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- Page 1 SMW17GE MICROWAVE INSTRUCTION MANUAL DSG Retail Limited is responsible for after sales services. If you have a query about the product please contact our product support line 0844 561 6263 (Currys) and 08700 118 117 (Pixmania).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 - 3 Know your Matsui Microwave Safety Information 4 - 8 Using Aluminium Foil in your Microwave Unpacking and Getting Ready Introducing Microwave Cooking 11 - 16 • Cooking with a Microwave 11 • Microwave Heating Categories 12 • Steam... -
Page 4: Know Your Matsui Microwave
Know your Matsui Microwave Congratulations on the purchase of your new Matsui Microwave. These operating instructions will help you use it properly and safely. Before using your Matsui Microwave • Read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference. • Remove all packaging labels. Please dispose of them properly. Before calling for service • Review the section on Troubleshooting. This will help you to solve some general problems by yourself and reduce the need to ask for the help of professional technicians. Safety Information General Safety • Switch off and unplug before fitting or removing tools/attachments, after use and before cleaning. • Keep your fingers away from moving parts and fitted attachments. • Never use a damaged appliance. • Never operate the appliance when it is empty. • Keep the mains cable out of reach from children. • Keep the unit, mains cable and plug away from water. - Page 5 Safety Information • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • This appliance is for indoor, domestic, household use only. • Do not install the microwave in a cabinet. Maintenance of your Microwave WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified 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 qualified service agent. • If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the microwave and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. • If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified 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. • The microwave should not be left unattended when in use. • The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the mi- crowave is operating.
- Page 6 Safety Information Cooking Use • As the power of different microwaves can vary considerably, care must be taken when first 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 over- heat and in some cases catch fire. WARNING: Only allow children to use the microwave without su- pervision when adequate instructions have given so that the child is able to use the in a safe way and understands the hazards of im- proper use; DO NOT assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything without close supervision. The microwave MUST NOT be treated nor used like a toy. Fire! In the event of fire: • Keep the microwave door closed. • Turn off 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 re- moved. Failure to maintain the microwave in a clean condition can affect the life of the microwave and possibly result in a hazardous situation. (See cleaning your microwave.)
- Page 7 Safety Information 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 - Wine twist ties - Crockery with metal trim - Meat thermometer • Never use equipment made of metal, except aluminium foil in your microwave. The microwave energy cannot pass through metal so it bounces off and sparks against the inside of the mi- crowave. • Stop the microwave straight away if any item is causing sparks. • Remember that some crockery has a metal trim. 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 micro- wave: - Sealed containers - Capped bottles - Vacuum containers - Sealed jars - Hard-boiled eggs - Eggs in their shells - Nuts • 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.
- Page 8 Safety Information Delayed Boiling Liquids heated in a microwave can boil up when removing them 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. 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 milk, ensure the bottle is shaken. Caution! Hot Surface During cooking the outer surface will become hot. Do not touch 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.
