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OWNER’S MANUAL
DMW162W-OTR
DMW162BL-OTR
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CAUTION:
Read and Follow All Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions Before First
Use of This Product.
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Microwave Oven
Owners Manual
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Danby Products Limited, Guelph, Ontario Canada N1H 6Z9
Danby Products Inc., Findlay, Ohio USA 45840
04/04
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING
FOR YOUR SAFETY
For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or
PRECAUTIONS
loss of life.
TO AVOID
Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door
operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important
not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that
the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:
1 door (bent),
2 hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
3 door seals and sealing surfaces.
The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE
ENERGY
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT (U.S.A.
ONLY)
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequencies and if not installed and used properly, that is in
strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been type-tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to Part
18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a
residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installations. If this equip-
ment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following:
• Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
• Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the microwave into a different outlet so that microwave and receiver are on different
branch circuits.
The Manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by UNAUTHORIZED
MODIFICATION to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
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WELCOME
Welcome to the Danby You’ll see it in this
family. We’re proud of easy-to-use manual
Best of all, you’ll
experience these val-
ues each time you use
our quality products
and we believe in
dependable service.
and you’ll hear it in
the friendly voices of your microwave.
our consumer service That’s important,
department.
Tel: 1-800-26-DANBY
because your new
microwave will be
part of your family for
a long time.
Start Here!…Before using your Microwave
Write down the model and serial
numbers here. They are on a label
inside the oven.
Model number _______________
Serial number _______________
Date of purchase______________
Staple your receipt to the inside
back cover of this manual. You
will need it to obtain service under
warranty
NEED HELP?
Read this manual.
It contains instructions to
help you use and maintain
your microwave properly.
before calling. This section
helps you solve common
problems that might occur.
If you do need service, you
can relax knowing help is
only a phone call away.
Tel: 1-800-26-DANBY
If you received a
damaged oven…immedi-
ately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the
Before you call for service, oven.
there are a few things you
can do to help us serve
you better
Save time and money
Check the section titled “If
Something Goes wrong”
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons or exposure of excessive microwave energy
when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
• Read and follow the specific
“Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
it has a damaged power cord or
plug, if it is not working proper-
ly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
This microwave oven is
CUL listed for installation
over electric and gas ranges.
This microwave oven is
not approved or tested
for marine use.
Microwave Energy” on page 2.
• This appliance must be ground- • Do not cover or block any
ed. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section on page 10.
openings on the appliance.
• Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appli-
ance. This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat, dry
• Do not mount this appliance
over a sink.
• Install or locate this appliance
only in accordance with the pro- or cook food, and is not intended
vided Installation Instructions.
for laboratory or industrial use.
• This over-the-range oven was
designed for use over ranges no
wider than 42 inches. It may be
installed over both gas and elec-
tric cooking equipment.
• Some products such as whole
eggs and sealed containers – for
example, closed glass jars- may
explode and should not be heat-
ed in this oven.
• Do not operate this appliance if
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• Do not store this appliance out-
doors. Do not use this product
near water-for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool
or near a sink.
• Do not use the oven for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food
in the oven when not in use.
• If materials inside oven should
ignite, keep the oven door closed,
turn the oven off and disconnect
the power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the door is
• Clean Ventilating Hoods
Frequently – Grease should not be
allowed to accumulate on hood or
filter.
• When flaming foods under the
hood, turn the fan on.
• Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
• Suitable for use above both gas
and electric cooking equipment.
• Do not immerse power cord or
plug in water.
opened, the fire may spread.
• See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section(s) of this manual. agents may damage the filter.
• Use care when cleaning the vent-
hood filter. Corrosive cleaning
• To reduce the risk of fire in the
oven cavity:
• Do not overcook food. Carefully • This appliance should be serv-
attend appliance if paper, plastic
or other combustible materials are
iced only by qualified service per-
sonnel. Contact nearest authorized
placed inside the oven while cook- service facility for examination,
ing.
repair or adjustment.
• Remove wire twist-ties and
metal handles from paper or plas-
tic containers before placing them
in the oven.
• As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
Arcing is the microwave term
for sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
•Metal, such as twist-ties, poul-
try pins, or gold-rimmed dishes,
in the microwave.
ARCING
•Metal or foil touching the side
of the oven.
•Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like anten-
nas).
•Recycled paper towels contain-
ing small metal pieces being
used in the microwave.
If you see arcing,
press the STOP/CLEAR
pad and correct the problem.
FOODS
•Do not cook popcorn in your
microwave oven unless using a
•Operating the microwave with
no food inside for more than a
special microwave popcorn acces- minute or two may cause damage
sory dish or unless you use pop- to the oven and could start a fire.
corn labeled for use in microwave It increases the heat around the
ovens.
magnetron and can shorten the
life of the oven.
