Microwave Oven with Grill User Manual Model No.: FMC20G13 *Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
CONTENT PAGE SAFETY INSTRUCTION 3 PARTS DESCRIPTION CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION INSTALLATION OPERATION INSTRUCTION 6 7 8 9 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING 17 SPECIFICATION 17 WARRANTY 18 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a. Do not attempt to operate this oven with its door open since this can result in harmful b. c. 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 its 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 person. ADDENDUM Keep the oven clean and remove any food deposits, or it could lead to deterioration of the surface. This could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire. 2
SAFETY INSTRUCTION READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 1. To avoid electric shock, fire or injury, please read the user manual carefully before using the appliance and keep it for future reference. 2. This appliance is for household use only. Please use suitable power source (230V~/50Hz). 3. Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. 4. Do not use the appliance under direct sunshine. 5. Please turn off the appliance when not in use otherwise it may result in danger. 6. Please turn off the appliance and unplug the socket when unattended otherwise it may result in danger. 7. Keep away the appliance from children. 8. The appliance is not intended to 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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. 9. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. 10. With any indication of damage or malfunction, please stop using the appliance immediately to avoid hazards. Take it to / Contact the authorized service center for repair. Do not attempt to repair or change any parts by yourself. 11. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid hazards. 12. Please turn off and unplug the appliance before cleaning or maintenance. 13. Clean the surface of the appliance with wet and soft cloth. Do not use corrosive detergent or solvent to clean. Do not swash the appliance with water. 14. Please turn off and unplug the appliance when not in use, make sure the power is off before pulling out the plug. Do not pull the cord. 15. When the appliance is not in use for a prolonged period, please turn it off, unplug it, pack it well, and store it in dry cool place. 16. Forbid to put flammable and explosive objects around the appliance, and do not use the appliance in an environment full of flammable gas and powder. Keep away from any fire and heat sources. 17. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. 3
18. Please clean the oven regularly and remove any food deposits. 19. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition for signs of smoke or burning. 20. If smoke is observed, switch off and unplug the appliance, and keep its door closed in order to stifle any flames. 21. Do not overcook food. 22. Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not store items such as bread, cookies and etc. inside the oven. 23. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from plastic or paper containers/bags before placing them into the oven. 24. Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the installation instructions provided. 25. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended. 26. Use this appliance only for its intended uses as described in manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapours in this appliance. This oven is especially designed to heat. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. 27. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. 28. Do not use this oven near water, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. 29. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. Keep the cord away from the heated surface, and do not cover any vents on the oven. 30. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter. 31. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature shall be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns. 32. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling. Please take extra care for handling the container. 33. This microwave oven is not designed to be built-in to a wall or cabinet. 34. Accessible parts may become hot during use. Keep away the appliance from children. 35. Do not use a steam cleaner. 36. The surface are liable to get hot during use. 37. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass of the oven door since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass. 38. The appliance will become hot during operation. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven. 39. The rear surface of the appliance shall be placed against a wall. 4
40. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years or above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilites or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliacne. 41. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. 42. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years old. 43. Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions as below: 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 qualified technician in service centre to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperate generated (only for grill series) 5
PARTS DESCRIPTION A F E D C B H G Grill Rack( Only be used in grill function and be placed on the glass tray ) A) Control panel B) Turntable shaft C) Turntable ring assembly D) Glass tray E) Observation window F) Door assembly G) Safety interlock system H) Oven Cavity Turntable Installation Hub (underside) Glass tray Turntable shaft Turntable ring assembly Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should be free to rotate. Never operate the oven without the glass tray and turntable ring. All food and containers should be placed on the glass tray for cooking. If the glass tray or the turntable ring cracks or breaks, please contact the service centre. 6
