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Microwave Oven
User Manual
PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
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Contents
Before using your microwave oven 4
Technical data
Safety instructions
– Utensil safety
– Testing suitability of Cookware
– Food safety
– Safety Instructions when Cooking with Grill
– Installation
– Oven utensils and accessories guide
– Unpacking
How to operate your microwave oven
– Name and function of parts
– Turntable Installation
– Control panel
– Setting the Clock
– Child Safety Lock
– To Stop the Oven
– Switching the beeper off
– Quick Start
– Microwave Power setting Guide
– Microwave cooking
– Cooking with Grill
– Combination Cooking
– Automatic Defrost
– Automatic Reheat
Charts
– Recommendations for Cooking with Grill
– Recommendations for Cooking with
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Microwave and Grill
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– Recommendations for Manual Defrost
– Auto Reheat Programmes Chart
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– Auto Defrost Programmes Chart
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Microwave Hints
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Care and cleaning
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– Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support)
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– Cleaning the interior
– Cleaning the Grill
– Cleaning the exterior
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Microwave Oven
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Thank you for having chosen a Electrolux product. We are convinced that you will find your new microwave oven
very useful and that it will be of great help to you. As with all new kitchen appliances, it will take some time to
learn all the new functions and features, but with time, this oven will become indispensable to you.
Read through the instruction manual carefully. In order that you can get the best from your new Electrolux
Microwave Oven, the following instructions have been prepared. Please make sure you read them carefully.
It is important that this instruction book is retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance
be sold or transferred to another owner, or if you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the
book is supplied with the appliance or that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the
appliance and the relevant warnings.
Please ensure you have read the whole instruction book before using the appliance and that you follow the
recommendations given.
Before using your Microwave Oven
Technical data
Overall dimension Weight
Width 519 mm
Depth 454 mm
Height 303 mm
Cavity d i m e n si on Fuse
Width 337 mm
Depth 341.5 mm
Height 254 mm
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17.3 kg
Volume
28 Litre
Power source
15A
Power consumption
Power output
Grill
1300W
230V, 50 Hz
900W
2800W
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The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the
microwave oven from operating when the door is
open.
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Do not tamper with them, or attempt to operate the
oven with the door open as open door operation
can result in exposure to microwave energy.
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Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to
accumulate on door sealing surfaces. See the
Cleaning and Care section for cleaning instructions.
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It is particularly important that the oven door closes
properly and that there is no damage to the: (1)
door (warped), (2) hinges and latches (broken or
insecure), (3) door seals and sealing surface.
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WARNING
or door seals are damaged, the microwave
must not be operated until it has been repaired
by a authorized service person.
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WARNING
except factory trained service personnel to
service or make adjustments to this oven.
Contact your nearest authorised service agent
if service should be required.
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Do not remove the outer case, door or control
panel at any time. Doing so may cause exposure to
extremely high voltage.
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Install or locate this oven only in accordance with
‘installation instructions’ found in this manual.
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Use the appliance for its intended use as described
in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals in
this appliance. This type of oven is specifically
designed to heat, cook, or defrost food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use neither for
commercial use as this will invalidate the guarantee.
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Do not operate the oven empty. If food or water is
not present to absorb the microwave energy, the
magnetron tube can be damaged.
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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 microwave oven. These items can ignite.
Important Safety instructions.
READ CAREFU LL Y A N D K E E P F O R FU TURE REF ER EN CE
: If the door, hinges/latches
: It is hazardous for anyone
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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.
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The temperature of accessible surfaces may be
high when the appliance is operating.
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WARNING
off or unplug the appliance and keep the door
closed in order to stifle any flames. Never use
water.
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WARNING
persons to use the microwave, without
supervision, when adequate instructions have
been given so that the child or infirm person is
able to use the microwave in a safe way and
understand the hazards of improper use.
Utensil safety
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Only use utensils that are suitable for use in a
microwave oven.
