Daewoo KOC-1B4K9A User Manual

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Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS & COOK BOOK
MICROWAVE OVEN
KOC-1B4K9A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION................................................................................................................2
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY..............................................................3
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS...........................................................................................................................3
INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................................4
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................................................5
FEATURES DIAGRAM ....................................................................................................................................6~7
ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................................................................8
BEFORE OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................9
SETTING THE LANGUAGE.................................................................................................................................9
SETTING THE CLOCK......................................................................................................................................10
CHILD LOCK AND POWER SAVE MODE........................................................................................................10
OPERATION......................................................................................................................................................11
MICROWAVE COOKING. .................................................................................................................................................11
GRILL COOKING...............................................................................................................................................................12
CONVECTION COOKING (with pre-heat) ....................................................................................................................... 13
CONVECTION COOKING (traditional cooking) ............................................................................................................... 14
COMBINATION COOKING .............................................................................................................................................. 15
AUTO DEFROST ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
CAKE................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
CRUSTY........................................................................................................................................................................... 22
AUTO COOK............. ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
MEMORY COOK.............................................................................................................................................................. 26
SPEEDY COOK ............................................................................................................................................................... 26
LESS, MORE.................................................................................................................................................................... 26
MANUAL COOLING................... ...................................................................................................................................... 27
SCROLL SPEED CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................27
TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING............................. ............................................................... 28
ABNORMAL MESSAGE................................................................................................................................................... 28
GENERAL GUIDE LINES .................................................................................................................................29
COOKING INSTRUCTION ................................................................................................................................30
COOKING UTENSILS .......................................................................................................................................30
MICROWAVE PRINCIPLES .............................................................................................................................31
HOW MICROWAVE COOK FOOD ...................................................................................................................31
COOKING TECHNIQUES .................................................................................................................................32
CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ............................................................................................................33
USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY.......................................................................................................34
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE ...............................................................................................................35
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ..........................................................................................................................35
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly
and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
11. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
12. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 1.
13. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 3.
14. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided installation instructions.
15. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers - for example, closed glass jars-are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.
16. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described
in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
17. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
18. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord
or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
19. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water — for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or similar locations.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15. Either: a) When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that
comes together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth , or
b) When separate cleaning instructions are provided,
See door surface cleaning instructions on.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
when paper, plastic, or other com-bustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bag in oven.
c) If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door
closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
17. Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive chemicals (for example, sulfides and chlorides). Vapours from such corrosive chemicals may interact with the contact and springs of the safety interlock switches thereby rendering them inoperable.
18. Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth after each use. If you leave grease or fat anywhere in the cavity it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven.
19. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot control the temperature and doing so may lead to overheating and fire.
20. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
1 Do not overheat the liquid. 2 Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it 3 Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. 4 After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave
oven for a short time before removing the container.
5 Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil
into the container.
21. Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in a icrowave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
22. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can bum off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.
23. Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.
24. Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overtheating of the oven.
Prior to use(If your oven has a grill element)
In order to protect your oven during transportation and storage, the grill element is covered with a protective coating. To remove this coating the grill element must be heated for 5 minutes. This procedure will produce some bad odors as the protective coating on the element disappears.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, the grounding plug reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING:
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type-tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followings.
• Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
• Relocate the Microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.
THE MANUFACTURER is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
WARNING:
Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded, and either :
(1) If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.
or
(2) Do not use an extension cord, if the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or
serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.
WARNING:
Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any circumstances.
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INSTALLATION
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Examine the oven after unpacking.
Check for damage such as a misaligned door, broken door or dent in the cavity. If any damage is visible, DO NOT INSTALL, and notify your dealer immediately.
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Level, flat location.
Install the microwave oven on a level, flat surface and more than 3ft(914mm) above the floor.
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Ventilation.
Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat and eventually cause a failure. For proper ventilation, allow 4 inches of space between oven top, sides, rear and adjacent surfaces.
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Away from radio and TV sets.
Poor television reception and radio interference may result if the oven is located close to a TV, radio, antenna, feeder, etc. Place the oven as far from them as possible.
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Away from heating appliances and water taps.
Keep the oven away from heat, steam or splashing liquids. These things can adversely affect oven wiring and contacts.
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Power supply. This microwave oven requires a power supply of approximately 13 Amperes, 120 Volts, 60Hz and a grounded outlet. A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk of the user becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the oven. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the table top or counter where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
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The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the oven is 4inches.
When use 3-pronged plug
When use grounding adaptor, make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded.
3-prong Receptacle
Receptacle Box cover
3-prong plug
Grounding Lead
Grounding Adapter
Receptacle
“THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CORD DOES NOT ALLOW THE USE OF THE GROUNDING ADAPTOR”
Receptacle Box Cover
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SPECIFICATIONS
POWER SUPPLY
120V AC 60Hz, SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING
POWER CONSUMPTION 1500W
MICROWAVE OUT POWER 1000W
FREQUENCY 2450 MHz GRILL POWER CONSUMPTION 1600W CONVECTION POWER CONSUMPTION 1600W COMBINATION HEATING POWER CONSUMPTION 1600W OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) 560(22.0)X543(21.3)X344(13.5)mm (inch) CAVITY DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) 368.5(14.5)X376.5(14.8)X246(9.7)mm (inch) NET WEIGHT Approx. 20.5kg(45.2 lbs.) TIMER 60 minutes POWER SELECTIONS 10 level
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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FEATURES DIAGRAM
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1 DOOR HOOK - When the door is closed, it will
automatically lock shut. If door is opened while oven is operating, the magnetron will immediately stop operating.
2 DOOR VIEWING SCREEN - Allows viewing of
food. The screen is designed so that light can pass through, but not the microwave.
3 METAL RACK 4 TOP HEATER - Turns on when convection, grill
and combi cooking is selected.
5 OVEN LAMP - Automatically turns on during oven
operating.
6 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM 7 CONTROL PANEL
8 TURNTABLE TRAY - Rotates during cooking and
ensure even distribution of Microwaves. It can also be used as a cooking utensil.
9 ROLLER GUIDE - This must always be used for
cooking together with the turntable tray.
0 COUPLER - This fits over the shaft in the center of
the ovens cavity floor. This is to remain in the oven for all cooking.
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energy within the oven cavity and prevents microwave leakage.
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FEATURES DIAGRAM (continued)
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Memory Cake
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AUTO DEFROST
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DISPLAY WINDOW
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MICROWAVE indicator, showing
microwaving in progress.
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DEFROST indicator, showing
defrosting in progress.
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GRILL(upper grill heater) indicator,
showing grilling in progress.
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GRILL(lower grill heater) indicator,
showing grilling in progress.
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CONVECTION indicator, showing
convectioning in progress.
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CHILD LOCK indicator.
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% percentage microwave power level
indicator.
BUTTONS
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Language : Press to select the
language.
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Clock : Use to set clock.
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Less : Use to remove time from
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More : Use to add time to cooking.
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M/W : Press to select microwave
power level.
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COMBI : Press to select combi
cooking mode.
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AUTO DEFROST : Press to select
defrost menu.
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CONVECTION : Press to select
convection temperature.
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GRILL : Press to select grill.
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Cake : Press to select cake menu.
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Crusty : Press to select crusty
menu.
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Auto Cook : Press to select auto
cook menu.
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Memory : Use to set favorite cooking
mode.
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START/SPEEDY COOK : Press to
start a programme, also for speedy start (each press adds 30 seconds microwave cooking time).
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STOP/CLEAR : Press once to stop a
programme, and twice to cancel a programme.
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Dial knob : Use to set time, weight
and quantity.
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ACCESSORIES
This oven comes equipped with several accessories. They can be used in various ways to facilitate cooking.