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Page 9: Using Aluminium Foil In Your Microwave
Safety Information WARNING! Improper connection of the appliance-earthing conductor can result in a risk of an electric shock. Check with a qualified service agent if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly earthed. Never modify the plug provided with the appliance. If the plug does not fit properly in the mains socket, have a qualified electrician install a proper mains socket. Using Aluminium Foil in your Microwave It is safe to use aluminium foil in your microwave as long as you follow these safety guidelines. As with all metal, microwave energy cannot pass through foil, but provided that you keep the foil away from the side of the microwave it will not cause sparks and there will not be any damage to your microwave. Using foil is a good way of shielding parts of food that you do not want to cook as quickly as others – perhaps where the food is narrower and would otherwise overcook. Place the foil over the area you want to shield, taking care that the foil will not touch the sides of the microwave when the turntable rotates. Only use one piece of foil at a time so that you do not get sparks between the separate pieces. -
Page 10: Unpacking And Getting Ready
Unpacking and Getting Ready This microwave is designed for home use. It should not be used for commercial catering. 1. After unpacking your microwave, check that it has not been damaged whilst in the box. Make sure there are no dents, and the door closes properly. A damaged microwave could allow microwave energy to escape. Make sure that you have taken out all of the packaging from the inside of the microwave. Please dispose of the plastic wrappings/ bags safely and keep out of the reach of babies and young children. 2. Choose a flat, stable work surface for your 30cm microwave away from heat sources such as radiators or fires and away from cold areas. POWER The surface should be at least 85cm above the M.Low Defrost M.High High floor. Place the back of the microwave against 10cm 10cm a wall and allow a 20 cm space on both sides of the unit and 30 cm above so that warm air TIME can escape from the vents during cooking. This microwave is not designed to be built in. Do not block any intake or outlet openings as this can damage the unit. (See Fig. 1) 3. Plug your microwave into a standard household electrical socket (230 - 240 volt, 13 amp rated). Avoid using a socket that also has an adaptor and other equipment plugged in. Do not use a multi adaptor. -
Page 11: Introducing Microwave Cooking
Introducing Microwave Cooking Always remember the basic safeguards you should follow when using any cooking equipment or handling hot food. See below for basic guidelines in microwave cooking. Cooking with a Microwave • Cooking with a microwave is much faster than conventional cooking and, whilst you should make sure that food is fully cooked, you should be careful not to overcook it. • Microwave energy can heat unevenly so stirring to distribute heat is very important. Always stir from the outside, inwards. • If you are cooking a number of individual foods at the same time, such as baked potatoes or small cakes, arrange them evenly on the turntable so that they cook evenly. Never stack food in your microwave. -
Page 12: Microwave Heating Categories
Microwave Heating Categories Your microwave oven has been tested and labelled to meet the government’s voluntary agreement on the reheating of pre-cooked food. The heating characteristics and output power levels of microwave ovens are usually calculated using a relatively large portion of food (a 1000 gram load, IEC 705) but many packs of pre-cooked food are sold in smaller packs, often about 350 grams. The government, in partnership with food companies and microwave manufacturers, have set up a system of heating categories to help you choose the reheating time for pre-cooked food. 700W is the output power of the oven. 700W D is the heating category for your oven. Check the cooking times for category D on the food’s packaging to see how long it should be cooked for. Please see below example for reference. To Microwave: To Microwave from frozen: Remove outer packaging. Remove outer packaging. Pierce film lid SEVERAL TIMES. -
Page 13: Steam
Steam When you microwave food, steam is created as water in the food heats up and evaporates. The steam formed during microwave cooking is POWER M.Low Defrost M.High entirely safe. It has to escape from the microwave to High prevent pressure from building up inside the oven. It does this through the vents on the back of the TIME microwave and from around the door. Condensation As the steam cools, you may find the condensation gathers in small pools inside your microwave and on the work surface beneath the door and vents. Always dry the microwave after cooking foods with a high moisture content. Your microwave is designed to let steam escape from the vents and around the door without microwave energy escaping. (Fig 1) There is no danger of microwave energy escaping with the steam. Product Overview Door Handle Control Panel POWER... -
Page 14: Control Panel Overview
Time Dial Use this dial to set timer. (in minutes) TIME Accessories Part Number - XGALSMW17GEP12 Part Number - XGALSMW17GEP11 Part Number - IB-SMW17GE_RC_130807V1 SMW17GE MICROWAVE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Instruction Manual Glass Turnable Turnable Ring DSG Retail Limited is responsible for after sales services. If you have a query about the product please contact our product support line 0844 561 6263 (Currys) and 08700 118 117 (Pixmania). -
Page 15: Checking Your Microwave
Checking your Microwave Check your microwave after unpacking. NOTE: For your safety, the microwave stops if the oven door is opened during cooking. 1. Pull handle to open the door. Put the turntable ring inside the oven and place the glass turntable on top of the ring. The turntable is shaped to sit securely on the spindle. (Fig 1) You must always use the glass turntable and turntable ring whenever you use the microwave. Place a cup of water on the glass turntable. Make sure the cup is microwave-safe - it should not have any decorative metal trim. 2. Close the oven door. 3. Turn the TIME dial to “0” to clear any timer POWER settings that have already been made. (Fig 2) M.Low Defrost 4. Turn the POWER dial to Medium and then turn M.High the TIME dial to “1” to start a simple 1 minute microwave cooking cycle which allows you to check the operation of the microwave. High TIME GB-15... -
Page 16: Microwave Cooking
Microwave Cooking For simple Microwave Cooking, follow the steps below. For instance: If you want to use 85% microwave power to cook for 20 minutes. 1. Turn the POWER dial to M.High to set the microwave power level of 85%. POWER 2. Turn the TIME dial to 20 and set the cooking time of M.Low 20 minutes. Defrost NOTE: If you want to stop the cooking or cancel the M.High setting half way, simply turn the TIME dial to 0. High 3. The microwave will sound when the cooking is completed. - Page 17 GB-17...
