Daewoo KENSINGTON SDA1655 - 20L 800W Digital Microwave Manual

Features

Viewing window
Glass turntable
Waveguide cover
Door lock
Turntable support
Turntable ring
Control panel

The door of the microwave oven must be fully closed in order for it to operate, this is due to a safety interlock between the locking mechanism and the control panel.

Place the turntable ring first, fit the turntable onto the rotating turntable support and mkse sure it is geared in properly

Never remove the waveguide cover
Make sure the turntable support is correctly located

Control panel

Initial set up
The LED display flashes 3 times when plugged into the power supply. The display will then show ":", prompting you to input a cooking menu and the time

Auto Cooking/Time Weight knob
Increase or decrease cooking time or weight. Turn to choose from the Auto cooking

Pause Cancel
Press once to cancel an input. During cooking press once to stop cooking, press twice to cancel the program

Auto reminder
When cooking has finished the LED display will show END and 3 beeps will sound to prompt you to remove the food. If Pause/cancel is not pressed the beeps will resound at an interval of 3 minutes

Clock setting
Allows you to set the current time and input a preset time

Enter
Start cooking after entering a cooking programme

Instant start
Starts cooking instantly

Setting the clock

For example to set the clock for 12:30

After the microwave oven is plugged into the power supply the display will show ":".
Hold the Preset/Clock/Defrost button for 3 seconds, the display will show 0:00.
To set the hour, turn the Auto Cooking/Time Weight knob to 12:00.
Press the Preset/Clock/Defrost button to confirm.
To set the minutes, turn the Auto Cooking/Time Weight knob to 12:30.
Press the Preset/Clock/Defrost button to confirm or wait 5 seconds and the display will show the time automatically.

Instant microwave cooking

You can start to microwave cook immediately, without setting an auto programe, just press the Instant/Start button. The time starts at 1 minute and goes up in 10 second increments. To pause or cancel any cooking programe, press the Pause Cancel button.

Microwave cooking

Press the Micro Power button, the LED display will 100P, 80P, 60P, 40P and 20P.

High Power	100P	100% microwave power for quick and thorough cooking
Medium High Power	80P	80% microwave power for medium express cooking
Medium Power	60P	60% microwave power for steaming food
Medium Low Power	40P	40% microwave power for defrosting
Low Power	20P	20% microwave power for keeping food warm

The maximum time which can be set is 60 minutes.
Never operate the microwave oven when empty. Caution

If you want turn the food during cooking, open the door, turn the food and press the Instant/Start button once and the cooking time will continue.
If you intend to remove the food before the preset time, you must press Pause/cancel button once to clear the preset programme.

For example, to cook at 80P for 10 minutes

Press the Micro Power button until the display shows 80P.
To set the time, turn the Auto Cooking/Time Weight knob until the display shows 10:00.
Press the Instant/Start button and the LED display will count down to show the time remaining.

Defrost

Press the Preset/Clock/Defrost button, the LED display will show d.1, d.2 and d.3.

d.1	Defrost meat from 0.1kg to 2.0kg
d.2	Defrost poultry from 0.2kg to 3.0kg
d.3	Dfrsot Seafood from 0.1kg to 0.9kg

It is important to turn food during defrosting to make sure it is defrosted thoroughly. Check using a knife to make sure that food is defrosted, a knife should go through the food with ease.

For example, to defrost 0.4kg of poultry

Press the Preset/Clock/defrost button to set the food type, the display will show d.2.
To set the weight, turn the Auto Cooking/Time Weight knob until the display shows 0.4.
Press the Instant/Start button. During the defrost time the microwave will sound 3 beeps to remind you to turn over the food. Open the door, turn over the food and press the Instant/Start button to continued defrosting.

Auto cooking

This oven has an auto cooking menu for easy cooking.

Display	Food	Weight
A-01	Popcorn	3.0oz or 3.5oz
A-02	Potato	0.45kg or 0.65kg
A-03	Vegetable	0.1kg - 0.2kg - 0.3kg 0.4kg - 0.5kg
A-04	Meat	0.2kg - 0.3kg - 0.4kg 0.5kg - 0.6kg - 0.7kg
A-05	Fish	0.2kg - 0.3kg - 0.4kg 0.5kg - 0.6kg - 0.7kg
A-06	Chicken	0.2kg - 0.3kg - 0.4kg 0.5kg - 0.6kg - 0.7kg
A-07	Reheat	0.2kg - 0.4kg - 0.6kg 0.8kg - 1.0kg
A-08	Drinks or Soup	250ML or 500ML
A-09	Cooked Rice	0.1kg - 0.2kg - 0.3kg 0.4kg - 0.5kg
A-10	Cooked Pasta	0.1kg - 0.2kg - 0.3kg 0.4kg - 0.5kg
A-11	Bread	0.1kg - 0.2kg - 0.3kg 0.4kg - 0.5kg
A-12	Pizza	I slice or 2 slice

Turn the Auto Cooking/Time Weight knob, the LED display will show A-01, A-02 and so on up to A-12.
After setting the Auto menu, pressing the Enter button allows you to set the weight.
Choose the appropriate menu according to the food type and weight.

