Daewoo 26L 2400W 5-in-1 Air Fryer & Microwave Oven

Introduction

This user manual provides comprehensive instructions for the Daewoo 26L 2400W 5-in-1 Air Fryer & Microwave Oven (Model SDA2618). It covers essential safety precautions, installation guidelines, detailed descriptions of parts and controls, operating instructions for various cooking modes, troubleshooting tips, cleaning and maintenance procedures, and warranty information.

Reading and Storing the User Manual

Before using this product, please read through this manual carefully, paying particular attention to the safety instructions. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the product. Carefully save this instruction manual for future reference. Ensure the user manual is included when passing the product on to any third parties.

Important Safety Instructions for Proper Use

IMPORTANT WARNING! To Avoid Permanent Damage to Your Air Fryer Microwave, ensure the Baking Tray and the Grill Basket are removed from inside the unit before using the Microwave function.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed. Only use the product as described in this user manual. Any other use is considered improper and may result in damage to property or persons. The manufacturer or vendor cannot be held liable for damages or injury incurred through improper or incorrect use.

• Read and familiarise yourself with all operating instructions before using this Air Fryer Microwave.
• Before plugging your unit into the mains, visually check that the unit is intact and has not suffered any transit damage.
• Check that the voltage indicated on the data plate corresponds with that of the local network before connecting the appliance to the mains power supply.
• Close supervision is required when using this appliance near children.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 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 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 supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces. The outer surfaces are liable to get hot during use. Always use the handles and knobs. ⚠️?
• DO NOT immerse the appliance or its cord in water or any other liquids.
• DO NOT leave the appliance unattended during use.
• DO NOT leave the appliance unattended whilst connected to the mains supply.
• Always use this appliance on a solid, level, non-flammable surface.
• DO NOT use this appliance outdoors.
• DO NOT use this Microwave Oven with a programmer, timer, separate remote-control system or any other device that switches the appliance on automatically.
• It is imperative to unplug the power cord after the appliance has been used, before it is cleaned and whilst being repaired.
• Repairs to electrical appliances should only be performed by qualified personnel. Improper repairs may place user at serious risk.
• DO NOT operate this appliance with a damaged plug or cord, after a malfunction or after being dropped or damaged in any way.
• Regular, periodic checks should be carried out on the mains cable to ensure no damage is evident. Should there be any signs of damage the appliance should not be used.
• If the power cable is damaged, it should only be replaced by suitable qualified personnel in order to avoid a hazard.
• DO NOT allow the mains cable to hang over sharp edges or come in contact with hot surfaces.
• DO NOT run the mains cable under carpets, rugs, etc.
• Allow the unit to cool before storage.
• Before cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and allow to cool.
• This appliance is intended for household use only and should not be used for industrial purposes.
• DO NOT use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those supplied or recommended by supplier.
• DO NOT use this appliance for anything other than its intended use.
• DO NOT push objects into any openings as damage to the appliance and/or electric shock may occur.
• Ensure appliance is situated in an open area, do not allow it to come in contact with Cupboards, Curtains, wall coverings, clothing or other flammable materials.
• Unplug after each use. Grasp the plug, not the cord.
• CAUTION: Do not overcook food.
• Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking.
• When heating food in plastic containers or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
• 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.
• This appliance shall not be cleaned with a steam cleaner.
• The microwave oven is intended to be used free-standing.
• DO NOT place this microwave into a cabinet.
• CAUTION: Remove wire twists from paper and plastic bags before placing in the oven.
• DO NOT heat oil or fat for deep frying in the oven as the temperature of the fat can't be controlled.
• After use, wipe the waveguide cover with a damp cloth, followed by a dry cloth to remove any food splashes and grease. Built up grease may overheat and smoke or ignite.
• If materials inside the oven smoke or ignite, keep the door closed, turn oven off and disconnect the power supply in order to stifle any flames.
• ⚠️WARNING! Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode; Baby bottles fitted with a screw cap or teat are considered sealed containers.
• Liquids should be heated in a wide mouthed container and left for a short period after the heating cycle to avoid possible hazards such as delayed eruptive boiling of the liquid. Therefore, care must be taken when handling the container.
• Potatoes, sausage and other skinned foods should be pierced before heating.
• 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.
• Only use utensils suitable for use in a microwave oven.
• DO NOT store food or other items in the oven.
• DO NOT operate the oven without any food or liquid inside, this may damage the oven.
• ⚠️WARNING! If the door or door seals are damaged or if the oven has malfunctioned, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person. It is hazardous for anybody other than a suitably qualified person to carry out any service or repair that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
• This microwave oven is intended for the heating of food and beverages. The drying of clothes, heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges and cloths may lead to risk of injury, ignition and fire.
• The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposit removed. 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 situation.
• DO NOT cover this appliance.
• DO NOT place this appliance on an electric, gas, or any other type of hob.
• ⚠️WARNING! Do not attempt to move the appliance whilst it is hot or contains hot food or liquids. Turn the appliance off and disconnect from the mains and let it cool sufficiently before moving it.
• ⚠️WARNING! Hot steam may be released when opening and closing the appliance during use. Risk of scalding!
• ⚠️WARNING! Always carry the appliance with both hands. Always use oven gloves. Burn hazard!

