this appliance into the domestic rubbish bin; it should be
disposed to the particular disposal center provided by the municipalities.

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