Westinghouse WMF2302SA, WMF2302WA User Manual

USER MANUAL

FREESTANDING MICROWAVE

WMF2302SA, WMF2302WA

CONTENTSCONGRATULATIONS

Dear Customer,

Congratulations and thank you for choosing our microwave. We are sure you will find it a pleasure to use. Before you use the microwave, we recommend that you read through the relevant sections of this manual, which provides a description of your appliance and its functions.

To avoid the risks that are always present when you use an appliance, it is important that the appliance is installed correctly and that you read the safety instructions carefully to avoid misuse and hazards.

We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners.

After unpacking the appliance, please check it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use the appliance but contact your local customer care centre.

Conditions of use

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and working environments

• Farm houses

• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments

• Bed and breakfast type environments

• Catering and similar non-retail applications

Please ensure you read the instruction manual fully before you call for service, or a full service fee could be applicable.

Record model and serial number here:

Model number:........................................................................................

General warnings.................................................................................3

Important safety instructions ....................................................... 4

Before first use .................................................................................... 6

Radio interference ............................................................................. 6

Grounding instructions .................................................................... 6

Microwave cooking principles .......................................................7

Before you call for service ..............................................................7

Utensils guide........................................................................................7

Product description .......................................................................... 8

Control panel ........................................................................................ 8

Daily Use ................................................................................................. 9

Operation ............................................................................................... 11

Using the accessories .....................................................................13

Helpful hints and tips ......................................................................14

Care and cleaning .............................................................................14

Troubleshooting .................................................................................15

Installation ............................................................................................16

Installation ............................................................................................18

Warranty ................................................................................................19

Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy place for later reference.

The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings:

WARNING

This symbol indicates information concerning your personal safety.

CAUTION

This symbol indicates information on how to avoid damaging the appliance.

Serial number: .........................................................................................

PNC: .............................................................................................................

IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT MAY IMPACT YOUR MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY

Adherence to the directions for use in this manual is extremely important for health and safety. Failure to strictly adhere to the requirements in this manual may result in personal injury, property damage and affect your ability to make a claim under the Westinghouse manufacturer’s warranty provided with your product. Products must be used, installed and operated in accordance with this manual. You may not be able to claim on the Westinghouse manufacturer’s warranty in the event that your product fault is due to failure to adhere this manual.

IMPORTANT

This symbol indicates tips and information about use of the appliance.

ENVIRONMENT

This symbol indicates tips and information about economical and ecological use of the appliance.

GENERAL WARNINGS

Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy place for later reference. Pass the user manual on to possible new owners of the appliance.

Read the following carefully to avoid damage or injury.

NOTE: You must read these warnings carefully before installing or using the appliance. If you need assistance, contact your Customer Care Department. The manufacturer will not accept liability, should these instructions or any other safety instructions incorporated in this book be ignored.

Children and vulnerable people safety.

WARNING

Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.

• 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.

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

• WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away.

• Keep all packaging away from children.

• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when it operates or when it cools down. Accessible parts are hot.

• If the appliance has a child safety device, we recommend that you activate it.

CAUTION

It is important to use your appliance safely. Check these safety points before using your appliance.

General safety

• During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.

• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.

• Before maintenance isolate the power supply.

• If the door or door seals are damaged, the appliance must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remotecontrol system.

• Only a competent person can carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

• Do not heat liquids and other foods in sealed containers. They are liable to explode.

• Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwaves.

• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the appliance due to the possibility of ignition.

• The appliance is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.

• If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

• Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling. Care must be taken when handling the container.

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

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

• The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.

• Failure to maintain the appliance 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 situation.

• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

• Pay attention to the minimum dimensions of the cabinet. Refer to the installation chapter.

• This appliance is not suitable for building in and must not be installed in a cupboard or behind a decorative door, the ventilation requirements in this manual must be followed.

• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass door since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorised Service or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• Caution: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.

• WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

WARNING

Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

• Remove all the packaging.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Obey the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.

• Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy. Always wear safety gloves.

• Keep the minimum distance from the other appliances and units.

• The sides of the appliance must stay adjacent to appliances or to units with the same height.

Electrical connection

WARNING

Risk of fire and electrical shock.

• All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If not, contact an electrician.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.

• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Contact the Service Centre or an electrician to change a damaged mains cable.

• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

Use

WARNING

Risk of injury, burns or electric shock or explosion.

• Use this appliance in a household environment.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• Make sure that the ventilation openings are not blocked.

• Do not let the appliance stay unattended during operation.

• Do not apply pressure on the open door.

• Do not use the appliance as a work surface and do not use the cavity for storage purposes.

Care and cleaning

WARNING

Risk of injury, fire or damage to the appliance.

• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

• Regularly clean the appliance to prevent the deterioration of the surface material.

• Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to accumulate on door sealing surfaces.

• Remaining fat or food in the appliance can cause smoke/fire, particularly on the grill element.

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.

• If you use an oven spray, obey the safety instructions on the packaging.

Disposal

WARNING

Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.

• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

WARNING

If the door or door seals are damaged, the microwave must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

• The microwave is for household use only and not for commercial use.

• Never remove the distance holder in the back or on the sides, as it ensures a minimum distance from the wall for air circulation.

• Please secure the turn table before you move the appliance to avoid damages.

CAUTION

It is dangerous to repair or maintain the appliance by no other than a specialist because under these circumstances the cover have to be removed which assures protection against microwave radiation.This applies to changing the power cord or thelighting as well. Send the appliance in these cases to our service centre.

• The microwave is intended for defrosting, cooking and steaming of food only.

• Use gloves if you remove any heated food.

CAUTION

Steam will escape, when opening lids or wrapping foil.

Specifications

Model: WMF2302SA / WMF2302WA

Rated Voltage: 230-240V~ 50Hz

Rated Input Power (Microwave): 1200-1250W

Rated Output Power (Microwave): 750-800W

Oven Capacity: 23L

Turntable Diameter: 270mm

External Dimensions: 485x375x293 mm

Net Weight: Approx. 13 kg

BEFORE FIRST USE

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

WARNING

Check the microwave 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 microwave and contact qualified service personnel.

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not use the microwave outdoors.

Radio Interference

Operation of the microwave 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:

• Clean door and sealing surface of the microwave.

• Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.

• Relocate the microwave with respect to the receiver.

• Move the microwave away from the receiver.

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

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

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not use the microwave outdoors.

Radio Interference

Operation of the microwave 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:

• Clean door and sealing surface of the microwave.

• Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.

• Relocate the microwave with respect to the receiver.

• Move the microwave away from the receiver.

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

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. This microwave 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 microwave be provided. Using a high voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other accident causing microwave damage.

WARNING

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

NOTE:

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

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

The wires in this mains cable are colored in accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow = EARTH

Blue = NEUTRAL

Brown = LIVE

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