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Contents
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CONTENTS
4 Installation instructions
6 Microwave safety
10 The advantages of microwaves
12 Description of your oven
13 Basic controls
21 Special functions
25 When the oven is working...
26 Defrosting
28 Cooking with the microwave
30 oven
32 Cooking with the grill
35 Roasting and baking
What kind of ovenware can be
37 used?
39 Oven Cleaning and Maintenance
What should I do if the oven
41 doesn't work?
91 Technical characteristics
Installation
The following symbols are used in this user
manual:
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Important information concerning
your personal safety and information
on how to avoid damaging the appliance.
General information and tips.
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Environmental information.
Installation instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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'Before installation
Check that the input voltage indicated on the characteristics plate is the same as the voltage
of the power outlet you are going to use.
Open the oven door and take out all the accessories and remove the packing material.
Do not remove the mica cover on the ceiling of the interior! This cover stops fat and pieces of
food damaging the microwave generator.
Warning! The front surface of the oven may be wrapped with a protective film. Before using
the oven for the first time, carefully remove this film, starting on the inside.
Make sure that the oven is not damaged in any way. Check that the oven door closes
correctly and that the interior of the door and the front of the oven opening are not damaged.
If you find any damage contact the Teehnieal Assistanee Serviee.
DO NOT USE TEIE OVEN if the power cable or the plug are damaged, if the oven does not
function correctly or if it has been damaged or dropped. Contact the Technical Assistance
Service.
Put the oven on a flat and stable surfaee. The oven must not be put elose to any sourees of heat,
radios or televisions.
During installation, make sure that the power cable does not come into contact with any
moisture or objects with sharp edges behind the oven. High temperatures can damage the cable.
Installation instructions
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After installation
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During installation, follow the instructions supplied separately.
Microwave Safety
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MICROWAVE SAFETY
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Warning! Never leave the oven unwatched, especially when using paper, plastic or other
combustible materials. These materials can char and may fire. FIRE RISK!
Warning! If you see smoke or fire, keep the door closed in order to smother the flames. Switch
off the oven and take the plug out of the socket or cut off the oven power supply.
Warning! Do not heat pure alcohol or alcoholic drinks in the microwave. FIRE RISK!
Warning! Do not heat liquids or other foods in closed containers since these may explode
Warning! fhis appliance is not intended for 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 use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Warning! If the oven has a combined function mode (microwave with other means of heating),
children should not be allowed to use the oven without adult supervision on account of the
high temperatures generated.
Warning! fhe oven cannot be used if:
- The door is not closed correctly;
- The door hinges are damaged;
- The surfaces of the contact between the door and the oven front are damaged;
- The door window glass is damaged;
- There is frequent electrical arcing inside the oven even though there is no metal
object inside.
- The oven can only be used again after it has been repaired by a Technical
Assistance Service technician.
Microwave Safety
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Beware!
• Never heat baby foods or drinks in bottles or jars with the teats or lids on them. After
heating the food mix or shake well so that the heat is spread evenly. Check the food
temperature before feeding this to the child. DANGER OF BURNING!
• To avoid food overheating or burning it is very important not to select long time
periods or power levels that are too high when heating small quantities of food. For
example, a bread roll can burn after 3 minutes if the power selected is too high.
• For toasting, use just the grilling function and watch the oven all the time. It you use a
combined function to toast bread it will catch fire in a very short time.
• Make sure you never catch the power cables of other electrical appliances in the hot
door or the oven. The cable insulation may melt. Danger of short-circuiting!
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“Take care when heating liquids!
When liquids (water, coffee, tea, milk, etc.) are nearly at boiling point inside the oven and are
taken out suddenly, they may spurt out of their containers. DANGER OF INJURIES AND
BURNS!
Microwave Safety
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This oven is exclusively for domestie use!
Use the oven only for preparing meals.
Avoid damaging the oven or other dangerous situations by following these instructions:
• Do not switch on the oven without the turntable support, the turntable ring and the
respective plate being in place.
• Never switch on the mierowave when it is empty. If there is no food inside there
may be an electrical overcharge and the oven could be damaged. RISK OF DAMAGE!
• For carrying out oven programming tests put a glass of water inside the oven. The
water will absorb the microwaves and the oven will not be damaged.
• Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings.
• Use only dishes suitable for microwaves. Before using dishes and containers in the
microwave, check that these are suitable (see the section on types of dishes).
• Never remove the miea cover on the eeiling of the oven interior! This cover stops
fat and pieces of food damaging the microwave generator.
• Do not keep any inflammable object inside the oven as it may burn if the oven is
switched on.
• Do not use the oven as a pantry.
• Eggs with their shells and whole boiled eggs must not be heated in microwave
ovens because they may explode.
• Do not use the oven for frying as it is impossible to control the temperature of oil
heated by microwaves.
• To avoid being burnt, always use oven gloves for handling dishes and containers and
touching the oven.
• Do not lean or sit on the open oven door. This may damage the oven, especially in
the hinge zone. The door can bear a maximum weight of 8 kg.
• The turntable and the grills ean bear a maximum load of 8 kg. To avoid damaging the
oven, do not exceed this load.
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Microwave Safety
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Cleaning:
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• Warning! Your microwave oven must be cleaned regularly. All food remains must be
removed (see section on Oven Cleaning). If the microwave oven is not kept clean its
surface may deteriorate and this may shorten the oven's working life and could
even result in a dangerous situation.
• The door contact surfaces (the front of the cavity and the inside part of the doors)
must be kept very clean in order to ensure the oven functions correctly.
• Please follow the Instructions regarding cleaning in the section "Oven Cleaning and
Maintenance".