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Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant glass-
ware utensils are excellent for use in the micro-
wave oven. Although microwave energy will not
heat most glass and ceramic items, these utensils
can become hot as heat transfers from the food to
the container. The use of oven gloves to remove
dishes is recommended.
Testing suitability of cookware
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Utensils should be checked to ensure they are
suitable for use in Microwave Ovens.
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Place the cookware in the microwave along with a
glass half full of water. Heat on
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.
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Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, plates,
cups, cartons, freezer wrap and cardboard are
great convenience utensils. Always be sure
containers are filled with food to absorb energy and
thus avoid the possibility of overheating or ignition.
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: If smoke is observed, switch
: Only allow children or infirm
(900W)
(100%) for
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Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer containers and
plastic wraps may be used in the 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 foods reach high temperatures and could
melt some plastics.
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Do not leave oven unattended, and look at it from
time to time when heating or cooking food in
plastic, paper or other combustible containers.
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Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim should
not be used in the microwave oven, unless
specifically recommended for microwave use.
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Containers with restricted openings, such as
bottles, should not be used for microwave cooking.
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Use caution when removing a lid or cover from a
dish to avoid steam burns.
Foil containers
Shallow foil containers may safely be used to reheat
foods in your microwave oven providing the following
rules are observed:
1. Foil containers should not be more than 3 cms (1
1/4”) deep.
2. Foil lids must not be used.
3. The foil containers must be at least two-thirds full
of food. Empty containers must never be used.
4. Foil containers should be used singly in the
microwave oven and should not be allowed to
touch the sides. If your oven has a metal turntable
or cooking rack, the foil container should be
placed on an upturned oven-proof plate.
5. Foil containers should never be re-used in the
microwave oven.
6. If the microwave oven has been in use for 15
minutes or more, allow it to cool before using it
again.
7. The container and turntable may become hot
during use, take great care when removing either
from the oven. It is advisable to use an oven cloth
or glove when doing so.
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8. Remember when using an aluminium foil
container that the reheating or cooking times may
be longer than you are used to, always ensure that
the food is piping hot before serving.
Food safety
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Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven.
Always remove the food to a suitable container.
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Deep fat frying should not be done in the
microwave oven, because the fat temperature
cannot be controlled, hazardous situations can
result.
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Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven,
but only in special packages or utensils designed
specifically for this purpose. This cooking operation
should never be unattended.
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Pierce foods with non-porous skins or membranes
to prevent steam build-up and bursting. Apples,
potatoes, chicken livers, and egg yolks are
examples of items that should be pierced.
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The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars
are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is
to be checked before consumption, in order to
avoid burns.
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WARNING
not be heated in sealed containers since they
are liable to explode.
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WARNING
beverages can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
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WARNING
soups, sauces and beverages 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 possibility
the following steps should be taken:
1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
2. Do not overheat.
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: Liquids or other foods must
: Microwave heating of
: When heating liquids, e.g.
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3. Stir the liquid before placing the container 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.
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WARNING
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 before removing cover.
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.
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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.
Continuous arcing, however, can damage the unit.
Stop the programme and check the utensil.
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Care should be taken not to obstruct any air vents
located on the top, rear, side and bottom of the
oven.
ã WARNING
commercial purposes.This oven is made for
domestic use only.
: Some products such as
: Do not use this oven for
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Safety instructions when
cooking with grill, combination modes.
1. The glass viewing window may break if water is
spilled on it during grill cooking.
2. Be sure to use an oven glove when loading and
unloading 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 top
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, never
when using microwave or combination modes
(Microwave and Grill)
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: When the appliance is used
in combination mode, Children should only
use the oven under adult supervision due
to the temperature generated.
Keep these instructions!
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1. Remove any promotion label from the door.
2. The oven should be installed on a flat, level
surface. The surface must be strong enough to
safely bear the weight (17 kg) of the oven, and
the contents. 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
operation, 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. This 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 possible.
6. If positioned in a corner, leave a gap of at least
10 cm from the walls and 10 cm above the
microwave.
IMPORTANT!
anywhere 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 sufficient ventilation).
