George home GFM301B-18 20L Digital Microwave User Guide

George home GFM301B-18 20L Digital Microwave

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WARNINGS

THIS PRODUCT WAS DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO MEET STRICT QUALITY AND SAFETY STANDARDS. THERE ARE, HOWEVER, SOME OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF.

1. Read all warnings & instructions in this manual to ensure you get the best out of your product.
2. For household use only. Only use this appliance for its intended purpose as described in this manual. This appliance is only suitable for domestic use and is not designed for commercial use.
3. 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 without supervision.
4. ASDA does not recommend allowing children to operate this appliance.
5. WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.
6. WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
7. WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
8. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
9. Do not use if the appliance, cord or plug is damaged.
10. The cord shouldn’t hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch a hot surface.
11. To avoid fire, electric shock, or injury, never immerse the microwave, cord, or plug in water or liquid. Do not use with wet hands.
12. Always place on a firm, level surface, out of reach of children.
13. Before connecting the microwave to the power, check the voltage shown on the appliance corresponds with the voltage for the mains supply of the country you are in. If it doesn’t, contact your local store.
14. Please don’t dismantle. If a fault occurs, have the microwave ASDA. oven inspected in a qualified repair shop or return to us at
15. Remove all packaging prior to use. Inspect the product for any damage before use. If damage is found, notify ASDA to exchange the product.
16. Leave a minimum of 30cm (12”) above the microwave and never place items on top as this will block the vents.
17. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
18. Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking.
19. Do not place metallic containers or utensils in the microwave oven.
20. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
21. The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloths and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
22. If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and
23. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
24. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
25. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
26. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
27. 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.
28. The appliance shall not be cleaned with a steam cleaner.
29. The microwave oven is only to be used freestanding; the microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet.
30. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Only use thermometers approved for use in microwaves.
31. Keep away from harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
32. Do not use the microwave when it is empty as this could lead to damage.
33. Never put any objects into the outer case openings or remove parts of the microwave (e.g. the feet and screws).
34. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.
35. The door seals are located around the window and on the inside of the door. The seals are not airtight, but although no microwaves are released it is normal for a small amount of air or steam to escape when the microwave is in use.
36. Do not use plastic containers for food that has a high content of fat or sugar.
37. . Do not use this microwave to deep fry foods.
38. Avoid cooking foods surrounded by membrane (e.g. egg yolks, potatoes, chicken livers and ready meals) without piercing them with a fork several times.
39. If you use plastic film when re-heating or cooking food, use only film designed for microwave ovens and ensure that the film does not touch the food. If necessary, pierce the film all over to allow the steam to escape.
40. Always stir microwaved foods to distribute the heat evenly, then leave to stand for a few minutes. Make sure to test the temperature of cooked food before eating.
41. Food containing a mix of fat and water (e.g. stock) should be left to stand for 30-60 seconds in the microwave after it is cooked. This allows the mixture to settle and prevents it from bubbling.
42. Certain foods may heat quicker than others (e.g. jam and puddings).
43. Use gloves if you remove any heated food.
44. Do not overheat food.
45. Food can burn if overcooked. If you’re unsure about how long to cook a particular food for, start with a short cooking time and check regularly.
46. The outer-casing may become hot during use, so always place on a heat-resistant surface and use with caution.
47. Beware when opening lids as hot steam will escape.
48. The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating.
49. Keep the wave guard cover clean at all times and wipe the interior with a damp cloth after each use. If you leave grease or fat it may overheat, smoke or catch fire.
50. Do not leave the microwave unattended when in use.
51. Unplug when not in use and before cleaning.
52. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
53. Environmental information: If at anytime in the future you should need to dispose of this product, please note that, in the UK, waste electrical products/batteries should not be disposed of with household waste.
54. This appliance is a Group 2 Class B equipment.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.

