Danby DBMW0720AWD Countertop Microwave Owner’s Manual

DBMW0720AWD Countertop Microwave
Owner’s Manual

Important Safety Information

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequencies and if not installed and used properly in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type- tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to Part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installations. If this equipment does cause interference to  radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the interference can be corrected by one or more of the following methods:

• Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the microwave into a different outlet so that microwave and receiver are on different branch circuits.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifi cation of this appliance. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

• Do not attempt to operate the appliance with the door open as this can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. Do not tamper with or attempt to defeat the safety locks.
• Do not place any object between the front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on the sealing surfaces.
• Do not operate the appliance if it is damaged. The door must close properly and there must be no damage to the hinges, latches, door, door seals or sealing surfaces.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current.
This appliance is equipped with a cord that has a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The power cord must be plugged into an outlet that is properly grounded. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your responsibility to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. The serial rating plate indicates the voltage and frequency the appliance is designed for.
WARNING – Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualifi ed electrician or service agent if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
Do not connect your appliance to extension cords or together with another appliance in the same wall outlet. Do not splice the power cord. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualifi ed person in order to void hazard.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Ensure that component parts are replaced with like components and that servicing is done by factory authorized service personnel, to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or improper service.

• Check the appliance for damage before using. If there is any damage to the appliance, do not use it, return it to its point of purchase or contact consumer care.

• The appliance must be placed on a fl at, stable surface that is able to hold its weight and the heaviest food likely to be placed in the appliance.

• Do not use this appliance where heat, moisture or high humidity are generated.

• Do not clean this appliance with or use near combustible materials.

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

• Allow 20 cm of space above the appliance, 10 cm at the back of the appliance and 5 cm on both sides for proper air fl ow around the appliance. Do not cover or block any ventilation openings in this
  appliance.

• This appliance is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

• Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this appliance near water.

• Do not overcook food. Carefully watch the appliance when it is in use.

• Remove wire twist-ties before placing items in the appliance.

• Do not use the appliance for storage purposes. Do not leave items inside the appliance when not in use.

• Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying as it is difficult to control the temperature of oil in a microwave.

• Some items such as whole eggs or sealed containers have the possibility of exploding when heated and should not be placed in this appliance.

• Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance.

• Ensure that the glass tray and rollers are in the correct position before use to avoid possible spills.

• Do not operate this appliance when it is empty as this will increase the heat around the magnetron and can damage the appliance or cause a fi re.

• If items inside the appliance should ignite, keep the door closed, turn the appliance off and disconnect the power cord.

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

SAFETY – SUPERHEATED LIQUID

Liquids are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to the surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling will not always be present when the liquid is removed from the appliance. This could result in very hot liquids suddenly boiling over when a utensil or other item such as a tea bag is inserted into the liquid.
To reduce the risk of injury:

• Do not overheat liquids. Do not heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup.

• Stir liquids before and halfway through heating.

• Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks as this can cause a build up of steam.

• Superheated liquid can begin to spontaneously boil when removed from the microwave. After heating, allow the liquid to stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before removing.

• Use extreme care when inserting a utensil or other item into hot liquids.

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

• Do not defrost frozen beverages, especially carbonated beverages, in this appliance as they could explode.

• Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful when opening any container that has been heated in the appliance. Direct the opening away from hands and face to avoid burns.
  SAFETY – ARCING
  Arcing refers to sparks inside the microwave while it is in operation. Arcing is caused by:
  Metal or foil inside the appliance.

• Recycled paper towels being used inside the appliance, as these can contain small pieces of metal.
  If arcing is present, stop operation and remove any metal or paper towels from the appliance.

