Daewoo KOR-8615OA User Manual

Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.

OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

MICR OWAVE OVEN

KOR-8615

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive

microwave energy:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS
TO VOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on
page 1.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet.
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 3.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accor­dance with the provided installation instructions.

5. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers - for example, closed glass
jars-may explode and should not be heated
in this oven.

6. Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type
of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or
dry food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.

7. As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.

8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

9. This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel.
Contact nearest authorized service facility
for examination, repair or adjustment.

10. Do not cover or block any openings on the

appliance.

11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not

use this product near water — for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool, and the like.

12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

15. Either:
a) 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 , or

b) When separate cleaning instructions are

provided, See door surface cleaning
instructions on (specific page or section to be
included).

16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

appliance if paper, plastic, or other com­bustible materials are placed inside the

oven to facilitate cooking.

b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bag in oven.

c) If materials inside the oven should ignite,

keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.

Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils, or food in the cavity when not in
use.

17. Do not use this microwave oven to heat
corrosive chemicals (for example, sulfides and
chlorides). Vapours from such corrosive
chemicals may interact with the contact and
springs of the safety interlock switches thereby
rendering them inoperable.

18. Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.
Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth
after each use. If you leave grease or fat
anywhere in the cavity it may overheat,
smoke or even catch fire when next using
the oven.

19. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you
cannot control the temperature and doing so
may lead to overheating and fire.

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INSTALLATION

1

Examine the oven after unpacking. Check for damage such as a misaligned door, broken door or dent in
the cavity.
If any damage is visible, DO NOT INSTALL, and notify your dealer immediately.

2

Level, flat location. Install the microwave oven on a level, flat surface.

3

Ventilation. Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat and
eventually cause a failure. For proper ventilation, allow 3 inches of space between oven top, sides, rear and
adjacent surfaces.

4

Away from radio and TV sets. Poor television reception and radio interference may result if the oven is
located close to a TV, radio, antenna, feeder, etc. Place the oven as far from them as possible.

5

Away from heating appliances and water taps. Keep the oven away from heat, steam or splashing
liquids. These things can adversely affect oven wiring and contacts.

6

Power supply. This microwave oven requires a power supply of approximately 12 Amperes, 120 Volts,
60Hz and a grounded outlet. A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk of the user becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be
used if care is exercised.
If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the oven.
The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. The longer cord should be arranged so it does
not drape over the table top or counter where children can pull on it or trip over it.

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The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the oven is 100mm.

When use 3-pronged plug When use grounding adaptor, make

sure the receptacle box is fully
grounded.

3-prong Receptacle

Receptacle
Box cover

3-prong plug

Receptacle Box Cover

Grounding
Lead

Grounding
Adapter

Receptacle

“THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE DOES NOT ALLOW THE USE OF THE GROUNDING ADAPTOR”

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FEATURES DIA GRAM

1 Safety Interlock System.
2 Door Viewing Screen - Allows viewing of food. The screen is designed so that light can

pass through, but not the microwave.

3 Door Hook - When door is closed, it will automatically shut off. If the door is opened while

the oven is operating, magnetron will immediately stop operating.

4 Oven Cavity.
5 Door Seal - Door seal maintains the microwave energy within the oven cavity and

prevents microwave leakage.

6 Glass Cooking Tray - Made of special heat resistant glass. Food in a proper receptacle

is placed on this tray for cooking.

7 Roller guide - This must always be used for cooking together with the glass cooking tray.
8 Coupler - This fits over the shaft in the center of the oven's cavity floor. This is to remain

in the oven for all cooking.

9 Knob V.P.C - Used to select a microwave power level.
0 Knob timer - Used in setting cooking time for all functions.
q Door Release Button - By pushing this button the latch system cuts off all circuits and

stops the oven before the door is opened.

