AEG MCD242W, MCD242S User Manual

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Micromat_Duo 242

Microwave Oven

Instruction Manual

PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION

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Dear customer,

Thank you for buying an AEG microwave oven and put ting your trust in the AEG brand name.

Before using your AEG microwave oven for the first time, please read the instruction book thoroughly. This will enable you to take advantage of all the features that the appliance offers. It will also ensure trouble-free operation and minimize unnecessary service calls.

 Important information concerning your safety or the operation of your appliance is noted

by this symbol and/or mentions words such as «Warning», «Take care». Be sure to f ollow all instructions carefully.

☞ Throughout the manual, this symbol guides you step by step when

operating the appliance.

 This symbol indicates further i nformation concerning the use of the appliance.

z The clover indicates energy-saving tips and hi nts for environmentally friendly use of your

appliance.

In the event of malfunctioning, please follow the instructions given in the section «What to do if.…….

Technical data.

Overall dimension Width

Cavity dimension Width

497 mm

Depth 345 mm

Height 322 mm

204 mm

Depth 304 mm

Height 247 mm

Volume

23 litre

Power source

Fuse

Power consumption

Microwave (Power)

Grill (Power)

Weight

230V, 50 Hz 10 A 2600W 900W 1200W 16 kg

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Contents

When using your microwave oven

Technical data 2

Safety Instructions 5

Utensil safety Testing suitability of c ookware 6 Foil containers Food safety 7 Safety instructions when cooking with gri ll, and Combination modes 8

Unpacking 8 Installation 9

Connecting to the mains

The microwave and accessories 10

Name and function of parts Control panel 11

Before using your microwave oven for the first time 12

Turntable installation Setting the clock Child safety lock 13

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Contents

How to operate your microwave oven

Pause/Clear 13 Function of Re-turntable Microwave cooking 15 Microwave setting guide Start + 1 minute 16 Kitchen timer 17 Grill cooking 18 Microwave and Grill cooking 19 Auto Defrost 20 Bread Defrosting 20 Manual defrosting 21 Microwave Hints 22 Auto Programmes 23

Oven utensils and accessories guide 25

Charts

Recommendations for cooking with Grill 26 General recommendations for cooking with M ic r owave and Grill Recommendations for Defrosting using 150W 27 Auto Programme Universal Defrost 28 Auto Programme Charts 30 Auto Programme Charts (Potato Gratin) 31

Care and cleaning 32

Care and cleaning Cleaning the accessories (turntable, support and rack) Cleaning the interior Cleaning the exterior

What to do if 33

Service and spare parts 34

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Safety instructions.

The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the microwave oven from operating when the

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door is open. Do not tamper with them, or attempt to operate the oven with the door open as open door

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operation can result in exposure to microwave energy. Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to acc um ulat e on door sealing surfaces. See the

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Cleaning and Care section for c leaning instructions. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to

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the: (1) door (warped), (2) hinges and latches (broken or insecure), (3) door seals and sealing surface. m If the door, hinges/latches or door seals are dam aged, the microwave must not be operated until it has been repaired by a authorized service person.

 It is hazardous for anyone except factory trained servic e personnel to service or

make adjustments to this oven. Contact your nearest authorised service agent if service should be required.

Do not remove the outer case, door or control panel at any time. D o ing so may cause

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exposure to extremely high voltage.

Install or locate this oven only in acco rdance with ‘installation in structions’ found in this

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manual. Use the appliance for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive

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chemicals in this appliance. This t y pe of oven is specifically designed to heat, c ook, or defrost food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use ne ither for commercial use as this will invalidate the guarantee. Do not operate the oven empty. If food or water is not present to absorb the microwave

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energy, the magnetron tube can be damaged. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water.

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Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspapers in the mic r owave oven. These items can ignite.

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Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

 If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed

 Only allow children to use the mic r owave, without supervision, when adequate

Utensil safety

Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant glass-ware utensils are excellent for use in the

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micro-wave oven. Although micr owave energy will not heat most glass and ceramic items, these utensils can become hot as he at transfers from the food to the container. The use of oven gloves to remove dishes is recommended.

in order to stifle any flames. Never use water.

instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the microwave in a safe way and understand the hazards of improper use.

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Testing suitability of cookware

Place the cookware in the microwave along with a gla ss half full of water. Heat on Hi

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W(900W) (100%) for one minute. If the cookware feels hot, you should not use it. If it is just slightly warm, you can use it for reheating but not for cooking. If the dish is room temperature, it is suitable for microwave cooking. Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, pl at es, cups, cartons, freezer wrap and cardboard

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are great convenience utensils. Always be sure containers are filled wit h food to absorb energy and thus avoid the possibility of overheating. Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer cont ainers and plastic wraps may be used in the

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microwave oven. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using plastics in the oven. Avoid using plastic utensils with foods that have high fat or sugar content since these f oods reach high temperatures and could melt some plast ic s. Do not leave oven unattended, and look at it from t im e to time when heat ing or cooking

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food in plastic, paper or other combustible contain ers. If smoke is observed, keep door closed, switch the oven off or disconnect oven until smoke stops. Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim should not be used in the microwave oven,

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unless specifically recommended for microwave use. Containers with restricted openings, such as bottles, should not be used f or microwave

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cooking. Use caution when removing a lid or cover from a dish to avoid steam burns.

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Foil containers

Shallow foil containers may safely be used t o reheat foods in your microwave oven providing the following rules are observed:

Foil containers should not be more than 3 cm s (1 1/4”) deep.

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Foil lids must not be used.

