Prestige DS20 User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

MICROWAVE OVEN

MODEL DS20

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Defrost Setting

95 Minute Setting

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Contents

Installation.......................................................................................2

Electrical Connection......................................................................3

Important Safety Instructions..........................................................4

Cooking Utensils.............................................................................5

Other Helpful Instructions...............................................................6

Cleaning and Care..........................................................................6

Setting up Your Oven.....................................................................7

Turntable Installation.......................................................................8

Installation.......................................................................................8

Operation Instructions.....................................................................9

Questions and Answers................................................................14

Technical Specifications................................................................15

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY

The oven cannot be operated with the door open due to the safety interlocks built in the door
mechanism which switch off cooking functions when the door is opened. Operating the oven
with the door open could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not
to tamper with the door mechanism.

Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

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 (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken
or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified personnel.

WARNING

When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, delayed
eruptive boiling can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil
over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken.

1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

2. Do not overheat.

3. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating
time.

4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time. Stir or shake the contents (especially
feeding bottles and baby foods) and carefully check the temperature before use.

NOTE: This appliance is intended for domestic use only, any other use may invalidate
the warranty and might be dangerous.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

For your safety please read the following information

Warning: This appliance must be earthed.
The appliance must be connected to a 220-240 volts 50 cycle AC supply by means of a
three pin socket, suitably earthed and should be protected by a 13 amp fuse in the plug.
The appliance is supplied with a rewireable 13 amp 3 pin plug fitted with a 13 amp fuse.
Should the fuse require replacement, it must be replaced with a fuse rated at 13 amp and
approved to BS1362.
If the mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home or is removed for any other
reason, then the cut off plug should be disposed of safely to prevent the hazard of electric
shock.
There is a danger of electric shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket
outlet.

How to wire a 13 amp plug.

Important
The wires in the mains lead on this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following
code:

Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue *Neutral
Brown *Live

As the colours may not correspond with the markings identifying
the terminals in your plug proceed as follows.

The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or with the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured black.

The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read carefully and keep for future reference

Do not operate the oven when empty.
Do not dry clothes in the oven. They may become carbonised or burned if heated too long.
Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels, unless your cookbook contains instructions for
the food you are cooking.
Do not use the oven for drying kitchen towels or paper products. They may burn.
Do not use wooden containers. They may heat up and char.
Do not use recycled paper products since they may contain impurities which may cause
sparks and / or fires when used in a microwave oven.
Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning.
Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time. If the suggested cooking
times are exceeded they may overheat and burn.
Before cooking, pierce the skin of fruit and vegetables.
Do not cook eggs in their shell. Pressure will build up inside the egg which will burst.
Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven.
Remove plastic wrapping from food before cooking or defrosting. Note though that in some
cases food should be covered with plastic film, for heating or cooking, as detailed in microwave
cook books.
If smoke is observed, switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply and keep
the oven door closed in order to stifle any flames.
When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper or other combustible
materials, check the oven frequently due to the possibility of a fire hazard.

WARNING : Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are
liable to explode.

WARNING : Risk of burning. Accessible surfaces may get hot during use.

WARNING : If the oven door or door seal becomes damaged, the oven must not be

operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician.

WARNING : Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to the door,
control panel, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. It is hazardous for
anyone to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of any cover
which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a qualified service technician.