Dawlance DW 297 GSS - User Manual

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MICROWAVE OVEN
This owner’s guide book is for the following 700 watts
microwave oven model:
DW 297 GSS

Summary

Precautions to Avoid Microwave Exposure

Microwave Oven Specifications

Important Safety Instructions

Grounding Installation and Safety

Cleaning the Oven

Instructions for cleaning the oven interior and accessories safely.

Usable Microwave Oven Materials

Utensil Safety Test

Procedure to test if a utensil is safe for microwave cooking.

Materials to Avoid in Microwave Oven

Setting Up Your Oven

Oven Parts and Accessories

Identifies and lists the components and accessories included with the oven.

Turntable Installation

Countertop Installation

Microwave Oven Operation

Clock Setting

Step-by-step guide to setting the oven's clock.

Microwave Cooking

Guide on how to use the microwave function, including power levels.

Grill and Combination Cooking

Instructions for using grill and combination cooking modes.

Defrosting Options (Weight;Time)

Steps for defrosting food by weight or time.

Multi-Stage and Pre-set Cooking

How to program multi-stage and pre-set cooking sequences.

Auto Menu and Speedy Cooking

Using automatic menus and quick start functions.

Child Lock and Inquiring Functions

How to activate child lock and inquire about settings.

Operational Specifications

Notes on door opening, setting cancellation, and buzzer feedback.

Troubleshooting Guide

Customer Service Centers

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Maintenance Features

The Dawlance DW 297 GSS is a 700-watt microwave oven designed for household use, offering a range of cooking functions and user-friendly features. This owner's guide provides comprehensive instructions for its safe installation, operation, and maintenance.

Function Description

The microwave oven utilizes modern electronic control to adjust cooking parameters, allowing for various cooking modes:

• Microwave Cooking: This is the primary cooking mode, offering adjustable power levels from 10% to 100% (P10 to P100). Users can set cooking times from 0:05 to 95:00 minutes.
• Grill Cooking: The oven includes a grill function, which can be used independently or in combination with microwave power.
• Combination Cooking (Combi.1 and Combi.2):
  • Combi.1: Combines 55% microwave power with 45% grill power.
  • Combi.2: Combines 36% microwave power with 64% grill power. During grill or combination cooking, the oven sounds twice at half the grill time, indicating that the food should be turned over for better grilling results. If no action is taken, the oven continues working.
• Defrost By Weight (dEF1): Allows defrosting based on the weight of the food, with a range of 100-2000g.
• Defrost By Time (dEF2): Allows defrosting based on a set time, with a maximum of 95 minutes.
• Multi-Stage Cooking: Supports up to two cooking stages. If one stage involves defrosting, it must be the first stage. Auto menu cannot be set as part of multi-stage cooking.
• Pre-set Function: Enables users to program a cooking start time in advance, provided the clock is set.
• Speedy Cooking: Offers quick cooking at 100% power for 30-second increments, up to a maximum of 95 minutes. This function can also be used to increase cooking time during microwave, grill, combination cooking, and defrost by time processes.
• Auto Menu: Features pre-programmed settings for common food items like Reheat (A-1), Vegetable (A-2), Fish (A-3), Meat (A-4), Pasta (A-5), Potato (A-6), Pizza (A-7), and Soup (A-8). Users select the menu and food weight, and the oven automatically sets the cooking parameters.
• Clock Setting: Allows users to set the current time (0-23 hours, 0-59 minutes).
• Lock Function for Children: A safety feature that locks the oven's controls to prevent unintentional operation. It is activated by pressing "STOP/CLEAR" for 3 seconds and released by the same action.
• Inquiring Function: Allows users to check the current power level during cooking or the current time during cooking/preset states.

Important Technical Specifications

• Model: DW 297 GSS
• Rated Voltage: 230V~50Hz
• Rated Input Power (Microwave): 1050 W
• Rated Output Power (Microwave): 700 W
• Rated Input Power (Grill): 1000 W
• Oven Capacity: 20L
• Turntable Diameter: Ø255 mm
• External Dimensions (WxDxH): 439.5mm x 361.9mm x 258.2 mm
• Net Weight: Approx 11.3kg

Usage Features

• Control Panel: The oven features an electronic control panel with buttons for various functions and an LCD display.
• Turntable System: Includes a glass tray, turntable ring assembly, and turntable shaft. These components must always be used during cooking to ensure even heating.
• Utensil Compatibility: The manual provides a detailed list of materials safe for microwave use (e.g., aluminum foil for shielding, browning dishes, dinnerware, glass jars, glassware, oven cooking bags, paper plates/cups/towels, parchment paper, plastic, plastic wrap, thermometers, wax paper) and those to be avoided (e.g., aluminum tray, food carton with metal handle, metal or metal-trimmed utensils, metal twist ties, paper bags, plastic foam, wood).
• Safety Interlocks: Designed to prevent the oven from operating with the door open.
• Installation Requirements:
  • Requires a level surface with adequate open space for intake and outlet vents (minimum 3.0 inches/7.5 cm clearance from adjacent walls, 12 inches/30 cm above).
  • The rear surface must be placed against a wall.
  • Should not be installed over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance.
  • Must be plugged into a standard household outlet with correct voltage and frequency.
• Grounding Installation: The appliance must be properly grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. It comes with a 3-wire cord and grounding plug. An extension cord, if used, must also be a grounding type 3-wire cord.

Maintenance Features

• Cleaning:
  • The inside of the oven should be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth after use.
  • Accessories should be cleaned in soapy water.
  • The door frame, seal, and neighboring parts require careful cleaning with a damp cloth.
  • Regular cleaning is crucial to prevent degradation of surfaces, which could affect the appliance's lifespan and lead to hazardous situations.
• Troubleshooting Guide: The manual includes a section to help users diagnose and resolve common issues such as TV reception interference, dim oven light, steam accumulation, accidental start with no food, oven not starting, oven not heating, and noisy turntable.
• Service and Repair: In case of damage to the door or door seals, the oven must not be operated until repaired by a competent person. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons.
• WEEE Directive Compliance: The product should be collected and treated separately from household waste at designated WEEE collecting points when disposed of.
• Magnetron Protection: The light brown Mica cover inside the oven cavity should not be removed as it protects the magnetron.

Dawlance DW 297 GSS Specifications