The oven can be placed almost
Installation.
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Connecting to the mains
The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug
for 230V, 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 the cord is earthed.
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This appliance must not be used on a non-
earth protected power supply. Contact an
electri ci a n i f y o u a re un ce r t a i n re g a r d in g
electrical connection of the oven or provision of
earth protection of the
supply.
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This appliance must be earthed. If this
appliance is fitted with a non-rewireable plug
for which your socket is unsuitable, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
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Oven utensils and accessories guide
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A variety of Utensils and Materials may be used for cooking in your microwave oven. For your safety and to
prevent damaging utensils and your oven choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking method.
The list below is a general guide.
Material Utensils
Corning ware
Heat resistant glass
Ceramic & Glass
China
Pottery*2
Plastic
Metal
Paper
Wood
NO
Accessories
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 containing metal.
*3 NOTE: Use aluminium foil only for shielding purposes, over use may cause arcing.
ware
Glass ware with metal
decoration
Lead crystal glass
Without metal
decoration
Microwave oven
heat-proof wear
Plastic wrap
Baking pan
Aluminium foil*3
Cups, plates, towels
Waxed paper
Grill rack
Turntable
Turntable support
Microwave Grill Combination
YES
YES*1
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO YES NO
YES
YES
YES
NO YES YES
YES
YES
Mode of operation
YES
YES
NO
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES*1
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
Unpacking
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 retailer. 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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How to operate your microwave oven
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Name and function of parts Turntable Installation
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. Safety Latch and Interlock System.
5. Control panel.
6. Drive shaft for turntable.
7. Turntable.
8. Turntable support.
9. Grill Element.
10. Grilling rack, used for most cooking and
browning/grilling.
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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.
the turntable upside down.
• Both turntable and turntable support must always be
used during cooking.
• All food and containers of food are always placed on
this turntable for cooking.
• This turntable rotates clockwise and anticlockwise;
this is normal.
Turntable
Roller rest
Turntable Shaft
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Never place
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Control Panel
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1. Display Window
To view either Cook time, Power level and time of
day.
2. Clock
To set the time of day
3. Power
To set the desired Microwave power level
4. Stop/Clear
To stop or pause your Microwave
5. Setting Control Knob
Used to set desired cooking times.
6. Quick Start
To start your microwave
7. Auto Defrost
Used to set desired Defrost mode.
8. Auto Reheat
Used to set desired Reheat mode.
9. Grill
Used to set desired Grill or Combination
Grill / Microwave mode.
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When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the display
window flash and show " 88:88 "
This oven can be set for 12hr mode or 24hr mode, to set 24hr mode press the Clock button once, to set 12hr
mode press the clock button twice.
Example: To set 4.30 (12 hr mode)
1. Touch the Clock button twice.
2. Set the time to " 4:00 " using the setting control knob
3. Touch the Clock Button
4. Set the time to " 4:30 " using the setting control knob
5. Touch the Clock button. (The Time will now be set)
NOTE : It is possible to display the current time even after starting the mode set, by pressing the Clock
button (the time is displayed for 2 seconds).
Setting the Cloc
Child safety loc
This oven has a safety feature which prevents the accidental running of the oven by a child. After the lock has
been set, no part of the microwave oven will operate until the child lock feature has been cancelled.
To set:
1. Touch the
To cancel the child lock, simply touch the
' Stop/Clear '
button and the
To Stop the Oven
' Clock '
button at the same time.
' Stop/Clear '
button and the
' L '
will appear in the display.
' Clock '
button at the same time.
There are two way to stop the oven whilst it is in use.
1. Press the Stop/Clear button
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You may restart the oven by pressing the Start button
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Pressing Stop/Clear again will reset the current programme
2. Open the door
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You may restart the oven by closing the door and pressing the Start button
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Pressing Stop/Clear again will cancel the current programme
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Switching the Beeper Off
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This oven has a feature which allows you to turn off the beeper. When this is set you will turn off the beeps which
occur when you press a button, this will also disarm the beeps which occur at the end of a program.