You should have

Digital microwave oven

How to

recognise the parts of your digital microwave

How to……best place your digital microwave

1. Do not place over a cooker or heat-producing appliance as this may cause damage.
2. Select a level surface that provides enough space for the outlet vents. Ensure the surface is strong enough to support the microwave (do not place inside cabinets).
3. A minimum clearance of 20cm (8”) is required between the microwave and any adjacent wall or surface.
4. Leave a minimum of 30cm (12”) above the microwave and NEVER place anything on top as this will block the vents.
5. The microwave should be as far away from TVs and radios as possible. Using the microwave may cause interference with reception.
6. The microwave must be positioned so the plug is accessible and the socket is within easy reach.
7. Plug the microwave into a suitable 13 amp mains socket and ensure the voltage is the same as that in your home (do not use extension cables or mains socket adaptors).

How to… recognise the microwave control panel

Display
All cooking times and power levels
Microwave
Press to select a power rate to cook the food at.
Clock
Press to set the clock time.
Weight Defrost
Press to programme the weight (in grams) of the food you wish to defrost.

Time Defrost
Press to programme the time for the food you wish to defrost.
Kitchen Timer
Press to set the clock time.
Stop/Clear
Press once to stop or pause cooking, then again to cancel the remaining cooking time.
Arrow up
Use to scroll up through a menu setting.
Arrow down
Use to scroll down through a menu setting.
Arrow up
Use to scroll up through a menu setting.
Arrow down
Use to scroll down through a menu setting.

How to……use your digital microwave

Please note
Do not use metal pans or items with a metal handle or trim (including wire twist-ties) or melamine dishes (as they contain material that absorbs microwave energy and may cause dishes to crack or burn). All cookware should be suitable for microwave use and no containers with restricted openings (e.g. bottles) should be used. If baby bottles are heated, the teat should not be left on.

1. Slot the plug into the mains socket and switch the power on.
2. The microwave will ‘BEEP’ once and the display will show the clock symbol and 0:00 in the display.

Setting the clock

1. Press the Clock button once to set the time. The clock is in a 24 hour cycle.
2. Press the Arrow up or down buttons to scroll through the hours. Press the Clock button to move onto the minutes.
3. Press the Arrow up or down buttons to scroll through the minutes. Press the Clock button to save the time setting.
   NOTE: You can press the Stop/Clear   button to come out of the clock function and it will return to the original time setting.
   The microwave won’t work during the clock setting process.
   

Microwave

1. Place the food you wish to cook into a microwave safe container, and place this on the centre of the cooking flatbed and close the door.
2. Press the Microwave button repeatedly until the desired power output is selected. Alternatively after pressing the Microwave button you can use the Arrow up or down buttons to scroll through the power levels.
   Press button| Power level| Output
   ---|---|---
   Once| 100%| P100
   Twice| 80%| P80
   Three times| 50%| P50
   Four times| 30%| P30
   Five times| 10%| P10
3. Press the Start/+30sec. button to confirm the power level.
4. Then press the Arrow up or down buttons to select the desired cooking time. Press the Start/+30sec. button to confirm the time and start cooking

NOTE: The microwave can cook from 5 seconds through to 95 minutes. If you press the Microwave button whilst the food is cooking the display will show the power level for 2-3 seconds.

If the door is opened in any cooking mode, the microwave will stop. When the door is closed, you must press  the Start/+30sec. button to resume cooking.

In any cooking mode, should you wish to stop cooking simply press the Stop/Clear button to clear all cooking settings.

Quick start cooking

This allows you to cook food at 100% power for anywhere between 30 seconds to 95 minutes.

1. Simply place your food inside the microwave on the flatbed area and press the Start/+30Sec. button to start cooking. Remember, when you press the button the microwave will start to cook the food for 30 seconds, so just continue to press it until the desired time is reached.
   Start/+30Sec.| Cooking time
   ---|---
   Once| 30 seconds
   Twice| 1 minute
   Three times| 1 min 30 sec
   Four times| 2 minutes
   Five times| 2 mins 30 sec
   You can press the Start/+30Sec. button numerous times, up to 95 minutes
2. When the food is cooked to the selected time, the microwave will ‘BEEP’ five times and the clock will be shown in the display.
   

