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Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MICROWAVE OVEN
N364E
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
• PRECAUTIONS
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• EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................................2
• INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................2
• SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................3
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................4
• FEATURES DIAGRAM....................................................................................................................5
• FEATURES DIAGRAM....................................................................................................................6
• OPERATION PROCEDURE ...........................................................................................................7
• CONTROLS.....................................................................................................................................8
SETTING THE CLOCK ..................................................................................................................8
TIME DEFROSTING ......................................................................................................................8
WEIGHT DEFROSTING.................................................................................................................9
COOKING IN ONE STAGE..........................................................................................................10
COOKING IN TWO STAGES.......................................................................................................10
KITCHEN TIMER MODE..............................................................................................................11
SPEEDY COOK ...........................................................................................................................12
ONE TOUCH COOKING..............................................................................................................12
ONE TOUCH COOKING..............................................................................................................13
AUTO COOK................................................................................................................................13
LESS, MORE................................................................................................................................14
CHILD SAFETY LOCK.................................................................................................................14
TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING........................................................14
• UTENSIL TEST.............................................................................................................................15
• MICROWAVE UTENSILS .............................................................................................................15
• CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ........................................................................................16
• USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY..................................................................................17
• BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE............................................................................................18
• QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS......................................................................................................18
• It is not recommended for use in an environment where excessive vibration could be experienced
• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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 an authorised NEC repairer : (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken
or loose), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) WARNING : It is hazardous for anyone other than an authorised NEC repairer to carry out
any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection
against exposure to microwave energy.
(e) WARNING : Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are
liable to explode.
(f) WARNING : Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate
instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and
understands the hazards of improper use.
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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.
INSTALLATION
1 Steady, flat location
This oven should be set on a steady, flat surface. This oven is designed for counter top use only.
2 Leave space behind and side
All air vents should be kept clear. If vents are covered during operation, the oven my overheat and
eventually may cause oven failure.
3 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.
4 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 may occur.
5 Power supply
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Check your local power source. This oven requires a current of approximately 6 amperes, 230~240V
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. NEC is 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.
6 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.
7 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.
8 The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the oven is 100mm.
WARNING : Improper use of the earthing plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a
qualified electrician or authorised repairer 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.
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* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
POWER SUPPLY 230~240V AC 50 Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH EARTHING
POWER CONSUMPTION 1350 W
MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER 1000 W
FREQUENCY 2450 MHz
OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 563 x 318 x 418 mm (22.1 x 12.5 x 16.5 in.)
CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 380 x 246 x 386 mm (14.9 x 9.7 x 15.2 in.)
NET WEIGHT APPROX. 16.5KG (36.4 lbs.)
TIMER 99 min. 90 sec.
POWER LEVELS 10 LEVELS
LITERATE 36 LT
TURNTABLE DIMENSIONS 325 mm
SPECIFICATIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 operate the oven when empty, this
could damage the oven.
3. Do not use the oven cavity for any type of
storage, such as papers, cookbooks,
cookware, etc.
4. Do not operate the oven without the glass
tray in place. Be sure it is sitting properly on
the rotating base.
5. Make sure you remove caps or lids prior to
cooking when you cook food sealed in bottles
or containers.
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 pop popcorn longer than the
manufacturer's directions. (popping time is
generally below 3 minutes). Longer cooking
does not yield more popped corn, it can
cause scorchings and fire.
Also, the cooking tray can become too hot to
handle or may break.
10. 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.
11.If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug
the appliance and keep the door closed in
order to stifle any flames.
12.When heating food in plastic or paper
containers, keep an eye on the oven due to
the possibility of ignition.
13.The contents of feeding bottles and baby
food jars should be stirred or shaken and
the temperature checked before
consumption in order to avoid burns.
14.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 food and drink which
has been heated in a microwave oven
continue to get hotter even though the
microwave oven cooking has stopped.
15.Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled
eggs should not be heated in microwave
ovens since they may explode, even after
microwave heating has ended;
16.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.
17.Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you
cannot control the temperature and doing so
may lead to overheating and fire.
18.Microwave heating of beverages can result
in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care
must be taken when handling the container.
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING : To prevent fire, burns, electric shock and other hazards please heed the following
warnings.
Listed below are, as with all appliances, certain rules to follow and safeguards to ensure high
performance from your microwave oven.
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1. Door latch - When the door is closed it will
automatically lock shut. If the door is opened
while the oven is operating, the magnetron will
automatically shut off.
2. Door seal - The door seal maintains the
microwave within the oven cavity and prevents
microwave leakage.
3. Oven cavity
4. Spatter shield - Protects the microwave outlet
from splashes of cooking foods.
5. Safety interlock system - Prevents the oven
from operating while the door is opened.
6. Door release button - Pushing this button
stops oven operation and opens the door.
7. Glass cooking tray - Made of specical heat
resistant glass. The tray must always be in
proper position before operating.
Do not cook food directly on the tray.
8. Roller guide - Supports the glass cooking
tray.
9. Door screen - Allows viewing of food.
The screen is designed so that light can pass
through, but not the microwaves.
FEATURES DIAGRAM
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10. Time set pad - Used to set the cooking time
and the present time.
11. Display - Cooking time, power level,
indicators and present time are displayed.