To set:
1. Touch the
To cancel, simply touch the
Pressing the
Each time you press the
Power Setting Suggested use
100W Keeping warm :
180W
300W
600W
900W Max Power;
' Stop/Clear '
button and the
' Stop/Clear '
' Start '
button at the same time.
button and the
' Start '
button at the same time.
' OFF '
Quick Start
' Start '
button allows you to start your microwave at full power (900W) for 30 seconds.
' Start '
button you will increase the cooking time by 30 seconds.
Microwave Power setting Guide
Keeping foods warm
Thawing frozen foods.
Simmer :
Casseroles and stews.
Baked custards or cheesecakes.
Medium :
Baking cakes and sponge puddings
Reheat :
Reheating pre-cooked foods.
Roasting joints of meat and poultry.
Preheating a browning dish.
Completing the cooking cycle of some pot roasts.
Faster defrosting for casseroles and stews.
Reheating of casseroles and stews..
Boiling or reheating liquids. Cooking vegetables.
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will appear in the display.
450W
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Microwave Cooking
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1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable.
Close the door.
2. Press the ' Power ' button until the desired power
level is reached.
3. Set the desired time by turning the setting control
knob.
4. Press Start
Example: To cook at 450W for 15 minutes
1. Touch the Power button 3 times ( '
2. Turn the setting control knob
(
' 15:00 '
3. Press start. The Oven will now start cooking.
1. Open the door, place the food on the Grill rack.
2. Press The Grill button once.
3. Set the desired time by turning the setting control
knob.
4. Close the Door.
5. Press Start
Example: To cook with Grill for 15 minutes
1. Touch the Grill button X 1
2. Turn the setting control knob. (
3. Press start. The Oven will now start.
You should preheat the grill before use.
To preheat the grill you should set the grill as described above for 3 - 4 minutes.
(The oven begins cooking.)
should now be showing in the display window).
450 '
should now be showing in the display window).
Cooking With Grill
(The oven begins cooking.)
' 15:00 '
Should now be showing in the display window).
To turn off the oven during cooking, simply touch the
Stop/Clear button.
Note: After use, be sure to press the Stop/Clear button
Twice as this will ensure that you have reset the
microwave.
To turn off the oven during cooking, simply touch the
Stop/Clear button.
Note: After use, be sure to press the Stop/Clear button
Twice as this will ensure that you have reset the
microwave.
Note: You may detect smoke or a burning smell when
using your grill for the first time, this is normal and not a
sign that the oven is out order. To avoid this problem,
when using your grill for the first time, heat the oven
without any food for 10 minutes on grill.
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Combination Cooking
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This oven offers you a choice three settings for cooking with combined Grill and Microwave Cooking
1. Open the door, place the food on the Grill rack.
2. Press The Grill button until the required
combination of Microwave and Grill is reached.
3. Set the desired time by turning the setting control
knob.
4. Close the door then press Start
cooking.)
Example: To cook with Grill and 450W microwave power for 15 minutes
1. Open the door
2. Touch the Grill button X 3
3. Turn the setting control knob. (
4. Close the door then press start. The Oven will now start.
You do not need to preheat the grill during combined Microwave and Grill cooking.
Combination Grill Setting Press Button Grill Power Microwave Power
Combi 1 2 times Full 600W
Combi 2 3 times Full 450W
Combi 3 4 times Full 300W
(The oven begins
' 15:00 '
Should now be showing in the display window).
To turn off the oven during cooking, simply touch the
Stop/Clear button.
Note: After use, be sure to press the Stop/Clear button
Twice as this will ensure that you have reset the
microwave.
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Automatic Defrost
1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable.
2. Press the ' Auto Defrost ' button until the desired
programme is reached.
3. Turn the setting control knob until the required
quantity is reached.
4. Close the door.
5. Press Start (The oven begins defrosting.)
NOTE : For details See Table Below.
To turn off the oven during cooking, simply touch the
Stop/Clear button.
