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Model: CDW20DSS-DX
DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE
By placing the mark on this product, we are confirming compliance to all relevant
European safety, health and environmental requirements which are applicable in legislation for this
product.
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU regarding
electric and electronic appliances (WEEE). The WEEE contain both polluting substances
(that can have a negative effect on the environment) and base elements (that can be
reused.) It's important that the WEEE undergo specific treatments to correctly remove and
dispose of the pollutants and recover all the materials. Individuals can play an important
role in ensuring that the WEEE do not become an environmental problem; it is essential to follow a few
basic rules:
- The WEEE should not be treated as domestic waste;
- The WEEE should be taken to dedicated collection areas managed by the town council or a registered
company.
In many countries, domestic collections may be available for large WEEEs. When you buy a new
appliance, the old one can be returned to the vendor who must accept it free of charge as a one-off, as
long as the appliance is of an equivalent type and has the same functions as the purchased appliance.
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 very important that the oven door close properly
and that there is no damage to the
a)Door (including any bents),
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 qualified service personnel.
Content
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY.................... 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................... 2
Specifications............................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation Guide ......................................................................................................................................... 4
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 4
Radio Interference ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Before Calling For Service ............................................................................................................................ 5
Cooking Techniques ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Cooking Utensils Guide ................................................................................................................................ 6
Product Diagram .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Control Panel ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Operation Instructions................................................................................................................................... 8
Setting clock time .............................................................................................................................. 8
Express cooking ................................................................................................................................. 8
Microwave cooking ........................................................................................................................... 8
Speed defrost ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Auto defrost ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Multi-stage cooking ........................................................................................................................... 9
Child lock .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Auto cook ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Cleaning and Care ...................................................................................................................................... 11
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 and keep for future reference.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the 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!--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.
6. 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.
Rem ove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
If smok e is obs er ved, s witc h off or unplug th e app liance and k eep t he d oor c losed in or der 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.
The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of clothing and
heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury,
ignition or fire.
7. WARNING!--Liquid or o ther food m us t not be he ated i n s ealed co ntainers s ince th ey ar e liabl e
to explode.
8. Microwa ve heati ng of beve rage ca n res ult in dela yed eruptive boi ling, t heref ore car e has to be
taken when handle the container.
9. Do not f ry food in the o ven. Hot oi l c an damage ove n par ts and ut e nsils and e ven res ult in skin
burns.
10. Eggs in t heir s h el l an d whol e hard-boiled eg gs shou ld not b e he at e d in mic rowave ove ns sinc e
they ma y explode even after microwave heating has ended.
11. Pierce f oods with he avy skins s uch as potatoes , whole s quashes , a pp les an d c he st nuts befor e
cooking.
12. T he contents of feedin g bot tles and b ab y jars s hould b e stirred or shak en and the tem per ature
should be checked before serving in order to avoid burns.
13. Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food.
Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil.
14. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave oven.
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15. WARNING!--It is ha zardous for anyone oth er than a tr ained per son to carr y out an y service or
repair operation which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy.
16. T his Mic row ave c omplies with E N 550 11/CISPR 11, in this s tandar d it b el ong t o Cl as s B G roup
2 classification. Group 2 equipment: group 2 contains all ISM RF equipment in which
radio-frequency energy in the frequency range 9 kHz to 400 GHz is intentionally generated and
used or only used locally, in the form of electromagnetic radiation, inductive and/or capacitive
coupling, for the treatment of material, for inspection/analysis purposes, or for transfer of
electromagnetic energy. Class B equipment is equipment suitable for use in locations in
residential environments and in establishments directly connected to a low voltage power
supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
17. 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.
18. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
19. The microwave oven is only used in freestanding.
20. WARNING!--Do not install oven over a range cook top or other heat-producing appliance. if
installed could be damaged and the warranty would be avoid .
21. The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet.
22. The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating.
23. Warning: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away.
24. During use the appliances becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid Pressing heat ing
elements inside the oven, for cooking ranged and ovens.
25. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
26. The appliance shall be placed against a wall.
27. Appliance is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience a nd kno wledge, unl ess they ha ve been g iven super vision or
instruction.
28. WARNING!--If the door or door se als ar e dam aged, the oven m us t not b e oper ated until it has
been repaired by a competent person.
29. The instructions shall state that appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.
30. The microwave oven is for household use only and not for commercial use.
31. Never remove the distance holder in the back or on the sides, as it ensures a minimum distance
from the wall for air circulation.