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MICROW AVE UTENSILS

Glass, Ceramic and China

Ovenproof glass or ceramic baking dishes are the most used microwave utensils.
Many of these items are readily available in most homes: glass measures, custard cups, mixing bowls, covered

casseroles, pie plates and round or square cake dishes. Ovenproof dinnerware is usually safe to use in the
microwave.

Do not heat or cook in glass jars or bottles.
Do not use dishes with silver, gold, platinum or other metal trim. Arcing may occur and/or the dish may break.
Do not use delicate or stemmed glassware. Although the glass may be transparent to microwave energy, heat

from the food may cause the glassware to crack.

Plastics

Plastic dishes, cups, mugs and bowls may be used in the oven for short periods of time. None of these should
be used in the oven for prolonged periods because distortion and melting may occur. Check manufacturer's
recommendations concerning microwave safety.

Plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in most recipes if the dish is deep enough to avoid plastic wrap
touching the food.

Always vent the wrap by folding back one corner to allow excess steam to escape.
Plastic cooking bags should be slit before cooking so excess steam can escape.
Do not use wire twist ties to close the bag. Wire twist ties can cause arcing which can damage the oven.

Paper

Paper cups, wax paper, napkins, paper towels, and plates may be used for short cooking. Prolonged time in the
oven can cause paper to burn. Do not use recycled paper products, such as brown paper bags. They contain
impurities which may cause arcing and damage the oven.

Metal

Metal utensils should not be used in the oven. Metal reflects microwave energy so foods will not cook evenly.
Metal can cause arcing and damage the oven.

Dishes that do not absorb microwave energy are best for microwave cooking. Lock on the
label to verify that particular cups, glasses, plates are indeed suitable, especially paper
goods. If you are not sure, try this utensil test to check.

• Put the empty utensil in the microwave oven.

• Put one cup of water in a glass measure next to the empty utensil.

• Heat on HI for 1 minute.

• After 1 minute the water should be warm but the utensil should not.
If the utensil is warm, it is not suitable for microwave cooking.

UTENSIL TEST

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USE YOUR MICRO WAVE O VEN SAFELY

General Use

Do not attempt to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks.
Do not place any object between the oven front frame and the door or allow residue to build up on sealing
surfaces. Wipe with a mild detergent, rinse and dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads.
Do not subject the oven door to strain or weight such as a child hanging on an open door.
This could cause the oven to fall forward resulting in injury to you and damage to the oven.
Do not operate the oven if door seals or sealing surfaces are damaged; or if door is bent; or if hinges are loose

or broken.
Do not operate the oven empty. This will damage the oven.
Do not attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven. They may catch on fire.
Do not use recycled paper products as they may contain impurities which may cause sparks or fires.
Do not hit or strike the control panel with hard objects. This can damage the oven.

Food

Never use your microwave oven for home canning. The oven is not designed for proper home canning.
Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.

Always use the minimum recipe cooking time. It is better to undercook rather than overcook foods.
Undercooked foods can be returned to the oven for more cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be done.
Heat small quantities of food or foods with low moisture carefully. These can quickly dry out, burn or catch on

fire.
Do not heat eggs in the shell. Pressure may build up and eggs can explode.
Potatoes, apples, egg yolks and sausages are examples of food with non-porous skins.
These must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting.
Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven.
Always stir liquids before heating. Heated liquids can erupt, if not mixed with air.
Do not leave the oven unattended while popping corn.
Do not pop corn in a paper bag unless it is the commercially prepared Microwave Popcorn product. The kernels

can overheat and ignite a brown paper bag.
Do not put packaged Microwave Popcorn bags directly on the oven tray. Place the package on a microwave

safe glass or ceramic plate to avoid overheating and cracking the oven tray.
Do not exceed the Microwave Popcorn manufacturers' suggested popping time. Longer popping does not yield

more popcorn but it can result in scorch, burn of fire. Remember, the Popcorn bag and tray can be too hot to
handle. Remove with caution and use pot holders.