elco MW-900D23 I Owner's Manual

MODEL: MW-900D23 I

O w n e r ' s M a n u a l

Please read these instructions carefully before installing and operating the oven.

Record in the space below the SERIAL NO. found on the nameplate on your oven and retain

this information for future reference.

SERIAL NO.

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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 qualified service
personnel.

CONTENT

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY............. 1

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

SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 3

INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................... 3

RADIO INTERFERENCE........................................................................................................................... 3

MICROWAVE COOKING PRINCIPLES .................................................................................................... 4

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................. 4

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE ........................................................................................................ 4

UTENSILS GUIDE ..................................................................................................................................... 5

PART NAMES ............................................................................................................................................ 5

CONTROL PANEL ..................................................................................................................................... 6

HOW TO SET THE OVEN CONTROLS .................................................................................................... 7

Setting Digital Clock ......................................................................................................................... 7

Microwave Cooking .......................................................................................................................... 7

Quick Start......................................................................................................................................... 7

Weight Defrost................................................................................................................................... 7

Grill Cooking..................................................................................................................................... 8

Combination Cooking........................................................................................................................ 8

Child Lock ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Auto Cook.......................................................................................................................................... 9

CLEANING AND CARE ........................................................................................................................... 10

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliance 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:

1. Read all instructions before using the
appliance.

2. 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.

3. Do not operate the oven when empty.

4. 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. If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similarly qualified person
in order to avoid a hazard.

5. WARNING: When the appliance is operated
in the combination mode, children should
only use the oven under adult supervision
due to the temperatures generated.

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

7. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

 When heating food in plastic or paper

container, check the oven frequently to the
possibility of ignition.

 Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bag in oven.

 If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the

appliance and keep the door closed in order
to stifle any flames.

 Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.

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

8. WARNING: Liquid or other food must not be
heated in sealed containers since they are
liable to explode.

9. Microwave heating of beverage can result in
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has
to be taken when handle the container.

10. Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can
damage oven parts and utensils and even
result in skin burns.

11. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled
eggs should not be heated in microwave
ovens since they may explode even after
microwave heating has ended.

12. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as
potatoes, whole squashes, apples and
chestnuts before cooking.

13. The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars
should be stirred or shaken and the
temperature should be checked before
serving in order to avoid burns.

14. Cooking utensils may become hot because
of heat transferred from the heated food.
Potholders may be needed to handle the
utensil.

15. Utensils should be checked to ensure that
they are suitable for use in microwave oven.

16. WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other
than a trained person to carry out any
service or repair operation which involves
the removal of any cover which gives
protection against exposure to microwave
energy.

17. This product is Group 2 Class B ISM
equipment. The definition of Group 2 which
contains all ISM (Industrial, Scientific and
Medical) equipment in which radio-frequency
energy is intentionally generated and/or
used in the form of electromagnetic radiation
for the treatment of material, and spark
erosion equipment. For Class B equipment
is equipment suitable for use in domestic
establishments and in establishments
directly connected to a low voltage power
supply network which supplies buildings

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used for domestic purpose.

18. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.

19. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Consumption: 230-240V/50Hz, 1400W(Microwave)

1000W(grill) Output:

900W

Operation Frequency: 2450MHz

Outside Dimensions: 281mm(H)×483mm(W)×371mm(D)

Oven Cavity Dimensions: 220mm(H)×340mm(W)×320mm(D)

Oven Capacity: 23Litres

Cooking Uniformity: Turntable System

Net Weight: Approx. 14.1 kg

INSTALLATION

1. Make sure that all the packing materials are
removed from the inside of the door.

2. WARNING: Check the oven for any damage,
such as misaligned or bent door, damaged
door seals and sealing surface, broken or
loose door hinges and latches and dents
inside the cavity or on the door. If there is
any damage, do not operate the oven and
contact qualified service personnel.

3. This microwave oven must be placed on a
flat, stable surface to hold its weight and the
heaviest food likely to be cooked in the oven.

4. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture,
or high humidity are generated, or near
combustible materials.

5. For correct operation, the oven must have
sufficient airflow. Allow 20cm of space above
the oven, 10cm at back and 5cm at both
sides. Do not cover or block any openings
on the appliance. Do not remove feet.

6. Do not operate the oven without glass tray,
roller support, and shaft in their proper
positions.

7. Make sure that the power supply cord is
undamaged and does not run under the
oven or over any hot or sharp surface.

8. The socket must be readily accessible so
that it can be easily unplugged in an
emergency.

9. Do not use the oven outdoors.

RADIO INTERFERENCE

Operation of the microwave oven can cause
interference to your radio, TV, or similar
equipment.
When there is interference, it may be reduced or

eliminated by taking the following measures:

1. Clean door and sealing surface of the
oven.

2. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or

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television.

3. Relocate the microwave oven with respect
to the receiver.

4. Move the microwave oven away from the

receiver.

5. Plug the microwave oven into a different
outlet so that microwave oven and receiver
are on different branch circuits.

MICROWAVE COOKING PRINCIPLES

1. Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas
towards outside of dish.

2. Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest
amount of time indicated and add more as
needed. Food severely overcooked can
smoke or ignite.

3. Cover foods while cooking. Covers prevent
spattering and help foods to cook evenly.

4. Turn foods over once during microwave
cooking to speed cooking of such foods as
chicken and hamburgers. Large items like
roasts must be turned over at least once.

5. Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway
through cooking both from top to bottom and
from the center of the dish to the outside.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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 installed and grounded.
In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electric current. It
is recommended that a separate circuit serving
only the oven be provided. Using a high voltage is
dangerous and may result in a fire or other
accident causing oven damage.
WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug
can result in a risk of electric shock.

Note:

1. If you have any questions about the
grounding or electrical instructions, consult a
qualified electrician or service person.

2. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can
accept any liability for damage to the oven or
personal injury resulting from failure to
observe the electrical connection
procedures.

The wires in this cable main are colored in
accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow = EARTH
Blue = NEUTRAL
Brown = LIVE

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

If the oven fails to operate:

1. Check to ensure that the oven is plugged in
securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the
outlet, wait 10 seconds, and plug it in again
securely.

2. Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped
main circuit breaker. If these seem to be

operating properly, test the outlet with
another appliance.

3. Check to ensure that the control panel is
programmed correctly and the timer is set.

4. Check to ensure that the door is securely
closed engaging the door safety lock system.
Otherwise, the microwave energy will not

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flow into the oven.
IF NONE OF THE ABOVE RECTIFIES THE SITUATION, THEN CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF.

UTENSILS GUIDE

1.

The ideal material for a microwave utensil is
transparent to microwave, it allows energy to
pass through the container and heat the food.

2. Microwave cannot penetrate metal, so metal

utensils or dishes with metallic trim should not
be used.

3. Do not use recycled paper products when

microwave cooking, as they may contain
small metal fragments which may cause

sparks and/or fires.

4. Round /oval dishes rather than square/oblong
ones are recommend, as food in corners
tends to overcook.

5. Narrow strips of aluminum foil may be used

to prevent overcooking of exposed areas.
But be careful don’t use too much and keep
a distance of 1 inch (2.54cm) between foil
and cavity.

The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct utensils.

Cookware Microwave Grill Combination

Heat–Resistant Glass Yes Yes Yes

Non Heat–Resistant Glass No No No

Heat–Resistant Ceramics Yes Yes Yes

Microwave–Safe Plastic Dish Yes No No

Kitchen Paper Yes No No

Metal Tray No Yes No

Metal Rack No Yes No

Aluminum Foil & Foil Container No Yes No

PART NAMES

1.

Door Safety Lock System

2.

Oven Window

3.

Turntable Roller

4.

Shaft

5.

Door Release Button

6.

Control Panel

7.

Wave Guide

8.

Glass Turntable

9.