32. Please secure the turntable before you move the appliance to avoid damages.
33. 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 the lighting as well.
Send the appliance in these cases to our service centre.
34. The microwave oven is intended for defrosting, cooking and steaming of food only.
35. Use gloves if you remove any heated food.
36. Caution! Steam will escape, when opening lids or wrapping foil.
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37. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, s ensory or mental capabil ities or lack of experienc e and knowledge if the y h av e b ee n
given super vision or ins truction c oncerni ng use of t he appliance i n a safe wa y and unders tand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenanc e shall not be made b y children unless th ey are age d from 8 years a nd above and
supervised.
38. If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle
any flames.
Specifications
Power Consumption
230-240V/50Hz, 1200W(microwave)
Output
700W
Operation Frequency
2450MHz
Outside Dimensions
262mm(H)×452mm(W)×353mm(D)
Oven Cavity Dimensions
198mm(H)×315mm(W)×297mm(D)
Oven Capacity
Compact 20Litres
Net Weight
Approx.10.8kg
Installation Guide
1. Make sure that all the packing materials are removed from the inside of the door.
2. WARNING!--Check the oven f or any dam age, such as misaligned or b ent do or, dam aged door
seals and sea ling s ur f ac e, broken or l oos e do or hinge s and l atches and dents ins ide th e c a vity
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 s ure that the po wer suppl y cord is undam aged and do es not ru n under the ove n 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.
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 electric al shor t circuit, gro unding red uces ris k of electr ic shock by providing an
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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
Radio Interference
Operation of the micr owave oven c an cause interf erenc e to your radio, TV, or sim ilar equ ipment.
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 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.
Before Calling For Service
Before asking for service, please check each item below:
Check to ensure the oven i s plugged i n secure ly. If not, rem ove the plug from the outlet, wait
10 seconds, and plug it in again securely.
Check for a blown circu it fu se or a tr ipped m ain circ uit break er. If thes e se em to b e oper ating
properly, test the outlet with another appliance.
Check to ensure the control panel is programmed correctly and the timer is set.
Check to ens ure the door is sec urel y close d, engag ing the do or loc k system. If the door is not
properly closed, the microwave energy will not flow inside.
IF NONE OF THE ABOVE RECTIFIES THE SITUATION, THEN CONTACT A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN. DO NOT TR Y TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF.
Cooking Techniques
1. Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish.
2. Watch cooking tim e. Cook for the shortes t amount of tim e indicated and a dd mor e as needed .
Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.
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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.
Cooking Utensils Guide
1. Microwave cannot penetrate metal. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave
ovens. Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking.
This requirement is not applicable if the manufacturer specifies size and shape of metallic
containers suitable for microwave cooking.
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 Cooking
Heat–Resistant Glass
Yes
Non Heat–Resistant Glass
No
Heat–Resistant Ceramics
Yes
Microwave–Safe Plastic Dish
Yes
Kitchen Paper
Yes
Metal Tray
No
Metal Rack
No
Aluminum Foil & Foil Containers
No
Product Diagram
1. Door Safety Lock System
2. Oven Window
3. Shaft
4. Roller Ring
5. Control Panel
6. Wave Guide (Please do not remove the
mica plate covering the wave guide)
7. Glass Tray
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Control Panel
DISPLAY
Cooking time, power, action indicators, and clock time are
displayed.
POWER
Press to set microwave cooking power level.
WEI. ADJ.
Press to specify food weight or number of servings.
MULTI STAGE COOKING
Use to set a multi-stage cooking program
AUTO DEF.
Press to program defrost program based on weight.
SPEED DEF.
Press to set defrost program based on time.
CLOCK
Use to set the oven clock time.
TIME/MENU (dial)
Turn the dial to enter the oven clock time or cooking time.
Turn the dial to select an auto-cooking menu
STOP/CANCEL
Press once to temporarily stop cooking, or twice to cancel
cooking altogether.
START/QUICK START
Press to start a cooking program.
Simply press it a number of times to begin quick cooking
without previously setting power level and cooking time.
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Operation Instructions
When the oven first plugged in, beep will sound and the display will show " " and “1:01”
In the process of cooking set, broke about 30 seconds the oven will return to standby mode.
During cooking, if press STOP/CANCEL pad once, the program will be paused, then press
START/QUICK START pad to resume, but if press STOP/CANCEL pad twice, the program will be
canceled.
After ending cooking, the screen will display End with sound every two minutes until user press
STOP/CANCEL pad or open the door.