Repairs:
• Warning - Mierowaves! The outer proteetion of the oven must not be removed. It
Is dangerous for anyone not authorised by the manufacturer to carry out any kind of
repair or maintenance work.
• If the power cable is damaged it should be substituted by the manufacturer, authorised
agents or technicians qualified for this task in order to avoid dangerous situations.
Furthermore, special tools are required for this task.
• Repair and maintenance work, especially of current carrying parts, can only be carried
out by technicians authorised by the manufacturer.
The advantages of microwaves |
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I THE ADVANTAGES OF MICROWAVES
In conventional ovens, heat radiated by electrical elements or gas burners slowly penetrates the
food from outside to inside. On account of this there is a major amount of energy is wasted
heating the air, the oven components and the food containers.
In a microwave oven, heat is generated by the food itself and the heat travels from inside to
outside. No heat is lost to the air, the walls of the oven cavity or the dishes and containers (if
these are suitable for use in microwave oven), in other words, only the food is heated.
Microwave ovens have the following advantages:
1. Shorter cooking times; in general these are up to 3/4 less than the time required for
conventional cooking.
2. Ultra-fast food defrosting thus reduces the danger of bacterial development.
3. Energy savings.
4. Conservation of the nutritional value of foods due to the shorter cooking times.
5. Easy to clean.
How a microwave oven works?
In a microwave oven there is a high tension valve called a magnetron which converts electrical
energy into microwave energy. These electromagnetic waves are channelled to the interior of
the oven through a wave guide and distributed by a metallic spreader or through a turntable.
Inside the oven the microwaves propagate in all directions and are reflected by the metal walls,
uniformly penetrating the food.
The advantages of microwaves
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I J Why food heats up
Most foods contain water and water molecules vibrate when subjected to microwaves.
The friction between molecules produces heat which raises the temperature of the food, de
freezing it, cooking it or keeping it hot.
Since the heat arises inside the food:
• fhis can be cooked with little or no liquid or fats/oils;
• De-freezing, heating or cooking in a microwave oven is quicker than in a conventional
oven;
• fhe vitamins, minerals and nutritional substances in the food are conserved;
• fhe natural colour and aroma of the food are unchanged.
Microwaves pass through china, glass, cardboard or plastic but do not go through metal. For this
reason, metal containers or ones with metal parts must not be used in a microwave oven.
Microwaves are reflected by metal..
but gc china..
and are absorbed by foods.
DESCRIPTION OF YOUR OVEN
The description of your oven |
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Control panel
Door window glass
Lateral supports
Catches
Hot Air Output
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Confimation key (OK)
I
Start / Quick Start key
I
Parameter selection keys
I
Plus and Minus keys
I
Function selection keys
Turntable support
Turntable ring
Turntable plate
Rectangular Glass tray
H Rectangular Rack
B Cancel / Safety Block key
H Temperature Light
O Function Lights
B Clock/Duration Lights
B Power/Weight Lights
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Basic Controls
BASIC CONTROLS
Setting the clock
The clock display will flash to indicate that the time shown is not eorreet. To set the elock,
proceed as follows:
• Select the Cloek Symbol with the Parameter seleetion keys (not neeessary if your
microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure) B.
• Set the hours with Plus and Minus keys B.
• Confirm the seleetion with the Confirmation key B.
• Set the minutes with the Plus and Minus keys B.
• Confirm the selection with the Confirmation key B.
Hiding/Displaying the Clock
If the clock display disturbs you, you can hide it by proceeding as follows:
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' Press and hold the Confirmation key B for 3 seconds. The clock will be hidden but the
dots between the hours and the minutes will flash once per second.
' To show the clock again, repeat the deseribed procedure again.
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Safety blocking
The oven functioning can be blocked (for example, to stop it being used by children). Proceed as
follows:
• To block the oven, press the Cancel key B for 3 seconds. You will hear a sound signal
and the clock display will show the word "SAFE". The oven is bloeked in this state and
eannot be used.
• To unblock the oven, press the Cancel key B again for 3 seconds. You will hear a sound
signal and the clock display will show the time again.
Stopping the rotating plate
• To stop the rotating plate, press Confirmation B and Cancel B keys for 3 seconds to get
the word "PLAt OFF" in the display.,
• To start plate rotation again, repeat the above proeedure.
Note: Make sure that you press the confirmation key before the cancel key.
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Basic Controls
Microwave
Use this function to cook and heat vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat.
• Select the Microwave funetion with the Function selection keys B.
• Select the Power Level with Parameter selection keys B. The Power Level symbol and
display start blinking. If you do not change the power level the microwave operates
with the default power 800 W.
• Set the power level with the "+" and keys B.
• Press the Confirmation key B to validate the power level. The display and symbol stop
blinking.
• Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys B. The Duration symbol and display
start blinking.
• Set the duration with the and keys B.
• Press the Confirmation key B to validate the duration. The display and symbol stop
blinking.
• Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key B.
NOTE; When 1000 W power is selected, the duration is limited to a maximum of 15
minutes.
Basic Controls
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Microwave oven - Quick Start
Use this function to rapidly heat foods with high water content, such as water, coffee, tea or
thin soup.
• Press the Start key B. The mierowave oven operates for 30 seeonds at maximum power.
• If you want to increase the operating time press the Start key B again. Each time you
press this key the operating time will be increased by 30 seeonds.
NOTE; When 1000 W power is seleeted, the duration is limited to a maximum of 15
Grill
Use this function to brown the top of food quickly.
• Select the Grill function with the Function selection keys B.
• Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys B. The Duration symbol and display
start blinking.
• Set the duration with the "+" and keys B.