•Some products such as whole
eggs, sealed containers, and
closed jars –will explode and
should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Heating these
products in the microwave oven
could result in injury.
•Foods with unbroken outer
“skin” such as potatoes, hot dogs,
sausages, tomatoes, apples, chick-
en livers and other giblets, and
egg yolks should be pierced to
allow steam to escape before
•Do not boil eggs in a microwave cooking.
oven. Pressure will build up
inside egg yolk and will cause
it to burst, possibly resulting
in injury.
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• Avoid heating baby food in
glass jars, even with the lid off.
Make sure all infant food is thor- Even if the container is opened,
oughly cooked. Stir food to dis-
tribute the heat evenly. Be care-
ful to prevent scalding when
warming formula. The container
may feel cooler than the milk
really is. Always test the milk
before feeding the baby.
in narrow-necked bottles (espe-
cially carbonated beverages).
SAFETY
FACT
pressure can build up. This can
cause the container to burst, pos-
sibly resulting in injury.
SUPERHEATED WATER
• Hot foods and steam can cause
burns. Be careful when opening
any containers of hot food,
including popcorn bags, cooking
pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injury, direct steam
away from hands and face.
Microwaved water and
other liquids do not
• Spontaneous boiling-Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during
or shortly after removal from the
microwave oven. To prevent
burns from splashing liquid, we
recommend the following:
before removing the container
from the oven, allow the con-
tainer to stand in the oven for 30 • Cook meat and poultry thor-
to 40 seconds after the oven has
shut off. Do not boil liquids in
narrow-necked containers such
as soft drink bottles, wine flasks
and especially narrow-necked
coffee cups. Even if the contain- these temperatures usually
er is opened, excessive steam protects against food borne
can build up and cause it to burst illness.
or overflow.
always bubble when they
reach the boiling point.
They can actually get
superheated and not
bubble at all.
Superheated liquid can
bubble up when it is
moved or when some-
thing like a spoon or tea
bag is put into it.
To prevent this from
happening and causing
injury, do not heat any
liquid for more than 2
minutes per cup. After
heating, let the cup stand
in the microwave for 30
seconds before moving it
or putting anything into it.
• Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage to your
oven.
oughly-meat to at least an
INTERNAL temperature of
160 F (71.1C). and poultry to at
least an INTERNAL temperature
of 180 F (82.2C). Cooking to
• Don’t defrost frozen beverages
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
MICROWAVE-
SAFE
COOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used in
your microwave oven is suitable
for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, meas-
uring cups, custard cups, pottery
or china dinnerware which does
not have metallic trim or glaze
• If you use a meat thermometer
while cooking, make sure it is
safe for use in microwave ovens.
• Paper towels, waxed paper and
plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to
• Do not use recycled paper prod- vent plastic wrap so steam can
ucts. Recycled paper towels, nap-
kins and waxed paper can contain
escape.
with a metallic sheen can be used. metal flecks which may cause arc- • Cookware may become hot
Some cookware is labeled “suit-
able for microwaving.”
ing or ignite. Paper products con-
taining nylon or nylon filament
should be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
because of heat transferred from
the heated food. Pot holders may
be needed to handle the cookware.
How to test for a microwave-
safe dish.
• Boilable” cooking pouches and
• Some styrofoam trays(like those tightly closed plastic bags should
• If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test:
Place in the oven both the dish
you are testing and a glass meas-
uring cup filled with 1 cup of
water-set the measuring cup either
in or next to the dish. Microwave
that meat is packaged on) have a
thin strip of metal embedded in
the bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can burn the floor of the immediately after cooking, possi-
oven or ignite a paper towel.
be slit, pierced or vented as direct-
ed by package. If they are not,
plastic could burst during or
bly resulting in injury. Also, plas-
tic storage containers should be at
• Do not use the microwave to dry least partially uncovered because
1 minute at high. If the dish heats, newspapers.
it should not be used for
they form a tight seal. When
cooking with containers tightly
covered with plastic wrap, remove
covering carefully and direct
microwaving. If the dish remains
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable
cool and only the water in the cup for use in microwave ovens.
heats, then the dish is microwave- Check the package for proper use. steam away from hands and face.
safe.
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Use foil only as directed in this
manual. TV dinners may be
microwave-safe plastic may not
be as tolerant of overcooking con- tainers.
2 Do not microwave empty con-
microwaved in foil trays less than ditions as are glass or ceramic
3 Do not permit children to use
plastic cookware without com-
plete supervision.
3/4” high; remove the top foil
cover and return the tray to the
box. When using foil in the
microwave oven, keep the foil at
least 1 inch away from the sides
of the oven.
materials and may soften or char
if subjected to short periods of
overcooking. In longer exposures
to over-cooking, the food and
cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
Plastic cookware-Plastic cook-
ware designed for microwave
1 Use microwave-safe plastics
only and use them in strict com-
cooking is very useful, but should pliance with the cookware manu-
be used carefully. Even
facturer’s recommendations.
