CHAMPION CHMW012 20L 700W Microwave User Manual

CHMW012/CHMW011
USER MANUAL

Read this Manual carefully before use

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

• Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, this can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to break or tamper with the safety interlocks.
• Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent service agent.

ADDENDUM
If the apparatus is not maintained in a good state of cleanliness, its surface could be degraded and affect the lifespan of the apparatus and lead to a dangerous situation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Warning:

Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

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 that gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

1. This appliance can be used by children aged 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 the 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

2. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

3. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in the microwave.

4. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed.

5. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

6. If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

7. Do not overcook food.

8. Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes.

9. Do not store items, such as bread, cookies, etc. inside the oven.

10. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven.

11. Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the installation instructions provided.

12. Eggs in the shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.

13. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
    – staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments;
    – by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments;
    – bed and breakfast type environments.

14. 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.

15. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.

16. Do not use this oven near water, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

17. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. The surfaces are liable to get hot during use. Keep the cord away from the heated surface, and do not cover any vents on the oven.

18. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.

19. 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

20. 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.

21. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.

22. The 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.

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

24. The appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.

25. Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away during

26. Steam cleaner shall not be used.

27. During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.

Warning: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken

to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.

28. The rear surface of the appliance shall be placed against a wall.
29. The microwave oven must not be placed in a cabinet.
30. 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 the risk of injury and ignition or fire.

WARNING: Electric Shock Hazard

Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until the appliance is properly installed and grounded. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord.

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. If a long cord set or extension cord is used:
   – The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
   – The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
   – The long cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

CLEANING

Be sure to unplug the appliance from the power supply.

1. Clean the cavity of the oven after using a slightly damp cloth.
2. Clean the accessories in soapy water.
3. The door frame, seal, and neighboring parts must be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth when they are dirty.
4. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
5. Cleaning Tip: For easier cleaning of the cavity walls that the food cooked can touch: Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300m1 of water, and heat on 100% microwave power for 10 Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.

UTENSILS

CAUTION: Personal Injury Hazard

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 that gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

See the instructions on “Materials you can use in microwave oven or be avoided in a microwave oven.” There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the procedure below.

Utensil Test:

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250m1) along with the utensil in
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute of cooking time.

MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN A MICROWAVE OVEN

Utensils

| Remarks
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Browning dish| Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of the browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware| Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars| Always remove the lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware| Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags| Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with a metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups| Use for short—term cooking/warming only. Do not leave the oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels| Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper| Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic| Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be labeled ”Microwave Safe”. Some plastic containers soften, as the food inside gets hot.
”Boiling bags” and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced, or vented as directed by the package.
Plastic wrap| Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers| Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper| Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN

safe dish.
Metal or metal-trimmed utensils| Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties| May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags| May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam| The plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperatures.
Wood| Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

SETTING UP YOUR OVEN

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity.
Your oven comes with the following accessories:

A) Control panel
B) Turntable shaft
C) Turntable ring assembly
D) Glass tray
E) Observation window
F) Door assembly
G) Safety interlock system

TURNTABLE INSTALLATION

a) Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted.
b) Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking.
c) All food and containers of food are always placed on the glass tray for cooking.
d) If glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorized service center.

COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION

• Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken doors. Do not install if the oven is damaged.
• Cabinet: Remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cabinet surface. Do not remove the light brown Mica cover that is attached to the oven cavity to protect the magnetron.

Installation

1. Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents.
   a)The minimum installation height is 85cm.
   b)The rear surface of the appliance shall be placed against a wall. Leave a minimum clearance of 30cm above the oven, a minimum clearance of 20cm is required between the oven and any adjacent walls.
   c) Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
   d) Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.
   e) Place the oven as far away from radios and TVs as possible. Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.

2. Plug your oven into a standard household outlet. Make sure the voltage and the frequency are the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label.

WARNING: Do not install an oven over a range cooktop or other heat- producing appliance. If installed near or over a heat source, the oven could be damaged and the warranty would be void.
The accessible surface may be hot during operation.

CONTROL PANELS AND FEATURES

Operation Instructions

1. To set cooking power by turning the power knob to the desired level.
2. To set the time of cooking by turning the timer knob to desired time per your food cooking guide.
3. The microwave oven will automatically start cooking after the power level and time are set.
4. After the cooking time is up, the unit will ”Dong” to stop.
5. If the unit is not in use, always set time to ”0”.
6.  The outer scale is for defrosting according to weight in kg. There are 5 options, from 0.2-1.0 kg.

Notice:
When removing food from the oven, please ensure that the oven power is switched off by turning the timer switch to 0 (zero). Failure to do so, and operating the microwave
oven without food in it can result in overheating and damage to the magnetron.

TROUBLESHOOTING

NORMAL:

Microwave oven is interfering with TV reception

| Radio and TV reception may interfere when the microwave oven is operating. It is similar to the interference of small electrical appliances like mixers, vacuum cleaners, and electrical fans. It is normal.
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Dim oven light| In low-power microwave cooking, the oven light may become dim. It Is normal.
Steam accumulating on the door, hot air comes out

from vents

| When cooking, steam may come out of food. Most will get out from vents, but some may accumulate in cool places like the oven doors. It is normal.
The oven started accidentally with no food in| It is forbidden to run the unit without any food inside. This can be very dangerous.

Trouble

| Possible Cause| Remedy
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The oven cannot be started| 1) Power cord is not plugged in tightly.
2) Fuse blowing or circuit breaker works.
3) Trouble with outlet.| 1) Unplug, then plugin again after 10 seconds.
2) Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker (repair by authorized service personnel only).
3) Test outlet with other electrical appliances.
The oven does not heat| The door is not closed well.| Close the door well.

Specifications

Warranty

Champion Nordic guarantees that this product is free from manufacturing defects in terms of materials and workmanship during a period of 2 years in Sweden, Norway,
Denmark and Finland. This warranty period begins on the day the product is purchased or delivered. Champion Nordic has no obligation to repair or replace products that are not accompanied by valid proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to products purchased and used for home use and does not cover damage resulting from abuse, failure to comply with the instructions from Champion Nordic, cases in which the product has been modified or subjected to unauthorized repair, improper packaging on the part of the owner, normal wear and tear, or improper handling on the part of a transport company.

Correct Disposal of this product

****This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Champion ®
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info@champion.se

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