• Press the Confirmation key B to validate the duration. The display and symbol stop
blinking.
• Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key B.
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Basic Controls
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Microwave + Grill
Use this function to cook lasagne, poultry, roast potatoes and toasted foods.
• Select the Microwave + Grill funetion with the Funetion seleetion keys B.
• Select the Power Level with Parameter selection keys B. The Power Level symbol and
display start blinking. If you do not change the power level the microwave operates
with the default power 600 W.
• Set the power level with the Plus and Minus keys B.
• Press the Confirmation key B to validate the power level. The display and symbol stop
blinking.
• Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys B. The Duration symbol and display
start blinking.
• Set the duration with the Plus and Minus keys B.
• Press the Confirmation key B to validate the duration. The display and symbol stop
blinking.
• Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key B.
Hot air
Use this function to bake and roast.
' Select the Flot-Air function with the Function selection keys B.
' Select the Temperature with Parameter selection keys B. The Temperature symbol and
display start blinking. If you do not change the temperature the oven operates with
the default temperature 160°C.
' Set the temperature with the Plus and Minus keys B.
' Press the Confirmation key B to validate the temperature. The display and symbol stop
blinking.
' Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys B. The Duration symbol and display
start blinking.
' Set the duration with the Plus and Minus keys B.
' Press the Confirmation key B to validate the duration. The display and symbol stop
blinking.
' Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key B.
Basic Controls
Microwave + Hot air
Use this function to bake and roast.
• Select the Hot-Air + Microwaves function with the Function selection keys B.
• Select the Temperature with Parameter seleetion keys B. The Temperature symbol and
display start blinking. If you do not change the temperature the oven operates with
the default temperature 160“C.
• Set the temperature with the Plus and Minus keys B.
• Press the Confirmation key B to validate the temperature. The display and symbol stop
blinking.
• Select the Power Level with Parameter selection keys B. The Power Level symbol and
display start blinking. If you do not change the power level the microwave operates
with the default power 600 W.
• Set the power level with the Plus and Minus keys B.
• Press the Confirmation key B to validate the power level. The display and symbol stop
blinking.
• Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys B. The Duration symbol and display
start blinking.
• Set the duration with the Plus and Minus keys B.
• Press the Confirmation key B to validate the duration. The display and symbol stop
blinking.
• Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key B.
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Basic Controls
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Grill with Fan
Use this function for crispy roast meat, fish, poultry or French fries.
• Select the Grill with Fan function with the Function selection keys B.
• Select the Temperature with Parameter selection keys B. The Temperature symbol and
display start blinking. If you do not change the temperature the oven operates with
the default temperature 160“C.
• Set the temperature with the Plus and Minus keys B.
• Press the Confirmation key B to validate the temperature. The display and symbol stop
blinking.
• Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys B. The Duration symbol and display
start blinking.
• Set the duration with the Plus and Minus keys B.
• Press the Confirmation key B to validate the duration. The display and symbol stop
blinking.
• Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key B.
Defrosting by weight (automatic)
Use this function to defrost meat, poultry, fish, fruit and bread quickly.
• Select the Defrost by Weight function with the Function selection keys B.
• Select the Program with Parameter selection keys B. The Duration and Clock symbols
and the display start blinking.
• Set the program with the Plus and Minus keysB (refer to the table below).
• Press the Confirmation key B to validate the program. The display and symbols stop
blinking.
• Select the Weight with Parameter selection keys B. The Weight symbol and display
start blinking.
• Set the weight with the Plus and Minus keys B.
• Press the Confirmation key B to validate the weight. The display and symbol stop
blinking.
• Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key B.
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Basic Controls
The following table shows the defrosting by weight function programmes, indicating weight
intervals, and defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food is of a uniform
temperature).
Important Note: see “General instructions for defrosting“..
Defrosting by time (manual)
Use this function to defrost meat, poultry, fish, fruit and bread quiekly.
• Seleet the Defrost by Time function with the Funetion seleetion keys B.
• Seleet the Duration with Parameter selection keys B. The Duration symbol and display
start blinking.
• Set the duration with the Plus and Minus keys B.
• Press the Confirmation key B to validate the duration. The display and symbol stop
blinking.
• Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key B.
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Special Functions
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Special Function Fl: Fleating food
Use this function to heat various types of food.
• Select the Special function FI with the Function selection keys B.
• Select the Program with Parameter selection keys B. The Duration and Clock symbols
and the display start blinking.
• Set the program with the Plus and Minus keysB(refer to the table below).
• Press the Confirmation key D to validate the program. The display and symbols stop
blinking.
• Select the Weight with Parameter selection keys B. The Weight symbol and display
start blinking.
• Set the weight with the Plus and Minus keys B.
• Press the Confirmation key B to validate the weight. The display and symbol stop
blinking.
• Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key B.
The following table shows the Special Function FI programmes, indicating weight intervals, and
defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature).
Programm
A 01
A 02
A 03
A 04
Soup200- 150015
Pre-prepared dishes Turn1-2x, keep coveres, 1-2
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Pre-prepared dishes
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Vegetables200- 15002,6 - 14
Weight (kg) Time (min.)
200- 15003 - 1i
Standing time (min.)
Turn1-2x, keep coveres, 1-2
min
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Turn1-2x, keep coveres, 1-2
min
Important Notes;
• Always use dishes for use in the microwave oven and a lid or cover to avoid loss of
liquids.
• Stir or mix the foods several times during heating, especially when the oven emits a
beep and the display is flashing as follows:
Special Functions]
• The time required to heat the food will depend on its initial temperature. Food taken
straight from the fridge will take longer to heat up than food that is at room
temperature. If the food temperature is not what is wanted, select a greater or lesser
weight next time you heat up the food.