THE VENT FAN
Take care to prevent the starting
and spreading of accidental cook-
ing fires while the vent fan is in
use.
covering the pan completely with
a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.
greasy spillovers that may ignite
and spread if the microwave vent
fan is operating. To minimize
• Use care when cleaning the vent automatic fan operation, use ade-
fan filters. Corrosive cleaning
agents may damage the filters.
quate sized cookware and use
high heat on surface units only
when necessary.
• Clean the underside of the
microwave often. Do not allow
grease to build up on the
• When preparing flaming foods
under the microwave, turn the
fan on.
microwave or the fan filters.
• In the event of a grease fire on
the surface units below the
microwave oven, smother a flam-
ing pan on the surface unit by
• Never leave surface units
beneath your microwave oven
unattended at high heat settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
plug must be plugged into an out- cut or remove the third (ground)
WARNING
let that is properly installed and
grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the ground-
ing instructions are not complete-
prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug with
this appliance.
Do not use an extension cord with
this appliance. If the power cord
Improper use of the ground-
ing plug can result in a risk
of electric shock.
ly understood, or if doubt exists as is too short, have a qualified elec-
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 cur-
rent.
This appliance is equipped with a
power cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The
to whether the appliance is prop-
erly grounded.
trician or service technician install
an outlet near the appliance.
For best operation, plug this appli-
ance into its own electrical outlet
to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of cir-
cuit breaker.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong
wall outlet, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances
OPTIONAL KITS
Filter Kits
Charcoal Filter Kit # DMW-OTR-CF1
Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be
vented to the outside..
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Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)
FEATURES
1 Door Handle. Pull to open
the door. The door must
be securely latched for the
microwave to operate.
4 Touch Control Panel . You
must set the clock before using
the microwave.
8 Rating plate.
NOTE: Oven vent(s) and oven
light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven.
5 Cooktop Lights.
6 Grease Filters.
2 Door Latches.
3 Window with Metal Shield.
Screen allows cooking to be
7 Removable turntable.
viewed while keeping microwaves Turntable and support must be in
confined in the oven.
place when using the oven. The
turntable may be removed for
cleaning.
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Quick start
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may very from your model)
You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.
TIME FEATURES
Time cooking
Press
ENTER
TIME COOK I &II (Press once or twice)
DEFROST AUTO/TIME(Press twice)
EXPRESS COOK 1,2,3,4,5,6
POWER
Amount of cooking time .
Amount of defrosting time.
Starts immediately!
Power level 1~10.
Starts immediately!
ADD 30 SEC
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TABLE A
Press
Enter
Start
BEVERAGE
Press once
Press twice
Press 3 times
Press START
1
2
3
POPCORN
Press once
Press twice
Press 3 times
Press START
Press START
Press START
Press START
Press START
Press START
Press START
1.75 oz
3.0 oz
3.5 oz
FISH
Press once
Press twice
Press 3 times
0.3 lb
0.6 lb
0.9 lb
PIZZA
Press once
Press twice
Press 3 times
1
2
3
FROZEN VEGETABLE
Press once
Press twice
6 oz
12 oz
18 oz
Press 3 times
FRESH VEGETABLE
Press once
Press twice
6 oz
12 oz
18 oz
Press 3 times
GROUND MEAT
Press once
Press twice
0.5 lb
1.0 lb
1.5 lb
Press 3 times
POTATO
Press once
Press twice
Press 3 times
1
2
3
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Operating Instructions
Changing the
Power Levels
Variable power levels add
microwave flexibility to
microwave cooking. The power
level on the microwave oven can
be compared to the surface units
on a range. High(power level
10)or full power is the fastest way cycle. If microwave energy did
to cook. Each power level gives
you microwave energy a certain
potatoes. Rest periods (when the
microwave energy cycles off) give
time for the food to “equalize” or
transfer heat to the inside of the
food. An example of this is shown
with power level 3-the defrost
How to Change the
Power Level
not cycle off, the outside of the
food would cook before the inside
The power may be entered or
changed immediately after entering
the feature time for TIME COOK,
TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS
COOK. The power level may also
be changed during time countdown
percent of the time . Power level 7 was defrosted.
is microwave energy 70% of the
Here are some examples of uses
time. Power level 3 is energy 30% for various power level:
of the time. A high setting (10)will
cook faster but food may need
more frequent stirring, rotating or
turning over. Most cooking will be
done on High (power 10). A lower
setting will cook more evenly and
need less stirring or rotating of the
food. Some foods may have better
flavor, texture or appearance if
one of the lower setting is used.
Use a lower power level when
cooking foods that have tendency
to boil over, such as scalloped
1 Press TIME COOK or select
Time Defrost.
2 Enter cooking or defrosting
time.
