Daewoo KOG3000SL User Manual

Before operating this oven,
please read these instructions completely.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
& COOK BOOK

MICROWAVE OVEN

KOG-3000SL

How to unbox / install / maintain microwave -

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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) WARNING : If the door or door seals are damaged, the

oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a
competent person : (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and
latches(broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing
surfaces.

(d) WARNING : It is hazardous for anyone other than a

competent person to carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives
protection against exposure to microwave energy.

(e) WARNING : Liquids and other foods must not be heated

in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

(f) WARNING : This appliance can be used by children aged

from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children unless
they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised.

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

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• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................................3

• EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................5

• INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................5

• FEATURES DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................6

• FEATURES DIAGRAM (continued) .............................................................................................7

• OPERATION PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................8

• CONTROLS .................................................................................................................................9

SETTING THE CLOCK ................................................................................................................9

WEIGHT DEFROSTING .............................................................................................................10

TIME DEFROSTING ..................................................................................................................10

POWER LEVEL CONTROL .......................................................................................................11

GRILL COOKING .......................................................................................................................12

COMBI COOKING ......................................................................................................................12

EASY COOKING ........................................................................................................................13

AUTO COOK ..............................................................................................................................13

CHILD SAFETY LOCK ...............................................................................................................14

TO STOP THEOVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING .......................................................14

• CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ...............................................................................15

• DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT .......................................15

• SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................16

• IMPORTANT NOTE ...................................................................................................................16

• BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE ........................................................................................17

• QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ............................................................................................17~18

• COOKING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................19

• COOKING UTENSILS ................................................................................................................19

• USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY ...............................................................................20

• ARCING .....................................................................................................................................20

• MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES ..................................................................................................21

• HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD ..........................................................................................21

• CONVERSION CHARTS ...........................................................................................................21

• COOKING TECHNIQUES ..........................................................................................................22

• DEFROSTING GUIDE ...............................................................................................................23

• DEFROSTING CHART ..............................................................................................................24

• COOKING & REHEATING CHART ............................................................................................25

• VEGETABLE CHART ..........................................................................................................26~27

• RECIPES .............................................................................................................................28~30

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WARNING : To prevent fire, burns, electric shock and other
warnings:

Listed below are, as with all appliances, certain rules to follow
and safeguards to assure high performance from this oven:

1. Do not use the oven for any reason
other than food preparation, such as
for drying clothes, paper, or any other
nonfood items or for sterilizing
purposes.

2. Do not use the oven when empty,
this could damage the oven.

3. Do not use the oven cavity for any
type of storage, such as papers,
cookbook, cookware, etc.

4. Do not operate the oven without the
glass tray in place. Be sure it is
properly sitting on the rotating base.

5. Make sure you remove caps or lids
prior to cooking when you cook food
sealed in bottles.

6. Do not put foreign material between
the oven surface and door. It could
result in excessive leakage of
microwave energy.

7. Do not use recycled paper products
for cooking. They may contain
impurities which could cause sparks
and/or fires when used during
cooking.

8. Do not pop popcorn unless popped

in a microwave approved popcorn
popper or unless it's commercially
packaged and recommended
especially for microwave ovens.
Microwave popped corn produces a
lower yield than conventional
popping; there will be a number of
unpopped kernels. Do not use oil
unless specified by the manufacturer.

9. Do not cook any food surrounded by
a membrane, such as egg yolks,
potatoes, chicken livers, etc., without
first piercing them several times with
a fork.

10. Do not pop popcorn longer than the
manufacturer's directions. (popping
time is generally below 3 minutes).
Longer cooking does not yield more
popped corn.

11. Over cooking can cause food to
carbonize.
Also, the cooking tray can becom too
hot to handle or may break.

12. If smoke is emitted, switch off or
unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any
flames.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

13. When heating food in plastic or paper
containers, keep an eye on the oven
due to the possibility of ignition.

14. The contents of feeding bottles and
baby food jars shall be stirred or
shaken and the temperature
checked before consumption, in order
to avoid burns.

15. Always test the temperature of food
or drink which has been heated in a
microwave oven before you give it to
somebody, especially to children or
elderly people. This is important
because things which have been
heated in a microwave oven carry on
getting hotter even though the
microwave oven cooking has
stopped.

16. Eggs in their shell and whole hard­boiled eggs should not be heated in
microwave ovens since they may
explode, even after microwave
heating has ended;

17. 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.

18. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as
you cannot control the temperature
and doing so may lead to overheating
and fire.

19. 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:
a) Do not overheat the liquid.
b) Stir the liquid both before and

halfway through heating it

c) Do not use straight-sided

containers with narrow necks.

d) After heating, allow the container to

stand in the microwave oven for a
short time before removing the
container.

e) Use extreme care when inserting a

spoon or other utensil into the
container.

20. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.

21. Only use utensils that are suitable for
use in microwave ovens.

22. Microwave heating of beverages can
result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.

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EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be earthed. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. This appliance is equipped with a
cord having a earthing wire with a earthing plug.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and earthed.

