Diamond DW3418-M Operating Manual

06/2017

Mod: DW3418-M

Production code: AMA34G4Q-S10E

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GB/UK

ENGLISH

11 Operating Manual

11.1 General

Please read the information contained herein so that you can become familiar with your
device quickly and take advantage of the full scope of its functions.

Your microwave will serve you for many years if you handle it and care for it properly.
We wish you a lot of pleasure in using it!

11.2 Information on this manua l

These Operating Instructions are a component of the microwave (referred to hereafter as
the Device) and provide you with important information for the initial commissioning,
safety, intended use and care of the device.

The Operating Instructions must be available at all ti mes at the device. This Operating
Manual must be read and applied by every person who is instructed to work with the
device: • Commissioning • Operation • Troubleshooting and/or

• Cleaning Keep the Operating Manual in a safe place and pass it on to the

subsequent owner along with the device.

11.3 Warning notices

The following warning notices are used in the Operating Manual concerned here.

DANGER

A warning notice of this level of danger indicates a potentially dangerous situati on.

If the dangerous situation is not avoided, this can lead to death or serious injuries.
► Observe the instructions in this warning notice in order to avoid the danger of death

or serious personal injuries.

WARNING

A warning notice of this level of danger indicates a possible dangerous situation.

If the dangerous situation is not avoided, this can lead to serious injuries.
► Observe the instructions in this warning notice in order to avoid the personal injuries.

ATTENTION

A warning notice of this level of danger indicates a possible dangerous situation.

If the dangerous situation is not avoided, this can lead to slight or moderate injuries.
► Observe the instructions in this warning notice in order to avoid the personal injuries.

PLEASE NOTE

A notice of this kind indicates additional information, which will simplify the handling of the
machine.

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11.4 General Safety information

Please note

Please observe the following general safety notices with
regard to the safe ha ndling of the device.

► Examine the device for any visible external damages pr ior

to using it. Never put a damaged device into operation.

► If the connection lead is damaged, you will need to have a

new connection lead installed by an authorized electrician.

► This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and

above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

► Children shall not play with the appliance.
► Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by

children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.

► Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children

aged less than 8 years.

► Do not use utensils that are not suitable for the use in

microwave appliances.

► The appliance should be cleaned regularly and all food

residues removed after each use.

► Read and follow the instructions on “Danger due to

microwaves”.

► The appliance may only be installed or fitted according to

the instructions attached.

► Do not leave the device unsupervised when it is in

operation.

► Do not operate the oven if it is empty. This could damage

the device.

Please note

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► The device is not intended for drying, warming up or heating

up living animals.

► Food thermometers are unsuitable to be used when the

microwave is in operation.

► Do not use the cooking chamber for storage purposes. Do

not leave any paper products, cooking utensils or foodstuffs in
the cooking chamber when the oven is not being used.

► Do not use or store the appliance outdoors.
► Do not use the appliance near water, in damp or humid

basements or near swimming pools.

► Do not use steam cleaners on the appliance.
► The rear of the appliance should be facing a wall.
► Only qualified electricians, who have been trained by t he

manufacturer, may carry out any repairs that may be needed.
Improperly performed repairs can cause considerable
dangers for the user.

► Only customer service departments authorized by the

manufacturer may carry out repairs on the device during the
guarantee period, as otherwise the guarantee entitlements
will be null and void in the event of any subsequent damages.

► Defective components must always be r eplaced with

original replacement parts. Only such parts will guarantee that
the safety requirements are fulfilled.

► Device is not intended to be operated by means of an

external timer or separate remote-control system.

► PLEASE READ THE SE SAFETY INSTRUC TIONS

CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR F UTURE REFERENCE.

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11.5 Sources of danger

11.5.1 Danger due to microwaves

Warning

Exposure to microwaves on the human body can res ul t in
injuries.

Please observe the following safety notices in order not to
expose yourself or others to microwaves.

► Never operate the device when the door is open. Having a

faulty or manipulated safety switch results in the danger of
exposing oneself directly to the microwaves.

► Never position any items between the front of the oven and

the oven door and avoid any dirt deposits or cleaning material
residues directly on the sealing areas of the device.

► Do not use the device under the following circumstances:

- if the device door is warped

- if the door hinges are loose

- if there are visible holes or cracks on the housing,
on the door or on the walls of the cooking chamber

► If the door or door seals are damaged, the device must not

be operated until it has been repaired by an authorized
person.

► Do not remove any of the coverings on the device.
► Due to the hazards of repair and maintenance work, for

which the radiation shield cover is removed any such work
may only be carried out by a trained and qualified specialist.

11.5.2 Danger of burns

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Warning

The culinary items being heated up in this device as well as
the cookware that being used and the surface of the device
can become very hot.

Please observe the following safety notices in order not to bur n
or scald yourself or others.

► The device becomes hot. Keep the power cable away from

any surfaces and make sure the ventilation slots in the
appliance are not covered up.

► Accessible parts can become hot during use oft he

appliance; keep children at a safe distance.

► During use the appliance will heat up; do not touch the

heating elements inside the appliance.

► The appliance and accessible parts will become very hot

during use. Do not touch the heating elements; keep children
under the age of 8 years at a safe distances or under
supervision at all times.

► Use oven mitts when sliding in or removing items that are

being browned as well while foods/cookware are being
handled within the cooking chamber.

► Do not use the oven for deep-frying. Hot oil can damage

parts of the oven and the cookware and cause burns.

► Please bear in mind that the foods and liquids in the device

are mainly being heated when the microwave is in operation,
and not the container itself. Although the lid of a container is
not hot, the same amount of steam and spills can be created
on removing the lid as in a conventional cooking process
when you remove it from the device.

► Always check the temperature of the cooked food,

especially if you are heating up foods or liquids for babies.

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It is advisable never to consume foods or liquids, directly after
they come out of the device. Wait a few minutes and stir the
food or liquid, to allow the heat to be distributed evenly.

Warning

► With certain foods, there is a danger of burns due to

superheating. With foods consisting of a mixture of fat and
water, such as broth, wait about 30 to 60 seconds before
removing the food from the device. This will allow the mixture
to settle. Thus, you avoid sudden bubbling up when a spoon
is inserted into the food or the liquid or after adding a stock
cube.
In order to prevent superheating, you can also place a metal
spoon into the cooking vessel prior to cooking. However, bear
in mind that the spoon must not make contact with any parts
of the device walls or the grill, as this could result in damages
to the device.

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11.5.3 Danger of fire

Warning

There is a danger of f i re due to the ignition of t he c ont ent in
the event the dev i c e i s not us e d pr operly.

Observe the following safety notices to avoid dangers of f ire:
► Please bear in mind that the times for cooking, heating up,

defrosting using the device are frequently considerably
shorter than on a stove top or in the oven.
Leaving the device on for too long will result in foods drying
out and eventually self-igniting. There is then a danger of fire!
The danger of fire is also present if bread, rolls, flowers or
herbs are being dried for too long.

► Do not overheat food.