3 Press POWER LEVEL
4 Select desired power level 1~10.
5 Press START.
Power Level
High 10
Best Uses
Fish ,bacon,
vegetables,
boiling liquids.
Gentle cooking
of meat and
poultry; baking
casseroles
and reheating.
Slow cooking
and tenderizing
such as stews
and less tender
cuts of meat.
Defrosting
Med-High 7
Medium 5
Low 3
without cooking;
simmering;
delicate sauces.
Keeping food
warm without
overcooking;
softening butter.
Warm 1
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Time Features
Time cook I
Time Cook II
TIME COOK
Allows you to microwave for
any time up to 99 minutes and
99 seconds. Power 10 (High) is
automatically set, but you may
change it for more
Lets you change power level
automatically during time cook-
ing. Here is how to do it:
1 Press TIME COOK.
1 Press TIME COOK
2 Enter cooking time
2 Enter the first cook time.
3 Change power level if you
don't want full power. ( Press
POWER LEVEL. Select a
desired power level 1~10.)
flexibility.
3 Change power level if you
don’t want full power. ( Press
POWER LEVEL. Select a
desired power level 1~10.)
4 Press START.1 Press TIME
COOK
You may open the door during
Time Cook to check the food.
Close the door and press START 4 Press TIME COOK.
to resume cooking.
5 Enter the second cook time.
6 Change power level if you
don't want full power. ( Press
POWER LEVEL. Select a
desired power level 1~10.)
7 Press START.
2 Enter cooking time
3 Change power level if you
don’t want full power. ( Press
POWER LEVEL. Select a
desired power level 1~10.)
4 Press START.
At the end of Time Cook I, Time
Cook II counts down.
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Operating Instructions
Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable
Amount
Time
Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears)
11b
6 to 9 min.
Med-High (7)
5 to 7 min.
In 1.5-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole.
(frozen spears)
10-oz. package
Beans
(fresh green )
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)
11b. cut in half
10-oz. package
10-oz. package
9 to 11 min.
6 to 8 min.
6 to 8 min.
In 1.5-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/24 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole)
1 bunch
17 to 21 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
(fresh spears)
1 bunch
(1.25-1.5 lbs.)
1 bunch
7 to 10 min.
9 to 13 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 0.25 cup water.
(frozen, chopped) 10-oz. package
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
(frozen spears)
10-oz. package
Cabbage
(fresh)
(wedges)
1 medium head
(about 2 lbs.)
8 to 11 min.
7 to 10 min.
In 1.5- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)
1 lb.
10-oz. package
7 to 9 min.
5 to 7 min
In 1.5-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water..
Cauliflower
(floweret)
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
1 medium head
1 medium head
10-oz. package
9 to 14 min.
10 to 17 min.
5 to 7 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
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Vegetable
Amount
Time
Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel)
10-oz. package
5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
(frozen)
1 to 5 ears
1 ear
2 to 6 ears
3 to 4 min. per ear. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corn
5 to 6 min.
is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add
0.25 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
3 to 4 min. per ear
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Cover with
vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time.
Mixed vegetables
(fresh)
10-oz. package
5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh , shelled)
(frozen)
2 lbs. shelled
10-oz. package
9 to 12 min.
5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, white)
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
1(6 to 8 oz.)
9 to 12 min.
3 to 4 min.
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt
casserole with 0.5 cup water. Stir after half of time.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in center of the oven.
Let stand 5 min.
(fresh, whole,
sweet or white)
Spinach
(fresh)
(frozen, chopped
and leaf)
10 to 16 oz
10-oz. package
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Squash
(fresh , summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn
butternut)
1 lb. sliced
5 to 7 min
In 1.5-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
1 to 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each)
8 to 11 min.
Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.
oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
.
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Operating Instructions Defrost Guide
Time Features
Allows you to defrost for the
length of time you select.
Defrosting Tips
TIME DEFROST
• Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
Tightly closed packages should be
slit, pierced or vented. AFTER
food has partially been defrosted.
Plastic storage containers should
be at least partially uncovered.
• Family-size, prepackaged frozen
dinners can be defrosted and
microwaved. If the food is in a
foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
See the Defrosting Guide for sug-
gested times. Power 3 is automat-
ically set, but you may change
this for more flexibility. You may
defrost small items more quickly
by raising the power level after
entering the time. However, this
may require more frequent
attention than usual.
1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME twice.
2 Enter defrosting time
3 Press START .
4 Turn food over when the
oven signals.
Power level 7 cut the total
5 Press START.
defrosting time in about half;
power level 10 cuts the total time
to approximately 1/3. Rotate or
stir food frequently.
At one half of selected defrosting
time, the oven signals TURN. At
this time, turn food over and
break apart or rearrange pieces for
more even defrosting. Shield any
warm areas with small pieces of
foil.
(Auto Defrost explained in the
section on Convenience
Features.)