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The foil containers must be at least t wo-t hirds full of food. Empty containers must never be

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used. Foil containers should be used singly in the mic r owave oven and should not be allowed to

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touch the sides. If your oven has a metal turntabl e or cooking rack, the foil container should be placed on an upturned oven-proof plate. Foil containers should never be re-used in the microwave oven.

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If the microwave oven has been in use for 15 minutes or more, allow it to cool before using

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it again. The container and turntable may become hot during use, take great care when removi ng

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either from the oven. It is advisable to use an oven cloth or glove when doing so. Remember when using an aluminium fo il container that the reheating or cooking times m ay

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be longer than you are used to, always ensure that the food is piping hot before serving.

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Food safety

Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven. Alw ays rem o ve t he f ood to a suitable

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container. Deep fat frying should not be done in the microwave oven, because the fat temperature

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cannot be controlled, hazardous sit uations can result. Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven, but only in special packages or utensils

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designed specifically for this purpose. This cooking operation should never be unattended. Pierce foods with non-porous skins or membranes to prevent steam build-up and bursting.

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Apples, potatoes, chicken livers, and egg yolks are examples of items that should be pierced. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the

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temperature is to be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns. When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverage s in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possib ility the following steps should be t aken:

1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

2. Do not overheat.

3. Stir the liquid before placing the cont ainer in the oven and again halfway through the heating time.

4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stirring again before carefully

removing the container. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – may explode and should not be heated in this oven. Occasionally, poached eggs may explode during cooking. Always pierce the yolk, then cover and allow the standing time of one minute bef o re removing cover.

Keep these instructions!

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Safety instructions when cooking with grill or combination modes.

1. The glass viewing window may break if water is spilled on it during grilling or convection cooking.

2. Be sure to use an oven glove when loading and unlo ading the oven. Containers get very hot in the oven, so be careful not to burn yourself. The turn-table and metal rack also get very hot so be sure to use an oven glove when handling them.

3. Do not touch the inner or outer viewing window with metal components when loading or unloading the oven. The inside of the door and oven get very hot so take care when attending food in the oven.

4. Do not put the turntable or containers in cold water or try to cool them quickly after use.

5. Do not place items on top of the cabinet. The t op of the cabinet gets very hot, so anything placed on it may be damaged by the heat.

6. Preheat your oven only when using the Grill or Convection modes, never when using microwave or combination modes (Microwave + Grill or Microwave + Convection)

 It is quite normal for steam to be emitted around the door, or for misting to

occur on the door, or even for water droplets to appear below the door during the cooking cycle. This is merely condensation from the heat of the food and does not affect the safety of your oven. The door is not intended to seal the oven cavity completely.

Unpacking

Do not force the turntable to rotate by hand. This may cause malfunctioning.

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Arcing in the oven during microwave operation usually occurs from use of metallic utensils.

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Continuous arcing, however, can dam age t he unit. Stop the programme and check t he utensil.

Care should be taken not to obstruct any air vents loc at ed on t he t op, rear, side and bottom

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of the oven.

Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. This oven is made for domestic use only.

N.B. When you unpack the oven, check that the product is free from damage. Damage or any missing parts must be reported immediately to the ret ailer. The oven, parts of the oven or the accessories may be wrapped by a protection foil. If so, you must remove this foil before using the oven. Do not leave packing material so that small children can play with it. This can be hazardous.

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Installation

1. Remove any promotion label from the door.

2. The oven should be installed on a flat, leve l surface. The surface must be strong eno ugh t o safely bear the weight (16 kg) of the oven, plus the cont ent s. To avoid the possibility of causing vibration or noise the oven must be in a stable position.

3. Keep the oven away from heat and water. Exposure to heat and water can lower oven efficiency and lead to malfunctioning, so be sure to install the oven away from heat and water sources.

4. Do not block air vents on the top and the sides of the cabinet and also do not place any articles on the top of the oven. If air vents are blocked during oper at ion, the oven may overheat, and this may lead to malfunctioning. Hot air escapes from the vents, so be sure not to obstruct it or let curtains come between the oven and the rear wall.

5. Place the oven as far away from radios and TV’s as possible. Th is oven does conform to EEC

requirements of radio interference suppression, but some interference may occur if it is placed too close to a radio or TV, so keep them as far apart as possib le.

6. If positioned in a corner, leave a gap of at least 5 cm from t he walls and 5 c m above the microwave.

 MPORTANT! The oven can be placed almost anyw here in the kitchen. Make sure

the oven is placed on a flat, level surface and that vents as well as the surface underneath the oven are not blocked (for suffic ient ventilation).

Connecting to the mains

The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug for 230 V, 50Hz, earthed socket outlet. Earth protection minimises the risks should a short circuit occur. Check to ensure the voltage of the oven matches the supply.

N.B. If the oven is connected to the socket via an extension cord, make sure t he cord is earthed.

 This appliance must not be used on a non-earth protected power supply.

Contact an electrician if you are uncertain regarding electrical connection of the oven or provision of earth protection of the supply.

 This appliance must be earthed. If this appliance is fitted with a non-

rewireable plug for which your socket is unsuitable, the plug should be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a nonrewireable plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained.

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The microwave oven and accessories

Name and function of parts

1. Cooking compartment. Wipe the compartment clean after using the oven.

2. Viewing window. Food can be checked while the microwave oven is in operation.

3. Oven door. The door must always be firmly closed while cooking.

4. Latch hook and safety interlock system.

5. Control panel.

6. Drive shaft for turntable.

7. Grill

8. Turntable. Made of special heat-resistant glass. Food in a suitable container is placed on this tray for cooking. Do not use the oven without the turntable.