• After heating, stir the food or shake the container and then leave the food to stand for
some time to allow the temperature to become uniform throughout the food.
Warning! After heating the container may be very hot. Although microwaves do not heat up
most containers, these may heat up through heat transmission from food
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Special Function F2: Cooking
Use this function to cook fresh food.
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• Select the Special function F2 with the Function selection keys B.
• Select the Program with Parameter selection keys B. The Duration and Clock symbols
and the display start blinking.
• Set the program with the Plus and Minus keysB (refer to the table below).
• Press the Confirmation key B to validate the program. The display and symbols stop
blinking.
• Select the Weight with Parameter selection keys B. The Weight symbol and display
start blinking.
• Set the weight with the Plus and Minus keys B.
• Press the Confirmation key D to validate the weight. The display and symbol stop
blinking.
• Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key B.
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Special Functions
The following table shows the Special Function F2 programmes, indicating weight intervals, and
defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature).
Programm
b 01
b 02Vegetables 200-10004-15
b 03Rice
b 04Fish200 - 10004-13Keep covered
Food Weight (kg) Time (Min.)
Potatoes200 - 1000
200 - 50013-20
4-17Turn 1 - 2 X keep covered
Turn 1 - 2 X keep covered
One part rice, two parts water,
__________keep covered
_________
Important Note:
• Always use dishes for use in the microwave oven and a lid or cover to avoid loss of
liquids.
• Stir or mix the foods several times during heating, especially when the oven emits a
beep and the display is flashing as follows ^^‘-"'”1
Warning! After heating, the container may be very hot. Although microwaves do not heat up
most containers, these may heat up through heat transmission from food.
Preparation instructions:
• Fish pieces - Add 1 to 3 soup spoons of water or lemon juice.
• Rice -Add water equivalent to twice or three times the quantity of rice.
• Unpeeled potatoes - Use potatoes of the same size. Wash them and prick the skin
several times. Do not add water.
• Peeled potatoes and Fresh vegetables - Cut into pieces of the same size. Add a soup
spoon of water for every 100 g of vegetables, and salt to taste.
Special Function F3: Defrosting Ft Toasting
Use this function to cook and toast various types of food.
•
• Select the Special function F3 with the Function selection keys I
• Select the Program with Parameter selection keys B. The Duration and Clock symbols
and the display start blinking.
• Set the program with the Plus and Minus keysB (refer to the table below).
• Press the Confirmation key B to validate the program. The display and symbols stop
blinking.
• Select the Weight with Parameter selection keys B. The Weight symbol and display
start blinking.
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• Set the weight with the Plus and Minus keys □.
• Press the Confirmation key D to validate the weight. The display and symbol stop
blinking.
• Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key Q.
The following table shows the Special Function P3 programmes, indicating weight intervals, and
defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature).
Programm
C 01Pizza
C 02Deep frozen food400-1000
C 03Potato dishes, frozen
Weight (kg) Time (Min.)
300-550
8-14
200 - 45010-12Turn 1 X
Preheat the baking
Turn 2 X, keep eovered
Important Note:
Always use dishes for use in the microwave oven and a lid or cover to avoid loss of liquids. Stir
or mix the foods several times during heating, especially when the oven emits a beep and the
display is flashing as follows:
Warning! After heating, the container may be very hot. Although microwaves do not heat up
most containers, these may heat up through heat transmission from food.
Preparation instructions:
• Frozen pizza - Use pre-cooked frozen pizzas and pizzas-rolls.
• Deep-frozen food - Use lasagne, cannelloni, prawn soufflé, all frozen. Keep covered.
• Potato dishes, frozen - Chips, potato croquettes and fried potatoes must be suitable
for preparation in the oven.
When the oven is working...
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WHEN THE OVEN IS WORKING...
Interrupting a cooking cycle
In both cases:
• Microwave emission is stopped immediately.
• The grill is de-activated but is still very hot. Danger of burning!
• The timer stops and the display shows the remaining amount of operating time.
If you wish, at this time you can:
1. Turn or stir the food to ensure it will be evenly cooked
2. Change the process parameters,
3. Cancel the process by pressing the Cancel key.
4. To restart the process, close the door and press the Start key.
Altering parameters
The operating parameters (time, power, temperature) can be altered when the oven is operating
or when the cooking process has been interrupted by proceeding as follows:
1. Select the parameter to be change with the Parameter selection keys. The respective
symbol and the display start blinking.
2. Set the desired value with the Plus and Minus keys.
3. Press the Confirmation key or wait 3 seconds to validate the new parameter value.
The display and symbols stop blinking.
Cancelling a cooking cycle
If you wish to cancel the cooking process, press the Cancel key twice.
You will then hear a beep and the time will appear on the display.
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DEFROSTING
The table below shows different defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food
temperature is evenly distributed) for different types and weights of food, plus
recommendations.
FoodWeight (g)
1002-35-10
Portions of
meat,
veal, beef, pork
Goulash
Minced meat
Sausages
Poultry
(portions)
Chicken
Poultry250038-4225-35Turn 3 times
Fish fillet2004-55-10Turn once
Trout2505-65-10
Prawns
Fruit
Bread
Butter
Cream cheese2506-810-15
Creams2507-810-15
2004-55-10
50010-1210-15Turn twice
100021-2320-30Turn twice
1500
200043-4525-35Turn 3 times
5008-1010-15Turn twice
1000
100
50010-1420-30Turn 3 times
2004-610-15
500
2505-65-10Turn once
1000
1002-35-10Turn once
5008-1115-20Turn twice
2004-55-10
3008-95-10Turn once
50011-1410-20Turn twice
2004-55-10
500
80015-1710-20Turn twice
2508-1010-15
Defrosting time
(min.)