NOTE : After use, be sure to press the Stop/Clear
button Twice as this will ensure that you have reset the
microwave.
NOTE : During Automatic Defrost the oven will automatically select the required microwave power and
defrosting time. The oven will stop and/or beep part way through defrosting to allow food to be
stirred or turned. Press Start to resume defrosting.
Selection Chart for Auto Cook functions :-
Auto Programme Press Button Portion Size Remarks
The Oven will stop part way through defrosting
to allow food to be stirred or turned. Press
Start to resume defrosting.
The Oven will stop part way through defrosting
to allow food to be stirred or turned. Press
Start to resume defrosting.
The Oven will stop part way through defrosting
to allow food to be stirred or turned. Press
Start to resume defrosting.
Turn after 10 beeps. at 30 seconds
Turn after 10 beeps. at 60 seconds
Turn after 10 beeps. at 90 seconds
Turn after 10 beeps. at 120 seconds
Turn after 10 beeps. at 150 seconds
Turn after 10 beeps. at 180 seconds
Turn after 10 beeps. at 210 seconds
Turn after 10 beeps. at 240 seconds
Bread / Cake
Meat
Poultry
Fish
Once
200 - 2000g
Twice
200 - 2000g
Three Times
200 - 2000g
125 - 1000g
Four Times
for 125g
for 250g
for 375g
for 500g
for 625g
for 750g
for 875g
for 1000g
Note : During Defrost Bread / Cake, the oven will only stop when 10 beeps are heard if the door is
opened. Stir or turn the food, close the door and press start to resume defrosting.
Example: To automatically defrost 500g of Fish.
1. Open the door.
2. Touch the Auto defrost button 3 times
3. Turn the setting control knob until 500 is showing in the display window.
4. Close the door then press start. The Oven will now start defrosting.
See Auto Defrost Programme Chart for further details.
As an alternative to Automatic Defrosting you can defrost manually by selecting 180W microwave power. To
speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 450g (1lb), the oven may be started on 900W (100%) power for
1 - 3 minutes, then reduced to (180W) until defrosting is complete.
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Auto Reheat
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This oven can be used to automatically ReHeat Chilled Ready Meals, Fresh Vegetables, Chicken Pieces and
Frozen Bread Rolls.
1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable.
2. Press the ' Auto Reheat ' button until the desired
programme is reached.
3. Turn the setting control knob until the required
quantity is reached.
4. Close the door.
NOTE : During AUTO COOK the oven will automatically select the required microwave power and cooking
Selection Chart for Auto Cook functions :-
Example: To automatically cook 500g of Fresh Vegetables.
1. Open the door.
2. Touch the Auto Reheat button 2 times
3. Turn the setting control knob until 500 - 550 is showing in the display window.
4. Close the door then press start. The Oven will now start cooking.
See Auto Cook Programme Chart for further details.
time.
Auto Programme Press Button Portion Size
Chilled Ready Meals
Fresh Vegetables
Chicken Pieces
Frozen B r ea d Ro l l s
Once
Twice
Three Times
Four Times
5. Press Start (The oven begins cooking.)
NOTE : For details See Table Below
To turn off the oven during cooking, simply touch the
Stop/Clear button.
NOTE : After use, be sure to press the Stop/Clear
button Twice as this will ensure that you have reset the
microwave.