Defrost by weight

This is used to set the time to defrost food using its weight. The food weight range is 100-2000g in 100g intervals.

1. Weigh the food you wish to defrost in grams and then place it in the microwave.
2. Press the Weight Defrost button. To enter the weight of the food you wish to defrost, press the Arrow up or down buttons until you reach the desired weight.
3. Press the Start/+30sec. button to start defrosting (if the food weighs less than 100g or more than 2000g you won’t be able to defrost it).
4. The defrosting program automatically imports a defrost amount of time based on the food weight.
   NOTE: You can pause the defrosting by pressing the Stop/Clear button once. This is useful if you wish to stir your food at any point. To resume the defrosting simply press the Start/+30sec. button.
   

Defrost by time

This is used to quickly defrost food, using time. The time range is 5 seconds to 95 minutes. The power is set to 30% (P30). This can’t be manually changed.

1. Place the food you wish to defrost in the microwave.
2. Press the Time Defrost button once so the digital display reads ‘dEF2’.
3. Press the Arrow up or down buttons until you reach the desired time.
4. Press the Start/+30sec. button to start defrosting.

NOTE: You can pause the defrosting by pressing the Stop/Clear button once. This is useful if you wish to stir your food at any point. To resume the defrosting simply press the Start/+30sec. button.

Always ensure food is fully defrosted before cooking. This is particularly important with poultry

Kitchen timer

1. Press the Kitchen Timer button to enter the timer mode. The timer range is 5 seconds to 95 minutes.
2. Press the Arrow up or down buttons to scroll through the seconds/minutes.
3. Press the Start/+30sec. button to start the timer. When the time is up the microwave will ‘BEEP’ five times.
   

Auto cook

There are eight preset menus that can be used for easy cooking.

1. To access the preset menu, press the Arrow up button until you reach the desired menu code. The preset menu is listed below.
2. Press Start/+30sec. to confirm the selected menu.
3. Press the Arrow up or down buttons to select the weight.
4. Press the Start/+30sec. button to start the cooking.
   

100g (with water, 800ml)
A-6| Potato| 200g, 400g or 600g
A-7| Milk| 200ml, 400ml
A-8| Soup| 200ml, 400ml

Multi stage cooking

This is used to program two cooking sequences. For example, cook at 80% power for 2 minutes followed by a further 30 seconds at 50% power.

1. Place the food you wish to cook in two stages into the microwave.
2. Input the first cooking stage preference. If that is at 80% power, simply press the Microwave button then use the Arrow up and down buttons until the desired power, P80 is reached.
3. Press the Start/+30Sec. button and then use the Arrow up and down buttons to select the desired time of 2 minutes.
4. Press the Microwave button to then input the next cooking preference. Again, use the Arrow up and down buttons until the desired power, P50, is reached.
5. Press the Start/+30Sec. button and then use the Arrow up and down buttons to select the desired time of 30 seconds.
6. Once happy with the settings, push the Start/+30Sec. button to start the multi stage cooking.

NOTE: If you want to have one of the stages as a defrost function, the defrost would have to be set as the first stage.

When the first stage has finished the microwave will ‘BEEP’ once before automatically going on to the second stage.

Child safety lock

This prevents children from using the microwave by deactivating all of the buttons.

1. To activate, press and hold the Stop/ Clear button for 3 seconds. You’ll heara ‘BEEP’ and the child lock symbol will appear on the display.
2. To disable the child lock, press and hold the Stop/Clear button for 3 seconds until you hear a ‘BEEP’ and the symbol disappears.

How to……clean your digital microwave

Make sure the microwave is disconnected from the power and is completely cool before cleaning. Failure to keep the microwave clean can lead to deterioration in the interior that could affect the life of the appliance and result in a hazardous condition.