WARNING : Improper use of the earthing plug can
result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified
electrician or serviceman if the earthing instructions
are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as
to whether the appliance is properly earthed.
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a
3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade earthing
plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug
on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension
cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical
rating of the appliance.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead fitted to this appliance
are colored in accordance with the following code.
Green-and-yellow : Earth
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the colored
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows : the wire which is colored green­and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter ‘E’ or by the
earth symbol or green-and-yellow. The wire which is
colored blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter ‘N’ or colored black.
The wire which is colored brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘L’ or
colored red.

WARNING : The appliance must be earthed.

INSTALLATION

1. 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 above
76mm of space between oven sides, rear and the
minimum height of free space necessary above
the top surface of the oven is 150mm.

2. Steady, flat location

This oven should be set on a steady, flat surface.
This oven is designed for counter top use only.
The microwave oven shall not be placed in a
cabinet unless it has been tested in a cabinet.

3. Leave space behind and side

All air vents should be kept a clearance.
If all vents are covered during operation, the oven
may overheat and, eventually, oven failure.

4. 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 and so on. Position the
oven as far from them as possible.

5. Away from heating appliance and water taps

Keep the oven away from hot air, steam or Splash
when choosing a place to position it, or the
insulation might be adversely affected and
breakdowns occur.

6. Power supply

• Check your local power source. This oven
requires a current of approximately 6 amperes,
230V 50Hz.

• Power supply cord is about 0.8 meters long.

• The voltage used must be the same as specified
on this oven. Using a higher voltage may result in
a fire or other accident causing oven damage.
Using low voltage will cause slow cooking. We
are not responsible for damage resulting from
use of this oven with a voltage of ampere fuse
other than those specified.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent
or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a
hazard.

7. Examine the oven after unpacking for any
damage such as:

A misaligned door, Broken door, A dent in cavity.
If any of the above are visible, DO NOT INSTALL,
and notify dealer immediately.

8. Do not operate the oven if it is colder than
room temperature.

(This may occur during delivery in cold weather.)
Allow the oven to become room temperature
before operating.

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Door seal - The door seal maintains the
microwave energy within the oven cavity and
prevents microwave leakage.

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Reflector (Insulator Heater)

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Heating Element

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Oven cavity

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Safety interlock system

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Metal Rack

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Coupler - This is fixed over the shaft in the
centre of the oven’s cavity floor. This is to
remain in the oven for all cooking.

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Roller guide - This must be used for
cooking together with the glass cooking tray.

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Glass cooking tray - Made of special heat
resistant glass. Food in a proper receptacle
is placed on this tray for cooking.

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Door viewing screen - Allows viewing of
food. The screen is designed so that light
can pass through, but not the microwaves.

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Door hook - When the door is closed, it will
automatically shut off. If the door is opened
while the oven is operating, the magnetron
will immediately stop operating.

FEATURES DIAGRAM

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Display - Cooking time, power level,
indicators and present time are displayed.

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Auto cook - Used to cook using a program
or to reheat.

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Power/Def. - Used to set power level. Used
to defrost foods by weight or time.

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Grill/Combi - Used to cook grill/combi.

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Clock - Used to set clock.

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Start/Easy cook - Used to start the oven
operation and also increase the reheat time
by 30 seconds.

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Dial knob - Used to set the time and weight.

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Stop/Clear - Used to stop the oven
operation or to erase all entries.

FEATURES DIAGRAM (continued)

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Press Power button Power level (Display) Approximate Percentage of Power

once P-HI 100%

twice P-80 80%

3 times P-60 60%

4 times P-40 40%

5 times P-20 20%

The oven light turns on while the oven is
working.

The oven door can be opened at any time
during operation. The oven will automatically
shut off.

Each time a button is pressed, a BEEP will
sound to acknowledge the press.

The oven automatically cooks on full power
unless set to a lower power level.

The display will show “ : 0” when the oven is
plugged in and its door is open.

When the Stop/Clear button is pressed during
the oven operation, the oven stops cooking and
all information retained. To erase all information
press the Stop/Clear button once more. If the
oven door is opened during the oven operation,
all information is retained.

If the Start button is pressed and the oven does
not operate, check the area between the door
and door seal for obstructions and make sure the
door is closed securely. The oven will not start
cooking until the door is completely closed or the
program has been reset.

OPERATION PROCEDURE

This section includes useful information about oven operation.

1. Plug power supply cord into a 230V 50Hz power outlet.

2. After placing the food in a suitable container, open the oven door and put it on the glass tray.
The glass tray and roller guide must always be in place during cooking.

3. Shut the door. Make sure that it is firmly closed.

4. Set required programme and time, then press Start.

5. Once cooking is complete take care removing container as it will be hot.

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Make sure the oven is properly installed
and plugged into the electrical outlet.