9. Turntable support. Place the support on the floor of the cooking chamber to support the turntable.

10. Grilling racks, one high and one low, used for mo st cooking and browning/grilling.

IMPORTANT - Use either high or low grill rack only. Do not use both grill racks at the

same time.

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Control panel

1. Display window - showing time of day, operating mode and cooking time

2. Automatic Programmes:

Ready Meals Frozen Pizza Potato Gratin Chicken Pieces Meat Chops Grilled Fish

3. Grill To select Grill or add Grill to Microwave function.

4. Auto Defrost by weight

5. Power

6. Setting Control Knob - to enter time and weight or quantity

7. Start - to start a desired programme or to enter the Start + 1 Minute programme

8. Pause/Clear - for interrupting or cancelling a programme and for setting the child lock

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Before using your microwave oven for the first time

Turntable installation

1. Place the turntable support on the cavity bottom.

2. Place the turntable on top of the turntable support as shown in the diagram. Make sure that turntable hub is securely locked in the turntable shaft. Never place the turntable upside down.

Both turntable and turntable support must always be us ed during cooking.

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All food and containers of food are always plac ed on t his turntable for cooking.

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This turntable rotates clockwise and anticlockwise; this is normal.

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Setting the clock

☞ When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power

Interruption, the clock symbol and numbers in the d isplay window flash and the time is reset to 12:00.

Example: To set 4.30

1. Turn the Setting Control Knob clockwise/anti-c lockwise until the time of 4.30 is

indicated in the display window.

2. Touch Start to lock in the time and start the clock running. The flashing clock symbol

will disappear from the display.

 If you need to change the time of day after setting, open the microwave oven door

and press in the start button for 5 seconds. A single beep will be heard, the clock symbol and numbers in the display window flash and the time is reset to 12.00.

Example: To change the time to 15.45

1. Open the door of your microwave Oven.

2. Press and hold the Start button for 5 seconds. The time will reset to 12:00 and the

flashing clock symbol will appear in the display window.

3. Turn the Setting Control Knob clockwise until the time of 15.45 is indicated in the

display window.

4. Touch Start to lock in the time and start the clock running. The flashing clock symbol

will disappear from the display.

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Child safety lock

☞ This oven has a safety feature which prevents the accidental run ning of the oven by a child.

After the lock has been set, no part of the mic rowave oven will operate until the child lock feature has been cancelled.

To set:

1. Touch Pause/Clear button so that the time of day only is di splayed

2. Touch Pause/Clear button and press in for 5 sec ’s, 2 beeps will be heard and Loc will be

displayed

 While the Loc feature is set, the time of day can be checked by touching the

Pause/Clear button. After approximat ely 5 sec’s, the time of day will disappear from the window and Loc will be displayed again.

 To cancel the child lock, simply touch the Pause/Clear button and hold in for 5

sec’s, 2 beeps will be heard. Loc disappears and the the time of day display reappears in the window.

How to operate your microwave oven.

Pause/Clear

If you would like to stop the oven during cooking without ope ning t he door, touch Pause/Clear ONCE. To continue cooking, touch Start . Should food be removed from the oven before the set cooking time is completed, touch Pause/Clear TWICE.

You can turn off the oven during cooking, to stir or re-arrange food. There are two ways of doing so;

1. Just open the door, the safety mechanisms stopm icrowave power. To continue cooking, close the door and touch Start.

2. Touch Pause/Clear ONCE, and open the door. To co ntinue cooking, close the door and touch Start.

Function of Re-turntable

The turntable is specially designed to return to its original starting po sition when cooking is finished. If, however, you open the door it will stop im mediately even if it has not reached the correct position. When the oven is stopped bef ore programmed cooking time is finished, for example, by opening the door, the food should be replaced t o t he original position so it will return to its starting position when t he c ooking cycle is completed.

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How to operate your microwave oven.

Time and Power

1. The time increments for the Setting Control Knob are as follows:

Time Increment

0-5 min 15 sec’s 5-10 min 30 sec’s 10-30 min 1 min 30-90 min 5 min

2. The maximum time on the Setting Control Knob is 90 min and it may be turned direc t ly clockwise from 90 min to 0/15 sec’s or anti-clockwise from 15/0 sec’s to 90 min.

3. To set the variable cooking levels the Power but ton should be touched as follows:

900W Once (HI W) 750W 2 times 650W 3 times 450W 4 times 150W 5 times (Defrost) 100W 6 times 0W 7 times (Kitchen timer)

….or touch and hold the Power button to c o ntinuously scroll through all power levels. To check the power level set at any time during cooking, simply touch the Power button.

4. Once a microwave programme has been set, during the cooking operation the power level can be changed by touching the Power button until the required new setti ng is displayed. The cooking time may also be adjusted up or down in steps of approximately 30 sec’s by turning the Setting Control Knob clockwise or anti-clockwise as necessary.

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Microwave cooking

☞ This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook f ood for a desired time. In addition to

the maximum power level, you can select different microwave power from 6 levels, Hi W(900W) to 100W for the foods that require slower cooking. Foods with high moisture content should be cooked on m aximum power as this is the fastest cooking method and best maintains the natural flavour and texture of the foods.

Example: To cook at 400W for 1 min 30 sec’s:

1. Touch Pause/Clear

2. Touch the Power button 4 times. The indicator lights up and flashes with the W (Watts) symbol

3. Turn the Setting Control Knob clockwise/anti-clockwise until 1:30 is indicated in the display window

4. Touch Start

 The Microwave oven is automatically set to

900W(HiW). If this power level is required for cooking, you may set the time and then press start (You do not need to select the required power) At the en d of the cooking time, the microwave power will automatically st op. The cooling fan and oven light will still be on until the turntable has returne d to its original position. When t he oven has switched off completely, 3 soft audible bell sounds will be heard and the cooking symbol will flash. At this stage, it is not possible to enter any further programmes. To enter another programme you will have to press the stop/clear button. When the cooking time has expired, if there is no action taken, 2 soft t ones will be heard every 30 seconds for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, three soft tones will be heard, and the window display will revert to the time of day.