300 - 350 g
400 - 450 g
500 - 550 g
200 - 250 g
300 - 350 g
400 - 450 g
500 - 550 g
600 - 650 g
700 - 750 g
200 - 300 g (1 Piece)
400 - 500 g (2 Pieces)
600 - 700 g (3 Pieces)
800 - 900 g (4 Pieces)
100 - 150 g (2 Pieces)
200 - 250 g (4 Pieces)
300 - 350 g (6 Pieces)
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Charts
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Recommendations for cooking with Grill
All foods should be placed on the grill rack with a non metal dish placed underneath to 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 4 – 5 min
Cheese on Toast 4 Slices 6 – 7 min 4 – 5 min. to toast. 2 min. with topping
General recommendations for cooking with Microwave and Grill
Food QTY (Weight) Power Selector position
Bacon
Roast Beef (Boned) 900 g
Roast Pork (Loin) 900 g
Pork Chops
Chicken, Halved
lengthways
Legs
Frozen Hamburger 4 (200 g)
Sausages
Fish Steak
Frozen Potato,
Hash Brown
4 (100 g)
2 - 3(450 g)
450 g
800 g
450 g Only
2 (350 g)
2 (150 g)
Microwave Only 600 W
Combi 3 7- 9 min
Combi 2
Combi 2
Combi 1
Combi 1
Combi 2 12 - 15 min
Combi 1 10 - 15 min
Combi 3 22 – 24 min
Combi 2
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Cooking time
25 min
5 - 6 min
20 - 25 min
15 - 20 min
25 - 30 min
16 – 18 min.
Special notes
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, pepper and paprika.
Brush with oil, Season with
salt and pepper.
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Recommendations for Manual Defrost
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Some foods such as bread and fruit, can successfully be thawed manually by using this power setting (180W).
FOOD PREPARATION Defrost time
Bread
Small loaf
Sliced large loaf
2 slices Place on kitchen paper. 45–60 sec. 5 min.
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 Remove from packaging, place on plate. 9–11 min. 15–30 min.
Cheesecake
450g/1 lb
Pie (cooked)
450g/1 lb
Pastry 450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate. 7– 9 min. 15–30 min.
Butter
250g/8.8 oz
(1 packet)
Fruit
225g/8 oz
Soft berry fruits
450g/1 lb
Soft berry fruits
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.
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.
Remove from packaging, place on plate. 9–11 min. 15–30 min.
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.
Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.
Cover with a plate or non P.V.C. cling film.
To reheat, microwave on 100% (900W)for 3–4 minutes.
It is not necessary to defrost vegetables before cooking. All
vegetables can be thawed and cooked on
100% (900W)
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
Defrosting Tips
1. It is better to underestimate defrosting time if you are unsure. Food will continue 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.
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.
Standing time is very important, particularly for large, dense foods which cannot be stirred to ensure that the
centre is completely defrosted before cooking.
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Auto Reheat Programmes Chart
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Auto Programme Press Button Standing Time Recommendations
Chilled Ready Meal
Fresh Vegetables
Chicken Pieces
Frozen B r ea d Ro l l s
Put the meal on a ceramic plate and cover it
Once 3 minutes
Twice 3 minutes
Three Times 3 minutes
Four Times 2 Minutes
with microwave cling film. This programme is
suitable for the meals consisting of 3
components (e. g. meat with sauce, vegetables
and side dishes like potatoes, rice or pasta).
Weigh the vegetables after washing, cleaning
and cutting into a similar size. Put them into a
glass bowl with lid. Add 45 ml (3 tablespoons)
water when cooking 200- 450 g, add 60 ml (4
tablespoons) for 500- 650 g and add 75 ml (5
tablespoons) for 700- 750 g. Stir after cooking.
(When cooking bigger quantities, stir once
during cooking.)
Brush the chicken pieces with oil and spice
them with pepper, salt and paprika. Put them
on the grill rack with the skin- side down. Turn
over when the oven beeps.
Put frozen bread rolls upside down in a circle
on the grill rack. Turn over, as soon as the oven
beeps.
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Auto Defrost Programmes Chart
Category Standing Time Recommendations
Meat
Poultry
Fish
Bread / Cake
20 - 60 minutes
20 - 60 minutes
20 - 50 Minutes
5 - 30 Minutes
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Shield the edges with aluminium foil. Turn
the meat over, when the oven beeps. This
programme is suitable for beef, lamb,
pork, steaks, chops, minced meat.
Shield the leg and wing tips with
aluminium foil. Turn the poultry over,
when the oven beeps. This programme is
suitable for whole chicken as well as for
chicken portions.