CONTROL PANEL Microwave / Grill / Combination Function Pad Press to select microwave cooking and microwave power or select grill or combination cooking. If not selected, 100% (high power) will be automatically selected. Weight Defrost Function Pad Press to defrost food by weight or by time. Clock / Pre-Set Pad Press to set clock time or select auto-start. Stop / Clear Pad Press to clear the selected cooking program. During the cooking process, press once to stop the operation of the oven, and twice to cancel the cooking program. Start / +30Sec. / Confirm Pad Press to start the oven after setting program. Press once to cook 30 seconds at 100% high power or increase by 30 seconds multiples each time this pad is pressed during cooking. Timer / Weight / Auto Menu Knob Function knob for setting of time, weight, and auto menu A-1 to A-8. A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 Reheat Vegetable Fish Meat A-5 A-6 A-7 A-8 Pasta Potato Pizza Soup 7
INSTALLATION Countertop Installation Remove all packing material from the oven cavity. Do not remove the light brown waveguide (Mica) cover which is attached to the oven cavity. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if the oven is damaged. Oven cavity: Remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cavity surface. Installation 1. Countertop must provide and/or outlet vents. enough open space for the intake The minimum installation height is 85cm above the floor. Allow space at least 20cm between the appliance and the adjacent wall or object. Leave at least minimum 30cm space above the top surface of the oven Do not remove the stands from the bottom of the oven. Blocking the inlet and/or outlet vents can damage the oven. Place the oven as far away from radios and TV as possible. Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radio and TV reception. 2. Plug the oven into a standard household outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency are the same as stated on the rating label. WARNING: Do not install 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. 8
GROUNDING INSTALLATION DANGER Electric Shock Hazard Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance. WARNING Improper grounding can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet unless 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. Please plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Should you have any doubt or not fully understood the grounding installation, please consult with a qualified technician. Please use a 3-wire extension cord if extension is necessary. 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting in entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. If a long cord or extension cord is used: The marked electric rating of the cord or the extension cord should be at least as great as the appliance. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. The long cord should be located properly. Do not drape it over the countertop or the tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. OPERATION INSTRUCTION Utensils CAUTION See the instructions on Materials you can use in the microwave oven or Material to be avoided in the microwave oven. There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not suitable for microwaving. If in doubt, please test the utensil in question with following procedures. Utensil Test: 1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the empty utensil in question. 2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute. 3. Feel the utensil carefully. If the empty utensil is hot, do not use it for microwave cooking. 4. Do not test the utensil over 1 minute cooking time. 9
Materials you can use in the microwave oven Utensils Remarks Aluminium foil Browning dish Dinnerware Glass jars Glassware Oven cooking bags Paper plates and cup Kitchen towel Use small pieces of aluminium foil to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls. Follow the manufacturer s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable break. Microwave-safe only and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes. Always remove lid. Applies only to warm the food. Most of the 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 the manufacturer s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape. Applies only for short time cooking or warming. Please stay and keep your eyes on the container while cooking. Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing oil. Applies only for short time cooking. Please stay while cooking Parchment paper Use as a cover on food to prevent splattering. Plastic Microwave-safe only, please follow the manufacturer s instructions. 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 food splattering and retain moisture. Materials to be avoided in the microwave oven Utensils Aluminium tray Food carton with metal handle Metal or metaltrimmed utensils Metal twist ties Paper bags Plastic foam Wood Remarks May cause arcing. Transfer food into a microwave-safe dish. May cause arcing. Transfer food into a microwave-safe dish. May cause arcing. Metal shields the food from microwave energy. May cause arcing and could cause fire in the oven. May cause fire in the oven. Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature. Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may spli or crack. 10