WATTAGE OUTPUT CHART

• The power-level is set by pressing the Power button. The chart shows the display, the power level and
the percentage of power.

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SETTING THE CLOCK

When the oven is first plugged in, the display will flash “ :0” and a tone will sound. If the AC power
ever turns off, the display shows “ :0” when the power comes back on.

CONTROLS

1. Press Clock button.
This is a 12 hour clock system.

2. Press Clock button once more.

This is a 24 hour clock system.

4. Press Clock button.

5. Turn the dial knob to adjust minute.

6. Press Clock button.

3. Turn the dial knob to adjust hour.

If you selected 12 hour system, the display
will show the hours from “1” to “12”.
If you selected 24 hour system, the display
will show the hours from “0” to “23”.
The adjusted hour starts blinking.

The minute stops blinking and “00” starts
blinking.

The display will show the minutes from “0” to
“59”. The adjusted minute starts blinking.

NOTE : This oven has multiple clock

systems. If you want 12 hour
clock system, omit this step.

Clock

Clock

Clock

When you press Clock button, the minute stops blinking, and 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.

TIME DEFROSTING

When TIME DEFROST is selected, the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of
alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off.

1. Press the Power/Def. button.
7 times.

2. Turn the dial knob to adjust the defrosting time.

3. Press the Start button.

The DEF. indicator appears and “ : 0” is
displayed.

The display will show what you selected.

Power/Def.

Start

When you press the Start button, the DEF. indicator starts blinking to show the oven is the DEFROST
mode. The display counts down the time to show you how much defrosting time is left in the DEFROST
mode. The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged.
When the defrosting time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

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NOTE: Your oven can be programmed

for a maximum of 59 miutes 00
seconds. (59:00)

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WEIGHT DEFROSTING

THE WEIGHT DEFROST lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in determining
defrosting time. The minimum weight for WEIGHT DEFROST is 200 grams and the maximum weight
is 3,000 grams. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting.

1. Press the Power/Def. button.
6 times.

2. Turn the dial knob to adjust the defrosting weight.

3. Press the Start button.

The DEF. indicator & “0” appears and the g
indicator starts blinking.

The display will show what you selected.

Power/Def.

Start

When you press the Start button, the g indicator disappears and the DEF. indicator starts blinking to
show the oven is in the DEFROST mode. The display counts down the time to show you how much
defrosting time is left in the DEFROST mode. The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that
the food needs to be turned or rearranged. When the defrosting time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

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POWER LEVEL CONTROL

When you press the Start pad, the M/W indicator starts blinking to show the oven is cooking.
The display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left. When the cooking time ends, you
will hear 3 beeps.

1. Press the Power button.
(Select the desired power
level.) 3 times

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2. Turn the dial knob to adjust the cooking time.

3. Press the Start button.

The M/W indicator appears and the display
will show what you selected.
This example shows power level 6.

The display will show what you selected.

NOTE: Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such

as cheese, milk and the slow cooking of meat.

NOTE: If step 1 is omitted, the oven will

cook at full power.

NOTE: Your oven can be programmed
for a maximum of 59 minutes 00
seconds.(59:00)

Power

Start

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GRILL COOKING

This function allows you to brown food quickly. The heating element is located in the top of the oven.
There is no pre-heating the oven for grill cooking. Place food inside the oven when setting the
controls.

When you press the Start button, the Grill indicator starts blinking to show the oven is cooking.
The display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left. When the cooking time ends, you
will hear 3 beeps.

1. Press the Grill/Combi button.

2. Turn the dial knob to adjust the cooking time.

3. Press the Start button.

The Grill indicator lights and “ : 0” is displayed.

The display will show what you touched.

Grill/Combi

NOTE: Time can be set up to 30

minutes.

COMBI COOKING

The oven has combination mode which cooks food with heater and microwave at the same time.
The combination mode accelerates the cooking process.

When you press the Start button, the Combi indicator starts blinking to show the oven is cooking.
The display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left. When the cooking time ends, you
will hear 3 beeps.

1. Press the Grill/Combi button.

2. Press the Grill/Combi button once more.

3. Turn the dial knob to adjust the cooking time.

4. Press the Start button.

The Grill indicator lights and “ : 0” is displayed.

The Combi indicator lights and “ : 0” is
displayed.

The display will show what you touched.

Grill/Combi

NOTE: Time can be set up to a

maximum of 59 minutes 00
seconds. (59:00)

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1. Press the Auto cook button.

2. Turn the DIAL KNOB to adjust the desired quantity.

3. Press the Start button.

When you press the Start button, the display
changes into cooking time and the oven starts
cooking.
When the cooking time ends, you will hear 3
beeps.

When you press the AUTO COOK button once,
“AC-1” is displayed. By repeatedly pressing this
button, you can select one of the four menu
programs as shown in the chart below.

The display will show what you selected.

Directions

Put foods on the microwave plate and cover with

vented plastic wrap.

Pour soup in microwave bowl or mug.