COOKING UTENSILS GUIDE

RECOMMENDED
Microwave Browning Dish: Used to brown the exterior of small food items. Follow the directions provided with the browning dish.
Microwavable Plastic Wrap: Used to retain steam. Leave a small opening to avoid a build up of steam. Do not place directly on food.
Glass and Ceramic Bowls and Dishes: Use for heating or cooking.
Paper Plates and Cups: Use for short term heating at low temperatures. Do not use recycled paper as they can contain metal and could ignite.
Paper Towels and Napkins: Use for short term heating and covering. Do not use recycled paper towels as they can contain metal and could ignite.
Wax Paper: Use as a cover to prevent splattering.
Thermometers: Only use those that are labeled “microwave safe” and follow all directions.
LIMITED USE
Ceramic, Porcelain, Plastic and Stoneware: Only use if they are labeled “microwave safe”.
Note: To check if a dish is safe for use in the microwave, place the empty dish in the appliance and microwave on high for 30 seconds. If the dish becomes verhot, it should not be used.
NOT RECOMMENDED
Glass Jars and Bottles : Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave. It can shatter and cause damage or injury.
Paper Bags : These are a fi re hazard and could ignite. The only exception is popcorn bags, which are designed for microwave use.
Styrofoam Plates and Cups:  These can melt and leave an  unhealthy residue on food. Plastic Storage and Food
Containers: These can melt and ignite.
Metal Utensils : These can cause arcing and damage to the appliance. Remove all metal before operation.

COOKING TECHNIQUES

To achieve the best results when cooking in this appliance, follow the suggestions below.
STIRRING
Stir foods while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and will heat more quickly so stir from the outside of the dish toward the center.
ARRANGEMENT
Arrange unevenly shaped foods thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable so they receive more heat. To prevent overcooking, place delicate items toward the center of the turntable.
SHIELDING
Delicate foods can be shielded with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Use only small amounts of foil as this can cause arcing and damage to the appliance.
TURNING
Turn food over midway through cooking to expose all parts to the microwave energy. This is important with large items and meat.
STANDING
Foods cooked in a microwave build up internal heat and continue to  cook for a few minutes after heating stops. Let foods stand to complete cooking, especially meats and liquids. All liquids should be  allowed to stand for a few minutes after cooking and should be shaken or stirred before consuming.
ADDING MOISTURE
Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered and allowed to stand after cooking to allow the heat to disperse evenly. Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONTROL PANEL

1. Auto cook menus
2. Clock/Timer button
3. Defrost button
4. Power level button
5. Number pad with express cook buttons
6. Stop/clear button
7. Start/+30SEC button

FIRST TIME USE
When the microwave is plugged in for the fi rst time, the display will show “1:01”. Use the number pad to enter the current time and then press the clock button to confi rm
When setting the cook timer, the microwave will return to standby mode if there is no input within 25 seconds.
During operation:

• Press the STOP/CLEAR button to pause the program.
• Press the STOP/CLEAR button again to cancel the program.
• Press the START/+30SEC button to begin a program or to resume a paused program. The microwave will beep four times at the end of a cooking program and “END” will show on the display. The microwave will continue to beep every 2 minutes until the STOP/CLEAR button is pressed or the door is opened.

SETTING THE CLOCK
The clock can be set as a 12 or 24 hour clock.

1. Press and hold the CLOCK/ TIMER button for 3 seconds to set the 12 hour clock. Press this button again to set the 24 hour clock.
2. Use the number pad to set the current time.
3. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button to confi rm.

TIMER FUNCTION

1. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button to set the timer.
2. Use the number pad to enter the desired time. The maximum timer that can be set is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
3. Press the START/+30SEC button to begin operation.

The microwave will beep when the timer is expired. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button while the timer is running to see how much time is remaining. Press the STOP/CLEAR button to cancel the timer.

MICROWAVE COOKING

1. Press the POWER LEVEL button repeatedly to choose the desired cooking power as per the below chart.
2. Use the number pad to enter the desired cooking time. The maximum amount of time that can be set is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
3. Press the START/+30SEC button to begin operation.

TWO STAGE COOKING
Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures. To set a two stage cook program:

1. Enter the first cooking program but do not press the START/+30SEC.
2. Enter the second cooking program.
3. Press the START/+30SEC button to begin opoeration.