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

Additional Safety Information

• PLEASE NOTE: Before use, ensure that the appliance is used in an open, well-ventilated area well away from other appliances and other obstructions.
• Do not use the appliance in front of, near or below combustible materials such as plastics, curtains or cupboards, etc.
• Do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances.
• Do not place anything on top of the appliance.

Explanation of Symbols

The following warning symbols or words are used in this instruction manual:

• [UKCA Mark] Products labelled with UK Conformity Assessment identifies products conforming to UK statutory requirements.
• [CE Mark] Products labelled with this symbol conform to applicable provisions of the European Economic Area.
• [Recycling Symbol] You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and in doing so help the environment. This symbol means waste electrical products at the end of their useful life should not be disposed of with normal household waste and not sent to landfill. Please ensure it is taken to a suitable facility for disposal. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice or visit www.recycle-more.co.uk, enter your postcode to find out your nearest recycling site.
• ℹ️ This symbol provides useful additional information on the use of this product.
• ⚡ This symbol indicates that the supply uses an alternating current mains supply.
• ⚠️? This symbol indicates that the surface gets hot and care must be taken.
• ⚠️ WARNING! This designates a hazard with moderate risk, which may result in severe injury if not adhered to.

Installation

Clearance Requirements:

• Select a level surface no less than 85cm (33 inches) from the floor, that provides enough space for the outlet vents.
• A minimum clearance of 5cm (2 inches) is required between the oven and any adjacent wall, with a minimum clearance of 10cm (4 inches) between the rear of the microwave and the wall.
• Leave a minimum clearance of 20cm (8 inches) above the oven.

Diagram Description: The diagram shows a microwave oven placed on a countertop. Arrows indicate required clearances: 85cm (33 inches) from the floor, 5cm (2 inches) from side walls, 10cm (4 inches) from the rear wall, and 20cm (8 inches) above the oven. Another diagram shows a smaller appliance (possibly a kettle or toaster) on the same countertop, with a 5cm (2 inches) clearance from the microwave's side.

The door of the microwave oven must be fully closed in order for it to operate, this is due to a safety interlock between the locking mechanism and the control panel.

Place the turntable ring in first, fit the turntable onto the rotating turntable support and make sure it is geared in properly.

Never remove the waveguide cover. Make sure the turntable support is correctly located.

Description of Parts

Main Oven Unit:

• 1. Door Handle: Always use the handle and avoid touching the Door Viewing Window as it may become very hot during the cooking process and can cause injury.
• 2. Door Viewing Window: The viewing window makes checking food easy and convenient without having to open the door.
• 3. Waveguide Cover: Waveguide Cover should never be removed. Do not use the Microwave if there is no Waveguide Cover.
• 4. LED Display: The LED Display shows at a glance your setting and how long is left before your food is ready.
• 5. Control Panel: The digital Control Panel allows you to set cooking presets, time and temperature settings easily.

Accessories:

• 6. Turntable Support Ring: Make sure the Turntable Support Ring is assembled when placing the Glass Turntable on it.
• 7. Motor Spindle: It is used for rotating the Glass Turntable when cooking food.
• 8. Glass Turntable: The Glass Turntable should always be set in place during cooking.
• 9. Baking Tray: The Baking Tray can be placed in either height setting in the appliance. WARNING! The Baking Tray shall never be used whilst Microwave cooking.
• 10. Grill Basket: The Grill Basket should be used on the Baking Tray. WARNING! The Grill Basket shall never be used whilst Microwave cooking.