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Page 18: Cleaning Your Microwave
Cleaning your Microwave Cleaning your microwave after each time you use it will help to prevent a build up of stubborn marks that can be difficult to clean. Unplug your microwave from the mains and wait for it to cool down completely before cleaning. On the right hand side wall of the cavity is the wave guide cover, microwaves are passed though this to enable your food to cook. - Page 19 Be careful not to spill water into the vents. Keep the front of the oven clean so that the door can close properly. Do not remove wave guide cover: It is important to keep the cover clean in the same manner as the inside of the microwave. If grease is left to accumulate, it can smoke and even catch fire. Unplug the oven before cleaning the power lead and the oven.
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Page 20: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions If a problem does occur, it may often be due to something very minor. The following Q & A may be able to resolve the problem. Questions Answers Why doesn’t the food seem to cook? Check that: • the cooking time has been set • the door is closed • the mains socket is not overloaded causing the fuse to blow. Why does the food seem undercooked or Check that: overcooked? • the correct cooking time has been set • the correct power setting has been used. - Page 21 Questions Answers What happens if the microwave is The microwave will be damaged. Do not switched on while the microwave is empty? switch the microwave on when there’s nothing inside the oven. It is a good idea to keep a cup of water in the oven just in case someone accidentally starts the microwave. Why doesn’t the microwave’s light illuminate? Open the door. If the light does not illuminate, the bulb has probably blown. Call a qualified technician – do not try to change the bulb yourself. There are sparks inside the microwave when I Yes. Make sure that you are not using any use the microwave. Will this cause any metal utensils and that your containers don’t damage? have a metal trim. You must not use metal in your microwave when you cook (except aluminium foil). Light is showing through the vents and No. It is normal for the light to be visible and door. Does this mean the microwave is nothing to be concerned about. energy can escape? Why do I get interference on my TV and Microwave ovens use radio waves similar radio when I use the microwave? to those received by TVs and radios. You can lessen the interference by moving your microwave further away from the TV or radio. GB-21...
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Page 22: Specification
Specification Input 230V - 240V ~50Hz Ouput 650 - 700 Watts Microwave Frequency 2450MHz Outside Dimensions 452mm x 330mm x 262mm (width x deep x height) Power consumption Microwave 1100 - 1200 Watts Complies with EEC directives 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC. Because we continually strive to improve our products, we may change specifications without prior notice. This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical equipment should be disposed at the end of life separately from your household waste. There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU. For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product. Visit Partmaster.co.uk today for the easiest way to buy electrical spares and accessories. With over 1 million spares and accessories available we can deliver direct to your door the very next day. Visit www.partmaster.co.uk or call 0870 6001 338 (UK customers only) Calls charged at National Rate. NOTE: If you require a replacement for a replacement for any of the items listed be- low, please quote their corresponding part numbers: Replacement Part Part Number Glass Turntable XGALSMW17GEP12 Turntable Ring XGALSMW17GEP11 Instruction Manual XGALSMW17GEB04 DSG Retail Limited is responsible for after sales services.
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