Rotating base
This fits over the shaft in the center of the oven’s cavity floor.
This to remain in the oven for all cooking. It should only be removed for cleaning.
Turntable tray or turntable
This metal tray fits over the rotating base and locks into place. This is to be used in the oven for all cooking. It rotates clockwise or counterclockwise during cooking. It is easily removable for cooking and cleaning needs.
Metal rack
This metal rack is used with the turntable tray.
HOW TO USE THE ACCESSORIES OF COOKING
Important:
The rotating base must be placed in the center of the oven’s cavity and fitted in the rotating shaft exactly. In case the rotating base does not fit in the rotating shaft, the rotating base might become as tray and sparks can occur.
Turntable
• Microwave cooking
• Convection cooking
• Combination cooking
• Auto cooking
Metal rack
• Grill cooking
• Auto cooking(1, 2, 3, 4)
• No convection cooking
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To set English
1. Touch Language button once. The display will show "ENGLISH PRESS START"
2. Touch START button once to select and hold language.
The display will show "ENGLISH" and then reset to " : 0" and you will be prompted to set the time of day.
To set Deutsch
1. Touch Language button twice. The display will show "DEUTSCH START DRUECKEN"
2. Touch START button once to select and hold language.
The display will show "DEUTSCH" and then reset to " : 0" and you will be prompted to set the time of day.
To set Nederlands
1. Touch Language button 3 times. The display will show "NEDERLANDS DRUK OP START"
2. Touch START button once to select and hold language.
The display will show "NEDERLA" and then reset to " : 0" and you will be prompted to set the time of day.
To set Francais
1. Touch Language button 4 times. The display will show "FRANCAIS APPUYER SUR DEPART"
2. Touch START button once to select and hold language.
The display will show "FRANCAI" and then reset to " : 0" and you will be prompted to set the time of day.
To set Italian
1. Touch Language button 5 times. The display will show "ITALIAN PREMI START"
2. Touch START button once to select and hold language.
The display will show "ITALIAN" and then reset to " : 0" and you will be prompted to set the time of day.
To set Espanol
1. Touch Language button 6 times. The display will show "ESPANOL PRESIONE INICIO"
2. Touch START button once to select and hold language.
The display will show "ESPANOL" and then reset to " : 0" and you will be prompted to set the time of day.
Your new microwave oven comes with a six language word prompt system. Languages available are English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Francais, Italian and Espanol. When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the display will show "SELECT LANGUAGE SPRACHE WAEHLEN KIES TALL CHOISIR LA LANGUE SCEGLI LA LINGUA
SELECCION IDIOMA" By pressing "Language" it is possible to select the different languages.
SETTING THE LANGUAGE
BEFORE OPERATION
More Less Clock Language
Memory Cake Crusty Auto Cook
STOP/CLEAR
START/
SPEEDY COOK
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When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the display resets to setting the language procedure. Your oven has multiple(12hr/24hr) clock system. To set the clock follow under procedure.
Example : To set 5:30
1. Touch Clock button once. " 12H " and "SET HOURS"
shows in display. This is a 12 hour clock system.
2. Touch Clock button once more. " 24H " and "SET HOURS" shows in display. This is a 24 hour clock system.
If you want 12 hour clock system, omit this step.
3. Turn the dial knob until 5 is indicated in the display window. " 5 " and "PRESS CLOCK" shows in display.
4. Touch clock button. " 5:00 " and "SET MINUTES" shows in display.
5. Turn the dial knob until 5:30 is indicated in the display window. " 5:30 " and "PRESS CLOCK" shows in display.
6. Touch Clock button. The colon starts blinking. If you selected 12 hour clock system, this digital clock allows you to set from 1:00 to 12:59. If you selected 24 hour clock system, this digital clock allows you to set from 0:00 to 23:59.
SETTING THE CLOCK
More Less Clock Language
Memory Cake Crusty Auto Cook
More Less Clock Language
Memory Cake Crusty Auto Cook
Child lock : The child lock prevents the oven from being used. For example because children could hurt themselves on hot liquids etc. Power save mode : This function is used for saving energy.
To set child lock
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR button. " : 0" or clock appears in the
display.
2. Press and hold More button for 3 seconds. The oven will beep and LOCK indicator lights. Now the oven cannot be operated.
To cancel child lock simply repeat setting procedure 2. The oven will beep and LOCK indicator disappears. The oven is again available for normal use.
To set power save mode
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR button. " : 0" or clock appears in the
display.
2. Press and hold Less button for 3 seconds. The oven will beep and nothing appears in the display. Now the oven is in power save mode. To operate the oven in power save mode, press any key. Then " :0" or clock will be shown and the operation of all function key will be same as in normal mode. But if there is no operation within 10 seconds in clear mode or while manipulating the key, all the contents of display will disappear.
To cancel power save simply repeat setting procedure. ": 0" or clock appears in the display. After 3 seconds the oven will beep, this indicates that the power save is cancelled and the oven is again available for normal use.
CHILD LOCK AND POWER SAVE MODE
STOP/CLEAR
START/
SPEEDY COOK
More Less Clock Language
Memory Cake Crusty Auto Cook
STOP/CLEAR
START/
SPEEDY COOK
More Less Clock Language
Memory Cake Crusty Auto Cook
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Tips : Also remember to read this operating instruction for proper safety information and instruction before
using the oven. Prior to setting the controls, place one cup of water in the oven, on a heat-proof glass measuring cup, for testing purposes.
Note : When the cooking time has elapsed the oven beeps three times, " : 0" or clock appears in the display, the
rotating plate stops turning and the oven light turns off. The oven will continue to beep every 1 minute until the STOP/CLEAR button is pressed, or the door is opened. The cooling fan continues to run for 5 minutes after cooking has stopped when it takes over 3 minutes for cooking.( the display will show "COOL" and " :0 or clock" ) Opening the door during cooking will cause the oven to shut off and the cooking process and any displayed countdown to pause. When the START/SPEEDY COOK button is pressed, the cooking countdown will resume. When the STOP/CLEAR button is pressed, the cooking is canceled. The oven displays the set cooking time in 10 seconds steps( up to 5 minutes cooking time ), in 30 seconds steps( up to 10 minutes cooking time ), in 1 minutes steps( up to 60 minutes cooking time ).
Power level table
OPERATION
This MICROWAVE COOKING method allows you to cook food for a desired time. In addition to the maximum power level(100%), you can select different microwave power from 9 other levels, 10% to 90% for the foods that require slower cooking. If you have used the appliance for grilling, convection or combination cooking, let the oven cool down before using again. Never switch the microwave oven on when it is empty.
MICROW AVE COOKING - Microwave Usage
1. Press MW button once. MW indicator lights. " 100% " shows in display.
2. Select the appropriate power level by pressing the MW button
again until the corresponding percentage is displayed. Refer to the power level table below for further details.
3. Turn the dial knob to set the cooking time. For a cooking time of 5 minutes 30 seconds, turn the dial knob to the right to set 5:30. ( up to 60 minutes ) " 5:30" shows in display.
4. Press START/SPEEDY COOK button. The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating. Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
Power level
P-HI P-90 P-80 P-70 P-60
percentage
100%
190% 180% 170% 160%
Output
1000W
900W 800W 700W 600W
Power level
P-50 P-40 P-30 P-20 P-10
percentage
50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
Output
500W 400W 300W 200W 100W
Note : The oven will automatically work on 100% microwave power if a cooking time is entered without the power level previously being selected.You can check the power level while cooking is in progress by pressing the MW button. The display will show the current power level for 3 seconds.
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The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves. The oven has an upper and lower grill which can be operated independently or combined.