Note that express cooking, weight defrost and auto cooking menus cannot be set during a multi-stage cooking program.
EXPRESS COOKING
The numbers 1 through 6 on the number pad can be used to set the express cooking programs. Pressing one of the numbers 1 through 6 will run the microwave at 100% power for 1 to 6 minutes.
+30SEC FUNCTION
Press the START/+30SEC button to run the microwave for 30 seconds at 100% power. Press this button repeatedly and each press will add an additional 30 seconds to the cooking time.
SETTING THE CHILD LOCK
To set the child lock, press and hold the STOP/CLEAR button for 3 seconds. The microwave will beep to indicate that the child lock is activated. While locked,  the microwave cannot be used.
To cancel the child lock, press and hold the STOP/CLEAR button for 3 seconds. The microwave will beep to indicate that the child lock has been deactivated.
DEFROST
The defrosting time and power level are adjusted automatically once the weight is entered. The maximum weight that can be entered is 5 lbs. 16 oz.

1. Press the DEFROST button.
2. Use the number pad to enter the weight of the food that will be defrosted. Weight must be in pounds and ounces.
3. Press the START/+30SEC  button to confi rm.

During operation the appliance  will pause and beep to indicate that the food should be turned over or stirred. Press the START/+30SEC button to resume operation.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – AUTO COOK MENUS

BAKED POTATO
For a 4 – 6 oz. serving of potatoes:

1. Press the POTATO button.
2. Use the number pad from 1 – 4 to enter the number of potatoes.
3. Press the START/+30SEC button to begin operation.

For a 8 – 10 oz. serving of potatoes:

1. Press the POTATO button twice.
2. Use the number pad from 1 – 4 to enter the number of potatoes.
3. Press the START/+30SEC button to begin operation.

POPCORN

1. Press the POPCORN button. This will automatically set the cook time for a 3.5 oz. bag of popcorn.
2. Press the START/+30SEC button to begin operation.

To change the preset time:

1. Press the POPCORN button twice. “ENTER TIME” will appear on the display.
2. Use the number pad to enter the desired cook time. This new time setting will be used every time the POPCORN button is pressed. If the microwave looses power, this time will need to be reprogrammed.
3. Press the START/+30SEC button to begin operation.

Large popcorn bags may get caught in the corners of the microwave and not turn properly on the turntable. This can cause the popcorn to burn. Fold the corners of the popcorn bag as shown below to ensure the bag can turn inside the microwave.

PIZZA
To reheat a slice of pizza:

1. Press the PIZZA button once.
2. Press the START/+30SEC button to begin operation.

To heat a whole frozen pizza:

1. Press the PIZZA button twice.
2. Press the START/+30SEC button to begin operation.

BEVERAGE

For a 5 – 7 oz. serving size:

1. Press the BEVERAGE button.
2. Use the number pad from 1 – 4 to enter the number of cups.
3. Press the START/+30SEC button to begin operation.

For a 9 – 11 oz. serving size:

1. Press the BEVERAGE button twice.
2. Use the number pad from  1 – 4 to enter the number of cups.
3. Press the START/+30SEC button to begin operation.

Do not overheat liquids. Do not heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup. After heating,  allow the liquid to stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before removing. FROZEN DINNER
For one or two small 7 – 9 oz. dinners:

1. Press the FROZEN DINNER button.
2. Use the number pad to indicate whether 1 or 2 dinners will be cooked.
3. Press the START/+30SEC button to begin operation.

For one or two large 10 – 12 oz. dinners:

1. Press the FROZEN DINNER button twice.
2. Use the number pad to indicate whether 1 or 2 dinners will be cooked.
3. Press the START/+30SEC button to begin operation.

REHEAT

1. To reheat a plate of leftovers, 12 – 18 oz.:
2. Press the REHEAT button.
3. Press the START/+30SEC button to begin operation.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING
Turn off and unplug the appliance before performing any cleaning.
The inside of the appliance should be cleaned with a warm, damp cloth and mild detergents. Do not allow food splatters to build up on the inside of the appliance as this can affect the efficiency of the microwave and if sufficiently dirty, can ignite and cause fi re.
The outside of the appliance should be cleaned with a warm, damp cloth. To avoid damage to internal components, do not allow any water to drip into the ventilation openings.
Clean the door and window on both sides, the door seals and the  adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to remove any spills or splatters. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Do not allow the control panel to become wet. If necessary, clean the control panel with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
The glass tray can be removed and cleaned in warm water and mild detergent or can be placed in a dishwasher.
The roller ring and oven floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise or spilling. The roller ring can be cleaned in warm water and mild detergent or can be placed in a dishwasher.Ensure that the roller ring and glass tray are replaced in the proper position to avoid noise or spilling.
MAINTENANCE
To remove odors from the microwave:

1. Combine a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a microwavable bowl.
2.  Microwave on full power for 5 minutes.
3. Wipe the inside of the appliance and glass tray and roller ring thoroughly with a warm, damp cloth.