32-34
17-19
2-4
9-12
20-24
10-12
Standing time
(min.)
20-30Turn twice
20-30Turn 3 times
10-15Turn twice
15-20Turn twice
20-30Turn twice
10-15
Recommendation
Turn once
Turn onee
Turn onee
Turn once
Turn once
Turn once
Turn once
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General instructions for defrosting
1. When defrosting, use only dishes that are appropriate for microwaves (china, glass,
suitable plastic).
2.
the defrost function by weight and the tables refer to the defrosting of raw food,
the defrosting time depends on the quantity and thickness of the food. When freezing
3.
food keep the defrosting process in mind. Distribute the food evenly in the container.
Distribute the food as best as possible inside the oven. The thickest parts of fish or
4.
chicken drumsticks should be turned towards the outside. You can protect the most
delicate parts of food with pieces of aluminium foil. Important; The aluminium foil
must not come into contact with the oven cavity interior as this can cause electrical
arcing.
thick portions of food should be turned several times.
5.
Distribute the frozen food as evenly as possible since narrow and thin portions defrost
6.
more quickly than the thicker and broader parts.
7.
Fat-rich foods such as butter, cream cheese and cream should not be completely
defrosted. If they are kept at room temperature they will be ready to be served in a
few minutes. With ultra-frozen cream, if you find small pieces of ice in it, you should
mix these in before serving.
Place poultry on an upturned plate so that the meat juices can run off more easily.
8.
Bread should be wrapped in a napkin so that it does not become too dry.
9.
10. Turn the food whenever the oven lets out a beep and the display flashes the word:
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11. Remove frozen food from its wrapping and do not forget to take off any metal twist
tags. For containers that are used to keep frozen food in the freezer and which can
also be used for heating and cooking, all you need to do is take off the lid. For all
other cases you should put the food into containers that are suitable for microwave
use.
12. The liquid resulting from defrosting, principally that from poultry, should be
discarded. In no event should such liquids be allowed to come into contact with
other foods.
13. Do not forget that by using the defrosting function you need to allow for standing
time until the food is completely defrosted.
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COOKING WITH THE MICROWAVE OVEN
Warning! Read the seetion "Microwave Safety" before cooking with your microwave.
Foilow these recommendations when cooking with your microwave:
• Before heating or cooking foods with peel or skin (e.g. apples, tomatoes, potatoes,
sausages) prick them so that they do not burst. Cut the food up before starting to
prepare it.
• Before using a container or dish make sure that it is suitable for microwave use (see
the section on types of ovenware).
• When cooking food with very little moisture (e.g. defrosting bread, making popcorn,
etc.) evaporation is very quick. The oven then works as if it was empty and the food
may burn. The oven and the container may be damaged in such a situation. You should
therefore set just the cooking time necessary and you must keep a close eye on the
cooking process.
• It is not possible to heat large quantities of oil (frying) in the microwave.
• Remove pre-cooked food from the containers they come in since these are not always
heat resistant. Follow the food manufacturer's instructions.
• If you have several containers, such as cups, for example, set them out uniformly on
the turntable plate.
• Do not close plastic bags with metal clips. Use plastic clips instead. Prick the bags
several times so that the steam can escape easily.
• When heating or cooking foods, check that they reach at least a temperature of 70°C.
• During cooking, steam may form on the oven door window and may start to drip. This
situation is normal and may be more noticeable if the room temperature is low. The
oven's safe working is not affected by this. After you have finished cooking, clean up
the water coming from the condensation.
• When heating liquids, use containers with a wide opening, so that the steam can
evaporate easily.
Prepare the foods as per the instructions and keep in mind the cooking times and power levels
indicated in the tables.
Keep in mind that the figures given are only indicative and can vary depending on the initial
state, temperature, moisture and type of food. It is advisable to adjust the times and power
levels to each situation. Depending on the exact characteristics of the food you may need to
increase or shorten the cooking times or increase or decrease the power levels.
Cooking with microwaves...
1. The greater the amount of food, the longer the cooking time. Keep in mind that:
2. Double the quantity » double the time
3. Half the quantity » half the time
4. The lower the temperature, the longer the cooking time.
5. Foods containing a lot of liquid heat up more quickly.
6. Cooking will be more uniform if the food is evenly distributed on the turntable. If you
put dense foods on the outside part of the plate and less dense ones on the centre of
the plate, you can heat up different types of food simultaneously.
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7. You can open the oven door at any time. When you do this the oven switches off
automaticaiiy. The microwave wiii only start working again when you close the door
and press the start key.
8. Foods that are covered require less cooking time and retain their characteristics better.
The lids used must let microwaves pass through and have small holes that allow steam
to escape.
Tables and suggestions - Cooking vegetables
Quantity (g)
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Mushrooms
Peas a earrots
Frozen carrots
Potatoes250
Paprika
Leek
Frozen Brussel
sprouts
________
Sauerkraut25025ml8008-102-3
500
300
250
300
250
250
250
300
Addition of
liquids
100ml
50ml
25ml
100ml
25ml
25ml
25ml
50ml
50ml
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
800
8006-82-3
7-9
8-10
5-7
5-7
5-7
Standing
Time (min.)
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
Tables and suggestions - Cooking fish
Food
Fish fillets500600
Whole fish800
Quantity
(g)
Power
(Watt)
800
400
Time (min.)
10-12
2-3
7-9
Standing
Time (min.)
Q
O
2-3
Cook covered over. Turn
after half of cooking time.
Cook covered over. Turn
after half of eooking time.