GRILL COOKING
Note :
When first using the grill heaters, smoke and odour will be given off. To avoid this happening when food is being cooked, heat the upper and lower grills without food for approximately 10 minutes. The rack is recommended for grilling small items such as toast, bacon or steak. Place food directly on the rack, in a flan dish or on a heat resistant plate on the rack.
1. Touch GRILL button once. GRILL(upper grill) indicator lights. "GRILL 1" and "SET TIME" shows in display.
2. Select the grill mode by pressing the GRILL button again until the required heating element(s) is displayed. Refer to the grill mode table below for further details.
3. Turn the dial knob to set the grilling time.
For a grilling time of 11 minutes, turn the dial knob to the
right to set 11:00.( up to 60 minutes ) "11:00" and "PRESS START" shows in display.
4. Touch START/SPEEDY COOK button. The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating. Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
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Suggested use
This methods is ideal for toasting bread or muffins. Remember the oven will be hot. Place all food on rack.
Cookware
Use oven-proof cookware. As there is no microwave energy being used you can place metal tins directly onto the metal racks with no danger of arcing.
Press GRILL key
Once
Twice
3 times
Heating element(s)
Upper grill Lower grill
Upper & lower grill
Indicator Word
GRILL 1 GRILL 2 GRILL 3
WARNING :
The temperature inside the oven and window is very high. Do not touch the oven window and metallic interior of the oven when taking food in and out. Use thick oven gloves while handling food or accessories.
Display
GRILL
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For convection cooking, it is recommended that you preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature before placing the food in the oven.( except for 105˚F convection mode ) The maximum preheating time is 30 minutes. If the cooking is not started immediately after preheating, the convection indicator will continue to flash and the preheated oven temperature will be displayed. It is maintained for 15 minutes; it is then switched off automatically.
CONVECTION COOKING(with pre-heat)
1. Touch CONVECTION button once. CONVECTION
indicator lights.
“210F” and “PRESS START TO PREHEAT OR SET TIME” shows in display.
2. Select the convection cooking temperature by pressing the convection button again until the corresponding
temperature is displayed.
3. Touch START/SPEEDY COOK button. CONVECTION indicator blinks. “PREHEAT” shows in display. The oven will now preheat. When oven is preheated the oven will beep and the preheated oven temperature will appear in the display. Then open the door and place your food in the oven. Oven temperature and “SET TIME” shows in display.
4. Turn the dial knob to set the cooking time. For a cooking time of 11 minutes, turn the dial knob to the right to set 11:00.(up to 60 minutes)
“11:00” and “PRESS START” shows in display.
5. Touch START/SPEEDY COOK button.
The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating. Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
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Note: You can check the setting temperature while preheating is in progress by pressing the CONVECTION button.
Temperature sequence
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STOP/CLEAR
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SPEEDY COOK
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The convection mode enables you to cook food in the same way as in a traditional oven. Microwaves are not used. Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot.
CONVECTION COOKING(traditional cooking)-No Microwaves
1. Press Convection button once. CONVECTION indicator
lights. “210F” shows in display.
2. Select the convection cooking temperature by pressing the Convection button again until the corresponding temperature is displayed.
3. Turn the dial knob to set the cooking time. For a cooking time of 11 minutes, turn the dial knob to the right to set 11:00.(up to 60 minutes) “11:00” shows in display.
4. Press START/SPEEDY COOK button. The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating. Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
Note: You can check the setting temperature while cooking is in progress by pressing the Convection button.
Suggested use
This function is ideal for cooking meringues, cookies, biscuits, scones, bread, puddings, large fruit cakes and all pastries. It can also be used for proving bread at 105˚F. Remember the oven will be hot. Place all food on rack.
Cookware
Use oven-proof cookware. As there is no microwave energy being used you can place metal tins directly onto the metal tray with no danger of arcing.
Temperature sequence
210F 230F 250F 265F 285F 300F 320F 340F 355F 375F 390F 410F 430F 105F
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This oven offers you a choice of five methods of combining cooking ;
COMBINATION COOKING
This function allows you to combine convection operation with any one of the three (50%, 40%, 30%) microwave power level to produce traditional baked or roasted results in less time. Always use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware. Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly. Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot.
COMBINATION COOKING ( Microwave + Convection )
1. Touch COMBI button once. MICROWAVE and CONVECTION indicator light. "COMBI 1" and "SET TIME" shows in display.
2. Turn the dial knob to set the cooking time.
For a cooking time of 11 minutes, turn the dial knob to the right to set 11:00.( up to 60 minutes ) "11:00" and "PRESS START" shows in display.
3. Select the appropriate power level by pressing the M/W button until the corresponding percentage is displayed. (within 3 seconds) If you omit this step, the power level is fixed on 50%.
4. Touch START/SPEEDY COOK button. The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating. Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
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Note : You can check the power level( or cooking
temperature ) while cooking is in progress by pressing the M/W( or CONVECTION) button. The display will show the current power level( or cooking temperature ) for 3 seconds.
MODE ELEMENTS Suggested use Cookware
COMBI 1
MICROWAVE
CONVECTION
MICROWAVE
COMBI 2 CONVECTION
LOWER GRILL
CONVECTION
COMBI 3 UPPER GRILL
LOWER GRILL
COMBI 4
MICROWAVE
UPPER GRILL
MICROWAVE
COMBI 5 UPPER GRILL
LOWER GRILL
This function has many uses, particularly roasting meat and meringues, baking some cakes, frozen and crusty crumb foods and reheating pastries.
This function is ideal for cooking small foods which require crustying e.g frozen potato products such as oven chips, potato croquettes or waffles, fish fingers, chicken nuggets, beefburgers and sausages.
This function allows you to combine the speed of a microwave with the browning and crustying of a grill. Ideal for all foods that would usually be grilled e.g sausages, chops, chicken pieces etc.
Food should be placed on the rack or on the turntable. Do not place metal cookware directly on the rack when using this function as arcing may occur.
As there is no microwave energy being used you can place metal tins directly onto the metal racks with no danger of arcing.
Food should be placed on the rack or on the turntable. Do not place metal cookware directly on the rack when using this function as arcing may occur.
CONVECTION
STOP/CLEAR
COMBI
AUTO DEFROST
START/
SPEEDY COOK
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This function allows you to combine convection operation with any one of the three (50%, 40%, 30%) microwave power level to produce traditional baked or roasted results in less time. Always use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware. Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly. Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot.
COMBINATION COOKING ( Microwave + Convection + Lower Grill )
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temperature ) while cooking is in progress by pressing the M/W( or CONVECTION ) button.
The display will show the current power level( or
cooking temperature ) for 3 seconds.
This function allows you to combine convection operation with the grill, and is ideal for cooking small foods which require crustying. Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot.
COMBINATION COOKING ( Convection + Upper Grill + Lower Grill )
1. Touch COMBI button 3 times. CONVECTION, GRILL(upper grill) and GRILL(lower grill)
indicator light. "COMBI 3" and "SET TIME" shows in display.
2. Turn the dial knob to set the cooking time. For a cooking time of 11 minutes, turn the dial knob to the right to set 11:00.( up to 60 minutes ) "11:00" and "PRESS START" shows in display.
3. Touch START/SPEEDY COOK button. The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating. Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
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cooking is in progress by pressing the CONVECTION button.
The display will show the cooking temperature for
3 seconds.
1. Touch COMBI button twice. MICROWAVE, CONVECTION and GRILL(lower grill)
indicator light. "COMBI 2" and "SET TIME" shows in display.
2. Turn the dial knob to set the cooking time. For a cooking time of 11 minutes, turn the dial knob to the right to set 11:00.( up to 60 minutes ) "11:00" and "PRESS START" shows in display.
