Omega OMW34X, Instruction Manual

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UTENSILS
See the instructions on "Materials you can use in
microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven."
There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not
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 which gives protection
against exposure to microwave
energy.
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 (250ml) along with the utensil in question.
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 cooking time.
Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils 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 (3cm) away from oven
walls.
Browning dish
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cooking
bags
Paper plates
and cups
Paper towels
Parchment
paper
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be
at least (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the
turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use
cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars
are not heat resistant and may break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make
slits to allow steam to escape.
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision
for a short-term cooking only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
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 by package.
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.
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Troubleshooting
If you still have a problem with your appliance after checking these basic troubleshooting steps,
please contact an authorised service person or qualified technician.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Oven does not switch on. Power is switched off.
Check whether there is power supplied.
Also check that other kitchen appliances
are working.
No heat or oven does not warm
up.
Oven temperature control is
incorrectly set.
Oven door has been left open.
Check that the oven temperature control
knob is set correctly.
Oven light (if available) does not
operate.
Lamp has failed.
Electrical supply is disconnected
or switched off.
Replace lamp according to the
instructions.
Make sure the electrical supply is
switched on at wall socket outlet.
Cooking is uneven within the
oven.
Oven shelves are incorrectly
positioned.
Check that the recommended
temperatures and shelf positions are
being used.
Do not frequently open the door unless
you are cooking things that need to be
turned. If you open the door often, the
interior temperature will be lower and this
may affect the results of your cooking.
The timer buttons cannot be
pressed properly.
There is foreign matter caught
between the timer buttons.
Touch model: there is moisture
on the control panel.
The key lock function is set.
Remove the foreign matter and try again.
Remove the moisture and try again.
Check whether the key lock function is
set.
The oven fan (if available) is
noisy.
Oven shelves are vibrating.
Check that the oven is level.
Check that the shelves and any bake ware
are not vibrating or in contact with the
oven back panel.
The cooling fan continues to
operate after the oven is
switched off.
Electronically-controlled oven fan
automatically runs for a certain
amount of time to cool the oven.
The fan switches off automatically when
the electronic components have cooled
sufficiently.
The oven has switched itself off.
Electronically-controlled ovens
switch off automatically if no
function is in operation.
The oven will switch itself off automatically
to save energy if no other action is taken
within a certain time frame after switching
it on or after the end of a cooking
programme.
If the door is opened during a
fan-assisted function, the internal
fan will stop.
Electronically-controlled ovens
with a door switch will stop
cooking if the oven door is
opened.
It is a normal operation of the appliance,
useful when cooking foods in order to
avoid excessive heat escaping. When the
door is closed, the oven will restart to
normal operation.
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Troubleshooting
If you still have a problem with your appliance after checking these basic troubleshooting steps,
please contact an authorised service person or qualified technician.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Oven does not switch on. Power is switched off.
Check whether there is power supplied.
Also check that other kitchen appliances
are working.
No heat or oven does not warm
up.
Oven temperature control is
incorrectly set.
Oven door has been left open.
Check that the oven temperature control
knob is set correctly.
Oven light (if available) does not
operate.
Lamp has failed.
Electrical supply is disconnected
or switched off.
Replace lamp according to the
instructions.
Make sure the electrical supply is
switched on at wall socket outlet.
Cooking is uneven within the
oven.
Oven shelves are incorrectly
positioned.
Check that the recommended
temperatures and shelf positions are
being used.
Do not frequently open the door unless
you are cooking things that need to be
turned. If you open the door often, the
interior temperature will be lower and this
may affect the results of your cooking.
The timer buttons cannot be
pressed properly.
There is foreign matter caught
between the timer buttons.
Touch model: there is moisture
on the control panel.
The key lock function is set.
Remove the foreign matter and try again.
Remove the moisture and try again.
Check whether the key lock function is
set.
The oven fan (if available) is
noisy.
Oven shelves are vibrating.
Check that the oven is level.
Check that the shelves and any bake ware
are not vibrating or in contact with the
oven back panel.
The cooling fan continues to
operate after the oven is
switched off.
Electronically-controlled oven fan
automatically runs for a certain
amount of time to cool the oven.
The fan switches off automatically when
the electronic components have cooled
sufficiently.
The oven has switched itself off.
Electronically-controlled ovens
switch off automatically if no
function is in operation.
The oven will switch itself off automatically
to save energy if no other action is taken
within a certain time frame after switching
it on or after the end of a cooking
programme.
If the door is opened during a
fan-assisted function, the internal
fan will stop.
Electronically-controlled ovens
with a door switch will stop
cooking if the oven door is
opened.
It is a normal operation of the appliance,
useful when cooking foods in order to
avoid excessive heat escaping. When the
door is closed, the oven will restart to
normal operation.
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Troubleshooting
If you still have a problem with your appliance after checking these basic troubleshooting steps,
please contact an authorised service person or qualified technician.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Oven does not switch on. Power is switched off.
Check whether there is power supplied.
Also check that other kitchen appliances
are working.
No heat or oven does not warm
up.
Oven temperature control is
incorrectly set.
Oven door has been left open.
Check that the oven temperature control
knob is set correctly.
Oven light (if available) does not
operate.
Lamp has failed.
Electrical supply is disconnected
or switched off.
Replace lamp according to the
instructions.
Make sure the electrical supply is
switched on at wall socket outlet.
Cooking is uneven within the
oven.
Oven shelves are incorrectly
positioned.
Check that the recommended
temperatures and shelf positions are
being used.
Do not frequently open the door unless
you are cooking things that need to be
turned. If you open the door often, the
interior temperature will be lower and this
may affect the results of your cooking.
The timer buttons cannot be
pressed properly.
There is foreign matter caught
between the timer buttons.
Touch model: there is moisture
on the control panel.
The key lock function is set.
Remove the foreign matter and try again.
Remove the moisture and try again.
Check whether the key lock function is
set.
The oven fan (if available) is
noisy.
Oven shelves are vibrating.
Check that the oven is level.
Check that the shelves and any bake ware
are not vibrating or in contact with the
oven back panel.
The cooling fan continues to
operate after the oven is
switched off.
Electronically-controlled oven fan
automatically runs for a certain
amount of time to cool the oven.
The fan switches off automatically when
the electronic components have cooled
sufficiently.
The oven has switched itself off.
Electronically-controlled ovens
switch off automatically if no
function is in operation.
The oven will switch itself off automatically
to save energy if no other action is taken
within a certain time frame after switching
it on or after the end of a cooking
programme.
If the door is opened during a
fan-assisted function, the internal
fan will stop.
Electronically-controlled ovens
with a door switch will stop
cooking if the oven door is
opened.
It is a normal operation of the appliance,
useful when cooking foods in order to
avoid excessive heat escaping. When the
door is closed, the oven will restart to
normal operation.
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