Black+Decker MZ42PGSS, Original Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
Trouble Possible Cause Solution
Dim oven light. In low power
microwave cooking,
oven light may become
dim.
This is
normal.
Steam
accumulating
on door, hot air
escaping from
vents.
In cooking, steam
may escape from
food. Most will escape
through the vents, but
some may accumulate
on cool places like the
oven door.
This is
normal.
Oven will not start. Power cord not
connected properly.
Fuse blown.
Trouble with outlet.
Unplug the
power cord.
Then plug in
again after 10
seconds.
Replace
fuse and
reset circuit
breaker.
Test outlet
with other
electrical
appliance.
Oven will not heat. Door not closed
properly
Close door
properly
Glass turntable
makes noise when
microwave is in
operation.
Dirt has accumulated
on turntable rollers.
Refer to
'Cleaning and
Maintenance'
section on
cleaning
parts.
Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensil Remarks
Aluminium foil. Shielding only. Small smooth pieces
can be used to cover thin parts of meat
or poultry to prevent overcooking.
Arcing can occur if foil is too close to
oven walls. The foil should be at least 1
inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls
Browning dish. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
The bottom of the browning dish must
beat least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the
turntable. Incorrect usage may cause
the turntable to break.
Utensil Remarks
Dinnerware. Microwave-safe only. Follow
manufacturer's instructions. Do not use
cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars. Always remove 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 metal tie. Make slits to
allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and
cups
Use for short–term cooking/warming
only. Do not leave 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 labelled '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 on
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.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensil Remarks
Aluminium tray. May cause arcing. Transfer food into
microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with
metal handle.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into
microwave-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. Plastic foam may melt or contaminate
the food inside when exposed to high
temperature.
Wood. Wood will dry out when used in the
microwave oven and may split or crack.