3. Select the appropriate power level by pressing the M/W button until the corresponding percentage is displayed. (within 3 seconds) If you omit this step, the power level is fixed on 50%.
4. Touch START/SPEEDY COOK button. The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating. Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
CONVECTION
COMBI
AUTO DEFROST
STOP/CLEAR
START/
SPEEDY COOK
CONVECTION
COMBI
AUTO DEFROST
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This function allows you to combine the speed of a microwave (50%, 40%, 30%) with the browning and crustying of a grill. Always use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware. Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly. Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot.
COMBINATION COOKING ( Microwave + Upper Grill )
This function allows you to combine the speed of a microwave (50%, 40%, 30%) with the browning and crustying of a grill. Always use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware. Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly. Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot.
COMBINATION COOKING (Microwave + Upper Grill + Lower Grill)
Note : You can check the power level while cooking is
in progress by Pressing the M/W button. The display will show the current power level for 3 seconds.
1. Touch COMBI button 4 times. MICROWAVE and GRILL(upper grill) indicator light. "COMBI 4" and "SET TIME" shows in display.
2. Turn the dial knob to set the cooking time.
For a cooking time of 11 minutes, turn the dial knob to the right to set 11:00.( up to 60 minutes ) "11:00" and "PRESS START" shows in display.
3. Select the appropriate power level by pressing the M/W button until the corresponding percentage is displayed. (within 3 seconds) If you omit this step, the power level is fixed on 50%.
4. Touch START/SPEEDY COOK button. The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating. Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
STOP/CLEAR
START/
SPEEDY COOK
Note : You can check the power level while cooking is
in progress by pressing the M/W button. The display will show the current power level for 3 seconds.
1. Touch COMBI button 5 times. MICROWAVE, GRILL(upper grill) and GRILL(lower grill)
indicator light. "COMBI 5" and "SET TIME" shows in display.
2. Turn the dial knob to set the cooking time. For a cooking time of 11 minutes, turn the dial knob to the right to set 11:00.( up to 60 minutes ) "11:00" and "PRESS START" shows in display.
3. Select the appropriate power level by pressing the M/W button until the corresponding percentage is displayed. (within 3 seconds) If you omit this step, the power level is fixed on 50%.
4. Touch START/SPEEDY COOK button. The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating. Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
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This function allows you to accurately defrost meat, poultry, fish or bread. Simply enter the weight of the food and the oven will select the correct defrosting time. During the defrosting process the oven will beep to remind you to check the food. "TURN OVER" will appear in the display to remind you to attend to the food. Use only recipients that are microwave-safe.
AUTO DEFROST
1. Touch auto defrost button once. DEFROST indicator
lights. "1 MEAT" and "SET WEIGHT" shows in display.
2. Select the defrosting menu by pressing the AUTO DEFROST button until the required menu is displayed.
Refer to the defrost menu chart below for further details.
3. Turn the dial knob to set the defrosting weight. For a defrosting weight of 2 lb, turn the dial knob to the right to set 2 lb.( up to 4 lb ) "2.0 LBS" and "PRESS START" shows in display. Refer to the defrost menu chart below for further details.
4. Touch START/SPEEDY COOK button. The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating. Defrosting starts and the time in the display will count down.
STOP/CLEAR
START/
SPEEDY COOK
Press AUTO DEFROST key
Once
Twice 3 times 4 times
Defrost Menu
1 MEAT
2 POULTRY
3 FISH
4 BREAD
Minimum Weight
0.2 lb
0.2 lb
0.2 lb
0.1 lb
Maximum Weight
4 lb 6 lb 4 lb 2 lb
Weight Step
0.1 lb
0.1 lb
0.1 lb
0.1 lb
MENU Suggested use Cookware
MEAT
POULTRY
FISH
BREAD
For defrosting meat joints, minced meat, chops, steaks etc. Minced/Cubed meat - "More/Less" key is not usually required. Steaks/Chops - Use of "Less" key is recommended.
For defrosting whole poultry and poultry pieces. Chicken Pieces - Use of "Less" key is recommended.
For defrosting all types of fish. Fillets - "More/Less" key is not usually required.
For defrosting all types of bread. Loaves - Begin defrosting whole loaves on their side, cut in half and turn over at the pause.
This program is not suitable for defrosting cakes, cheese cakes.
Method
1. Remove all packaging.
2. Place food on the rack with kitchen paper.
3. Turn over when oven beeps.
Tips
- When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in all areas.
- Poultry and fish may be placed under running cool water until defrost.
- Shielding roasts and steaks prevents the edges from center of the food has defrosted. Use narrow, flat, smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover the edge and thinner sections of the food.
- Standing time is very important, particulary for large, dense foods which cannot be stirred to ensure that the centre is evenly defrosted.
CONVECTION
AUTO DEFROST
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This function allows you to simply and automatically cook a range of cakes/breads. Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven.
CAKE
1. Touch Cake button once. MICROWAVE and CONVECTION indicator light. "1 CAKE" and "SET WEIGHT" shows in display.
2. Select the menu by pressing the Cake button until the
required menu is displayed. Refer to the cake menu chart below for further details.
3. Turn the dial knob to set the cooking weight. For a cooking weight of 2 lb, turn the dial knob to the right to set 2 lb.( up to 3 lb ) "2.0 LBS" and "PRESS START" shows in display. Refer to the cake menu chart below for further details.
4. Touch START/SPEEDY COOK button. The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating. Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
STOP/CLEAR
START/
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Once Twice
Cake Menu
1 CAKE
2 BREAD
Minimum Weight
0.6 lb
0.2 lb
Maximum Weight
3 lb 3 lb
Weight Step
0.2 lb
0.2 lb
This program offers a choice 2 programs for cooking a range of cake / bread. Please refer to the recommended recipes details below. The following table presents the various "CAKE/BREAD".
Ingredients Method Cookware
150g(5oz.) butter 10ml(2tsp.) grated lemon rind 125g packet of cream cheese 225g(8oz.) caster sugar 50g 3 eggs,beaten 100g(4oz.) plain flour 150g(5oz.) sultanas 150g(5oz.) cherries
Fruity Cream-cheese Cake
1. Cream together butter, lemon rind, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs a little at a tone beating well after each addition.
3. Foil in sifted flours, sultanas and quatered cherries. Spread mixture into tin.
4. Cook on 'CAKE'
20 Cm(8”) round
cake tin Rack
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Ingredients Method Cookware
30ml (2tbsp.) caster sugar 5ml (1tsp.) cinnamon 30 ml (2tbsp.) sultanas 2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced 15ml (1tbsp.) lemon juice 350g (12oz.) puff pastry
Apple pie
Victoria Sandwich
1. Mix together sugar, cinnamon and sultanas.
2. Toss apples in lemon juice. Sprinkle sugar mixture over.
3. Divide pastry in half. Roll out half and line base of plate.
4. Place apple filling on top of pastry. Roll out remainder of pastry and cut to a circle for lid.
5. Seal edges, crimp and brush top with egg.
6. Cook on "CAKE".
20 Cm(8”) pie
plate Rack
175g (6oz.) butter or margarine 175g (6oz.) caster sugar 3 eggs 175g (6oz.) self-raising flour
1. Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs a little at a time beating well after each addition.
2.
Fold in half the flour, using a metal spoon, then fold in the remaining flour.
3. Spoon the mixture into the tin and level with a knife.
4. Cook on "CAKE".
5. When the cake is cool, cut in half horizontally and sandwich together with cream and jam and dust with icing sugar or fill with a filling of your choice.