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Microwave setting guide

Power Setting Suggested use 0W 100W 150W 450W

650W

750W

900W(HIW)

Kitchen timer Keeping warm; Keeping foods warm Defrost; Thawing frozen foods. Simmer; Completing the cooking cycle of some pot roasts.

Casseroles and stews. Baked custards or cheesecakes.

Medium; Faster defrosting and reheating f or casseroles and stews. Baking cakes and sponge puddings Reheat; Reheating pre-cooked f oods. Roasting joints of meat and poultry. Boiling or reheating liquids. Cooking vegetables. Preheating a browning dish.

Start + 1 minute

☞ The microwave oven includes a programme whic h gives you 60 sec’s of Hi W(900W) power by

touching the Start + 1 minute button. This is a convenient featur e when in a hurry and is ideal for quickly reheat ing small quantities of

liquid such as forgotten cup of coffee, or mug of soup or a small food portion which has cooled slightly before serving.

To set:

1. Touch the Start + 1 minute button.

 Repeated pressing of the Start butt o n will add 60 seconds to the Cook/Reheat time Ensure

liquids are stirred and check that food is piping hot before serving – if necessary repeat the Start +1 minute programme. At the end of the heating time, the programme will automat ically stop. The cooling fan and oven light will still be on until the turntable has return ed to its original position.

 When the oven has switched off completely, 3 soft audible bell sounds will be heard and the

cooking symbol will flash. At this stage, it is not possible to enter any further programmes. To enter another programme you will have to press the st op/clear button. When the cooking time has expired, if there is no action taken, 2 soft tones will be heard every 30 seconds fo r 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, three soft tones will be heard, and the window display will revert to the time of day.

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Kitchen timer

Example: To set the kitchen timer for 7 minutes

1. Touch the Power button 7 times. The indicator lights up and flashes with the Watts (0W) indicated

2. Turn the Setting Control knob until 7:00 is indicated in the display window

3. Touch Start. (The time will count down)

 When the timer has finished three soft tones will be heard. The display will now reset to the

time of day. During the Microwave cooking, St art + 1 minute and the Kitchen Timer operation, it is possible to adjust the length of time required by turning the Setting Control Knob clockwise or anti-clockwise to increase or decrease the remaining time in the display in steps of

approximately 30 sec’s. It is also possible to change t he Microwave power by touching the Power button.

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Grill cooking

☞ This method is ideal for cooking small, thin cuts of meat, toasting bread or muffins or browning

the tops of dishes such as potato gratin’s and lasagne after cooking by microwave. Remember that the oven and dishes will be hot.

Example: Set oven to Grill for 15 minutes:

1. Touch Pause/Clear

2. Touch the Grill button once

3. Turn the Setting Control Knob clockwise to 15.00 minutes

4. Touch Start

 At the end of the cooking time, the grill will automatically stop. The cooling fan and oven light

will still be on until the tur nt able has returned to its original posit ion. When the oven has switched off completely, 3 soft audible bell sounds will be heard and the grill symbol will flash. At this stage, it is not possible to enter any further program m es. To enter another programme you will have to press the stop/clear button.

 When the cooking time has expired, if there is no act ion t aken, 2 soft tones will be heard every

30 seconds for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, three soft tones will be heard, an d the window display will revert to the time of day. During the grill operation, it is possible to adjust the length of cooking time required by turning the Setting Control Knob clockw ise or anti-clockwise to increase or decrease the remaining time in the display in steps of approximately 30 sec’s. It is not possible to change the grill function. Micr owave power of 150W or 450W can be added by touching the Power button.

 It is also possible to turn the grill on during Microwave cooking. You do this by pressing the grill

button whilst the oven is cooking in microwave mode. If you are cooking with Microwave and Grill, the Grill may be deselected by pressing t he Grill button.

 If you are cooking with 900W(HIW), 750W, 650W or 450W then the oven will set to 450W +

Grill, when the grill button is pressed.

 If you are cooking with 150W then the oven will set to 150 + Grill, when the grill button is

pressed. If you are cooking with 100W then the oven will set to Grill Only(0W + Grill), when the grill button is pressed.

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Microwave and Grill cooking

☞ This oven offers a choice of 2 microwave and grill set tings and allows you to combine the

advantages of the speed and convenienc e of Microwave with the browning and crisping benefits of a Grill.

Grill with Microwave 450W (touch the grill butt on twice) – (or press Grill once and Power once) Grill with Microwave 150W (touch the grill butt o n three times) – (or press Grill once and Power

twice)

Example: Set Dual Cooking using Grill with Micro 150W for 25 minutes:

1. Touch Pause/Clear

2. Touch the Grill button 3 times – (or press “Grill” once and “Power” twice)

3. Turn the Setting Control Knob clockwise until 25.00 is displayed

4. Press Start

 At the end of the cooking time, the grill will

automatically stop. The cooling fan and oven light will still be on until the turntable has returned to its original position. When the oven has switched off completely, 3 soft audible bell sounds will be heard and t he grill sym bol will flash. At this stage, it is not possible to enter any further programmes. To enter another programme you will have to press the stop/clear butto n. When the cooking time has expired, if there is no action taken, 2 soft tones will be heard every 30 seconds for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, three soft tones will be heard, and the window display will revert to the time of day. During the grill operation, it is possible to adjust the length of cooking time required by turning the Setting Control Knob clockwise or anti-clockwise to increase or decrease the remaining time in the display in steps of approximately 30 sec’s. Microwave power of 150W or 450W can be added by touching the Power button. Microwave power can be changed between 450W, 150W and 0 W by touching the Power button.