• Foods that spoil easily, such
milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry
and pork, should not be allowed
to sit out for more than one hour
after defrosting. Room tempera-
ture promotes the growth of
harmful bacteria.
• For more even defrosting of
large foods, such as beef, lamb
and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost.
• Be sure large meats are com-
pletely defrosted before cooking.
• When defrosted, food should be
cool and softened in all areas. If
still slightly icy, return to the
microwave very briefly , or let it
stand a few minutes.
A dull thumping noise may be
heard during defrosting . This
sound is normal when the oven is
not operating at High power.
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Breads, Cakes
Bread , buns or rolls (1 piece)
1 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz)
Fish and Seafood
Filets frozen (1 1b)
3-5 min.
6-8 min.
5-7 min.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 1b)
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up
after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch –1 to 2
3-6 min.
(10-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (1 1b.)
2-5 min.
2-5 min..
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5
minutes after defrosting.
Franks (1 1b)
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave until
franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defrosting.
Turn meat over after half the time.
Ground meat (1 1b.)
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
5-7 min.
Use power level 1.
12-16 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over
per lb.
after half the time and shield warm areas with foil.
Steaks, chops and cutlets
5-7 min.
per lb.
When finished, separate pieces and stand to
complete defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
cut up (2.5 to 3 lbs.)
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn
15-19 min. over after half the time. When finished, separate
pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if
necessary. Let stand to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole
17-21 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time,
unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas
with foil. Finish defrosting. If necessary, run cold
water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
(2.5 to 3 1bs.)
(2.5 to 3 lbs.)
Cornish hen
7-13 min.
per lb.
Place wrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up.
Turn over after half the time. Run cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 1bs.)
5-9 min.
per lb.
Place wrapped breast in dish breast-side-down.
After half the time, turn over and shield warm
areas with foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2
hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.
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Time Features
EXPRESS COOK
The power level can be
changed as time is counting
down. Press POWER
LEVEL and enter 1-10.
This is a quick way
to set time for 1-6
minutes.
Press one of the Express
Cook pads (from 1 to 6 ) for
1 to 6 minutes of cooking at
power level 10. For exam-
ple, press the 2 for 2 min-
utes of cooking time.
• It can be used as a quick
way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
You can use this
feature two ways:
• It will add 30 seconds to
the time counting down each
time the pad is pressed.
ADD 30 SECONDS
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Convenience Features
BEVERAGE
1. The Beverage feature
heats 1 to 3 servings of any
beverage.
2. Press BEVERAGE. The
serving size is automatically
set at 1, but you
4. Drinks heated with the
beverage feature may be
very hot. Remove the con-
tainer with care.
may change it for more flex-
ibility (see table A).
3. Press START
How to Use the Popcorn
Feature
POPCORN
Important:
1. Follow package instruc-
tion, using Time Cook if the
package is less than 1.75
ounces or larger than 3.5
ounces. Place the package of
popcorn in the center of the
turntable.
Never leave the microwave
oven unattended during the
cooking of popcorn.
Important:
Light Popcorn does not con-
tain as much cooking
2. Press POPCORN.
Program 1 (1.75 ounces) is
automatically set, but you
may change it for more flex-
ibility (see table A).
ingredients (oil, butter, etc)
as Regular type popcorn, so
cooking time will be sub-
stantially reduced. When the
popping action slows down
or stops, stop the microwave
oven immediately, otherwise
the popcorn will overcook,
burn and possibly catch
on fire.
3. Press START.
How to Adjust the Popcorn
Program to Provide a
Shorter or Longer Cook
Time
If you find that the brand of
popcorn you use underpops
or overcooks consistently,
you can add or subtract 7%
popping time.
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FISH
How to Use the Fish
Feature
1. Follow package instruc-
2. Press FISH. Program 1
(0.3 pounds) is automatical-
ly set, but you may change it
tion, using Time Cook if the for more flexibility (see
package is less than 0.3
pounds or larger than 0.9
pounds. Place the food in
the center of the turntable.
table A).
3. Press START.
PIZZA
1. The Pizza feature heats 1
to 3 servings of any pizza.
2. Press PIZZA. The serving
size is automatically set at 1,
but you
3. Press START
may change it for more flex-
ibility (see table A).
FROZEN
VEGETABLE
1. Follow package instruc-
tion, using Time Cook if the
package is less than 6
ounces or larger than 18
ounces.
3. Press START
2. Press FRESH VEG-
ETABLE. Program 1 (6
ounces) is automatically set,
but you may change it for
more flexibility (see table
A).
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FRESH
VEGETABLE
1 Follow package instruc-
tion, using Time Cook if the
package is less than 6
ounces or larger than 18
ounces.
3. Press START.
2 Press FRESH VEG-
ETABLE. Program 1 (6
ounces) is automatically set,
but you may change it for
more flexibility (see table
A).