20 Cm(8”) cake
tin Rack
Carrot cake
250g (9oz.) plain flour 10ml (2tsp.) bicarbonate of soda 10ml (2tsp.) baking powder 10ml (2tsp.) cinnamon 10ml (2tsp.) nutmeg 250g (9oz.) dark brown sugar 225ml (8fl.oz.) vegetable oil 3 eggs, beaten 350g (12oz.) carrots, grated 75g (3oz.) sultanas
Cream Cheese Topping:
75g (3oz.) butter 100g (4oz.) cream cheese 225g (8oz.) icing sugar
1. Sieve the flour, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder into a bowl with the cinnamon and nutmeg.
2. Mix in the brown sugar and make a well in the center.
3. Add the oil and beaten eggs. Beat well until all the ingredients are combined. Stir in the grated carrot and sultanas, spoon into the prepared cake tin.
4. Cook on "CAKE".
5. Cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in sieved icing sugar.
6. Decorate the cooled cake with the cream cheese topping.
23 Cm(9”) round
tin Rack
Chocolate cake
50g (2oz.) cocoa 175g (6 oz.) caster sugar 10 ml (3fl.oz.) water
90g (3
1
/2oz.) butter 2 eggs 15ml (1tbsp.) golden syrup 5ml (1tbsp.) vanilla essence 15ml (1tbsp.) raspberry jam 275g (10oz.) plain flour Pinch of salt 10ml (2tsp.) baking powder
150ml (
1
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1. Mix cocoa , 175g (6oz.) caster sugar and water together in a small bowl.
2. Cream the butter and sugar together, gradually add the eggs. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the cocoa mixture, golden syrup, vanilla essence and raspberry jam.
4. Fold in the sieved flour, salt and baking powder. Add the milk to give a smooth dropping consistency.
5. Place in prepared tin and cook on "CAKE".
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Ingredients Method Cookware
Biscuits
200g plain flour 150g butter 100g caster sugar beaten egg to mix
1.
Cream butter, sugar and vanilla essence. Mix in flour. Mix to a very stiff dough with beaten egg. Knead lightly on a floured board.
2. Chill for 30mins.
3. Roll out quite thinly, cut into rounds with a 5Cm cutter. Transfer to greased baking trays. Prick with a fork. Brush lightly with beaten egg and sprinkle with caster sugar.
4. Cook on "CAKE" until pale golden brown.
5. Leave on tray for 3-4 min. than transfer to cooling rack.
Round baking tin
(or pizza dish)
rack.
Party size sausage rolls
425g (15oz.) packet frozen flaky pastry (defrosted) 300g (12oz.) sausage meat. 10ml(2tsp.) dried mixed herbs 1 beaten egg.
1. Roll out pastry into two oblong shapes each about 25 x 20Cm. Cut each piece into two pieces lengthways.
2. Combine the herbs with the sausage meat. Quarter the sausage meat and roll each piece into a long strip. Place on pastry. Dampen edge of pastry, roll round sausage met and seal edges. Brush with beaten egg.
3. Cut each strip into six equal portions, each approximately 5Cm in length. Make two cuts in the top of each roll. Place on two greased circular baking trays.
4. Cook on "BREAD".
Round baking tin
(or pizza dish)
Baked Jam Roly Poly Pudding
1 quantity of suet pastry 75ml (5tbsp.) seedless raspberry jam milk to glaze
1. Roll out pastry to approx. 23X32Cm (9X13")
2. Spread the jam over the pastry leaving 1Cm(
1
/
2) border all
round. Brush the edges with milk and roll the pastry up evenly, starting at one short side and sealing the edges well.
3. Brush top with milk and place in loaf dish.
4. Cook on "BREAD" until golden.
1kg loaf tin
450g (1lb.) strong plain flour 1 sachet dried yeast 5ml (1tsp.) salt 15g (1tbsp.) fat
300ml (
1
/2pt) warm water
Standard bread Dough
Fruit Scones
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast and salt. Rub in the fat.
2. Add the warm water then mix to a dough.
3. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10min. Divide into two and place in a loaf tin until the dough has doubled in size in a warm place or on Convection 40˚C. See instruction above.
4. Cook on "BREAD".
5. Repeat with second loaf.
2X450g (1lb.)
loaf tin
(or 1kg loaf tin)
225g(8oz.) self-raising flour pinch salt 5ml(1tsp.) baking powder 50g(2oz.) butter 25g(1oz.) caster sugar 50g(2oz.) sultanas 150ml(1/4pt) milk beaten egg to glaze
1. Sift the flour, salt and baking powder together. Rub in fat until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add sugar and sultanas.
2.
Make a well in the center and stir in enough milk to form soft dough.
3. Knead lightly. Pat out to 2cm(3/4”)thick and cut into 10 rounds with a 5cm(2”) cutter. Place on baking sheet, brush with beaten egg.
4. Cook on ‘BREAD’.
Baking
sheet(round)
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CRUSTY
1. Touch Crusty button once. MICROWAVE and CONVECTION indicator light. "1 FRESH PIZZA" and "SET WEIGHT" shows in display.
2. Select the menu by pressing the Crusty button until the
required menu is displayed. Refer to the crusty menu chart below for further details.
3. Turn the dial knob to set the cooking weight. For a cooking weight of 1.4 lb, turn the dial knob to the right to set 1.4 lb.( up to 2 lb ) "1.4 LBS" and "PRESS START" shows in display. Refer to the crusty menu chart below for further details.
4. Touch START/SPEEDY COOK button. The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating. Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
Crusty Menu Chart
Press Crusty key
Once
Twice 3 times 4 times
Crusty Menu
1 FRESH PIZZA
2 FROZEN PIZZA
3 FRESH GRATIN
4 FROZEN GRATIN
Minimum Weight
1 lb
0.2 lb 1 lb
0.6 lb
Maximum Weight
2 lb 2 lb 3 lb 2 lb
Weight Step
0.2 lb
0.2 lb
0.2 lb
0.2 lb
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Crusty Menu Method
Please refer to recommended recipes. Topping Variation : Replace the onion with chopped bacon and continental sausage, mushrooms. Place the prepared fresh pizza in a pizza tin. For best results ensure that the topping is evenly spread over the pizza surface.
Pizza (White Loaf Dough base) 150g(6oz.) strong white flour
90ml milk,lukewarm 3g dried yeast
1.5tsp. oil pinch of salt 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 tomato, chopped 150g(6oz.) mozzarella cheese COOKWARE 23Cm (9") pie dish
Remove from package and place on the turntable. Cook on "CRUSTY- FROZEN PIZZA".
Please refer to recommended recipes. According to preference, it is possible to add different ingredients to the base recipe in order to obtain various kind of Gratin. Place the prepared fresh gratin in a gratin dish.
Potato Gratin
12.5g (
1
/2oz.) butter 450g(1lb.) potatoes, peeled & thinly sliced 1 onion, finely chopped 200ml(8oz.) double cream (or single cream) 100g(4oz.) grated cheese salt and pepper COOKWARE 25Cm (10") flan dish
Remove from package and place on the turntable. After cooking remove from the turntable stand 2-3 minutes and put on a plate(or container) for serving. If container is covered with aluminium foil, remove and recover with microwave cling-film and pierce.
1. Place the flour, yeast,salt, milk,oil in a large bowl and mix well.
2. Knead well on a floured board then return the dough to the bowl and proving using convection 40˚C until doubled in size.
3. Roll out the dough to form a round shape to form the pizza dough.
4. Place on the metal tray.
5. Place the chopped tomato, onion, cheese on the pizza dough.
6. Cook on "CRUSTY- FRESH PIZZA".
FRESH PIZZA
FROZEN PIZZA
FROZEN GRATIN
FRESH GRATIN
1. Place half of the potato slices in the dish, sprinkle on some of the onion and bacon. Put butter and season. Place the remaining potatoes on the top.