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Auto Defrost

☞ Auto Defrost by Weight is an accurate defrosting method for frozen meat, poultry or fish. The

plus or minus adjust keys may be selected via the Power but ton and are used to increase or decrease the pre-set defrosting times as required. No other changes to the programmes are possible, so if necessary, cancel and re-programme as required.

The feature also has a built-in pause mechanism to allow for checking and stirring or rearranging the food. The oven stops approximately one-third of the way through the defrost period and 2 soft audible bell sounds are emitted. If you do not open the door at the pause, the oven restarts after about 2 minutes and commences the remaining defrost period. To cancel the pause period, simply touch Start and the programm e will continue.

Bread Defrosting

Built into the Auto Defrost feature is a special programme for thawing bread. The quantities which can be thawed using this feature is 0.1-0. 6kg (100- 600g) in weight increments of 0.05kg (50g) The maximum amount of food which may be thawed on Auto Defrost is 2kg and the weight increments are in 0.05kg (50g).

Example: To defrost 450g of bread:

1. Touch Pause/Clear

2. Touch the Auto Defrost button 2 times The Auto Defrost and Bread symbols w ill be displayed (P2)

3. Turn the Setting Control Knob until 0.45kg is displayed

4. If required, touch the Power button once or twice to select the “ + ” or “ - ” adjustment

5. Touch Start

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Manual defrosting

☞ For manual defrosting (without operat ing the Auto Defrost feature), use 150W. The blue defrost

symbol appears in the window display whenever this power level is selected. To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 450g (1lb), the oven may be started on Hi W(900W) power for 1- 3 minutes, then reduce to 150W until defrosti ng is complete.

Example: To defrost 1200g of food.

1. Touch Pause/Clear

2. Touch Power button 5 times button

3. Turn the Setting Control Knob clockwise until 1.2kg is displayed

4. Touch Start

 At the end of the defrosting time, the oven will

automatically stop. The cooling fan and oven light will still be on until the turntable has ret urned to its original position.

 When the oven has switched off completely, 3 soft

audible bell sounds will be heard and the grill symbol will flash. At this stage, it is not possible to enter any further programmes. To enter another programme you will have to press the stop/clear but ton.

 When the defrosting time has expired, if there is no

action taken, 2 soft tones will be heard every 30 seconds for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, three soft tones will be heard, and the win dow display will revert to the time of day.

 During the defrosting operation, it is possible t o adjust the length of defrosting time required by

turning the Setting Control Knob clockwise or anti-clock wise to increase or decrease the

remaining time in the display in steps of approxim ately 30 sec’s.

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Defrosting Tips

1. It is better to underestimate defrost ing t ime if you are unsure. Food will contin ue to defrost during the standing time.

2. Separate food as soon as possible.

3. Turn large items, e.g. joints, halfway through the defrosting time, or at pause.

4. Remove any thawed food as soon as possible.

5. Remove or open any packaging before defrosting.

6. Place food in a larger container than that which it was frozen in, this will allow for easy stirring.

7. Begin thawing poultry, breast side down and turn over halfway through defrosting time or at pause. Delicate areas such as wing tips can be shielded with small pieces of smooth foil.

8. Standing time is very important, particularly fo r large, dense foods which cannot be stirred to ensure that the centre is completely defrosted before cooking.

Microwave Hints

Always keep the oven clean – avoid spill-overs and do not forget to clean under the glass

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tray and the inside of the door. Preferably use round or oval casseroles with a lid when cooking in your microwave oven.

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Do not use metal or metal decorated casseroles. Certain plastic materials can melt and be

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warped by hot food. Cover the food when cooking. Use a glass lid, a plate or grease proof paper.

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Pastry, bread and the like can be defrosted directly in a bre ad basket or on a paper towel.

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If frozen food is heated in its packaging, the pac kaging should be opened. Packaging

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containing metal or metal decoration must not be used unless specifically recommended for use in the microwave. Remove metal clips and wire ties. Smaller pieces of aluminium foil can be used to cover parts that easily over cook such as

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chicken legs. Food with peel or skin should be pierced with a fork – e.g. potatoes and sausages. Do not boil

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eggs in the microwave oven as they can explode. Put large, thick pieces close to the edge of the casserol e and t r y t o c ut the food in to even

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sized pieces. Always place the food in the centre of the oven. The food will be evenly cooked if you stir or turn it a few times.

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Always set a shorter cooking time than indicated in yo ur recipe to avoid over cooking. The

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larger the amount of food the longer it takes. Use little or no water for vegetables.

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Use less salt and spices than for ‘normal’ cooking.

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Season afterwards. · Allow a few minutes ‘standing’ time after the oven has switched off to

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ensure complete and even cooking results. Always ensure food is piping hot throughout before serving.

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Use pot holders or gloves when taking dishes and food from the oven.