You may wish to eover up
the small edges of the fish.
Instructions
Cut into slices.
Keep covered
Turn once
Cut into chunks or
slices. Keep covered
Turn once
Peel and cut into
equal sized pieces.
Keep covered
Turn once
Cut into chunks or
slices Keep eovered
Turn once
Keep covered
Turn onee
Keep covered
Turn once
Instructions
Cooking with the Griii
COOKING WITH THE GRILL
For good resuits with the griii, use the grid iron supplied with the oven.
Fit the grid iron in such a way that it doesn't come into contact with the metal surfaces of the
oven cavity since if it does there is a danger of electric arcing which may damage the oven.
IMPORTANT POINTS:
1. When the microwave grill is used for the first time there will be some smoke and a
smell coming from the oils used during oven manufacture.
2. The oven door window becomes very hot when the grill is working. Keep ehildren
away.
3. When the grill is operating, the cavity walls and the grid iron become very hot. You
should use oven gloves.
4. If the grill is used for extended period of time it is normal to find that the elements
will switch themselves off temporarily due to the safety thermostat.
5. Important! When food is to be grilled or cooked in containers you must check that~
the container in question is suitable for microwave use. See the section on types of
ovenware!
6. When the grill is used it is possible that some splashes of fat may go onto the
elements and be burnt. This is a normal situation and does not mean there is any kind
of operating fault.
7. After you have finished cooking, clean the interior and the accessories so that cooking
remains do not become encrusted.
Spread lightly with butter. After
half of eooking time turn and
spread with seasoning.
Priek after half cooking time and
turn.
Brush with oil. After half of
cooking time, baste and turn.
Heat up the grill beforehand for 2 minutes. Unless indicated otherwise, use the grid iron. Place
the grid on a bowl so that the water and the fat can drop. The times shown are merely indicative
and can vary as a function of the composition and quantity of the food, as well as the final
condition wished for. Fish and meat taste great if, before grilling, you brush them with vegetable
oil, spices and herbs and leave to marinate for a few hours. Only add salt after grilling.
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Sausages will not burst if you prick them with a fork before grilling.
After half the grilling time has passed, check on how the cooking is going and, if necessary, turn
the food over or brush it with some oil.
The grill is especially suitable for cooking thin portions of meat and fish. Thin portions of meat
only need to be turned once, but thicker portions should be turned several times. In the case of
fish, you should join the two ends, putting the tail in its mouth, and then put the fish on the
grid iron.
Tables and suggestions - Microwave + Grill
The microwave + grill function is ideal for cooking quickly and, at the same time, browning
foods. Furthermore, you can also grill and cook cheese covered food.
The microwave and the grill work simultaneously. The microwave cooks and the grill toasts.
Before using a dish in the microwave oven make sure that it is suitable for microwave use. Only
use dishes or containers that are suitable for microwave use.
The dish to be used in the combined function must be suitable for microwave and grill use. See
the section on types of ovenware!
Keep in mind that the figures given are merely indicative and can vary as a function of the
initial state, temperature, moisture and type of food.
If the time is not enough to brown the food well, put it under the grill for another 5 or 10
minutes.
Please follow the standing times and don't forget to turn the meat pieces.
Unless indicated to the contrary, use the turntable plate for cooking.
The values given in the tables are valid when the oven cavity is cold (it is not necessary to pre
heat the oven).
ROASTING AND BAKING
Table and advices - Preparing meat and cake
Microwave
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Food
Roast beef1000-150040020030-4020
Pork loin / Cutlet or
bones
Pork roast
Whole chicken1000/120040020030-4010
Half chicken500-100040020025-3510
Roast loin of veal1500/200020018060-6520
Beef topside1500-180020020080-9020
Quantity
(g)
800-1000200180-19050-6020
Power
(W)
Temper
ature
“C
Time
(Min.)
Standing time (min.)
Microwave / Baking
Temperature
“C
Chocolate- cherry pie200200305-10
Cheesecake with fruit40018040-455-10
Apple pie20018540-455-10
Cheese cake with
streusel
Nuts cake20017030-355-10
40018040-505-10
Standing time
(min.)
Instructions
Turntable, small grill,
Springform, 0 28 cm
Turntable, small grill,
Springform, 0 28 cm
Turntable, small grill,
Springform, 0 28 cm
Turntable, small grill,
Springform, 0 26 cm
Turntable,
Cake tin
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Advice to roast - bake
Turn the pieces of meat halfway through the cooking time. When the roasted meat is ready you
should let it stand for 20 minutes in the oven with this switched off and closed. This will ensure
the juices in the meat are well distributed.
The roasting temperature and time required depends on the type and amount of meat being
cooked.
If the weight of the meat to be roasted does not appear on the table choose the settings for the
weight immediately below and extend the cooking times.
Advice on oven ware
Check that the ovenware fits inside the oven.
Hot glass containers should be put on a dry kitchen cloth. If such containers are put on a cold or
wet surface the glass may crack and break. Use oven gloves to take the ovenware out of the
oven.
Table and advices - baking
Type
Walnut cakeSpring-form type tinTurntable170/18030/35
Fruit tart
Ring cakeSpring-form type tinTurntable170/19030/45
Piquant cakes e.g. Pizza
made with potatoes
Sponge cake
Jelly rollGlass griddle
Cherry pieGlass griddle1170/18035/45
Container
Spring-form type tin
0 28 cm
Runde Glasform
Spring-form type tin
0 26 cm
LevelTemperature
Turntable,
small round
grille
Turntable,
small round
grille
Turntable,
small round
grille
1
150/16035/45
160/18050/70
160/17040/45
11035/45
Time (min.)