2. Pour over the cream and sprinkle on the cheese.
3. Place the dish on the metal rack on the turntable.
4. Cook on "CRUSTY- FRESH GRATIN".
5. Garnish with tomato slice and parsley.
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AUTO COOK
1. Touch Auto Cook button once. MICROWAVE, CONVECTION and GRILL(lower grill)
indicator light. "ROAST BEEF" and "SET WEIGHT" shows in display.
2. Select the menu by pressing the Auto Cook button until the required menu is displayed. Refer to the auto cook menu chart below for further details.
3. Turn the dial knob to set the cooking weight. For a cooking weight of 2 lb, turn the dial knob to the Right to set 2 lb.( up to 4 lb ) "2.0 LBS" and "PRESS START" shows in display. Refer to the auto cook menu chart below for further details.
4. Touch START/SPEEDY COOK button. The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating. Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
Auto Cook Menu Chart
Press Auto Cook key
Once
Twice 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times 7 times 8 times 9 times
Auto Cook Menu
1 ROAST BEEF
2 ROAST CHICHEN
3 ROAST PORK
4 BAKED FISH
5 BAKED POTATO
6 ROAST POTATO
7 FRESH VEGETABLES
8 FROZEN VEGETABLES
9 CASSEROLE
Minimum Weight
0.4 lb
1.6 lb 1 lb
0.6 lb
1 ea
1 lb
0.2 lb
0.2 lb 1 lb
Maximum Weight
1 lb 6 lb 4 lb 2 lb
5 ea
2 lb 2 lb 2 lb 4 lb
Weight Step
0.2 lb
0.2 lb
0.2 lb
0.2 lb 1 ea
0.1 lb
0.1 lb
0.1 lb
0.2 lb
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Auto Cook Menu Start Temp. Method Cookware
Place the beep
directly
on the turntable.
Place the chicken
directly
on the turntable.
Place the pork
directly on the
turntable.
Micro and heat
proof
shallow dish e.g
Pyrex.
Micro and heat
proof
dish e.g Pyrex.
Microproof dish
e.g Pyrex.
Microproof dish
e.g Pyrex.
Large micro and
heat proof
casserole with lid,
or large Pyrex
bowl covered
with plate.
Rack on the
Turntable
ROAST BEEF
ROAST CHICKEN
ROAST PORK
BAKED FISH
BAKED POTATO
ROAST POTATO
FRESH
VEGETABLES
FROZEN
VEGETABLES
CASSEROLE
Chilled temp.
Chilled temp.
Chilled temp.
Chilled temp.
Room temp.
Chilled temp.
Chilled temp.
-
Chilled temp.
1. Tie the joint into a neat shape.
2. Place the beef directly on the turntable.
3. Brush with a little oil.
4. Cook on "AUTO COOK-ROAST BEEF".
5. Remove from oven. Drain off any excess juices.
6. Stand for 10 minutes in foil before serving.
7. Serve with Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
1. Wash and dry chicken. Tie the legs loosely together with string.
2. Pierce the skin a couple of times just under the legs.
3. Brush butter mixture all over the chicken.
4. Place the chicken directly on the turntable.
5. Cook on "AUTO COOK-ROAST CHICKEN".
6. Remove from oven. Drain off any excess juices. Season with salt if required. Stand for 10 minutes in foil before serving.
7. Serve with bacon rolls, chipolatas, bread sauce and gravy.
1. Tie the joint into a neat shape.
2. Place the pork directly on the turntable.
3. Brush with a little oil.
4. Cook on "AUTO COOK-ROAST PORK".
5. Remove from oven. Drain off any excess juices.
6. Stand for 10 minutes in foil before serving.
7. Serve with apple sauce.
1. All types of fresh fish(except battered or breadcrumbed fish) can be cooked whether whole, fillets or steaks.
2. Place the prepared fish in a buttered dish.
3. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with lemon juice and dot with butter. Do not cover dish.
4. Place the rack on the turntable.
5. Cook on "AUTO COOK- BAKED FISH".
1. Wash potatoes thoroughly and prick with a fork.
2. Place potatoes directly on rack on turntable.
3. Cook on "AUTO COOK- BAKED POTATO".
1. Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly.
2. Cut vegetables into even sized pieces and place in dish.
3. Place on rack on the turntable.
4. Cook on "AUTO COOK- ROAST POTATO".
5. Turn potato when the oven beeps.
1. Wash and trim.
2. Place prepared vegetables into a suitable sized container.
3. Sprinkle with 4-5 tbs. of water.
4. Cover with pierced cling film or a lid.
5. Place on dish on the turntable.
6. Cook on "AUTO COOK- FRESH VEGETABLES.
* For best results cut vegetables into similar sized pieces.
1. Place in a suitable sized container.
2. Cover wth pierced cling film or a lid.
3. Cook on "AUTO COOK- FROZEN VEGETABLES.
4. Stir after cooking.
* Frozen vegetables may be cooked without any added water if preferred.
1. Place all the ingredients into a large dish or bowl.
2. Mix very well and cover with lid.
3. Cook on "AUTO COOK- CASSEROLE.
4. After cooking stir well before serving.
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To alter cooking or defrosting time whilst oven is in operation, use Less or More. Press Less/More button to decrease/increase the cooking or defrosting time in multiples of 1 minutes. To overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 59 minutes.
LESS, MORE
If you often cook or reheat the same types of dishes, you can store the cooking times and functions in the oven's memory, so that you do not have to reset them each time. You can store one cooking.
MEMORY COOK
To set memory
1. Set your cooking programme as usual.
( except for auto defrost, cakes, crusty and auto cook function )
2. Touch Memory button. The oven will beep and " : 0" or clock appears in the display. Your settings are now stored in the oven's memory.
To store different settings simply repeat setting procedure.
To use memory
1. Touch Memory button.
Storing settings in the oven's memory appears in the display.
2. Touch START/SPEEDY COOK button. The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating. Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
More Less Clock Language
Memory Cake Crusty Auto Cook
More Less Clock Language
Memory Cake
Crusty Auto Cook
STOP/CLEAR
START/
SPEEDY COOK
Set your cooking programme......................
The speedy cook function allows the oven to begin cooking immediately on full power 1000W. The speedy cook button has been pre-programmed to increase in increments of 30 seconds up to a maximum time of 5 minutes.
SPEEDY COOK
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR button. " : 0" or clock appears in the display.
2. Touch START/SPEEDY COOK button once. MICROWAVE indicator lights up and the oven begins to
operate immediately. The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating.
STOP/CLEAR
START/
SPEEDY COOK
STOP/CLEAR
START/
SPEEDY COOK
Note :
When there's no memory key setting, "DATA EMPTY SELECT FUNCTION" will be displayed.
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To get better cooking result, the oven needs "cooling" which discribes in below.
MANUAL COOLING
1. Press and hold M/W button for 3 seconds.
The oven will beep and MICROWAVE indicator lights off. "COOLING" and "SET TIME" shows in display.
2. Turn the dial knob to set the cooling time. For a cooling time of 10 minutes, turn the dial knob to the right to set 10:00.( up to 60 minutes ) "10:00" and "PRESS START" shows in display.
3. Touch START/SPEEDY COOK button. Cooling starts and the time in the display will count down. However the oven light and the turntable not operated.
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SCROLL SPEED CONTROL
1. Touch Crusty button once. MICROWAVE and CONVECTION indicator light. "1 FRESH PIZZA" and "SET WEIGHT" shows in display.
2. Select the scroll speed by pressing the Crusty button
again until the required scroll speed(refer to below chart).
