Use and Care Manual Microwave Oven DMW2420S CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTY ON DACOR OUTDOOR GRILL UNITED STATES: FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty covers any defects in materials or wor manship in the Dacor-branded new appliance purcha from a Dacor Authorized Dealer or other seller autho by Dacor. This full warranty runs for two years starting from th date of original retail purchase receipt or closing dat new construction, whichever period is longer. Dacor repair or replace your product.
d ed r Important Safety Instructions Safety Symbols and Labels Installer: Leave these instructions with the appliance. Consumer: Read this use and care manual completely before using this appliance. Save it for future reference. It contains important use and care information. Keep your sales receipt or canceled check. Proof of original purchase date is required for warranty service. DANGER Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electrical appliances 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. 17. Do not mount over a sink. AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 1. a. Do not overcook food.
Information You Need To Know About Unpacking And Examining GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Your Microwave Oven WARNING 1. Remove all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. Read enclosures and SAVE this use and care manual. Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. This appliance must be grounded. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
Information You Need To Know Radio or TV Interference • Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio or TV, check that the microwave oven is on a different electrical circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far away from the oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna. Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking of such foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be turned over at least once.
InformationHeading You Need To Know Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot should not be used. Children should be taught all safety precautions: how to use potholders, remove coverings carefully and pay special attention to packages that crisp food because they may be extra hot.
InformationHeading You Need To Know About Foods Food Do Don’t Eggs, sausages, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables • Puncture egg yolks before cooking to Popcorn • Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave. • Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or use the special POPCORN key. • Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or glass bowls. • Exceed maximum time on popcorn package. Baby food • Transfer baby food to small dish and heat carefully, stirring often.
Part Heading Names Microwave Oven Parts 5 15 14 9 Control Panel The two-line, Interactive Display spells out the operating steps and shows cooking hints. When HELP is lit in the display, touch the HELP hint which may assist you. 10 13 6 4 12 1 3 2 11 7 3 10-11 8 20 1. One touch door open button Push to open door. 2. Oven door with see-through window 3. Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 12 4. Door hinges 5.
Before Heading Operating Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this manual completely. Stop/Clear Before the microwave oven can be used, you must follow these steps: Touch the STOP/CLEAR key to: 1. Plug in the microwave oven. Close the door. The oven display will show WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK . • Clear a mistake made during programming. • Cancel the timer. • Stop the microwave oven temporarily during timed cooking.
Manual Heading Operation Time Cooking To Set Power Level Your microwave oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros. There are 11 preset power levels. For example, to cook for 5 minutes at 100%: Using lower power levels increases the cooking time, which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and long slow cooked meats. Consult a microwave cookbook 1. Enter the cooking time by touching the number keys 5 0 0 .
Sensor Heading Cooking Dacor's sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and power levels for various foods and quantities. Using Sensor Settings: 8. Check the food temperature after cooking. If additional time is needed, continue to cook manually. 9. Each food has a cooking hint. Touch the SET UP/ HELP key when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display. Covering Foods: 1.
Sensor Heading Cooking Sensor Cooking Chart (continued) Food Amount Procedure Reheat 4 - 36 oz. Fresh vegetables, soft: Broccoli Brussel sprouts Cabbage Wash and place in casserole. Do not add water if vegetables have just been .25 - 2.0 lb. washed. Cover with lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic wrap for tender.25 - 2.0 lb. crisp vegetables. Touch FRESH VEGETABLES, number 1 and START. .25 - 2.0 lb. After cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand covered for 2 to 5 minutes. .25 - 2.0 lb. 1 med. .25 - 1.
Frozen Heading Foods Frozen Foods Chart Food Amount Procedure Entrees 6 - 17 oz. Use this key for frozen convenience foods. It will give satisfactory results for most brands. You may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Remove package from outer wrapping and follow package directions for covering. After cooking, let stand covered for 1-3 minutes. Snacks 3 - 8 oz. Use for frozen French fries, cheese sticks, appetizers etc. Remove from outer package.
Menu Heading Options Breakfast Chart (continued) Food 3. Hot cereal Amount 1 - 6 servings 4. Heat rolls/ Fresh *It is not necessary to enter amount. Procedure Use individual packets or bulk cereal in your favorite variety: oatmeal, oat bran, cream of wheat, farina or wheatena. Follow the package directions for the correct amount of water or milk. To prevent boil overs, it is very important to choose a large container because microwave cooking of cereal causes high boiling.
Menu Options 3. Touch the START key. 15 Minute Recipes and From The Pantry 4. When the oven stops, the display will show the instruction number on the Recipe Card. Follow the instructions on the Recipe Card. CHECK RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS 2 PRESS START. simple-to-prepare but great tasting meals. Follow the spe- 5. Touch the START key. For example, to use 15 Minute Recipes to cook Saucy Chicken. 6. At the end, the display will show the instruction number on the Recipe Card.