GROUND MEAT
1 Follow package instruc-
tion, using Time Cook if the
package is less than 0.5
pounds or larger than 1.5
pounds.
3. Press START
2 Press GROUND MEAT.
Program 1 (0.5 pounds) is
automatically set, but you
may change it for more
flexibility (see table A).
POTATO
1. The Potato feature heats 1 3. Press START
to 3 servings of any potato.
2. Press POTATO. The serv-
ing size is automatically set
at 1, but you may change it
for more flexibility (see
table A).
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The Defrost Auto/Time feature
gives you two ways to defrost
frozen foods.
Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME
once for Auto Defrost or twice for
Time Defrost.
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poul-
try and fish. Use Time Defrost for
most other frozen foods.
Auto Defrost automatically sets
the defrosting times and power
level to give even defrosting
results for meats, poultry and fish
weighing up to six pounds.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1)
of a pound.
AUTO DEFROST
1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME once.
Weight
Enter food
2 Using the conversation
Guide at right, enter food
weight. For example, press
pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1
pound, 3 ounces).
3 Press START.
(Time Defrost is explained in
the Time features section.)
of food
in ounces
weight
(tenths of
pound)
1~2
3
4~5
6~7
8
9~10
11
12~13
14~15
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
• Remove meat from package and
place on microwave-safe dish.
• Twice during defrost, the oven
signals TURN. At each TURN
signal, turn the food over.
Remove defrosted meat or shield
warm areas with small pieces of
foil.
• After defrosting, most meats
need stand 5 minutes to complete
defrosting. Large roasts should
stand for about 30 minutes.
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Operating Instructions Defrost Guide
Other Features
Cooking Complete
Reminder
To reminder you that you have
food in the oven, the oven will
display “FOOD IS GOOD” and
beep 4 times, then beep once a
minute until you either open the
door or press STOP CLEAR.
CLOCK
Press to enter the time of day or
to check the time of day while
microwaving.
1 Press CLOCK.
2 Enter time of day.
3 Select AM or PM.
4 Press CLOCK.
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Display On/Off
To turn the clock display off,
press and hold 0 for about 3 sec-
onds.
To redisplay the clock, repeat.
Delay Start
Delay Start allows you to set the
4 Select any combination of
microwave to delay cooking up to Defrost Auto/Time or Time Cook
24 hours.
I & II.
1 Press DELAY START.
5 Press START.
2 Enter the time you want the
oven to start. (Be sure the
microwave clock shows the cor-
rect time of day.)
The Delay Start time will be dis-
played plus “delay”. The oven
will automatically start at the
delayed time.
The time of day may be displayed
by pressing CLOCK.
3 Select AM or PM.
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Operating Instructions
Timer On/Off
Timer operate as a minute timer
When time is up, the oven will
and can be used at any time, even signal and display “OFF”. To turn
when the oven is operating.
1 Press TIMER.
off the timer signal, press
TIMER.
2 Enter time you want to cunt
down.
NOTE: The timer indicator will
be lit while the timer is operating.
3 Press TIMER to start.
Start/Pause
In addition to starting many func-
tions, START/PAUSE allows you
to stop cooking without opening
the door or clearing the display.
Display On/Off
The reminder feature can be used
like an alarm clock and can be
used at any time, even when the
oven is operating. The Reminder
time can be set up to 24 hours
later..
1 Press DELAY START.
2 Enter time you want the oven
remind you. (Be sure the
microwave clock shows the cor-
rect time of day.)
3 Select AM or PM.
4 Press START. When Reminder
signal occurs, press DELAY
START to turn it off. The
Reminder time may be displayed
by pressing DELAY START
NOTE: The Reminder indicator
will remain lit to show that the
Reminder is set.
Child Lock-out
You may lock the control panel to To lock or unlock the controls,
prevent the microwave being
accidentally started or used by
children.
press and hold STOP CLEAR for
about 3 seconds. When the con-
trol panel is locked, “lock” will
be displayed to the extreme right.
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Vent Fan
Vent Fan
The vent fan removes steam and
other vapors from surface cooking. fan speed, twice for high fan speed
or a third time to turn the fan off.
Press VENT FAN once for low
An automatic fan feature protects
microwave from too much heat
rising from the cooktop below it.
It automatically turns on at low
speed if it senses too much heat.
If you have turned the fan on you
may find that you cannot turn it
off. The fan will automatically
turn off when the internal parts
are cool. It may stay on for 30
minutes or more after the cooktop
and microwave controls are
turned off.
Surface Light
Press to turn the surface light on
or off.
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Helpfull Information
Microwave Terms
Term
Definition
Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by :
• Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• Foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
• Metal such as twist ties. poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
• Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering
Shielding
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time.
Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent
over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts,
such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
Standing Time
Venting
When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to
stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in
microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back
one corner so excess steam can escape.