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Auto Programmes

☞ The Auto Programme feature allows you to simply a nd aut omatically cook a range of popular

foods. Your oven offers the following Auto programmes:

Programme Microwave mode Quantity

Ready Meals Microwave Only 0.2kg, 0.3 kg or 0.4kg Frozen Pizza Microwave Plus Grill 0.1kg, 0.3 kg, 0.4kg or 0.5kg Potato Gratin Microwave Plus Grill 1, 2 or 4 Meals - 0.3kg, 0.5kg or 1.1kg Chicken pieces Microwave Plus Grill 1 or 2 pieces - 0.225 or 0.45kg Meat Chops Microwave Plus Grill 0.2kg, 0.3 kg or 0.4kg Grilled Fish Microwave Plus Grill 1 or 2 fish pieces - 0.25 or 0.5 kg

 The operation is very easy. Simply touch the Auto Programmes button the correct amount of

times (See Auto Programmes Menu), to acc ess the desired menu. (see directions below) set t he correct weight using the setting control knob and then touch Start. Depending on the c hosen programme, either the microwave and/or grill symbols will flash in the window disp lay.

 The plus and minus adjustments can be used to increase or decrease the Programm e time to

produce food to personal preference. The f eature also has a built-in pause mecha nism on some of the programmes to allow for checking and stirring or rea rranging the food.

 The oven stops approximately two-thirds of the way t hrough the Programme and 2 soft audible

bell sounds are emitted. If you do not open the door at the pause, the ove n rest art s af ter about 2 minutes and commences the remaining Programme time. To cancel the pause period, simply touch Start and the programme will co ntinue.

 For best results, please follow the guidelines in the Auto Programmes chart.

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Auto Programmes

Example: To cook a frozen Pizza (400g), well done:

1. Touch Pause/Clear

2. Touch Auto cook 2 times

3. Turn the Setting Control Knob clockwise until 1.5kg is displayed

4. Touch the power button once to select the adjustment.

5. Touch Start

 At the end of the auto programme time, the oven will

automatically stop. The cooling fan and oven light will still be on until the turntable has returned to its original position.

 When the oven has switched off completely, 3 soft audible bell sounds will be heard and the

symbol denoting the function used will flash. At this stage, it is not possible to enter any further programmes. To enter another programme you will have to press the stop/clear button.

 When the auto programme time has expired, if there is no action taken, 2 soft tones will be

heard every 30 seconds for 5 minutes. After 5 m inut es, three soft tones will be heard, and the window display will revert to the time of day.

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Oven utensils and accessories g ui d e

A variety of Utensils and Materials may be used f or cooking in your microwave oven. For your safety and to prevent damaging utensils and your ove n c hoose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking method. The list below is a general guide.

Material Utensils

Corning ware YES YES YES

Heat resistant glass

Ceramic & Glass

China Pottery*2 YES YES YES

Plastic

Metal Baking pan NO YES NO

Paper Wood NO NO NO

Accessories

ware

Glass ware with metal decoration Lead crystal glass NO NO NO

Without metal

decoration

Microwave oven heat-proof wear

Plastic wrap YES

Aluminium foil*3 YES YES YES

Cups, plates, towels YES NO NO

Waxed paper YES NO NO

Grill rack NO YES YES

Turntable YES YES YES

Turntable support YES YES YES

Microwave Grill Combination

YES*1 YES YES*1

NO NO NO

YES YES NO

YES NO NO

Mode of operation

YES: Utensils and accessories to use NO: Utensils and accessories to avoid *1 Only if there is no metal trim. *2 Only if it does not have a glaze contai ning metal. *3 NOTE: Use aluminium foil only for shieldi ng purposes, over use may cause arcing.

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Charts

Recommendations for cooking with Grill

Most foods should be placed on the high grilling rack with a dish placed underneath t o catch any food spillage or juices to minimise cleaning. Turn all food halfway through the cooking time.

Food QTY. (Weight) Cooking time Special notes

Toast 2 Slices 5 – 6 min Cheese on Toast 4 Slices 7 – 8 min 5 – 6 min. to toast. 2 min. with topping

General recommendations for cooking with Microwave and Grill

Use roasting rack on turntable for roast beef and pork, shield thin parts and edges. Place a dish on the turn-tables under the grill rack t o catch food spillage and juices. Turn food, as appropriate during the cooking time.

Food QTY (Weight)

Bacon 4 (100 g) Grill+150W 7- 9 min Roast Beef

(Boned) Roast Pork (Loin) 900 g

Pork Chops 2 - 3(450 g) Grill+150W 20 - 25 min

Chicken, Halved lengthways Legs Frozen Hamburger 4 (200 g) Grill+150W 12 - 15 min

Sausages 450 g Only Grill+150W 10 - 15 min Fish Steak 2 (350 g) Grill+150W 22 – 24 min Frozen Potato,

Hash Brown

900 g

450 g 800 g

2 (150 g) Grill+150W 16 – 18 min.

Power Selector

position

Microwave only 750W

Grill+150W

Grill+450W Grill+150W

Cooking time Special notes

25 min

5 - 6 min

15 - 20 min 25 - 30 min

Brush with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Allow 15 – 20 minutes standing time after cooking.

Brush with oil. Season with salt, pepper and paprika.

Brush with oil, Season with salt and pepper.

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Recommendations for Defrosting using 150W

Some foods such as cakes and fruit will not defrost successfully usi ng Auto Defrost. However these foods can be successfully thawed manually by using the 150W power setting. The information on loaves and rolls given in t he chart below gives an alternative method of defrosting bread to the Auto Defrost Bread programme.

FOOD PREPARATION (150W) Bread

Small loaf

Sliced large

1 bread roll Place on kitchen paper. 45–60 sec. 5 min.

2 bread rolls Place on kitchen paper. 1–11/2 min. 5 min.

Cakes and Pastry

Gateau

450g/1 lb

Cheesecake

450g/1 lb

Pie (cooked)

450g/1 lb

Butter

250g/8.8 oz

(1 packet)

Fruit

225g/8 oz Soft berry

450g/1 lb

Soft berry

Plated meal

400g/14 oz

Vegetables

Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper. Turn over halfway through defrosting time.

Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.

loaf

Turn over halfway through defrosting time.

2 slices Place on kitchen paper. 45–60 sec. 5 min.

Remove from packaging, place on plate. 9–11 min. 15–30 min.

Remove from packaging, place on plate. 7– 9 min. 15–30 min.

Pastry

Remove from packaging, place on plate. 7– 9 min. 15–30 min.

If foil wrapped, remove from wrapper and place on a plate 3– 4 min. 5–10 min.

Place in a single layer in a shallow dish. 5– 6 min. 5–10 min.

fruits

Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.

fruits

Cover with a plate or non P.V.C. cling film. To reheat, microwave on Hi W(800W)for 3–4 minutes.

It is not necessary to defrost vegetables before cooking. All vegetables can be thawed and cooked on Hi W(800W)

8–10 min. 10–15 min.

10–13 min. 10 min

7– 8 min. 5–10 min.

7– 8 min 5–10 min.

STANDING

TIME

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FOOD ADJUST PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS STANDING

Beef

Cubed NO Remove any thawed

Minced Remove any thawed

Beef Joint Place on an upturned saucer on a plate

or on a microwave-proof rack. Shield thin areas and outer edges with smooth pieces of foil.

Steak NO If frozen in a block, separate as soon as

possible. Shield outer edges with smooth pieces of foil.

Lamb

Cubed NO Remove any thawed

Chops/Cutlets NO If frozen in a block separate as soon as

possible. Arrange chops so the thinner ends are towards the c entre of the turntable. Shield outer edges with smooth pieces of foil.

Lamb Joint Place on an upturned saucer on a plate

or on a microwave-proof rack. Shield thin areas and outer edges with smooth pieces of foil.

Pork

Chops NO If frozen in a block separate as soon as

possible. Arrange chops so the thinner ends are towards the c entre of the turntable. Shield outer edges with smooth pieces of foil.

Sausages If frozen in a block, separate as soon as

possible. Shield both any ends of the sausages with smooth pieces of foil.

Bacon Separate as soon as possible. Shield both

ends of bacon with smooth pieces of foil.

cubes and stir, ensuring that the frozen cubes are around the edge of the dish.

portions and turn over. Remove foil from

outer edges but leave on thin areas. Turn over.

Remove foil and turn over.

cubes and stir, ensuring that the frozen cubes are around the edge of the dish.

Remove foil and turn over.

Remove foil from outer edges but leave on thin areas. Turn over.

Remove foil and turn over.

Rearrange and remove sausages that have thawed.

Separate. Remove any thawed slices, arrange remaining slices in a single layer and shield both ends with smooth pieces of foil.

TIME

10–15 min

5–10 min.

30–40 min.

10–15 min.

10–15 min

10–15 min.

30–40 min.

10–15 min.

5–10 min.

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Auto Programmes (Universal Defrost chart)

FOOD ADJUST PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS STANDING

Spareribs NO If frozen in a block, separate as soon as

possible. Shield both ends with smooth pieces of foil.

Pork Joint Place on an upturned saucer on a plate or

on a microwave-proof rack. Shield thin areas and outer edges with smooth pieces of foil.

Chicken

Whole Use an upturned saucer on a plate or a

microwave-proof rack. Place chicken breast side down. Shield wings, legs and neck with smooth pieces of foil.

Pieces NO Shield thin parts such as tips with smooth

pieces of foil. Arrange so thicker parts are towards the outside of th e dish.

Turkey

Pieces NO Shield thin parts such as tips with smooth

pieces of foil. Arrange so thicker parts are towards the outside of th e dish.

Fish

Fillets NO Use a shallow dish or microwave proof rack.

Arrange fillets in an even layer. If frozen in a block, separate as soon as possible. Shield tail and thin ends with smooth pieces of foil.

Steaks NO Use a shallow dish or microwave proof rack.

Arrange fillets in an even layer. If frozen in a block, separate as soon as possible. Shield tail and thin ends with smooth pieces of foil.

Whole fish NO Use a shallow dish or microwave proof rack.

Arrange fillets in an even layer. Shield tail and thin ends with smooth pieces of foil.

Remove foil. Turn over, rearrange and remove any thawed pieces.

Remove foil from outer edges but leave on thin areas. Turn over.

Remove foil. Turn over and shield warm areas with foil.

Remove foil. Turn over, arrange so thicker parts are towards the outside of the dish.

Remove foil, turn over, rearrange and arrange tail ends under thicker parts of fish.

TIME

10–15 min

30–40 min.

10–15 min.

5–10 min.

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Auto Programme Charts

FOOD START

Ready Meals 1 pack only.

200, 300 or 400g pack size only.

Frozen Pizza 100, 300, 400 or 500g

Potato Gratin

Chicken Pieces 1 or 2 pieces

1 piece approx 225g

Meat Chops 1 or 2 pieces

1 piece approx 225g

Grilled Fish 1 or 2 pieces

1 piece approx 250g

TEMP

Chilled 5°C Turntable Follow food

Frozen

-18°C

See Potato Gratin Auto Cook sequence

Chilled 5°C Grill Rack Wash and dry, brush

Chilled 3-5°C

UTENSILS PREPARATION PAUSE STAND ADJUST

manufacturers instructionspackage removal, covering, and/or piercing. Place container on a plate o r the turntable.

Low rack Remove from pack.