1. When food or liquids stick to the microwave walls wipe clean with a damp cloth (do not use harsh detergents or abrasives).
2. You can clean the outside of the oven with a damp cloth and dry with a soft dry cloth. Don’t allow water to seep into the ventilation openings.
3. Wipe the door and window on both sides regularly along with the door seals and adjacent parts with a damp cloth to remove spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
4. The waveguide cover is on the right side of the oven – this is where microwaves pass through to cook your food. NEVER remove the waveguide cover. It must be kept clean at all times by wiping with a mild detergent and water, then allowing to dry.
5. Do not allow the control panel to become wet. Clean with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
6. If steam builds inside or around the microwave door, wipe away with a damp cloth.
7. If the inside of the microwave smells, mix the juice and skin of a lemon with some water in a microwavable bowl. Place in the microwave and heat for 3 minutes on full power, then wipe the inside of the microwave thoroughly with a dry cloth.
8. Regularly clean the microwave flatbed floor by wiping the bottom of the oven with a mild detergent and water, then drying with a cloth.

How to… …solve common problems

Problem

If the microwave doesn’t work.

| What to do

1. Ensure it is plugged in securely.
2. Check the mains fuse has not been tripped (if it has, reset the fuse).
3. See if another appliance works when plugged into the same socket (if it doesn’t, the socket may be faulty).
4. If the socket works, replace the fuse.

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Problem

If the microwave will not heat food.

| What to do

1. Check the timer has not been set.
2. Ensure the door is securely closed (as a safety feature, if the door is not fully shut the microwave will not operate).
3. See if the child lock is in operation.

Specifications

Rated voltage : 230-240V ~ 50Hz
Operating frequency: 2450 MHz
Power output : 650-700W
Outside dimensions: 286mm (H) x 459mm (W) x 378mm (D)
Oven capacity: 20 Litres
Weight (Approx): 11.58kg

How to… …change the fuse

1. Only use a 13 amp fuse.
2. To change the fuse, place a screwdriver into the recess of the plug cover and pull the fuse holder upward until it’s free.
3. Slide the fuse out and pop in the replacement.
4. Slot the fuse holder back into the recess and push down until it locks into place.

If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied with our product, return it within 100 days with your proof of purchase, and we’ll give you an exchange or a refund. UK Mainland stores only. Excludes franchises. The guarantee excludes flat pack furniture, which can’t be returned if it has been partly or fully assembled unless faulty or mis-described. Also excludes mattresses, which can’t be returned for hygiene reasons once used, unless faulty or mis-described.

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Customer services information

If you have any problems, need more information or spare parts, or even just some advice on your product, then don’t hesitate to contact customer services at the telephone number or address shown opposite. N.B. When calling or writing please have your product site code handy.

Call 0800 952 0101
Write ASDA, Leeds LS11 5AD

Product name: GFM301B-18 20L Digital microwave

Product site code : 15A.10.21.246

To qualify for the 2 year warranty the appliance must have been used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. For example kett les should have been regularly de-scaled.

If your appliance stops working or develops a fau lt then return it to your nearest store and we will happily replace or refund the item, with exception of the below exclusions:

EXCLUSIONS

ASDA shall not be liable to replace goods under the terms of the warranty where:

1. The fault has been caused or is attributable to accidental use, misuse, negligent use or use contrary to the user manual’s recommendations or where the fault has been caused by power surges or damage caused in transit.
2. The appliance has been used on a voltage supply other than that described on the product rating label.
3. Repairs have been attempted by persons other than our service staff (or authorised dealer).
4. Where the appliance has been used for hire purposes or non-domestic use.
5. ASDA are not liable to carry out any type of servicing work, under the warranty.

This warranty does not confer any rights other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage. This warranty is offered as an additional benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer. If for any reason this item is replaced during the 2 year warranty period, the warranty on the new item will be calculated from original purchase date. It is vital to retain your original proof of purchase to indicate the date of initial purchase.

Copyright

© 2018 ASDA Stores Limited. All other trademarks appearing herein are the property of their representative owners specifications are subject to change without notice.

Manufactured for:
ASDA, Leeds LS11 SAD/ASDA, Antrim BT41 4GY.

Disposal

This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household waste. There are separate collection systems for recycling in the UK For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product.

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