Stir before serving.

Pour beverage soup in microwave mug and place it

on the turntable. Do not cover.

Stir before serving.

Wash and put in casserole. Add no water if

vegetables have just been washed. Cover tender

vegetables with lid and stir after cooking.

AUTO COOK

AUTO COOK allows you to cook or reheat many of your favourite foods by repeatedly touching Auto cook
button.

Auto cook

Start

Food

Dinner Plate

Soup

Beverage

Fresh

vegetable

Press Autocook

button

once

twice

three times

four times

Display

AC-1

AC-2

AC-3

AC-4

Weight

350g

450g

350g

450g

1 CUP (200ml)

2 CUPS (200mlx2)

3 CUPS (200mlx3)

200g

400g

EASY COOKING

Easy cook allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply pressing the
Easy cook button repeatedly.
By repeatedly pressing the Easy cook button, you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes by 30
seconds.

1. Press the easy cook button.

When you press easy cook button, ":30"
appears. The oven starts reheating.
When the cooking time ends, you will hear 3
beeps.

Easy cook

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CHILD SAFETY LOCK

The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children.
To set, press and hold the Stop/Clear for 3 seconds, and a beep sounds. Each time a pad(except
Stop/Clear) is touched, “LOC” is displayed.
To cancel, press and hold Stop/Clear for 3 seconds, and a beep sounds.

TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING

1. Press the Stop/Clear button.

• You can restart the oven by pressing the Start button.

• Press the Stop/Clear button once more to erase all instructions.

• You must enter in new instructions.

2. Open the door.

• You can restart the oven by closing the door and pressing the Start button.

NOTE: The oven stops operating when the door is opened.

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DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL &
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that
this product shall not be treated as household waste. Please, dispose of this
equipment at your applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical & electronic
equipments waste. In the European Union and Other European countries there are
separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic product. By ensuring
the correct disposal of this product, you will help prevent potential hazard to the
environment and to human health, which could otherwise be caused by unsuitable
waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help conserve natural
resources. Therefore please do not dispose of your old electrical and electronic
equipment with your household waste. For more detailed information about recycling
of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.

CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
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.

1. Turn the oven off before cleaning.

2. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, 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.

3. 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.
Ensure all food deposit are cleaned off, as they can carbonized if left.

4. If the Control Panel becomes wet, clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives
on Control Panel.

5. 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.

6. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or
in a dishwasher.

7 The roller guide and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise.

Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent water or window cleaner and dry.
The roller guide may be washed in mild sudsy water.

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IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code.

Green-and-yellow : Earth
Blue : Neutral

Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which
is marked with the letter ‘E’ or by the earth symbol or green-and-yellow. The wire which is
coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured
black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter ‘L’ or coloured red.

WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.

POWER SUPPLY 230V 50Hz, SINGLE PHASE WITH EARTHING

POWER

MICROWAVE 1200 W

CONSUMPTION

GRILL 1050 W

COMBINATION 2200 W

MICROWAVE ENERGY OUTPUT 800 W

MICROWAVE FREQUENCY 2450 MHz

OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 465 x 287 x 376 mm

CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 298 x 230 x 330 mm

NET WEIGHT APPROX. 14 kg

TIMER 59 min. 00 sec.

POWER SELECTIONS 5 LEVELS

CAVITY VOLUME 0.7 Cu.Ft.

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

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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 is 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 utensils. Metal containers or dishes with metal trim should not be used.

2. Check that metal skewers or foil does not 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 : 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?

* A : 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.

* 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 from cooking

food hitting the cool oven surface.

* Q : Does 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 !

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (continued)

* Q : Why this 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 is to allow the inside to cook
completely, without overcooking the outside.

* Q : What does “standing time” mean?

* 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 manufacture’s guidelines. 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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COOKING UTENSILS

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 kitchen right now that can be used as cooking
equipment in your microwave oven. Read through the following checklist.

Microwave function only

Utensils and cooking containers used in a microwave
oven should be of a material that does not act as a barrier
to microwave energy. Generally this means that you
should cook in either (paper), plastic, glass or ceramic.
Metal pans reflect microwave energy and inhibit cooking,

and should not be used. In addition to material, the shape
of the container should also be considered. Round oval
shapes give the most even cooking. Square or
rectangular containers may over-cook foods in the corners
because more energy is absorbed there.
Shallow containers give more even cooking results.
Utensils made of china and ceramic are excellent to use
in your microwave oven. Most types of glass are also very
good. Lead crystal glass can crack and should therefore,
not be used. Plastics and paper can also be used,
provided they can withstand the temperature of the
heated food. For cooking only use plastics, which will
withstand a temperature of over 120˚C, e.g. polypropene
and polyamide. Some plastic materials, e.g. melamine,
will be heated by the microwave, and be damaged. To
find out if a certain container is suitable, the following
simple test can be made:
Place the empty container and a glass of water inside the
microwave oven. The water is needed because the oven
must not be operated empty or with empty containers
only. Let the oven work on full power for one minute. A
suitable container will only be lukewarm.