Shield the tail of a whole fish with
aluminium foil. Turn the fish over, when
the oven beeps. This programme is
suitable for whole fishes as well as for fish
fillets.
Put bread on a piece of kitchen paper
and turn over, as soon as the oven
beeps. Place cake on a ceramic plate and
if possible, turn over, as soon as the oven
beeps. (Oven keeps operating and is
stopped, when you open the door.)
This programme is suitable for all kinds of
bread, sliced or whole, as well as for
bread rolls and baguettes. Arrange bread
rolls in a circle.
This programme is suitable for all kinds of
yeast cake, biscuit, cheese cake and puff
pastry. It is not suitable for short/ crust
pastry, fruit and cream cakes as well as
for cake with chocolate topping.
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Microwave Hints Microwave Tips
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Always keep the oven clean – avoid spill-overs and
do not forget to clean under the glass tray and the
inside of the door.
•
Preferably use round or oval casseroles with a lid
when cooking in your microwave oven.
•
Do not use metal or metal decorated casseroles.
Certain plastic materials can melt and be warped
by hot food.
•
Cover the food when cooking. Use a glass lid, a
plate or grease proof paper.
•
Pastry, bread and the like can be defrosted directly
in a bread basket or on a paper towel.
•
If frozen food is heated in its packaging, the
packaging should be opened. Packaging
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 chicken
legs.
•
Food with peel or skin should be pierced with a
fork – e.g. potatoes and sausages. Do not boil
eggs in the microwave oven as they can explode.
•
Put large, thick pieces close to the edge of the
casserole and try to cut the food in to even 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.
•
Always set a shorter cooking time than indicated in
your recipe to avoid over cooking. The larger the
amount of food the longer it takes.
•
Use little or no water for vegetables.
•
Use less salt and spices than for ‘normal’ cooking.
•
Season afterwards.
•
Allow a few minutes ‘standing’ time after the oven
has switched off to ensure complete and even
cooking results.
•
Always ensure food is piping hot throughout before
serving.
•
Use pot holders or gloves when taking dishes and
food from the oven.
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Softening Honey
If you have a jar of honey which has
crystallised, remove lid and place the jar in the
oven, microwave on medium power for 2
minutes.
•
Melting Chocolate
Break 100g of chocolate into squares, place in
A bowl and heat on high power for 1-2 minutes
and stir well.
•
Softening or Melting Butter
Melting takes a few seconds on high power.
Softening is best done more gently on low
power.
•
Freshen or Warm Bread
Use medium power for few seconds.
•
Peeling G a r l ic ea s i l y
Heat 3 or 4 cloves of garlic on high power for
15 seconds. Squeeze at one end until the clove
pops out.
•
Fruit Juice
Citrus fruits will yield more juice if they are
heated on high power for 15 seconds before
squeezing.
•
Cooking Porridge
Porridge is easily cooked in the serving dish
with no sticky pan to wash. Follow food
manufacturers’ recommendations.
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Care and cleanin
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The oven must always be clean. Residue of food from spillovers or spatters will attract microwave energy causing
it to burn on. This could reduce the efficiency 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 disconnected from the electricity supply before cleaning.
Warning : Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely
affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation
Clean them with mild detergent after removing them from the cavity. The turntable support should be carefully
handled.
CAUTION:
Always keep the inside of the oven clean. Wipe up spill-overs and food spatters immediately. Deposits that are
allowed to remain on the oven walls, 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.
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 microwave 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 tablespoons of lemon juice for 5 minutes.
The turntable motor is sealed. Nevertheless, be careful to avoid the water penetrating under the turntable spindle
when the bottom of the oven is being cleaned.
The element may be stained with spattered fat or oil while the oven is in use. Wait until the cavity cools down and
wipe off the spattered oil before next using of the oven. Stains on the grill may cause unpleasant odours and
smoke.
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 can 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.
Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support)
The inside of the oven and turntable get very hot, so do not touch them immediately after use.
Cleaning the interior
Cleaning the Grill
Cleaning the exterior
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