Operation 1. Clock Setting When the microwave oven is electrified, 0:00 will be displayed and buzzer will ring once. Press Clock/Pre-Set, the hour figure will flash; Turn to adjust the hour figures (set time within 0-23). Press Clock/Pre-Set, the minute figures will flash; Turn to adjust the minute figures (set time within 0-59). Press Clock/Pre-Set to finish clock setting. Note: If the clock is not set, time pre-set cannot be functioned. During the process of clock setting, if no operation in 1 minute, the oven will go back to the previous status automatically. 2. Microwave Cooking Press Micro/Grill/Combi pad once, and P100 will be displayed. Select the desired microwave power level by pressing Micro/Grill/Combi or turn repeatedly. (P100, P80, P50, P30, P10 will be displayed in order) Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to confirm setting. Turn to adjust the cooking time (set time within 0:05-95:00). Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to start cooking. Note: Steps of time adjustment by turning 0 1 minute : 5 seconds 1 5 minutes : 10 seconds 5 10 minutes : 30 seconds 10 30 minutes : 1 minutes 30 95 minutes : 5 minutes are as follow: Microwave Power Level Display P100 P80 P50 P30 P10 Microwave Power 100% 80% 50% 30% 10% 11
3. Grill Cooking Press Micro/Grill/Combi pad once, and P100 will be displayed. Select grill power (LED displays G ) by pressing Micro/Grill/Combi pad or turn repeatedly. Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to confirm setting. Turn to adjust the grill time (set time within 0:05-95:00). Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to start cooking. Note: When the grill time passes half, the oven rings twice to remind you to turn the food over. In order to have a better effect of grilling food, you are suggested to open the oven door and turn the food over, close the door and then press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to continue cooking. If no operation, the oven will continue working without pauses. 4. Combination Cooking Press Micro/Grill/Combi pad once, and P100 will be displayed. Select combination power (LED displays C-1 or C2) by pressing Micro/Grill/Combi pad or turn repeatedly. PressStart/+30Sec./Confirm to confirm setting. Turn to adjust the grill time (set time within 0:05-95:00). Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to start cooking. Combination Microwave + Grill Power Power C-1 55% + 45% C-2 36% + 64% 5. Instant Cooking In standby mode, press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to start instant cooking with 100% power level for 30seconds. Each press on the same key can increase 30 seconds while cooking. (Maximum up to 95 minutes) In standby mode, turn left to choose the cooking time directly then press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to start cooking with 100% microwave power. Note: During Microwave, Grill, Combination or Time Defrost cooking process, each press on Start/+30Sec./Confirm can increase 30 seconds cooking time. This function is not applicable under Weight Defrost or Auto Cooking Menu mode. 12
6. Weight Defrost Function Press Weight/Time Defrost once to choose weight defrost function, def1 will be displayed. Turn to select the food weight (weight range from 100-0g). Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to start defrosting. 7. Time Defrost Function Press Weight/Time Defrost twice to choose time defrost function, def2 will be displayed. Turn to select the cooking time (set time within 0:05-95:00). Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to start defrosting. 8. Dual Cooking Programs Set Up The oven is able to set up 2 cooking stages in maximum. If one of the stages is defrosting, please put in the first stage and the buzzer will ring once after 1 st stage and the next stage will begin. Example: If you want to defrost the food for 5 minutes, then to cook with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes. The steps are as following: Press Weight/Time Defrost twice, def2 will be displayed; Turn to adjust the defrost time to 5 minutes; Press Micro/Grill/Combi once and turn to choose P80 for 80% microwave power. Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to confirm setting. Turn to adjust the cooking time to 7 minutes; Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to start cooking. Note: Auto menu cannot be set as one of the multi-stage. 13
9. Pre-Set Function Clock must be set before operating Pre-Set function and maximum to set 2 stages cooking. (Defrosting is not applicable in Pre-Set function) Example: If you want to cook with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes at designated time. Press Micro/Grill/Combi once and turn to choose P80 for 80% microwave power Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to confirm setting. Turn to adjust the cooking time to 7 minutes. After the above steps, please do not press Start/+30Sec./Confirm and set the designated time as following steps: Press Clock/Pre-Set, the hour figures flash; Turn to adjust the hour figures (set time within 0-23). Press Clock/Pre-Set, the minute figures will flash. Turn to adjust the minute figures (set time within 0-59). Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to confirm setting. Current time will be displayed, buzzer will ring twice when the time arrives, and the oven will start cooking automatically. 14
10. Auto Cooking Menu In standby mode, turn right to select a desired menu. (A-1 to A-8 will be displayed in order, menu shown in below table) Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to confirm menu. Turn to choose the approximate food weight. Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to start cooking and buzzer rings five times after cooking. Menu Weight(g) Display Power A-1 400 400 100% Reheat 600 600 A-2 Vegetable A-3 Fish A-4 Meat A-5 Pasta A-6 Potato A-7 Pizza A-8 Soup 300 400 250 350 450 250 350 450 50 (with water 450ml) 100 (with water 800ml) 400 600 400 400 300 400 250 350 450 250 350 450 50 100 400 600 400 400 100% 80% 100% 80% 100% 100% 80% 15