Metal containers, e.g. saucepans or frying pans should
not be used in microwave ovens. Nor should plates or
vessels with decorations be used since metal e.g. gold,
might be part of the decoration and such decorations will
be damaged. Small pieces of aluminiuum foil can be
used, but only to shield the areas that
would over-cook (e.g. for covering
chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails)
but the foil must not touch the side of
the oven as damage may occur.

Caution:

• There are a number of accessories available on the
market. Before you buy, make sure they are suitable for
microwave use.

• When you put food in the microwave oven, make sure
that food, food supports or covering do not come in
direct contact with any of the internal walls or the ceiling
of the cavity since discolouration may take place.

Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

Glass (general) No Yes (1) No
Glass (heat resistant) Yes Yes Yes
Glass-ceramic and
ceramic (heat resistant) Yes Yes (1) Yes (1)
Earthenware Yes Yes Yes
China (heat resistant) Yes Yes Yes
Plastic (general) No Yes (2) No
Plastic (heat resistant) Yes (2) Yes (2) Yes (2)
Aluminium foil containers

/aluminium foil Yes Yes (3) Yes
Metal baking tins Yes (4) No Yes (4)
Metal (pots.pans, etc) Yes No No
Paper No Yes (5) No

1. Without metal parts or metal trims.

2. Some plastics are heat-proof only to certain
temperatures. Check carefully!

3. It is possible to use aluminium foil to shield delicate
areas of food (this prevents over-cooking).

4. Metal tins can be used in the combination methods,
however if these are very deep, they will greatly
reduce the efficiency, as metal shields the
microwave energy from the food.

5. Use for short term heating and covering ; they
absorb excess misture when warming food. Pay
special attention as over-heating may cause a fire in
your oven. Do not use re-cycled paper products, e.g.
kitchen towels unless they say they are specifically
designed for use in a microwave oven.
These products contain impuities which may cause
sparks and/or fires when use.

Material

Grill

cooking

Microwave

cooking

Combined

cooking

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USE YOUR MICROWAVE 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

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 carefully 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.
Ensure all food deposits are cleaned off, as they can carbonize if left.

ARCING

If you see arcing, press the STOP/CLEAR button 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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MICROWAVING 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 from
manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car
phones.

CONVERSION CHARTS

HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD

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.

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.

In a microwave oven,
electricity is converted
into microwaves by
the MAGNETRON.

The microwaves
bounce off the metal
walls and the metal
door screen.

Oven Cavity

Magnetron

Waveguide

Turntable

REFLECTION

TRANSMISSION

ABSORPTION

Microwave Water Molecule Absorption Vibration

WEIGHT MEASURES

15 g

1

/2 oz.
25 g 1 oz.
50 g 2 oz.

100 g 4 oz.
175 g 6 oz.
225 g 8 oz.
450 g 1 lb.

VOLUME MEASURES

30 ml 1 fl.oz.
100 ml 3 fl.oz.
150 ml 5 fl.oz. (1/4 pt)
300 ml 10 fl.oz. (1/2 pt)
600 ml 20 fl.oz. (1pt)

SPOON MEASURES

1.25 ml

1

/4 tsp

2.5 ml

1

/2 tsp

5 ml 1 tsp

15 ml 1 tbsp

FLUID MEASUREMENTS

1 Cup = 8 fl.oz. = 240 ml
1 Pint = 16 fl.oz. (UK 20 fl.oz.) = 480 ml (UK 560 ml)
1 Quart = 32 fl.oz. (UK 40 fl.oz.) = 960 ml (UK 1120 ml)
1 Gallon = 128 fl.oz. (UK 160 fl.oz.) = 3840 ml (UK 4500 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 centre 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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• Do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allow cooking to take place. Always remove outer wrap and
tray. Use only containers that are microwave-safe.

• Begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side- down. Begin defrosting roasts fat-side-down.

• The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly
than a deep block.

• After 1/3 of the defrost time has elapsed, check the food. You may wish to turn over, break apart,
rearrange or remove thawed portions of the food.

• During defrost, the oven will prompt you to turn the food over. At this point, open the oven door and
check the food. Follow the techniques listed below for optimum defrost results.
Then, close the oven door, touch the START pad to complete defrosting.

• When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave
oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes. After defrosting, allow food to stand 5-60 minutes if there are
any icy areas.
Poultry and fish may be placed under running cool water until defrosted

➪ Turn over : Roast, ribs, whole poultry, turkey breasts, hot dogs, sausages, steaks, or chops.

➪ Rearrange : Break apart or separate steaks, chops, hamburgers, ground meat, chicken or seafood

pieces, chunks of meat such as stewing beef.

➪ Shield : Use small strips of aluminum foil to protect thin areas or edges of unevenly shaped foods such

as chicken wings. To prevent arcing, do not allow foil to come within 1-inch of oven walls or door.