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Care and Cleaning
helpful Hints
Open the over door a few minutes
after cooking to air out the inside.
An occasional thorough wiping
with a solution of baking soda
and water keeps the inside fresh.
NOTE: Be certain the
power is off before
cleaning any part of
this oven.
How to clean
the inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window,
Metal and Plastic Parts on the
Door
Removable Turntable and
Turntable Support
Some spatters can be removed
with a paper towel, others may
require a damp cloth. Remove
To prevent breakage, do not place
the turntable into water just after
cooking. Wash it carefully in
greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, warm, sudsy water or in the dish-
then rinse with a damp cloth. Do washer. The turntable and support
not use abrasive cleaners or sharp can be broken if dropped.
utensils on oven walls.
Never use a commercial over
cleaner on any part of your
microwave.
Remember, do not operate the
oven without the turntable and
support in place .
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Care and Cleaning
How to Clean
the Outside
Outer Case
Bottom
Clean the outside of the
microwave with a sudsy cloth.
Clean off the grease and dust on
the bottom often. Use a solution
Do not use cleaners contain-
ing ammonia or alcohol on the
microwave oven. Ammonia or
alcohol can damage the
Rinse and then dry. Wipe the win- of warm water and detergent.
dow clean with a damp cloth.
Control Panel and Door
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Do not use cleaning
sprays, large amounts of soap and
water, abrasives or sharp objects
on the panel-they can damage it.
Some paper towels can also
scratch the control panel.
appearance of the microwave.
Door surface
It’s important to keep the area
clean where the door seals against
the microwave. Use only mild,
nonabrasive detergents applied
with a clean sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse well.
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Light Bulb Replacement
Cooktop Light
1 To replace the bulb(s), first dis-
connect the power at the main
fuse or circuit breaker panel or
pull the plug.
3 Be sure the bulb(s) to be
replaced are cool before remov-
ing. After breaking the adhesive
seal, remove the bulb by gently
Replace the
2 Remove the screw at the side of turning.
burned-out bulb
with a 40-watt
incandescent bulb.
the light cover and lower the
cover.
4 Replace the screw. Connect
electrical power to the oven.
Oven Light
1 To replace the oven light, first
disconnect the power at the main
fuse or circuit breaker panel or
pull the plug.
3 Next, remove the screw located
above the door near the center of
the oven that secures the light
housing .
Replace the
2 Remove the top grille by taking 4 Replace the screw. Connect
burned-out bulb
with a 40-watt
incandescent bulb.
out the 2 screws that hold it in
place.
electrical power to the oven.
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Helpful Information
The Exhaust Feature
The Vent Fan
The vent fan has 2 metal
reusable grease filters.
Models that recirculate air back
into the room also use a charcoal
filter.
Charcoal Filter
(on some models)
Available from Danby Products
Ltd. @ 1-800-26-DANBY
Reusable Grease Filters
(on all models)
Reusable grease
filters
The metal filters trap grease
For this reason, the filters must
released by foods on the cooktop. ALWAYS be in place when the
They also prevent flames from
foods on the cooktop from dam-
aging the inside of the
microwave.
hood is used. The grease filters
should be cleaned once a month
or as needed.
Removing and
Cleaning the Filter
To remove, slide it to the
left/right using the tab. Pull it
down and out.
to remove embedded dirt. Rinse,
shake and let it dry before replac-
ing.
To clean the grease filter, soak it
and then swish it around in hot
water and detergent. Don’t use
ammonia or ammonia products
because they will darken the
metal. Light brushing can be used
To replace, slide the filter in the
frame slot on the left/right of the
opening. Pull up and to the
left/right to lock into place.
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Charcoal Filter
(on some models)
If the model is not vented to the
The charcoal filter should be
The charcoal filter
cannot be cleaned.
It must be replaced.
outside, the air will be recirculat- replaces when it is noticeably
ed through a disposable charcoal dirty or discolored (usually after
filter that helps remove smoke
and odors.
6 to 12 months, depending on
hood usage).
To remove
Charcoal Filter
To remove the charcoal filter, dis-
connect power at the main fuse or
circuit breaker panel or pull the
plug.
Remove the top grille by removing
the 2 screws that hold it in place.
Slide the filter towards the front of
the oven and remove it.
To Install
Charcoal Filter
To install a new filter, remove
plastic and other outer wrapping
from the new filter.
Insert the filter into the top open-
ing of the oven as shown. It will
rest at an angle on 2 side support
tabs and in front of the right rear
tab. Replace the grille and 2
screws.
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If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Problem
Possible Cause
What to do
Oven will not start.
A fuse in your home may
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Power surge.
Unplug the microwave oven, then
plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into
wall outlet.
Make sure the 3-prong plug on the
oven is fully insered into wall outlet.