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Advice on cake baking ware
The most commonly used type of baking ware is black metal tins. If you are also going to use the
microwave, use glass, ceramic or plastic baking ware. These must be able to withstand
temperatures up to 250°C. If you use these types of baking ware the eakes are not browned as
mueh.
Advice on how to bake eakes
Different amounts and types of pastry require different temperatures and baking times. Try low
settings first of all and then, if neeessary, use higher temperatures next time. A lower
temperature will result in more uniform baking. Always put the eake tray in the eentre of the
turntable.
Baking suggestions
How to cheek if the eake is properly eooked
Start sticking a tooth pick in the highest part of the cake 10 minutes before the end of the
baking time. When no dough sticks to the tooth pick the cake is ready.
If the cake is very dark on the outside
Next time ehoose a lower temperature and let the cake bake for a longer time.
If the eake is very dry
Make small holes in the cake with a tooth pick after baking has finished. Then sprinkle the cake
with some fruit juice or alcoholic drink. Next time increase the temperature by about 10“ and
reduce the baking time.
If the eake does not come free when turned
Let the cake cool down for 5 to 10 minutes after baking and it will come out of the tin more
easily. If the cake still does not come free run a knife carefully around the edges. Next time
grease the cake tin well.
Advice on saving energy
When you are making more than one cake, it is advisable to bake them in the oven one after the
other when the oven is still hot. This lets you reduce the baking time for the second and later
cakes.
It is preferable to use dark coloured baking ware - painted or enamelled black - since such
baking tins absorb heat better.
When dealing with long baking times, you can switch the oven off 10 minutes before the end of
the time and make use of the residual heat to complete the baking.
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WHAT KIND OF OVENWARE CAN BE USED?
Microwave function
For the microwave function, keep in mind that microwaves are reflected by metal surfaces.
Glass, china, clay, plastic, and paper let microwaves pass.
For this reason, metal pans and dishes or containers with metal parts or decorations cannot
be used in the microwave. Glass ware and clay with metallic decoration or content (e.g. lead
crystal) cannot be used in microwave ovens.
The ideal materials for use in microwave ovens are glass, refractory china or clay, or heat
resistant plastic. Very thin, fragile glass or china should only be used for short period of times
(e.g. heating).
Flot food transmits heat to the dishes which can become very hot. You should, therefore, always
use an oven glove!
Flow to test ovenware you want to use
Put the item you want to use in the oven for 20 seconds at maximum microwave power. After
that time, if it is cold and just slightly warm, it is suitable to use. Flowever, if it heats up a lot or
causes electric arcing it is not suitable for microwave use.
WARNING! If microwave is used, please make sure there are no inappropriate objects inside of
the oven.
Grill and Hot-Air Functions
In the combined functions, the ovenware used must be suitable for use in both the microwave
and the grill.
Combined Functions
In the combined functions, the ovenware used must be suitable for use in both the microwave
and the grill.
Aluminium containers and foil
Pre-cooked food in aluminium containers or in aluminium foil can be put in the microwave if
the following aspects are respected:
Keep in mind the manufacturer's recommendations written on the packaging.
The aluminium containers cannot be more than 3 cm high or come in contact with the cavity
walls (minimum distance 3 cm). Any aluminium lid or top must be removed.
Put the aluminium container directly on top of the turntable plate. If you use the grid iron, put
the container on a china plate. Never put the container directly on the grid iron!
The cooking time is longer because the microwaves only enter the food from the top. If you
have any doubts, it is best to use only dishes suitable for microwave use.
Aluminium foil can be used to reflect microwaves during the defrosting process. Delicate food,
such as poultry or minced meat, can be protected from excessive heat by covering the respective
extremities/edges.
Important: aluminium foil cannot come into contact with the cavity walls since this may cause
electrical arcing.
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Lids
We recommend you use glass or plastic lids or cling film since:
1. this will stop excessive evaporation (mainly during very long cooking times);
2. The cooking times are shorter;
3. The food does not become dry;
4. The aroma is preserved.
The lid should have holes or openings so that no pressure develops. Plastic bags must also be
opened. Baby feeding bottles or jars with baby food and similar containers can only be heated
without their tops / lids otherwise they can burst.
Table of Ovenware
The table below gives you a general idea of what type of ovenware is suitable for each situation.
Operating mode
Type of ovenware
Glass and china 1)
Home use, not flame resistant, can be
used in dish washer.
Glazed china
Flame resistant glass and china
China, stone ware 2)
Unglazed or glazed without metallic
decorations
Microwave
Defrosting /
heating
yes
yesyesyesyes
yesyes
Cooking
yes
Grill and
hot-air
function
no
Clay dishes 2)
Glazed
Unglazed
Plastic dishes 2)
Fleat resistant to 100°C
Fleat resistant to 250“C
Plastic films 3)
Plastic film for food
1. Without any gold or silver leaf edging; no lead crystal.
2. Keep the manufacturer's instructions in mind!
3. Do not use metal clips for closing bags. Make holes in the bags. Use the films only to
cover the food.
4. Do not use paper plates.
5. Only shallow aluminium containers without lids/tops. The aluminium cannot come
into contact with the cavity walls.
Combined
functions
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
yes
yes
yes
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OVEN CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning is the only maintenance normally required.
Warning! Your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly, with all food remains being
removed. If the microwave is not kept clean its surfaces may deteriorate, reducing the oven's
working life and possibly resulting in a dangerous situation.
Warning! Cleaning should be done with the oven power switched off. fake the plug out of
the socket or switch off the oven's power circuit.
Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning products, scourers that scratch surfaces or
sharp objects, since stains may appear.