Place on low rack. Ensure the topping is evenly spread

with oil and seasoning. Begin cooking skin side down for best results

Grill Rack Wash and dry, brush

with oil and seasoning Begin cooking skin side down for best results

No 2 – 3

min

No 2 – 3

min

Turn over 2 min For a well

No 2 min For a well

or For For variations in pack size or start temperature.

for dense foods such as lasagne, For puddings

or For cheese topped large pizzas or those with little topping

cooked finish or very chilled chicken

cooked finish or very chilled meat

cooked finish or very chilled fish

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Auto Programme Charts (Potato Gratin)

FOOD START TEMP UTENSILS PREPARATION PAUSE STAND ADJUST Potato

Gratin

20°C (room temp)

Potato Gratin Auto Cook sequence

INGREDIENTS 1 SERVING 2 SERVINGS 4 SERVINGS

Butter 2.5 g 5 g 10 g Potatoes, peeled and

thinly sliced Onion, peeled and finely

chopped Streaky Bacon, chopped 1 / 2 rasher 1 rasher 2 rashers Single Cream 50 mls 100 mls 200 mls Grated Cheese 25 g 50 g 100 g Salt and Pepper to taste to taste to taste Tomato Slices a few a few a few Parsley, chopped a little a little a little Approx. Total Weight of

Food (excluding dish)

Low rack

See Potato Gratin Auto

Cook sequence

150 g 300 g 600g

1 / 4 onion 1 / 2 onion 1 onion

300 g 500 g 1100 g

No 2 min or For

variations in serving size or start temperature

Suggested Cookware

Microwave and heat proof casserole or deep flan di sh.

1 serving 1 litre dish (10 - 15 cm diameter), 2 servings 1.5 litre dish (15 - 20 cm diameter) 4 servings 1.5 - 2.5 litre dish (20 - 25 cm diameter)

☞ Method

1. Use some of the butter to grease the inside of the dish.

2. Place half of the potato slices in the dis h, add the onion, bacon and half of the cheese. Place the remaining potatoes on the top.

3. Pour over the cream and sprinkle on the remaining cheese. Dot with any remaining butter.

4. Place the dish on the turntable.

5. Press Auto Programme button as required (See Auto Programm e Menu) to select Potato Gratin programme. Enter the weight of the Potato Gratin (excluding the dish). A guide to the approximate food weight obtained if the recommended recipes are used is give above.

6. After cooking, garnish with chopped parsley and tomato slices.

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Care and cleaning

The oven must always be clean. Residue of food from spill-overs or spatters wil l at tract microwave energy causing it to burn on. This could reduc e t he ef ficiency of the oven and may cause bad odours.

Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to any part of the oven. Repairs should only be done by a qualified service technician. Be sure the oven is off or the unit is unplugged before cleaning.

Cleaning the accessories (turntable, support and Grill rack)

Clean them with mild detergent after removing them for the cavity. Turntable support should be carefully handled. The inside of the oven and turntable get very hot, so do not touch them immediately after use.

Cleaning the interior

Always keep the inside of the oven clean. Wipe up sp ill-overs and food spatters immediately. Deposits that are allowed to remain on the oven wall s, door seal and door surface will absorb microwave energy, reduce the efficiency of the oven, and possibly damage the oven interior. Use mild, liquid detergent, warm water and a soft , clean cloth to remove deposits from the base of the oven. For the side of the the oven use a soft damp cloth only, no liquids should be used near the venting holes.

NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS, COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS OR STEEL WOOL PADS ON ANY PART OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN.

To loosen difficult deposits, boil a cup of water in the m ic r owave oven for 2 or 3 minutes.

NEVER USE A KNIFE OR ANY UTENSIL TO REMOVE DEPOSITS FROM OVEN SURFACES.

To remove odours from the oven interior, boil a cup of water plus 2 t ablespoons of lemon juice for 5 minutes.

Cleaning the door seals

Wipe up spill-overs and food spatters immedi ately. Deposits that are allowed to remain on the door seals will absorb microwave energy, reduce the efficiency of the oven, and possibly damage the oven interior. You can only use mild, liquid detergent, warm water and a soft, clean cloth to remove deposits from the door seals.

Cleaning the exterior

Open the oven door when cleaning the control panel. This will prevent the oven from being turned on accidentally. You should clean outside surfaces of the oven with mild liquid detergent and water followed by a wiping with clear water to remove any excess detergent. Dry with a soft cloth. Spray-on window cleaners or all purpose spray-on kitchen cleaners c an also be used. Never use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or harsh chemicals on outside surfaces of your oven. To prevent damage to the working parts, do not allow water to seep into ventilation openings.

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What to do if……………………….

If the appliance does not work please carry out the following checks before contacting your local service centre.

If the oven does not come on:

Check the appliance is connect ed correctly.

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Check that the oven is plugged in properly.

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Replace the fuse in the plug, if required, with another of the same rating and check that

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the plug has been wired correctly. Check that the socket switch and/or the switch from the mains supply to the oven are

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ON. Check that the socket is receiving power, by plugging in a n appliance you know to be

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working. Check that the fuse in the fuse box is intact.

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If the microwave does not function:

The child safety lock may have been set.

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Check the controls are set correctly.

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Check settings/procedures against the booklet

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Check the door closes properly (if food particles or other objects have become stuck

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inside the door, it will not close properly and micr owave cooking will not take place). Check the start pad has been depressed.

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If the grill function has been used, t he oven may not have cooled sufficiently.

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If the Micro bake function has been us ed, the oven may not have cooled sufficiently.

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Service and spare parts

When you order service or spare parts, please refer to the product and model number of the microwave oven. You will find these on the data plate. Write them down here below so you have them handy whenever you need them.

Model: MCD242

Serial number:

PNC:

Date of purchase:

It is vitally important that you record these details correctly. These details should be recorded when you remove your new oven from its box

N.B. Remember to save your receipt.

Part Number 8221914-01-01

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