LED Display Indicators (4):

• 11. Microwave Indicator
• 12. Air Fry Indicator
• 13. Defrost Indicator
• 14. Lock Indicator
• 15. Preset Indicator
• 16. Air Fryer Power Level (represented by a row of lights)

Control Panel (5) Buttons:

• Power: Press to select the power levels of Microwave.
• Air Fry: Press to set an Air Fry cooking mode.
• Combi.: Press to set Combination cooking time.
• Bake: Press to set the Bake preset.
• Air Fry Presets: Press to set one of the Air Fry presets.
• Popcorn: Press to set the Popcorn preset.
• Defrost: Press to set the Defrost mode.
• Clock/Timer: Press to set the clock or timer.
• Keep Warm: Press to set the Keep Warm preset.
• CONFIRM/START/+30 SEC.: Turn the Confirm control to select one of the Auto Menu in standby mode. Turn to set the temperature and time. Press once to confirm the setting or start cooking.
• Lock On/Off: Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to lock the control panel, hold another 3 seconds to unlock. Press once to mute the buzzer, press again to turn on the buzzer sound.
• Stop/Clear ECO: Press to pause or stop cooking. Press to turn off the screen in standby mode.

Before the First Use of Your Air Fryer Microwave

• Remove all packing materials and discard responsibly.
• Ensure all parts are present (refer to Description of Parts).
• Check that there is no damage to the mains cable or product.
• Ensure that you clean the appliance before first and every use with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
• Wash all the accessories (8-10) in warm soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Whilst using the appliance for the first time, you may notice a little smoke and odour; this is normal and is simply the grease used during manufacture and will soon pass.

ℹ️ When cooking is finished, 5 beeps will sound.

Turntable Installation

Diagram Description: The diagram shows the inside of the microwave oven with the turntable support ring and glass turntable being placed onto the motor spindle. An arrow indicates the correct alignment of the turntable onto the spindle.

1. Place the Microwave Oven on a solid, level, heat-resistant surface, ensuring that the ventilation outlets are not obstructed.
2. Before first use, open the door and place the Turntable Support Ring (6) onto the Motor Spindle (7).
3. Place the Glass Turntable (8) onto the Turntable Support Ring (6).

ℹ️ Rotate the Turntable Support Ring (6) a little until the notches in the turntable drop onto the Motor Spindle (7).

Accessories Installation

Diagram Description: The diagram shows the grill basket being placed onto the baking tray. Arrows indicate that the assembled tray and basket can be placed into the oven at different height settings.

1. Place the Grill Basket (10) onto the Baking Tray (9).
2. Push it into the appliance in either height setting.

ℹ️ Metallic containers shall never be used during Microwave cooking.

ℹ️ Always use oven gloves when touching the containers in the oven, as they will be very hot.

Using the Auto Menu

Your Microwave has nine pre-set cooking programs. There is no need to set either cooking times or power levels. The following table shows details of the pre-set programs:

1. In standby mode, rotate the Confirm control clockwise to select one of the pre-set programs in the table below.
2. Press the Confirm control to select the pre-set.
3. Rotate the Confirm control to set the weight or portion.
4. Press the Confirm control to start cooking.

ℹ️ The results of auto cooking depend on factors such as the shape and size of the food. If you find the result at any rate not quite satisfactory, please adjust the cooking time accordingly.

ℹ️ For Auto Menu A02 Potato, the display will not show weight but number of servings.

ℹ️ Metallic containers shall never be used during Microwave cooking.

ℹ️ Plastic containers shall never be used during Air Fry cooking.

Using the Air Fry Presets

1. Press the Air Fry Presets button once, the display will show "AF01".

2. Press the Air Fry Presets button repeatedly or rotate the Confirm control to select a preset program as shown below.

3. Press the Confirm control to start cooking with the air fryer.

ℹ️ The result of cooking presets depends on factors such as the shape and size of food. If you find the result at any rate not quite satisfactory, please adjust the cooking time a little bit accordingly.

ℹ️ Plastic containers shall never be used during Air Fry cooking.

Instructions for Use

Cooking Utensils Guidelines

• Only use utensils that are suitable for use in the appliance.
• Metallic containers shall never be used during Microwave cooking.
• Plastic containers shall never be used during Air Fry cooking.
• Do not use recycled paper products when microwave cooking, as they may contain small metal fragments which may cause sparks and/or fires.
• Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook.

*Combination: applicable for "Microwave+Air Fry" cooking.

Technical Specification

Troubleshooting Guide

Cleaning and Maintenance

Remove the plug from the wall socket before cleaning.

DO NOT immerse the appliance in water or any other liquids whilst cleaning.

• Wipe the exterior with clean, soft damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
• Using a clean, soft damp cloth, wipe clean the interior of the door and door seals, interior cavity to remove any spills or spatter and dry thoroughly.
• Do not remove the waveguide cover. Wipe to clean the wave guide cover making sure it is free from food residue, this is located on the cavity wall on the right-hand side.
• Wash the glass turntable, the turntable ring support in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.