MICA SHEET
Inside the appliance there is a cardboard mica sheet protecting the magnetron. Do not remove this from the appliance as exposing the magnetron to food splatters can cause arcing or fi re. If it becomes dirty, the mica sheet can be cleaned with a warm cloth.
DISPOSAL
This product should not be treated as ordinary household waste, it should be transported to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical components. For information on local waste collection points, contact your local waste disposal agency or government office.

LIMITED “CARRY IN” WARRANTY

This quality product is warranted to be free from manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship, provided that the unit is used under the normal operating conditions intended by the manufacturer.
This warranty is available only to the person to whom the unit was originally sold by Danby Products Limited (Canada) or Danby Products Inc. (U.S.A.) (hereafter “Danby”) or by an authorized distributor of Danby, and is non- transferable.
TERMS OF WARRANTY
Plastic parts are warranted for thirty (30) days from the date of purchase, with no extensions provided.
First 12 months: During the fi rst twelve (12) months, any functional parts of this product found to be defective, will be repaired or replaced, at warranter’s option, at no charge to the original purchaser.
To obtain service: Contact the dealer where the unit was purchased, or contact the nearest authorized Danby service depot, where service must be performed by a qualifi ed service technician. If service is performed on the unit by anyone other than an authorized service depot, all obligations of Danby under this warranty shall be void.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser to transport the appliance to the nearest authorized service depot. Transportation charges to and from the service location are not protected by this  warranty and are the responsibility of the purchaser
Nothing within this warranty shall imply that Danby will be responsible or liable for any spoilage or damage to food or other contents of this appliance, whether due to any defect of the appliance, or its use, whether proper or improper.
EXCLUSIONS
Save as herein provided, by Danby, there are no other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, express or implied, made or intended by Danby or its authorized distributors and all other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, including any warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees under any Sale of Goods Act or like legislation or statute is hereby expressly excluded. Save as herein provided, Danby shall not be responsible for any damages to persons or property, including the unit itself, howsoever caused or any consequential damages arising from the malfunction of the unit and by the purchase of the unit, the purchaser does hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Danby from any claim for damages to persons or property caused by the unit.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
No warranty or insurance herein contained or set out shall apply when damage or repair is caused by any of the following:

1. Power failure.
2.  Damage in transit or when moving the appliance.
3. Improper power supply such as low voltage, defective house wiring or inadequate fuses.
4.  Accident, alteration, abuse or misuse of the appliance such as inadequate air circulation in the room or abnormal operating conditions (i.e.. extremely high or low room temperature).
5. Use for commercial or industrial purposes (i.e.. If the appliance is not installed in a domestic residence).
6.  Fire, water damage, theft, war, riot, hostility, acts of God such as hurricanes, fl oods etc.
7.  Service calls resulting in customer education.
8.  Improper Installation (ie. Building-in of a free standing appliance or using an appliance outdoors that is not approved for outdoor application, including but not limited to: garages, patios, porches or anywhere that is not properly insulated or climate controlled).
   Proof of purchase date will be required for warranty claims; retain bills of sale. In the event that warranty service is required, present the proof of purchase to our authorized service depot.

DANBY PRODUCTS LIMITED, ONTARIO, CANADA N1H 6Z9
DANBY PRODUCTS INC., FINDLAY, OHIO, USA 45840
*Trademarks of Danby Products Limited and/or its subsidiaries

Danby Products Ltd.
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Danby Products Inc.
Findlay, Ohio, U.S.A.
1-800-263-2629
Printed in China

References

• Danby® the Appliance Specialists | Canada

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