Menu Options From The Pantry (RECIPES SERVE 6) CONTINUED 3. Fiesta Chili 1. Place in a 3 quart casserole: 2. At pause, drain and add to the casserole: 11/4 pounds ground turkey 1/2 cup diced onions 1/2 cup diced red pepper 8 1 1 1-3 Break up turkey and stir in onions and red pepper. Cover. Touch FROM THE PANTRY, number 3 to select FIESTA CHILI and then touch START. ounces chunky salsa 11 ounce can of Mexican corn, drained 15 ounce can chili with beans teaspoons chili powder Stir together well.
Menu Options 15 Minute Recipes (RECIPES SERVE 6) 1. Beef Wraps 1. Place in a 2 quart casserole: 2. At pause, drain the fat and break the ground beef into small pieces. Add it to the casserole: 1 pound ground beef 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 11/2 cups salsa 1-3 teaspoons chili powder Break apart and cover. Touch 15 MINUTE RECIPES and number 1 to select BEEF WRAPS, then touch START. Stir together well. Re-cover. Touch START. 3.
Menu Options 15 Minute Recipes (RECIPES SERVE 6) CONTINUED 4. Tuna Macaroni 1. To cook macaroni: Place in 3-quart casserole: 1/2 1/2 Cover. Touch START. Add to macaroni in casserole: Soup/milk/sour cream mixture 1 6 1/2 ounce can solid white water packed tuna 6 cups very hot tap water Cover. Touch 15 MINUTE RECIPES and number select TUNA MACARONI, then touch START. 4 cup milk cup nonfat sour cream to 2.
Menu Options Super Defrost Chart Food *It is not necessary to enter amount. Amount Procedure 1. Ground meat* 1.0 lb. At pause, turn over, remove any thawed pieces and break the remainder apart. At the end, let stand, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes. 2. Boneless chicken* 1.0 lb. At pause, turn over and separate into pieces. At the end, let stand, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes. 3. Bone-in chicken pieces* 2.0 lb. At pause, turn over and separate into pieces.
Menu Options NOTES: Beverages Beverages enables you to reheat coffee or tea to a more suitable drinking temperature or to make instant coffee or tea. 1. Touch the BEVERAGES key. SEE LABEL SELECT FOOD NUMBER. • Beverages can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. Touch the POWER LEVEL key once or twice after selecting the amount. See page 20. • Touch SETUP/HELP key when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display, for a helpful hint.
Other Heading Features Setup/Help Clock key, the time of day will be displayed. 4. Language/Weight Selection Setup/Help provides 4 features which make using your The oven comes set for English and U.S. Customary Unitpounds. To change, touch SETUP/HELP and the number 4 . Continue to touch the number 4 key until your choice is selected from the table below. Then, touch START key. the display. 1. Child Lock The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation, for example by small children.
Other Heading Features The microwave oven will start. The display will show 30:00 and count down. KEEP WARM will be displayed intermittently during the count down. Start Start allows you to cook at 100% power by touching the START key continuously. Start is ideal for melting cheese, bringing milk to just below boiling, etc. The maximum cooking time is 3 minutes. With Manual Cooking 1. Enter the desired cooking time and power level. 2. Touch the KEEP WARM key. 1. Continuously touch the START key.
Cleaning Heading and Care Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the microwave oven during cleaning. Control Panel Turntable/Turntable Support Care should be taken in cleaning the control panel. If the control panel becomes soiled, open the oven door before cleaning. Wipe the panel with a cloth dampened slightly with water only. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners. Close door and touch STOP/CLEAR.
Service Heading Call Check Please check the following before calling for service: Place one cup of water in a glass measuring cup in the oven and close the door securely. Operate the oven for one minute at HIGH 100%. A Does the oven light come on? YES _______ NO _______ B Does the cooling fan work? (Put your hand over the rear ventilating openings.) YES _______ NO _______ C Does the turntable rotate? (It is normal for the turntable to turn in either direction.
Warranty Customer Service WHAT IS NOT COVERED Customer Service Before you request help or schedule service: 1. Try the Solutions offered in the Problem—Solution table in the “Troubleshooting” section. 2. Become familiar with the warranty terms and conditions of your product. 3. If none of these tips or suggestions resolves your problem, visit dacor.
Warranty option, and in lieu of any service, repair or replacement of a Product under this Limited Warranty, to offer the purchaser a partial refund of the original purchase price paid by the Purchaser for that Product (a “Partial Refund”). The amount of any Partial Refund to be offered shall be determined in our discretion based on the fair market value of the Product given its age and condition.
Warranty ments thatthat areare explained in the Product owner’s manual, ments explained in the Product owner’s manual, or where thethe Product operates according to the Product’s or where Product operates according to the Product’s specifications. There may be be a service charge for for service specifications.
Warranty EXCLUSION PROHIBITED APPLICABLE PROVINCIAL OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA: EXCLUSION IS IS PROHIBITED BY BY APPLICABLE PROVINCIAL LAW. LAW. LIMITED FIRST YEAR WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL (G)(G) THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL If your Dacor product fails to function within one year of RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, the original date of purchase due to a defect in material WHICH VARY FROM PROVINCE PROVINCE.
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