3. Touch START/SPEEDY COOK button. The oven will beep and " : 0" or clock appears in the display.
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STOP/CLEAR
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Scroll Speed Chart
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Scroll Speed
SLOW(VERY) MODE
SLOW MODE
NORMAL MODE
FAST MODE
STOP/CLEAR
START/
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1. Open the door.
• Oven stops operating.
• You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching START/SPEEDY COOK button.
2. Press the STOP/CLEAR button.
• Oven stops operating.
• If you wish to cancel the cooking settings, press the STOP/CLEAR button again.
TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING
ABNORMAL MESSAGE
• “TEMPERATURE IS HIGH” message will be shown when the inside temperature of the oven is high before selecting defrost or 105˚F convection mode.
• To get better cooking result, the oven needs “cooling”.
• If the inside temperature of the oven is higher than expected or the temperature sensor doesn't work properly, "ERROR 2" message will be shown in the display.
• Unplug the power and call our technical service.
• When the temperature sensor is disconnected, "ERROR 3" message will be shown in the display.
• Unplug the power and call our technical service.
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GENERAL GUIDE LINES
Since microwave cooking to some extent is different from traditional cooking, the following general guidelines should be considered whenever you use your microwave oven
If the food is undercooked
Check if:
• You have selected the correct power level.
• The selected time is sufficient-the times given in the recipes are approximate. They depend on initial temperature, weight and density of the food etc.
• The container is appropriate.
If the food is overcooked,i.e. dried out or burnt
Before you cook again, consider whether:
• The power level was too high.
• The set time was too long-the times in the recipes are approximate. They depend on initial temperature, weight and density of the food etc.
Points to remember when defrosting
• The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block. Separate pieces as they begin to defrost; free flow slices defrost more easily.
• Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm.
• When defrosting, it is better to under thaw the food slightly and allow the process to finish during the standing time.
The amount of food
The more food you want to prepare the longer it takes. A rule of thumb is that double amount of food requires almost double the time. If one potato takes four minutes to cook, approximately seven minutes are required to cook two potatoes.
Starting temperature of food
The lower the temperature of the food which is being put into the microwave oven, the longer time it takes. Food at room temperature will be reheated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature.
Composition of the food
Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lot of water. fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in the cooking process. The more dense the food, the longer it takes to heat. “Very dense” food like meat takes longer time to reheat than lighter, more porous food like sponge cakes.
Size and shape
Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces and uniform pieces of food cook more evenly than irregularly shaped foods. With unevenly shaped food, the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker areas. Place the thinner chicken wings and legs to the centre of the dish.
Stirring, turning of foods
Stirring and turning of foods are techniques used in conventional and well as in microwave cooking to distribute the heat quickly to the centre of the dish and avoid over-cooking at the outer edges of the food.
Covering food helps:
• To reduce spattering
• To shorten cooking times
• To retain food moisture All covering, which will allow microwaves to pass through are suitable-See above “Which utensils can be used in the oven?”
Releasing pressure in foods
Several foods are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. These foods should be pricked with a fork or cocktail stick to release the pressure and to prevent bursting, as steam builds up within them during cooking. This applies to potatoes, chicken livers, sausages, egg yolks and some fruits.
Standing time
Always allow the food to stand for some time after using the oven. standing time after defrosting, cooking/reheating always improves the result since the temperature will then be evenly distributed through out the food. In a microwave oven foods continue to cook even when the microwave energy is turned off. They are no longer cooking by microwaves, but they are still being cooked by the conduction of the high residual heat to the centre of the food. The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food. Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table. However, with larger, denser foods, the standiing time may be as long as 10 minutes. During ‘standing’, the internal temperature of the food will rise by as much as 8˚C and the food will finish cooking in this time.
Arranging food
This is done in several ways in microwave cooking to give more even cooking results. If you are cooking several items of the same food such as jacket potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking. When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness, place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the centre of the dish where it will be heated last.
Uneven foods such as fish should be arranged in the oven with the tails to the centre. If you are saving a meal in the refrigerator or ‘plating’ a meal for reheating, arrange the thicker, denser foods to the outside of the plate and the thinner or less dense foods in the middle. Place thin slices of meat on top of each other or interlace them. Thicker slices such as meat loaf and sausages have to be placed close to each other. Gravy or sauce should be reheated in a separate container.
Choose a tall, narrow container rather than a low and wide container. When reheating gravy, sauce or soup, do not fill the container more than 2/3.
When you cook or reheat whole fish, score the skin this prevents cracking. Shield the tail and head with small pieces of foil to prevent over-cooking but ensure the foil does not touch the sides of the oven.
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COOKING UTENSILS
Recommended Use
Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and Dishes - Use for heating or cooking.
Microwave browning dish - Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with you browning dish.
Microwaveable plastic wrap - Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.
Wax paper - Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
Paper towels, and napkins - Use for short term heating and covering; they absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels, which may contain metal and can catch fire.
Thermometers - Use only those labeled “Microwave Safe” and follow all directions. Check the food in several places. Conventional thermometers may be used once the food has been removed from the oven.
Microwave cling film, microwave roasting bags - Microwave cling film and bags must be vented for steam to escape, pierce in 4~5 places. Do not use plastic or metal ties as they may melt or catch fire due to electrical ‘arcing’.
Limited Use
Aluminum foil - Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas. Using too much toil can damage your oven, so be careful.
Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware - Use these if they are labeled “Microwave Safe.” If they are not labeled, test them to make sure they can be used safely. Never use dishes with metalic trim.
Plastic - Use only if labeled “Microwave Safe.” Other plastics can melt.
Thin plastic, paper, straw and wooden containers - Always attend the oven closely. Look at the oven from time to time when cooking or reheating food in disposable containers of plastic, paper or other combustible material. Only use for warming food. Pay special attention as over-heating may cause a fire in your oven.
Not Recommended
Glass jars and bottles - Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave, and can shatter.
Paper bags - These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use.
Styrofoam plates and cups - These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food.
Plastic storage and food containers - Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in the microwave.
Metal utensils - These can damage your oven. Remove all metal before cooking.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
UTENSILS TEST
Place the utensil in question next to a glass measure filled with water, in the microwave oven. Microwave at high power for 1-2 minutes. If the water heats up, but the utensil remains cool, the utensil is microwave-safe. However if the utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it should not be in the microwave oven. You probably have many items on hand in your kitcken right now that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven. Read through the following checklist.
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MICROW AVING PRINCIPLES
Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War ll. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car phones.
In a microwave oven, electricity is converted into microwave by the MAGNETRON.
REFLECTION
The microwaves bounce off the metal walls and the metal door screen.
TRANSMISSION
Then they pass through the cooking containers to be absorbed by the water molecules in the food, all foods contain water to a more or lesser extent.
ABSORPTION
The microwaves cause the water molecules to vibrate which causes FRICTION, i.e. HEAT. This heat then cooks the food. Microwaves are also attracted to fat and sugar particles, and foods high in these will cook more quickly. Microwaves can only penetrate to a depth of 11/2 - 2 inches(4-5cm) and as heat spreads through the food by conduction, just as in a traditional oven, the food cooks from the outside inwards.