ℹ️ The door must be fully closed in order for the Microwave to operate. The door operates a safety interlock mechanism which prevents the unit from operating whilst the door is open.

WARNING! The Waveguide Cover (3) should never be removed.

Some foods, for example fish can leave an odour which may linger, to refresh the cavity follow one of the 3 methods below:

Method 1 - Distilled Vinegar

1. Add 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of distilled vinegar to a microwave proof bowl or plastic container and place in the centre of the oven.
2. Heat on high for 2 minutes 30 seconds or until the solution boils or gives off steam.
3. Leave to cool for 15 minutes before opening the door.
4. Open the door, remove the bowl and glass turntable, then wipe the microwave with a clean damp cloth.
5. Wipe the glass turntable before replacing.

Method 2 - Lemon

1. Cut a lemon in two and squeeze the lemon into a microwave proof bowl or plastic container, add 1 cup of water and place in the centre of the oven.
2. Heat on high for 2 minutes 30 seconds or until the solution boils or gives off steam.
3. Leave to cool for 15 minutes before opening the door.
4. Open the door, remove the bowl and glass turntable, then wipe the microwave with a clean, damp cloth.
5. Wipe the glass turntable before replacing.

Method 3 - Bicarbonate of soda

1. Add 1 cup of water and 2 tbsp bicarbonate soda to a microwave proof bowl or plastic container and place in the centre of the oven.
2. Heat on high for 2 minutes 30 seconds or until the solution boils or gives off steam.
3. Leave to cool for 15 minutes before opening the door.
4. Open the door, remove the bowl and glass turntable, then wipe the microwave with a clean, damp cloth.
5. Wipe the glass turntable before replacing.

Servicing

Servicing and repairs should only be carried out by qualified service personnel.

WARNING! Some components still retain a high voltage charge even when the microwave oven is disconnected from the mains supply, never remove Covers or Guards. Covers and Guards should only be removed by qualified personnel.

If any part of the oven or cord becomes damaged stop using it immediately and seek advice from qualified service personnel.

Disposal Information

Non-Rewireable Mains Plug

If your appliance is supplied with a non-rewireable plug fitted to the mains lead and should the fuse need replacing, you must use an ASTA approved one (conforming to BS 1362 of the same rating). Never use a mains plug with the fuse cover missing. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

If you need to remove the plug – DISCONNECT FROM THE MAINS – and then cut it off the mains lead and immediately dispose of it safely. Never attempt to reuse the plug or insert it into a socket outlet as there is a danger of electric shock.

Disposal of the Packaging

Dispose of paper and cardboard in appropriate paper re-cycling facilities. Dispose of recyclable plastics in appropriate plastic re-cycling facilities. Dispose of non-recyclable plastics in the appropriate plastics collection service.

Disposal of the Product

[Recycling Symbol] You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and in doing so help the environment. This symbol means waste electrical products at the end of their useful life should not be disposed of with normal household waste and not sent to landfill. Please ensure it is taken to a suitable facility for disposal. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice or visit www.recycle-more.co.uk, enter your postcode to find out your nearest recycling site.

[UKCA Mark] [CE Mark]

Customer Support

Should you require any product information, replacement parts or accessories, please contact our customer care team at help@daewooelectricals.com or call 0161 831 7879.

Replacement parts and accessories are guaranteed for 1 year from the date of purchase.

It is important to note that your warranty becomes invalid should non Daewoo parts or accessories be used with this appliance.

Warranty

Thank you for purchasing your Daewoo product.

As part of our commitment to quality, we are offering you an extra 2 years warranty in addition to your 1 year guarantee.

Your Daewoo product is guaranteed for 1 year from the date of original purchase, with proof of purchase or receipt. If any defect should occur due to faulty workmanship or material, your faulty product should be returned to the place of purchase; replacement or refund is at the discretion of the retailer.

The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:

• The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the requirements contained in the instruction manual.
• The product must be used solely for domestic purposes.
• It does not cover general wear and tear, damage, misuse or any consumable parts.
• The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is re-sold or has been damaged through inexpert repair.
• The guarantee is only valid within the UK and Eire.

Your standard 1 year guarantee will only be extended to the maximum available for your individual product upon registration. (Note: products must be registered individually and covers the main body and housing). If you do not register your product within 28 days of the original purchase date, your product will only be guaranteed for 1 year.

To validate your extended 2 year warranty* please register your purchase online within 28 days of the original purchase date by registering at: https://help.daewooelectricals.com or Contact Us (daewooelectricals.com)

*Your extended warranty is only valid with proof of purchase receipt and subject to the conditions outlined above.

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