Grill Heater

10.

Metal Rack

78

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1

6

5

3

2

10

9

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CONTROL PANEL



MENU ACTION SCREEN



Cooking time, power, action indicators, and

clock time are displayed.



POWER LEVEL



Press this button a number of times to set

microwave cooking power level.



CLOCK



Press this button to set the oven clock.



WEIGHT ADJUST



Press this button to specify food weight or

number of servings.



WEIGHT DEFROST



Press to defrost food based on the weight

entered.



COMBI.



Press to set one of two combination cooking

program with microwave and grill.



GRILL



Press to set grill cooking program.



MENU/TIME(DIAL)



Turn the dial to input cooking time.



Rotate to select the auto cooking menus.



START/QUICK START (THE DIAL)



Press to start a cooking program.



Press repeatedly to set quick start function.



PAUSE/CANCEL



Press to cancel setting or reset the oven before

setting a cooking program.



Press once to temporarily stop cooking, or

twice to cancel cooking altogether.



It is also used for setting child lock.

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HOW TO SET THE OVEN CONTROLS

Each time a button is pressed, a beep will sound to acknowledge the press.

S

ETTING DIGITAL CLOCK

With the oven ready for input, press the
CLOCK button once or twice to set the digital
clock in 12-hour or 24-hour cycle.
FOR EXAMPLE: Suppose you want to set
the oven clock time to 8:30 (12-hour cycle).

1.

Press CLOCK button once, when 12H
show on screen.

2.

Turn MENU/TIME to indicate the hour
digit 8.

3.

Press CLOCK button once to confirm.

4.

Turn MENU/TIME dial to indicate the
minute digits until the screen shows 8:

30.

5.

Press CLOCK to confirm the setting.
You can press the CLOCK button once to
check clock time during cooking.

M

ICROWAVE COOKING

To cook with microwave power alone, press
the POWER LEVEL button a number of
times to select a cooking power level, and
then use the MENU/TIME dial to set a
desired cooking time. The longest cooking
time is 95 minutes.
Select power level by pressing the POWER

LEVEL button:

Press POWER LEVEL

button

Cooking power

(Display)

once 100%(100)

twice 80%(80)

3 times 60%(60)

4 times 40%(40)

5 times 20%(20)

6 times 0%(00)

For example, suppose you want to cook for 5
minute at 60% of microwave power.

1.

Press POWER LEVEL button 3 times.

2.

Turn MENU/TIME to 5:00.

3.

Press START/QUICK START button.

Note: During cooking, you can check the
present cooking power by pressing POWER
LEVEL button.

After total time elapsed, the system will
sound beeps with END in display. And the
beeps will continue to sound every two
minutes automatically until the door is
opened or any button is pressed.

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UICK START

This feature allows you to start the oven
quickly at 100% power.

Press the START/QUICK START a number
of times to set the cooking time, the oven
starts work at full power level immediately.
The maximum cooking time is 10 minutes.

After total time elapsed, the system will
sound beeps with END in display. And the
beeps will continue to sound every two
minutes automatically until the door is
opened or any button is pressed.

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EIGHT DEFROST

The oven allows the defrosting of meat,
poultry, and seafood. The time and the
defrosting power are adjusted automatically
once the weight is programmed. The range
weight of frozen foods varies between 100g
and 1800g.

FOR EXAMPLE: Suppose you want to
defrost 600g of shrimp.

1.

Place the shrimp to be defrosted into the
oven.

2.

Press WEIGHT DEFROST button once.

3.

Press WEIGHT ADJUST button
repeatedly to select the weight of

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shrimp.

4.

Press START/QUICK START button.

Note: Defrost power divides into three stages,
each stage needs 1/3 time, after defrosting
2/3 time the system will sound to remind you
to turn over the food and pause until you
depress the button START/QUICK START to
enter into the next defrosting stage, and the
defrosting resume

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RILL COOKING

Grill cooking is particularly useful for thin
slices of meat, steaks, chops, kebabs,
sausages and pieces of chicken. The
longest cooking time is 95 minutes.