11. Child Lock Function Lock: In standby mode, press and hold Stop/Clear 3 seconds, buzzer will ring once, denoting the child lock is in function. will light up on the LED display. Un-Lock: While unit is locked, press and hold Stop/Clear for 3 seconds, buzzer will ring once, denoting the lock is released. indicator on the LED display will disappear. 12. Inquiring Function In Microwave, Grill or Combination cooking process, press Micro/Grill/Combi., current cooking power will be displayed for 2-3 seconds. In Pre-Set status, press Clock/Pre-Set to inquire the designated time to start cooking. The Pre-Set time will flash for 2-3 seconds then resume current time display. In cooking process, press Clock/Pre-Set, the current time will be displayed for 2-3 seconds. 13. Attention When oven door is opened, unit will not start any cooking function by pressing Start/+30Sec. pad unless the oven door is well closed. When a cooking program has been set but no pressing Start/+30Sec. in 1 minute, the current setting will be cancelled. The buzzer will sound five times to remind you when cooking is finished It is forbidden to run the unit without any food inside. It is very dangerous. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION Cleaning Be sure to unplug the appliance from the power supply. Clean the oven cavity with a slightly damp cloth after used. Clean the accessories with soapy water. The door frame, seal and neighbouring parts must be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth. 16
TROUBLE SHOOTING Normal Microwave oven interfering TV reception Dim oven light Steam accumulating on door, hot air out of vents Radio and TV reception may be interfered when microwave oven operating. It is similar to the interference of small electrical appliances, like mixer, vacuum cleaner, and electric fan. It is normal. In low power microwave cooking, oven light may become dim. It is normal. In cooking, steam may come out of food. Most will get out from vents. But some may accumulate on cool place like oven door. It is normal. Trouble Possible Cause Remedy Power cord is not plugged tightly Unplug the cord and re-plug it after 10 seconds Replace fuse or reset circuit Oven cannot function Fuse blowing or circuit breaker (repaired by breaker works professional personnel of our company) Trouble with power outlet Test outlet with other electrical appliances Oven does not heat Oven door is not closed well Close door well Glass turntable makes noise when microwave oven operates Dirty roller rest and oven bottom Refer to Maintenance Instruction to clean dirty parts SPECIFICATION Model No. FMC20G13 Product name Microwave Oven with Grill Rated Voltage/Frequency 230V~50Hz Rated Input Power(Microwave) 1050W Rated Output Power(Microwave) 700W Rated Input Power(Grill) 1000W Oven Capacity 20L Turntable Diameter 255mm External Dimensions 439.5 x 355 x 258.2mm Net Weight Approx. 11.33 kg 17
WARRANTY 1. The product has 2 years warranty from the date of purchase. 2. The warranty shall not apply: A. to any product subjected to misuse, alteration, act of God, improper handling, improper transport, improper testing or unauthorized repair; B. to cosmetic problems or defects which result from normal wear and tear under ordinary use yet not affecting the performance or use of the product; C. if the product is disassembled or altered; D. to any packing, transportation, export / import tax or any related expenses. 3. CUSTOMER MUST PRESENT THE SALES INVOICE OR RECEIPT FOR 2 YEARS WARRANTY SERVICES. 4. Please bring along the product and sales invoice or receipt to our Service Centre or selected store locations for any further checkups. Begins from March 28th, 2014, customers with purchase of Fortress Brand Dehumidifier or Microwave Oven may enjoy free on-site recollection service*, and have our delivery personnel drop it off to your home once all service have been completed. Services center for warranty services during office hour: Address : Unit A, 20/F, Yip Shing Industrial Centre, No.19, Yip Shing Street, Kwai Chung. Service Hotline : (852) 2428 1500 Service Hours: Monday-Friday : 9:00am - 6:00pm Saturday : 9:00am - 4:00pm Sunday & Public Holiday : Closed Additional charges for on-site pick up service apply for suburb area (Outlying Islands, Discovery Bay and Frontier Closed Areas), while products will be returned and delivered to specified address upon service completion. 5. To prevent circuit overload and fire, no more than one safety compliant adaptor or extension unit should be inserted into a socket outlet. (Avoid connecting other appliances to the one socket outlet.) No adaptor should be inserted into any extension unit or vice versa. 6. Stop using an adaptor or an extension unit or a socket if its socket holes cannot firmly hold a plug if it is too hard to insert a plug into it. 7. This appliance must be plugged into a specific 220-240V socket. Please make sure the plug is fully plugged-in before use. Do not use any adapter or extension cord; Never use the same supply socket for this appliance and other appliances at the same time, in order to avoid damage to this appliance. 8. THE APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. ENVIRONMENT Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help preserving the environment. IMPORTANT NOTICES IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR COMPANY OR THE SUPPLIER BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, GENERAL SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR INJURY, LOSS OF PROPERTY, BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) OR FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, EVEN IF OUR COMPANY OR SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO CASE SHALL OUR COMPANY OR SUPPLIER S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. Specifications, designs and dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. 18 PN:16170000A23055