➪ Remove : To prevent cooking, thawed portions should be removed from the oven at this point. May be

shorter defrost time for food weighing less than 3 lbs.(1350g).

DEFROSTING GUIDE

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Item and Weight

BEEF

Mineed beef 1 lb./454g

Stewing Meat 11/2 lbs./675g

Loin Roast 2 lbs./900g

Hamburgers 4 (4 oz..110g )

LAMB

Loin Roast 2 lbs./900g

Spareibs 1 lb. 450g

Chops 4 (5 oz./125g)

Minced 1lb./450g

POULTRY

Whole Chicken
21/2

lbs./1125g

Chicken Breasts
1lb./450g

Fried Chicken(cut up)
2lbs./900g

Chicken Thighs
1

1

/2 lbs./675g

FISH & SEAFOOD

Whole Fish 1lb./450g

Fish Fillets 1

1

/2 lb./675g

Shrimp

1

/2 lb./225g

* The times are approximate because freezer temperatures vary.

Special Techniques

Break apart and remove thawed
portions with fork.

Separate and rearrange once.

Turn over after half the time.
Shield as needed.

Turn over after half the time.

Turn over after half the time.
Shield as needed.

Turn over after half the time.
Shield as needed.

Separate and rearrange once.

Separate and turn over once.

Break apart and remove thawed
portions with fork.

Break side down. Turn over after
half the time. Shield as needed.

Separate and rearrange once.

Separate and rearrange once.

Separate and rearrange once.

Separate and turn over once.

Separate and rearrange once.

Defrosting Time

10-12 min.

9-11 min.

15-18 min.

7-8 min.

15-16 min.

6-7 min.

7-8 min.

9-10 min.

20-22 min.

9-10 min.

12-14 min.

12-14 min.

6-7 min.

7-8 min.

3-4 min.

Standing Time

15-20 min.

25-30 min.

45-60 min.

15-20 min.

45-60 min.

25-30 min.

25-30 min.

15-20 min.

45-90 min.

15-30 min.

25-30 min.

15-30 min.

15-20 min.

15-20 min.

10-15 min.

DEFROSTING CHART

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COOKING & REHEATING CHART

Item Power Level Cooking Time Per lb./450g
MEAT
Beef

Standing / rolled Rib - Rare P-80 9-11 min.

- Medium P-80 10-12 min.

- well done P-80 12-14 min.
Ground Beef (to brown for casserole) P-HI 5-7 min.
Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted
(4oz. Each/100g) 2 patties P-HI 3-5 min.

4 patties P-HI 4-6 min.

LAMB

Loin, Leg P-80 13-16 min.
Bacon 4 slices P-HI 2-3 min.

6 slices P-HI 3-4 min.

NOTE: The above times should be regarded only as a guide, Allow for difference in individual lasts

and preferences. The times may vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the meat.

POULTRY
Chicken

Whole P-HI 8-10 min.
Breast(boned) P-80 6-8 min.
portions P-80 7-9 min.

Turkey

Whole P-HI 10-12 min.
NOTE : The above times should be regarded only as a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes

and preferences. The times may vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food.

FRESH FISH

Item Power Level

Cooking Time

Method

Standing

Per lb./450g Time

Fish Fillets P-HI 4-6 min. Add 15-30 ml(1-2 Tbsp) 2-3 min.
Whole Mackerel,

P-HI 4-6 min. - 3-4 min.

Cleaned and Prepared
Whole Trout, Cleaned

P-HI 5-7 min. - 3-4 min.

and Prepared
Salmon Steaks P-HI 5-7 min. Add 15-30 ml(1-2 Tbsp) 3-4 min.

Item Power Level Cooking Time Standing Time

LESAGNE
1 serving(10 1/2 oz./300g) P-HI 5-7 min. Place lesagne on a microwaveable plate.

Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

Casserole
1 cup P-HI 1

1

/2 -3 min. Cook covered in a microwaveable dish.

4 cups P-HI 5-7 min. Stir once halfway through cooking.

Mashed potatoes
1 cup P-HI 2-3 min. Cook covered in a microwaveable dish.
4 cups P-HI 6-8 min. Stir once halfway through cooking.

Baked beans
1 cup P-HI 2-3 min. Cook covered in a microwaveable dish.

Stir once halfway through cooking.

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ITEM POWER LEVEL Cooking Time Standing Time

Ravioli or pasta in sauce
1 cup P-HI 3-4 min. Cook covered in a microwaveable dish.
4 cups P-HI 8-11 min. Stir once halfway through cooking.

Sandwich roll or bun
1 roll P-HI 20-30 sec. Wrap in paper tower and place on glass

microwaveable rack

* Note : Do not use recycled paper towels.

VEGETABLES AMOUNT TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Asparagus

Fresh spears 1 lb./450g 5-8 min. In a medium casserole dish, place 1/4

cup water.