For eample to steam 0.4kg of fish

Turn the Auto Cooking/Time Weight knob and the LED display will show A-05, press ENTER to confirm.
Turn the Auto Cooking/Time Weight knob button to set the weight 0.4kg
Press the Instant/Start and the LED display will count down to show the time remaining.

Auto Start with timer delay function

You can preset a cooking time for later in the day, this conists of 2 steps:

For example if the time is now 12:30 and you want the cooking time to start at 14:30 with 100P microwave power for 9 minutes and 30 seconds. Check the display clock is set to the correct time.

Select the cooking power by pressing the Micro Power button until the display shows 100P.
Turn the Auto Cooking/Time Weight knob to set the cooking time, the display will show 9:30.
Press and hold the Preset/Clock/defrost button for 3 seconds to return to the current time on the display clock.
Set the cooking start time to 14:30 by turning the Auto Cooking/Time Weight knob.
Press the Preset/Clock/defrost button to set the hour at 14:00
Set minutes by turn the Auto Cooking/Time Weight knob until the display shows 14:30.
Press the Preset/Clock/defrost button to confirm the delayed cooking time. The delayed cooking time has now been set and cooking will start at 14:30.
You can check the preset starting time by pressing the Preset/Clock/defrost button.

To start a set program immediately without waiting, press the Instant/Start button. To stop the set program, Press the Pause/cancel button.

The temperature of food before using the auto cooking function should be between 20-25°C, a higher or lower temperature before cooking would require an increased or decreased cooking time.
The temperature and weight of foods largely effect cooking times, if any foods diviate from the auto weights, for best results adjust the cooking time.

Multi-Sequence cooking

For the best cooking results, some recipes call for a different cook mode and time. You can program you personalised menu as follows.

For example, if you want to cook with 100P microwave power for 3 minutes then 20P microwave power for 9 minutes.

Press the Micro Power button until the display shows 100P.
Turn the Auto Cooking/Time Weight knob to set the cooking time, the display will show 3:00.
Press the Micro Power button until the display shows 20P.
Turn the Auto Cooking/Time Weight knob to set the cooking time, the display will show 9:00.
Press the Instant/Start button to start cooking.

When the microwave has finished cooking at 100P it will automatically start to cook at 20P. A maximum of 4 cooking sequences can be set.

Child lock function

The control panel can be locked so that children cannot use the microwave oven, or for when you are cleaning it.

To set the child lock - hold the Pause/Cancel button for 3 seconds.
To cancel the child lock - hold the Pause/Cancel button for 3 seconds.

Utensils guideline

It is recommended that only utensils and containers marked safe for microwave use should be used in this microwave oven. As a general rule containers made from heat resistant ceramic, glass or plastic are suitable for microwave cooking. Never use metal containers for microwave cooking as sparks are likely to occur.

Material of container	Microwave	Notes
Heat resistant ceramic	Yes	Do not use ceramics that have a gilt or metal rim
Heat resistant plastic	Yes	Should not be used for extended cooking times
Heat resistant glass	Yes
Plastic film	Yes	Should not be used for cooking meats as the higher temperatures may damage the film
Grill rack	No
Metal containers	No	Microwaves cannot penetrate through metals
Lacquer	No	Poor heat resistance
Bamboo, wood, paper	No	Poor heat resistance and risk of ignition

Cleaning

Remove the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. Don't immerse the appliance in water or other fluids when cleaning. 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 situation.

Wipe the exterior with soft damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
Using a soft damp cloth, wipe clean the interior of the door and door seals, interior cavity to remove any spill or spatter and dry thoroughly.
Do not remove the waveguide cover. Wipe clean the wave guide cover making sure this is free from food residue, this is located on the cavity wall on the right hand side.
Wash the glass turn table, turntable ring and support in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.

Some foods, for example fish can leave an odour which may linger, to refresh the cavity follow one of the 3 methods below:
Method 1 - Distilled Vinegar

Add 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of distilled vinegar to a microwave-proof bowl or plastic container and place in the centre of the oven.
Heat on high for 2 minutes 30 seconds or until the solution boils or gives off steam.
Leave to cool for 15 minutes before opening the door.
Open the door, remove the bowl and glass turntable, then wipe the microwave with a clean damp cloth. Wipe over the glass turntable and return to the microwave.

Method 2 - Lemon

Cut a lemon in two and squeeze the lemon into a microwave-proof bowl or plastic container, add 1 cup of water and place in the centre of the oven.
Heat on high for 2 minutes 30 seconds or until the solution boils or gives off steam.
Leave to cool for 15 minutes before opening the door.
Open the door, remove the bowl and glass turntable, then wipe the microwave with a clean, damp cloth.
Wipe the glass turntable before replacing.

Method 3 - Bicarbonate of soda

Add 1 cup of water and 2 tbsp bicarbonate soda to a microwave-proof bowl or plastic container and place in the centre of the oven.
Heat on high for 2 minutes 30 seconds or until the solution boils or gives off steam.
Leave to cool for 15 minutes before opening the door.
Open the door, remove the bowl and glass turntable, then wipe the microwave with a clean, damp cloth.
Wipe the glass turntable before replacing.

Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to understand the hazards of improper use.

Cooking Tips

Place thicker areas towards outside of food container, the thinner parts towards the centre and spread evenly. Do not over lap if possible.
Start cooking with a shorter time setting, evaluate it after the time finishes and extend the cooking time if needed. Over cooking can result in smoke and burnt food.
Food such as chicken, burgers or steak should be turned once during cooking.
Depending on the food type, if applicable stir from the outside inwards to the centre of the dish once or twice during cooking.
Make sure meat is cooked thoroughly there should be no signs of pink in the meat or in the meat juices.

Electrical Connections

This appliance is fitted with a fused three-pin plug to BS 1363. If the plug has to be removed, it should be cut off and carefully disposed of immediately.

To avoid a possible shock hazard, do not insert the discarded plug into a mains socket.

Fitting a new plug

If for any reason you need to fit a new plug, the flexible mains lead must be connected as shown below. The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Ensure the outer sheath of the mains lead is securely held by the cable clamp
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.
The Green and Yellow wire must be connected to the terminal marked E or coloured Green.
Check that there are no cut or stray strands of wire inside the plug.
Use a 13 Amp BS 1362 fuse, only use BSI or ASTA approved fuses.
If you are in any way unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualified electrician.
After replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug, the cover must be refitted to the plug; the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover.

Servicing

Servicing and repairs should only be carried out by qualified service persons.

Some components still retain a high voltage charge even when the microwave oven is disconnected from the mains supply, never remove covers or guards.
If any part of the oven or cord become damaged stop using it immediately and seek advice from a qualified service person. out a fuse cover.

Technical Data

Model Number	SDA1655
Voltage	220-240V AC 50Hz
Rated power (input)	1150W
Rated power (output)	800W
Microwave frequency	2450MHz

Important Safeguards

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed. These instructions should be saved for future reference:

Read and familiarise yourself with all operating instructions before using this Microwave Oven.
Before plugging your unit into the mains, visually check that the unit is intact and has not suffered any transit damage.
Check that the voltage indicated on the data plate corresponds with that of the local network before connecting the appliance to the mains power supply.
Close supervision is required when using this appliance near children.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 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 and supervised.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
Do not touch hot surfaces. The outer surfaces are liable to get hot during use. Always use the handles and knobs.
Do not immerse the appliance or its cord in water or any other liquids.
Do not leave the appliance unattended during use.
Do not leave the appliance unattended whilst connected to the mains supply.
Always use this appliance on a solid, level, non-flammable surface.
Do not use this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this Microwave Oven with a programmer, timer, separate remote-control system or any other device that switches the appliance on automatically.
It is imperative to unplug the power cord after the appliance has been used, before it is cleaned and whilst being repaired.
Repairs to electrical appliances should only be performed by a qualified electrician. Improper repairs may place user at serious risk.
Do not operate this appliance with a damaged plug or cord, after a malfunction or after being dropped or damaged in any way.
Regular, periodic checks should be carried out on the mains cable to ensure no damage is evident. Should there be any signs of damage the appliance should not be used.
If the power cable is damaged, it should only be replaced by the manufacturer or a suitable qualified after-sales-service in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not allow the mains cable to hang over sharp edges or come in contact with hot surfaces.
Do not run the mains cable under carpets, rugs, etc.
Allow the unit to cool before storage.
Before cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and allow to cool.
This appliance is intended for household use only and should not be used for industrial purposes.
Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those supplied or recommended by supplier.
Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use.
Do not push objects into any openings as damage to the appliance and/or electric shock may occur.
Ensure appliance is situated in an open area, do not allow it to come in contact with Cupboards, Curtains, wall coverings, clothing or other flammable materials.
Unplug after each use. Grasp the plug, not the cord.

Caution

Do not overcook food.
Remove wire twists from paper and plastic bags before placing in the oven.
Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying in the oven as the temperature of the fat can't be controlled.
After use wipe the waveguide cover with a damp cloth, followed by a dry cloth to remove any food splashes and grease. Built up grease may overheat and smoke or ignite.
If materials inside the oven smoke or ignite, keep the door closed, turn oven off and disconnect the power supply.
Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode; Baby bottles fitted with a screw cap or teat are considered sealed containers.
Liquids should be heated in a wide mouthed container and left for a short period after the heating cycle to avoid possible hazards such as delayed eruptive boiling of the liquid.
Potatoes, sausage and other skinned foods should be pierced before heating, eggs should never be heated in the microwave oven with the shell on.
Only use utensils suitable for use in a microwave oven.
Do not store food or other items in the oven.
Do not operate the oven without any food or liquid inside, this may damage the oven.
If the door or door seals are damaged or if the oven has malfunctioned, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person. It is hazardous for anybody other than a suitably qualified person to carry out any service or repair that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
This microwave oven is intended for the heating of food and beverages. The drying of clothes, heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges and cloths may lead to risk of injury, ignition and fire.