Floor of the oven is warm,
The cooktop light is located
This is normal.
even when the oven has not below the oven floor. When
been used.
the light is on, the heat it
produces may make the
oven floor get warm.
“LOCKED” appears
on display.
The control has been locked.
Press and hold STOP/CLEAR for
about 3 seconds to unlock
the control.
You hear and unusual, low- You have tried to start the
Start oven and enter a valid time
of day.
tone beep
Reminder without a valid
time of day.
You have tried to change
the power level when it
is not allowed.
Many of the oven’s features are
preset and cannot be changed.
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Things That
Are Normal
• Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
• TV-radio interference might be
noticed while using the
• Light reflection around door or
outer case.
microwave. Similar to the inter-
ference caused by other small
• Dimming oven light and change appliances, it does not indicate a
in the blower sound at power lev- problem with the microwave.
els other than high.
• Dull thumping sound while
oven is operating.
Plug the microwave into a differ-
ent electrical circuit, move the
radio or TV as far away from the
microwave as possible ,or check
the position and signal of the
TV/radio antenna.
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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
MICROWAVE OVENS
In-Home Service
This quality product is warranted to be free from manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship, provided that the unit is used under the normal
operating conditions intended by the manufacturer.
This warranty is available only to the person to whom the unit was originally sold by Danby or by an authorized distributor of Danby, and is non-transferable.
TERMS OF WARRANTY
Any electrical part of this product found to be defective will be repaired or replaced, including labour, at warrantor's option for the ORIGINAL purchaser,
covering service listed below. Consumable parts (ie. light bulbs, glass, porcelain) are not warranted or guaranteed for any length of time.
Parts
Labor
2 Years
2 Years
Extended Magnetron Parts Replacement (No Labor)
53 months
For all appliances which are covered under our carry-in service warranty, it is the consumer's responsibility to deliver this unit to our nearest authorized
service depot. Any and all transportation charges incurred are the responsibility of the consumer and are not included within this warranty.
TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Contact your dealer from whom your unit was purchased, or contact your nearest authorized Danby service depot, where
service must be performed by a qualified service technician. If service is performed on this unit by anyone other than an
authorized service depot, or the unit is used for commercial application, all obligations of Danby under this warranty
shall be at an end.
EXCLUSIONS
Save as herein provided, Danby Products Limited (Canada) or Danby Products Inc. (U.S.A.), there are no other warranties, conditions, representations or
guarantees, express or implied, made or intended by Danby Products Limited (Canada) or Danby Products Inc. (U.S.A.) or its authorized distributors and
all other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, including any warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees under any Sale of
Goods Act or like legislation or statue is hereby expressly excluded.
Save as herein provided, Danby Products Limited (Canada) or Danby Products Inc. (U.S.A), shall not be responsible for any damages to persons or
property, including the unit itself, howsoever caused or any consequential damages arising from the malfunction of the unit and by the purchase of the unit,
the purchaser does hereby agree to indemnify and save harmless Danby Products Limited (Canada) or Danby Products Inc. (U.S.A.) from any claim for
damages to persons or property caused by the unit.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
No warranty or insurance herein contained or set out shall apply when damage or repair is caused by any of the following:
1) Power failure.
2) Damage in transit or when moving the appliance.
3) Improper power supply such as low voltage, defective house wiring or inadequate fuses.
4) Accident, alteration, abuse or misuse of the appliance such as inadequate air circulation in the room or abnormal operating conditions,
5) Use for commercial or industrial purposes.
6) Fire, water damage, theft, war, riot, hostility, acts of God such as hurricanes, floods etc.
7) Service calls resulting in customer education.
Proof of purchase date will be required for warranty claims; so, please retain bill of sale. In the event warranty service is required,
present bill of sale to our AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEPOT or contact Danby at one of the addresses/telephone numbers below.
Please complete and return the enclosed registration card within thirty days for warranty coverage.
Danby Products Limited
Danby Products Inc.
PO Box 669, 101 Bentley Court,
Findlay, Ohio, U.S.A. 45839-0669
PO Box 1778, 5070 Whitelaw Road,
Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9
Telephone: (519) 837-0920 FAX: (519) 837-1730
Telephone: (419) 425-8627 FAX: (419) 425-8629
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Microwave Oven
The model number can be found on the serial plate located on the
back panel of the unit.
Model
All repair parts available for purchase or special order when you
visit your nearest service depot. To request service and/or the
location of the service depot nearest you, call the TOLL FREE
NUMBER.
DMW162W-OTR
DMW162BL-OTR
When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the
following information:
• Product Type
• Model Number
• Part Description
For service, contact your nearest
service depot or call:
1-800-26- Danby
(1-800-263-2629)
to recommend a depot in
your area.
Danby Products Limited, Guelph, Ontario Canada N1H 6Z9
Danby Products Inc., Findlay, Ohio USA 45840
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