HOW MICROW AVES COOK FOOD
WEIGHT & MEASURE CONVERSION CHART
Ounces Hundredths of a Pound Tenths of a Pound Grams
1-2 .06-.15 0.1 50 3-4 .16-.25 0.2 100 5-6 .26-.35 0.3 150
7 .36-.45 0.4 200
8-9 .46-.55 0.5 250 10-11 .56-.65 0.6 300 12-13 .66-.75 0.7 350
14 .76-.85 0.8 400
15-16 .86-.95 0.9 450
WEIGHT DEFROST AND COOK CONVERSION CHART
POUNDS(lb.) GRAMS(g)
1
/4 114
1
/2 227
3
/4 341 1 454 2 907 3 1361 4 1814 5 2268 6 2722 7 3175 8 3629
9 4082 10 4526 11 4990
POUNDS & OUNCES TO GRAMS
FLUID MEASUREMENTS
OUNCES(oz.) GRAMS(g)
128 257 385 4 113 5 142 6 170 7 198 8 227
OUNCES(oz.)
GRAMS(g)
9 255 10 284 11 312 12 340 13 369 14 397 15 425 16 454
1 Cup = 8 fluid ounces = 240 ml. 1 Pint = 16 fluid ounces = 480 ml. 1 Quart = 32 fluid ounces = 960 ml. 1 Gallon = 128 fluid ounces = 3840 ml.
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STANDING TIME
Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require standing time(inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the center completely. Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes in aluminium foil while standing. Meat joints need approx. 10-15 minutes, jacket potatoes 5 minutes. Other foods such as plated meal, vegetables, fish etc require 2-5 minutes standing. After defrosting food, standing time should also be allowed. If food is not cooked after standing time, return to the oven and cook for additional time.
MOISTURE CONTENT
Many fresh foods e.g. vegetables and fruit, vary in their moisture content throughout the season, particularly jacket potatoes. For this reason cooking times may have to be adjusted. Dry ingredients e.g. rice, pasta, can dry out during storage so cooking times may differ.
DENSITY
Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense heavy foods.
CLING FILM
Cling film helps keep the food moist and the trapped steam assists in speeding up cooking times. Pierce before cooking to allow excess steam to escape. Always take care when removing cling film from a dish as the build-up of steam will be very hot.
SHAPE
Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better by microwave when in a round container rather than square.
SPACING
Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart. NEVER pile foods on top of each other.
STARTING TEMPERATURE
The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up. Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature.
LIQUIDS
All liquids must be stirred before and during heating. Water especially must be stirred before and during heating, to avoid eruption. Do not heat liquids that have previously been boiled. DO NOT OVERHEAT.
TURNING & STIRRING
Some foods require stirring during cooking. Meat and poultry should be turned after half the cooking time.
ARRANGING
Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops, should be placed on a dish so that the thicker parts are towards the outside.
QUANTITY
Small quantities cook faster than large quantities, also small meals will reheat more quickly than large portions.
PIERCING
The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during cooking. These foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled off before cooking to allow the steam to escape. Eggs, potatoes, apples, sausages etc, will all need to be pierced before cooking. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS IN THEIR SHELLS.
COVERING
Cover foods with microwave cling film or a lid. Cover fish, vegetables, casseroles, soups. Do not cover cakes, sauces, jacket potatoes or pastry items.
COOKING TECHNIQUES
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CARE OF YOUR MICROW AVE OVEN
Turn the oven off before cleaning.
Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven wetal, plate tray wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended.
The outside oven surface should be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed and dried with a soft cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.
If the Control Panel becomes wet, clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on Control Panel.
If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates malfunction of the unit.
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USE YOUR MICROW AVE OVEN SAFELY
General Use
Do not attempt to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks. Do not place any object between the oven front frame and the door or allow residue to build up on sealing surfaces. Wipe with a mild detergent, rinse and dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads. Do not subject the oven door to strain or weight such as a child hanging on an open door. This could cause the oven to fall forward resulting in injury to you and damage to the oven. Do not operate the oven if door seals or sealing surfaces are damaged; or if door is bent; or if hinges are loose
or broken. Do not operate the oven empty. This will damage the oven. Do not attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven. They may catch on fire. Do not use recycled paper products as they may contain impurities which may cause sparks or fires. Do not hit or strike the control panel with hard objects. This can damage the oven.
Food
Never use your microwave oven for home canning. The oven is not designed for proper home canning. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.
Always use the minimum recipe cooking time. It is better to undercook rather than overcook foods. Undercooked foods can be returned to the oven for more cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Heat small quantities of food or foods with low moisture carefully. These can quickly dry out, burn or catch on fire. Do not heat eggs in the shell. Pressure may build up and eggs can explode. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks and sausages are examples of food with non-porous skins. These must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven. Always stir liquids before heating. Heated liquids can erupt, if not mixed with air. Do not leave the oven unattended while popping corn. Do not pop corn in a paper bag unless it is the commercially prepared Microwave Popcorn product. The kernels
can overheat and ignite a brown paper bag. Do not put packaged Microwave Popcorn bags directly on the oven tray. Place the package on a microwave
safe glass or ceramic plate to avoid overheating and cracking the oven tray. Do not exceed the Microwave Popcorn manufacturers' suggested popping time. Longer popping does not yield
more popcorn but it can result in scorch, burn of fire. Remember, the Popcorn bag and tray can be too hot to handle. Remove with caution and use pot holders.
ARCING
If you see arcing, open the door and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
• Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
• Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.
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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Refer to following checklist, you may prevent an unnecessary service call.
* The oven doesn't work;
1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged in.
2. Check that the door firmly closed.
3. Check that the cooking time is set.
4. Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house.
* Sparking in the cavity;
1. Check that utensils are metal containers or dishes with metal trim.
2. Check that metal skewers touch the interior walls.
If there is still a problem, contact the service station. A list of these stations is included in the oven.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
* Q : I accidentally ran my microwave oven without any food in it. Is it damaged?
* A : Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven.
However, it is not recommended.
* Q : Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller guide removed?
* A : No. Both the glass tray and roller guide must always be used in the oven before cooking.
* Q : Can I open the door when the oven is operating?
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The door can be opened anytime during the cooking operation. Then microwave energy will be instantly
switched off and the time setting will maintain until the door is closed and START is touched.
* Q : Why do I have moisture in my microwave oven after cooking?
* A : The moisture on the side of your microwave oven is normal. It is caused by steam form cooking food
heating the cool oven surface.
* Q : Dose microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?
* A : No. The metal screen bounces back the energy to the oven cavity. The holes are made to
allow light to pass through. They do not let microwave energy pass through.
* Q : Why do eggs sometimes pop?
* A : When baking or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk membrane.
To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking. Never cook eggs without piercing their shells.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE OVEN YOURSELF!
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (continued)
* Q : Why is standing time recommended after the cooking operation has been completed?
* A : Standing time is very important.
With microwave cooking, the heat is in the food, not in the oven. Many foods build up enough internal heat to allow the cooking process to continue, even after the food is removed from the oven. Standing time for joints of meat, large vegetables and cakes allows the inside to cook completely, without overcooking the outside.
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Q : What does “standing time” mean?
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A : “Standing time” means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to
allow it to finish cooking. This frees the oven for other cooking.
* Q : Why does my oven not always cook as fast as the microwave cooking guide says?
* A : Check your cooking guide again, to make sure you’ve followed directions exactly ; and to see what
might cause variations in cooking time. Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions, to help prevent over-cooking... the most common problem in getting used to a microwave oven.
Variations in the size, shape and weights and dimensions could require longer cooking time. Use your own judgement along with the cooking guide suggestions to check whether the food has been properly cooked just as you would do with a conventional cooker.
* Q : Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates while empty?
* A : Yes. Never run it empty.
* Q : Can I operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish?
* A : No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your
oven must fit on the turntable.
* Q : Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction?
* A : Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise, depending on the rotation of the motor
when the cooking cycle begins.
* Q : Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How do I get the best results?
* A : Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufactures guidelines or use the preset
POPCORN pad. Do not use regular paper bags. Use the “listening test” by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a “pop” every 1 or 2 seconds. Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware.
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