In the process of operation, press a valid button, the buzzer rings once, but if press a invalid
button, the buzzer rings twice
Setting clock time
This is a 12 or 24 hour clock. you can choose to set the clock time in 12 or 24 hour cycle by pressing the
CLOCK pad in standby mode.
1. In standby mode, press CLOCK pad once or twice to choose 12 or 24 hour clock.
2. Turn TIME/MENU to indicate the hour digit.
3. Press CLOCK pad.
4. Turn TIME/MENU dial to indicate the minute digit.
5. Press CLOCK to confirm the setting.
NOTE: During cooking, you can check the current time of the clock by pressing CLOCK pad.
Express cooking
This feature allows you to start the oven quickly. In standby mode, press the START/QUICK START pad a
number of times to set the cooking time, the oven starts work at full power level immediately. The longest
cooking time is 12 minutes.
Microwave cooking
1. Press POWER pad repeatedly to select power level.
2. Turn TIME/MENU clockwise to enter cooking time. The longest time is 60 minutes.
3. Press START/QUICK START pad to confirm.
Select power level by pressing the POWER pad:
Press POWER Pad
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)
NOTE: During cooking you can check the power level by pressing POWER pad.
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2. Turn TIME/MENU dial to enter the cooking time. The longest time is 60 minutes.
3. Press START/QUICK START pad to confirm.
NOTE: During defrosting program, the system will pause and sound to remind you to turn over the food,
after that, press START/QUICK START to resume.
Auto defrost
The time and the defrosting power are adjusted automatically once the weight is programmed. The range
weight of frozen food varies between 100g and 1800g.
1. In standby mode press AUTO DEF.pad once.
2. Press WEI. ADJ. repeatedly to enter the food weight.
3. Press START/QUICK START pad to confirm.
NOTE: During defrosting program, the system will pause and sound to remind you to turn over the food,
after that, press START/QUICK START to resume.
Multi-stage cooking
Your oven can be programmed for up to 2 automatic cooking sequences.
Suppose you want to set the following cooking program:
Microwave-cooking
↓
Microwave-cooking (with lower power level)
1. Open the door and place the food into the oven, close it.
2. Input the first stage of microwave cooking program.
3. Press MULTI STAGE COOKING pad.
4. Input the second stage of microwave cooking program.
5. Press START/QUICK START pad.
NOTE: Speed defrost, auto defrost and auto cook menus cannot be in a multistage cooking program.
Child lock
Use to prevent unsupervised operation of the oven by little children.
To set the child proof lock: In standby mode, if there is not any operation within one minute, the oven will
auto enter child lock mode and the lock indicator light will turn on. In the lock state, all buttons are
disabled.
To cancel the child proof lock: In child lock mode, open or close the oven door to cancel the program and
the lock indicator light will turn off.
Speed defrost
The defrosting power is adjusted automatically once the cooking time is programmed.
1. In standby mode, press SPEED DEF. pad once.
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Auto cook menus:
Code Food Note:
1 Milk/Coffee (200ml/cup)
1. For Milk/Coffee and Potato, the display will show
numbers of servings instead of weight when press
WEI. ADJ. pad.
2. The result of auto cooking depends on factors such as
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.
2 Rice (g)
3 Spaghetti (g)
4 Potato (230g/serving)
5 Auto Reheat (g)
6 Fish (g)
7 Pizza (g)
8 Popcorn (100g)
Auto 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 or servings of the
food.
1. In standby mode, turn TIME/MENU dial to select food code.
2. Press WEI. ADJ. repeatedly to indicate the food weight or servings.
3. Press START/QUICK START pad to confirm.
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Cleaning and Care
1. Turn off the oven and unplug the power cord from the wall when 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 detergents may be used if the oven gets very dirty. Avoid using spray or other
harsh cleaners. They may stain, streak or dull the door surface.
3. The outside of the oven 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 door and window on both sides, the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp
cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaner.
5. A steam cleaner is not be used.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water
or in a dishwasher.
9. 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, soapy water or
in a dishwasher. When removing the roller ring, be sure to replace it in the proper position.
10. Remove odors from your oven by combining a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a
microwaveable bowl. Microwave for 5 minutes. Wipe thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.
11. If the light bulb burns out, please contact customer service to have it replaced.
12. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed. Failure to maintain
the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of surface that could adversely affect the life of
the unit and could possibly result in a hazardous situation.
13. Please do not dispose of this appliance into the domestic rubbish bin; it should be disposed to the
particular disposal center provided by the municipalities.
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