For example: Suppose you want to program
grill cooking for 12 minutes.

1.

Press GRILL button once.

2.

Turn MENU/TIME dial to set cooking

time 12:00.

3.

Press START/QUICK START button.

Note: After total time elapsed, the system will
sound beeps with END in display. And the
beeps will continue to sound every two
minutes automatically until the door is
opened or any button is pressed.

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OMBINATION COOKING

The longest cooking time in both
combination 1 and 2 is 95 minutes.

COMBINATION 1
30% time for microwave cooking, 70% for

grill cooking. Use for fish and au gratin.

For example: Suppose you want to set
combination 1 cooking for 25 minutes.

1. Press COMBI. button once, when CO-1
display on screen.

2. Turn MENU/TIME dial to enter cooking
time 25:00.

3. Press START/QUICK START button.

COMBINATION 2
55% time for microwave cooking, 45% for
grill cooking. Use for pudding, omelets,
baked potatoes and poultry.
For example: Suppose you want to set
combination 2 cooking for 12 minutes.

1. Press COMBI. button twice, when CO-2

display on screen.

2. Turn MENU/TIME to enter cooking time

12:00.

3. Press START/QUICK START button.

Note: during cooking, press COMBI. button
to check cooking power.

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HILD LOCK

Use to prevent unsupervised operation of
the oven by little children. The CHILD LOCK
indicator will show up on display screen, and
the oven can not be operated while the
CHILD LOCK is set.

To set the CHILD LOCK: Press and hold the
PAUSE/CANCEL button for 3 seconds, a
beep sounds and lock indicator lights.

To cancel the CHILD LOCK: Press and hold
the PAUSE/CANCEL button for 3 seconds
until lock indicator on display goes off.

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UTO COOK

For food or the following cooking mode, it is not necessary to program the duration and the cooking
power. It is sufficient to indicate the type of food that you wish to cook as well as the weight of this food.
In order to do this, rotate the MENU/TIME dial anti-clockwise to select a category of food/cooking mode,
and then press WEIGHT ADJUST to indicate weight of food to be cooked. The oven begins cooking
once the START/QUICK START button is engaged.

You may need to turn food over at the middle of cooking time to obtain uniform cooking.
For example: to cook 400g of fish.

1.

Turn MENU/TIME dial anti-clockwise until code 6 displays.

2.

Press WEIGHT ADJUST to indicate the weight of 400g.

3.

Press START/QUICK START button.

Auto Cook Menu

Code Food/cooking mode

1 Milk/Coffee

(

200ml/cup)

2 Rice (g)

3 Spaghetti (g)

4 Potato (230g/unit)

5 Auto Reheat (g)

6 Fish (g)

7 Chicken (g)

8 Beef/Mutton (g)
9 Skewered Meat(g)

1. Press WEIGHT ADJUST to select weight or amount
of food.

2. For Spaghetti add boiling water before cooking

3. For chicken, beef/mutton, skewered meat, during
cooking, the system will sound beep and pause to
remind you to turn food over for uniform cooking,
then close door and press START/QUICK START to
resume cooking.

4. The result of auto cooking depends on factors such
as fluctuation of voltage, the shape and size of food,
your personal preference as to the doneness of
certain foods and even how well you happen to place
food in the oven. If you find the result at any rate not
quite satisfactory, please adjust the cooking time a
little bit accordingly.

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CLEANING AND CARE

1. Turn off the oven and remove the power
plug from the wall socket before cleaning.

2. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When
food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to
oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild
detergent may be used if the oven gets
very dirty. Avoid the use of spray and other
harsh cleaners as they may stain, streak
or dull the door surface.

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 openings.

4. Wipe the both sides of the door and
window, the door seals and adjacent parts
frequently with a damp cloth to remove
any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive
cleaner.

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 floor 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 floor 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.

Specifications subject to change without notice