Frozen spears 10-oz./280g package 4-7 min. In a medium casserole dish.

Beans

Fresh green 1 lb./450g cut in half 10-15 min. In a medium casserole dish, place 1/2 cup water.
Frozen green 10-oz./280g package 5-8 min. In a medium casserole dish, place 2 tbsp water.
Frozen lima 10-oz./280g package 4-7 min. In a medium casserole dish, place 1/4 cup. Water.

Beets

Fresh, whole 1 bunch(11/4 -1 1/2 lbs.) 16-22 min. In a medium casserole dish, place 1/2 cup water.

/560-680g

Broccoli

Fresh cut 1 bunch(11/4 -1 1/2 lbs.) 5-9 min. In a large casserole dish, place 1/2 cup water.

/560-680g

Fresh spears 1 bunch(11/4 -1 1/2 lbs.) 7-11 min. In a large casserole dish, place 1/2 cup water.

/560-680g
Frozen, chopped 10-oz./280g package 4-7 min. In a medium casserole dish.
Frozen spears 10-oz./280g package 4-7 min. In a medium casserole dish, place 3 tbsp water.

Cabbage

Fresh Wedges 1 medium head 6-10 min. In a large casserole dish, place 1/4 cup water.

(about 2 lbs./900g)

Carrots

fresh, sliced 1 lb./450g 4-8 min. In a large casserole dish, place 1/2 cup water.
frozen 10-oz./280g package 4-7 min. In a medium casserole dish, place 2 tbsp water.

Cauliflower

flowerets 1 medium head 7-11 min. In a large casserole dish, place 1/2 cup water.

(about 2 lbs./900g)
fresh, whole 1 medium head 7-15 min. In a large casserole dish, place 1/2 cup water.

(about 2 lbs./900g)
frozen 10-oz./280g package 3-7 min. In a medium casserole dish, place 2 tbsp water.

Corn

frozen kernel 10-oz./280g package 2-6 min. In a medium casserole dish, place 2 tbsp water.
Corn on the cob (per ear)
fresh 1-5 ears 11/4 -4min.

frozen 1 ear 3-6 min.

VEGETABLE CHART

In a large glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is
in a husk, use no water;if corn has been husked,
add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
Place in a large oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Rearrange after half of time.

* Note : Use power level P-HI unless otherwise noted.

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VEGETABLES AMOUNT TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Mixed vegetable

frozen 10-oz./280g package 2-6 min. In a medium casserole dish, place 3 tbsp water.

Peas

fresh, shelled 2 lbs.(450g) unshelled 7-10 min. In a medium casserole dish, place 1/4 cup water.
frozen 10-oz.(280g) package 2-6 min. In a medium casserole dish, place 2 tbsp water.

Potatoes

fresh, cubed, white

4 potatoes (6-8 oz. 9-12 min.

/160-220g each)
fresh, whole, 1 (6-8 oz./160-220g) 2-4 min.
sweet or white

Spinach

fresh 10-16 oz./280-450g 3-6 min. In a large casserole dish, place washed spinach.
frozen, chopped, 10-oz./280g package 3-6 min. In a medium casserole dish, place 3 tbsp water.
and leaf

Squash

fresh, summer, 1 lb./450g sliced. 3-5 min. In a large casserole dish, place 1/4 cup water.
and yellow Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes.
winter, acorn, 1-2 squash 5-9 min. In a large glass baking dish, place squash
or butternut (about 1 lb./450g each) cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in a large casserole
dish with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of cooking time.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1-inch apart,
in a circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

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TOMATO & ORANGE SOUP

1 oz.(25g) butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot & 1 large potato, chopped
13/4lb(800g) canned, chopped tomatoes
juice and grated rind of 1 small orange
11/2pints(900ml) hot vegetable stock
salt and pepper to taste

1. Melt the butter in a large bowl on P-HI for 1
minute.

2. Add the onion, carrot and potato and cook on P­HI for 6 minutes. stir halfway through cooking.

3. Add the tomatoes, orange juice, orange rind and
stock. Mix thoroughly. Season with salt and
pepper to taste. Cover the bowl and cook on P­HI for 18 minutes. stir 2-3 times during cooking,
until the vegetables are tender.

4. Blend and serve immediately.

FRENCH ONION SOUP

1 large onions, sliced
1 tbsp (15ml) corn oil
2 oz.(50g) plain flour
2 pints(1.2 liters) hot meat

or vegetable stock
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp (30ml) parsley, chopped
4 thick slices French bread
2 oz.(50g) cheese, grated

