Cookworks EM717CKL Instruction manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

User Instructions - Please keep for future reference

User Instructions - Please keep for future reference

Model: EM717CKL

Read these instructions carefully before using your microwave oven. By following
these instructions carefully your oven will provide you with many years of excellent
service.

Specifications

Model:
Power Source:
Microwave Power Consumption:
Maximum Output:
Oven Capacity:
Turntable Diameter:
External Dimensions (L x W x H):
Net Weight:

EM717CKL
230-240V~50Hz
1150 Watt
700 Watt
17 litres
Ø 245 mm
433mm x 328mm x 258mm
Approx. 10.7 Kg

IMPORTANT

• WARNING: if the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be
operated until it has been repaired by a competent person;

• WARNING: it is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to
carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a
cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy;

• WARNING: liquids and other food must not be heated in a sealed
container since they are liable to explode;

• WARNING: only allow children to use the oven without supervision when
adequate instruction have been given so that the child is able to use the
oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

CAREFULLY RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. The oven must be placed on a level surface.

2. The turntable and turntable ring assembly must always be used in the oven during cooking. Place the cookware gently on
the turntable and handle it carefully to avoid possible breakage.

3. Incorrect use of dish for browning food may cause turntable to break.

4. Use only the specified bag size when using pre-prepared popcorn.

5. The oven has several built-in safety switches to ensure that the power remains off when the door is open. Do not tamper
with these switches.

6. Do not operate the microwave oven when empty. Operating the oven with no food or food that is extremely low in moisture
can cause fire, charring or sparking.

7. Do not cook bacon directly on the turntable. Excessive local heating of the turntable may cause the turntable to break.

8. Do not heat baby bottles or baby food in the microwave oven. Uneven heating may occur which could cause scalding when
feeding the baby.

9. Do not heat narrow-necked containers, such as syrup or sauce bottles.

10. Do not attempt to deep-fry in your microwave oven.

11. Do not attempt home canning in this microwave oven as it is impossible to be sure all contents of the jar have reached
boiling temperature.

12. Do not use this microwave oven for commercial purpose. This microwave oven is made for household use only.

13. To prevent delayed eruptive boiling of hot liquids and beverages or scalding yourself, stir liquid before placing the container
in the oven and during heating.

14. Check the food in the microwave oven frequently to avoid burning due to overheating.

15. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface which could adversely affect the
life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

16. Stand at arm's length when opening the door to avoid scalding when steam or hot air is released.

17. ALWAYS allow an appropriate standing time after the oven has switched off according to the food being cooked to allow
heat to distribute evenly throughout the food.

18. Use oven gloves when removing any cookware from oven to reduce chance of being burned or scalded.

19. Read and follow the specific: "recautions for avoiding possible exposure to excessive microwave energy".

20. As with most cooking appliances, close supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a fire in the oven cavity.
If a fire should start or smoke is observed:

a. Keep the oven door closed.
b. Turn the oven off and unplug the appliance.

21. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode.

22. Do not overcook food. Regularly observe the oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are used in the oven.

23. Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not store items such as bread, cookies, paper products, etc. inside the
oven.

24. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven.

25. This oven must be earthed. Connect only to properly earthed outlet. See "earthing installation".

26. Install or locate this oven in accordance with the installation instructions provided.

27. Use this appliance only for its intended uses as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapours in this
appliance. This oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

28. Never allow children to use the oven without supervision unless adequate instructions have been given so that the children
are able to use the oven in a safe way and understand the hazards of improper use.

29. If the supply cord or plug is damaged, or if the oven is not working properly or has been dropped it must be replaced or
repaired by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

30. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service technicians. Contact the nearest authorised service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.

31.. Do not cover or block any vents on the oven.

32. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.

33. Do not use this oven near water, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

34. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

35. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

36. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

37. When cleaning door and oven surfaces use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

38. There must be more than 30cm free or open space above the top surface of the oven.

39. Do not attempt to repair the oven yourself, please consult an authorised expert.

40. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature should be carefully
checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

41. 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 try and override or tamper with the safety interlocks.

42. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no
damage to the, (1) door (i.e. door is not bent or dented), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and
sealing surfaces.

43. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

44. The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.

45. The lampholder is installed in the oven that is non-user serviceable area.

46. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.

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CONTENTS

PAGE
Specifications 1
Safety Instructions 2
Contents
Materials You Can Use In Microwave Oven 4
Materials T o Avoid Using In Microwave Oven 4
Utensils 4
Oven Components And Accessories 5
Turntable Installation 5
Installing Your Oven 6
Microwave Cooking Principles 6
Microwave Food Packaging Symbols
Operating Your Microwave Oven 7
Microwave Cooking
Speedy Cooking 7
Clock Setting 8
Delay Start 8
Defrost By Weight 8
Speedy Defrost 9
Auto Menu Cooking 9
Inquiring Function 9
Multi-section Cooking 11
Lock-out Function For Children 11
Cooking End Reminding Function 11
Cleaning Your Microwave Oven 12
Troubleshooting And Maintenance 13
Questions And Answers 14
Important Notes 14
Earthing Installation 15
Guarantee 16

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MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN

Utensils
Aluminium foil

Arcing can occur if foil is
too close to oven walls.

Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars

Glassware

Oven cooking bags
Paper plates and cups

Paper towels
Parchment paper

Plastic

Plastic wrap

Thermometers

Wax paper

Remarks

Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry
to prevent overcooking.

The foil should be a least 1 inch
(2.5cm) away from oven walls.

Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch
(5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage cause the turntable to break.

Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant

and may break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or

chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to

escape.
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for short-term cooking

only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap during steaming.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be labelled "Microwave Safe".

Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.

Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic
wrap to touch food.

Microwave-safe only (meat and sugar thermometers).
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

MATERIALS TO AVOID USING IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN

Utensils Remarks
Aluminium tray
Food carton with metal handle
Metal or metal-trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam

Wood

May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
May cause a fire in the oven.
Expanded polystyrene may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high

temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

UTENSILS

CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard

Tightly-closed containers could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches pierced before cooking.
See next page for further instructions "Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven." There may be
certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question by following the
procedure below.

Utensil test:

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.

2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.

3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the utensil is warm, do not use if for microwave cooking.

4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

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SETTING UP YOUR OVEN

OVEN COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES

fig.1

TURNTABLE INSTALLATION

fig. 2

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INSTALLING YOUR OVEN

Carefully remove all packing materials and accessories.
Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door.
Do not install if oven is damaged in any way.
Cabinate: Remove any protective film found on the on the outer surface.
Do not remove the light brown Mica cover that is screwed onto the inner
side of the microwave to protect the magnetron.

INSTALLATION

1. Select a level surface that provides enough clear space for the intake
and/or outlet vents (see Fig. 3).

A minimum clearance of 3.0 inch (7.5cm) is required between
the oven and any adjacent wall. One side must be clear.

1. Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inch (30cm) above the oven.

2. Do not remove the feet from the bottom of the oven.

3. Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.

4. Place the oven as far away from radios and televisions as possible.
Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radio
or televisions reception.

5. Plug your oven into a standard household outlet. Be sure the voltage
and the frequency is the same as the voltage and the frequency on the
rating label.

WARNING: Do not install microwave oven over a range
cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. If installed
above a heat producing appliance the microwave oven
could be damaged and the warranty would be void.

Microwave cooking principles

1. The microwaves generated by the magnetron are evenly distributed through the food as the glass turntable revolves.
This ensures that the food is cooked uniformly.

2. The microwaves are absorbed by the food up to a depth of approximately 1 inch (2.5cm). Cooking continues as the heat is
dissipated through the food.

3. Cooking times will vary according to the recipe and the density, weight and water content of the food. The cooking time will
also vary according to the temperature at the start of cooking, i.e. depending on whether the food is frozen or not.

MICROWAVE FOOD PACKAGING SYMBOLS

Microwave Symbols:

On the front of your oven there is a microwave symbol, as shown below. This
symbol has been introduced for your benefit when cooking or reheating
packaged food.
Packaged food is also increasingly using a microwave symbol similar to the one
below.
When you see this symbol on food packaging the cooking instructions are based
on either IEC Power Output Rating, on the Reheating Categories A,B,C,D or E.

A, B, C, D or E

MORE HEATING TIME

LESS HEATING TIME

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700W

D