Do not use high pressure or stream jet cleaning appliances.
Front Surface
Normally you just need to clean the oven with a damp cloth. If it is very dirty, add a few drops
of dishwashing liquid to the cleaning water. Afterwards, wipe the oven with a dry cloth.
In an oven with an aluminium front, use a glass cleaning product and a soft cloth that does
not release any fibres or threads. Wipe from side to side without exerting any pressure on the
surface.
Immediately remove lime, fat, starch or egg white stains. Corrosion can occur under these stains.
Do not let any water get inside the oven.
Oven interior
After each time the oven is used, clean the inside walls with a damp cloth since this is the
easiest way to remove splashes or spots of food that may have stuck to the inside.
To remove dirt that is harder to shift, use a non-aggressive cleaning product. Do not use oven
sprays or other aggressive or abrasive cleaning products.
Always keep the door and the oven front very clean to ensure that the door opens and
closes properly.
Make sure water does not enter the microwave ventilation holes.
Regularly take out the turntable plate and the respective support and clean the cavity base,
especially after any liquid spillage.
Do not switch on the oven without the turntable and the respective support being in
place.
If the oven cavity is very dirty, put a glass of water on the turntable and switch on the
microwave oven for 2 or 3 minutes at maximum power. The steam released will soften the dirt
which can then be cleaned easily using a soft cloth.
Unpleasant odours (e.g. after cooking fish) can be eliminated easily. Put a few drops of lemon
juice in a cup with water. Put a spoonful of coffee in the cup to avoid the water boiling over.
Heat the water for 2 to 3 minutes at maximum microwave power.
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Oven ceiling
If the oven ceiling is dirty, the grill can be lowered to make cleaning easier.
To avoid the danger of burning, wait until the grill is cold before lowering it. Proceed as follows:
1. Turn the grill support by 180“ (1).
2. Lower the grill gently (2). Do not use excessive force as this may cause damage.
3. After cleaning the ceiling, put the grill (2) back in its place, carrying out the previous
operation.
IMPORTANT WARNING: The grill heating element support (1) may fall when it is rotated. If this
happens, insert the grill heating element support (1) into the slot in the ceiling of the cavity and
rotate it 90° to the grill heating element support (2) position.
The mica cover (3) located in the ceiling must always be kept clean. Any food remains that
collect on the mica cover can cause damage or provoke sparks.
Do not use abrasive cleaning products or sharp objects.
To avoid any risk, do not remove the mica cover.
The glass lamp cover (4) is located on the oven ceiling and can be removed easily for cleaning.
For this you just need to unscrew it and clean it with water and dishwashing liquid.
Accessories
Clean the accessories after each use. If they are very dirty, soak them first of all and then use a
brush and sponge. The accessories can be washed in a dish washing machine.
Make sure that the turntable plate and the respective support are always clean. Do not switch
on the oven unless the turntable and the respective support are in place.
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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF THE OVEN DOESN'T WORK?
WARNING! Any type of repair must only be done by a specialised technician. Any repair done by
a person not authorised by the manufacturer is dangerous.
You do not need to contact Technical Assistance to resolve the following questions:
• The display is not showing! Check if:
- The time indication has been switched off (see section on Basic Settings).
• Nothing happens when I press the keys! Check if:
- The Safety Block is active (see section on Basic Settings).
• The oven does not work! Check if:
- The plug is correctly fitted in the socket.
- The oven's power is switched on.
- The door is completely closed. The door should close with an audible click.
- There are any foreign bodies between the door and the cavity front.
• When the oven is operating I can hear some strange noises! Check if:
- There is any electrical arcing inside the oven caused by foreign metallic objects
(see section on type of ovenware).
- The ovenware is touching the oven walls.
- There are any loose items of cutlery or cooking tools inside the oven.
Substitution of light bulb
To substitute the light bulb, proceed as follows:
• Disconnect the oven from the power supply. Take the plug out of the socket or switch
off the oven's power circuit.
• Unscrew and remove the glass light cover (1).
• Remove the halogen light bulb (2). Warning! The bulb may be very hot.
• Fit a new G4/12V/10-20W halogen bulb. Warning! Do not touch the light bulb surface
directly with your fingers because you may damage the bulb. Follow the lamp
manufacturer's instructions.
• Screw the glass light cover into place (1).
• Connect the oven again to the power supply.
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• The food doesn't heat up or heats very slowly! Check if:
- You have inadvertently used metal ovenware.
- You have seleeted the eorreet operating times and power level.
- The food you have put inside the oven is a larger amount or colder than you
usually put in.
- The food is too hot, dried out or burnt!
- Check if you selected the correct operating time and power level.
• I hear some noises after the cooking process is finished! This is not a problem. The
cooling fan keeps on working for some time. When the temperature has dropped
sufficiently, the fan will switch itself off
• The oven switches on but the interior light does not go on! If all the functions work
properly it is probable that the lamp has blown. You can keep on using the oven.
Technical characteristics
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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Function description
Symbol
Funktion
Microwave
Microwave
Power Output
200Slow defrosting for delicate foods; keeping food hot
400
600Heating and cooking food
800
1000Rapidly heating liquids
Foods
Cooking with little heat; boiling rice
Rapid defrosting, heating baby food
Cooking vegetables and food
Cooking and heating carefully,
Heating and cooking small portions of food
WWW
Microwave
T
Microwaves
WWW
V
Grill + Fan
Specifications
AC Voltage................................................................................................ (see rating plate)
Power required.............................................................................................................3400 W
Grill power...............................................................................................................1500 W
Hot air power...........................................................................................................1600W
Microwave output power...............................................................................................1000 W