1. Place the onion and oil a bowl, mix well and
cook on P-HI for 2 minutes.

2. Stir in the flour to make a paste and gradually
add stock. Season and add the parsley.

3. Cover the bowl and cook on P-70 for 20 minutes.

4. Pour the soup into serving bowls, submerge
bread and sprinkle generously with cheese.

5. Cook on P-70 for 2 minutes, until the cheese has
melted.

STIR FRIED VEGETABLES

1 tbsp(15ml) sunflower oil
2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce
1 tbsp (15ml) sherry
1"(2.5cm) root ginger,

peeled and finely grated
2 medium carrots, cut into fine strips
4 oz.(100g) button mushrooms,

chopped
2 oz.(50g) beansprouts
4 oz.(100g) mange-tout
1 red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
4 spring onions, chopped
4 oz.(100g) canned water chestnuts,

sliced

1

/4 head of chinese leaves, thinly sliced

1. Place the oil, soy sauce, sherry, ginger, garlic
and carrots in a large bowl, mix thoroughly

2. Cover and cook on P-HI for 5-6 minutes, stirring
once.

3. Add the button mushrooms, beansprouts,
mange-tout, red pepper, spring onions, water
chestnuts and chinese leaves. Mix thoroughly.

4. Cook on P-HI for 6-7 minutes, until the
vegetables are tender. Stir 2-3 times during
cooking.

Stir fried vegetables are ideally served with
meat or fish.

HONEYED CHICKEN

4 boneless chicken breasts
2 tbsp(30ml) clear honey
1 tbsp(15ml) whole grain mustard

1

/2 tsp(2.5ml) dried tarragon

1 tbsp(15ml) tomato puree

1

/4 pint(150ml) chicken stock

1. Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish.

2. Mix all remaining ingredients together and pour
over the chicken. Salt and pepper to taste.

3. Cook on P-HI for 13-14 minutes. Rearrange and
coat the chicken with the sauce twice during
cooking.

RECIPES

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BLUE CHEESE & CHIVE JACKETS

2 baking potatoes,

(approx.9 oz.(250g) each)
2 oz.(50g) butter
4 oz.(100g) blue cheese, chopped
1 tbsp(15ml) fresh chives, chopped
2 oz.(50g) mushrooms, sliced
salt and pepper to taste

1. Prick each potato in several places. Cook on P­HI for 12-13 minutes. Halve and scoop the flesh
into a bowl, add the butter, cheese, chives,
mushrooms, salt and pepper, mix thoroughly.

2. Pile mixture into the potato skins and place in a
flan dish, on the rack.

3. Cook on P-50 for 10 minutes.

WHITE SAUCE

1 oz.(25g) butter
1 oz.(25g) plain flour

1

/2 pint(300ml) milk

salt and pepper to taste

1. Place the butter in a bowl and cook on P-HI for 1
minute, until melted.

2. Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on P­HI for 4-5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes until
thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper
to taste.

STRAWBERRY JAM

11/2 lb.(675g) strawberries, hulled
3 tbsp(45ml) lemon juice
11/2

lb.(675g) caster sugar

1. Place strawberries and lemon juice in a very
large bowl, heat on P-HI for 5 minutes, or until
the fruit has softened. Add sugar, mix well.

2. Cook on P-70 for 30-35 minutes, until setting
point*is reached, stir every 4-5 minutes.

3. Pour into hot, clean jars. Cover, seal and label.

* setting point : To determine setting point, place 1

tsp(5ml)jam onto chilled saucer. Allow to stand for
1 minute. Move surface of jam gently with your
finger, if the surface wrinkles setting point has
been reached.

PLAIN MICROWAVE CAKE

4 oz.(100g) margarine
4 oz.(100g) sugar
1 eggs
4 oz.(100g) self raising flour, sifted
2-3 tbsp(30-45ml) milk

1. line the base of 8" (20.4cm) cake dish with
grease-proof paper.

2. Cream the margarine and sugar together until
light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and fold in the
sifted flour alternately with the milk.

3. Pour into prepared container. Cook on P-HI for
4-5 minutes, until a skewer comes out cleanly.

4. Leave the cake to stand for 5 minutes before
turning out.

OMELETTS

1

/2 oz.(15g) butter
4 eggs
6 tbsp(90ml) milk
salt & pepper

1. Whisk together eggs and milk. Season.

2. Place butter in 10"(26cm) flan dish. Cook on P­HI for 1 minute, until melted. Coat the dish with
the melted butter.

3. Pour omelette mixture into flan dish. Cook on P­HI for 2 minutes. whisk mixture and cook again
on P-HI for 1 minutes.

30

SCRAMBLED EGG

1

/2 oz.(15g) butter
2 eggs
2 tbsp(30ml) milk
salt & pepper

1. Melt the butter in a bowl on P-HI for 1 minute.

2. Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix well.

3. Cook on P-HI for 3 minutes, stirring every 30
seconds.

SAVOURY MINCE

1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp(5ml) oil
7 oz.(200g) can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp(15ml) tomato puree
1 tsp(5ml) mixed herbs
8 oz.(225g) minced beef
salt and pepper

1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole, and cook
on P-HI for 2 minutes or until soft.

2. Place all other ingredients in casserole. Stir well.

3. Cover and cook on P-HI for 5 minutes then P-50

for 10-15 minutes or until the meat is cooked.