12. One touch - Used to cook or reheat specific
quantities of food.
13. Auto cook - Used to cook or reheat.
14. More - Used to add time to cooking.
15. Less - Used to remove time from cooking.
16. Auto Defrost - Used to defrost food(for
weight).
17. Power - Used to set power level.
18. Defrost - Used to defrost food(for time).
19. Kitchen Timer - Used as a minute timer,
delay cooking, hold setting after cooking.
20. Clock - Used to set clock.
21. Stop/Clear - Used to stop the oven operation
or to delete the cooking data.
22. Start /Speedy cook- Used to start the oven
and also used to set a reheat time.
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The oven light is on when the microwave oven
is operating or the door is opened.
The oven door can be opened at any time
during operation by touching the door release
button on the control panel. The oven will
automatically shut off.
Each time a pad is touched, a BEEP will sound
to acknowledge the touch.
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.
Time clock returns to the present time when
the cooking time ends.
When the STOP/CLEAR pad is touched during
the oven operation, the oven stops cooking and
all information retained.
To erase all information (except the present
time), touch the STOP/CLEAR pad once more.
If the oven door is opened during the oven
operation, all information is retained.
If the START pad is touched 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 standard 3- pronged 10 Amp, 230~240V AC 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.
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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 pad. The chart shows the display, the power level and
the percentage of power.
Touch POWER pad Power Level (Display) Approximate Percentage of Power
once P-HI 100%
twice P-90 90%
3 times P-80 80%
4 times P-70 70%
5 times P-60 60%
6 times P-50 50%
7 times P-40 40%
8 times P-30 30%
9 times P-20 20%
10 times P-10 10%
11 times P-00 0%
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CONTROLS
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 goes off, the display shows ":0" when the power comes back on.
1. Touch CLOCK pad.
This is a 12 hour clock system.
2. Touch CLOCK pad once more.
This is a 24 hour clock system.
3. Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers
in sequence.
4. Touch CLOCK pad.
5. Touch STOP/CLEAR pad.
NOTE: If you attempt to enter an incorrect time, the time will not be set and a error signal tone will
sound. Touch the CLOCK pad and re-enter the time.
The display stops blinking, and the colon
start 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.
When you touch START pad, the DEFROST 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.
NOTE : This oven has a multiple clock
system. If you want a 12 hour
clock system, ignore step 2.
1. Touch DEFROST pad.
2. Touch number pads for the desired defrosting time.
3. Touch START pad.
The DEFROST indicator lights and " : 0" is
displayed.
The display will show the numbers you
pressed in the order you touched.
CLOCK
CLOCK
DEFROST
NOTE:
Your oven can be programmed for
99 minutes 90 seconds.(99:90)
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WEIGHT DEFROSTING
WEIGHT DEFROSTING lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in determining
defrosting time. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting.
1. Touch MEAT pad.
2. Select desired defrosting weight.
3. Touch START pad.
The DEFROST & g indicator light and 500
is displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
MEAT DEFROSTING begins.
The defrosting time is automatically determined by the weight selected.
The g indicator goes off and the DEFROST indicator blinks and the defrosting time counts down in the
display window. 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.
MEA T
1. Touch POULTRY pad.
2. Select desired defrosting weight.
3. Touch START pad.
The DEFROST & g indicator light and 800
is displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
POULTRY DEFROSTING begins.
POUL TR Y
1. Touch FISH pad.
2. Select desired defrosting weight.
3. Touch START pad.
Touch pad MEAT POULTRY FISH
once 500 g 800 g 300 g
twice 800 g 1000 g 500 g
3 times 1000 g 1200 g 800 g
4 times 1200 g 1500 g 1000 g
* WEIGHT DEFROST CHART
The DEFROST & g indicator light and 300
is displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
FISH DEFROSTING begins.
FISH
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COOKING IN TWO STAGES
All recipes require frozen foods to be defrosted fully before cooking.
This oven can be programmed to automatically defrost foods before cooking.
When you touch START pad, the DEFROST and M/W indicators come on to confirm the power levels
selected. The DEFROST indicator starts blinking to show you that the oven is in DEFROST mode.
The display counts down the time remaining in DEFROST mode.
When the oven beeps, turn over, break apart and/or redistribute the food. At the end of DEFROST mode,
the oven will beep and start M/W cook. The DEFROST indicator goes off and the M/W indicator starts
blinking. The display counts down the time remaining in M/W cook.
When M/W cook ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
1. Touch DEFROST pad.
2. Touch number pads for the defrosting time you want.
4. Touch number pads for desired cooking time.
5. Touch START pad.
The DEFROST indicator lights and “ : 0” is
displayed.
The display will show the numbers you
pressed in the order you touched.
The M/W indicator lights and “ P-HI” is The
display will show what you touched.
This example shows power level 5.
The display will show the number you
pressed in the order you touched.
COOKING IN ONE STAGE
When you touch 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. Touch POWER pad.
(Select desired power level.)
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2. Touch the number pads for the cooking time.
3. Touch START pad.
The M/W indicator lights.
The display will show what you touched.
This example shows power level 5.
The display will show the numbers you
pressed in the order you touched.
NOTE: It is recommended to use lower power levels and increase the cooking time required for
foods such as cheese, milk and the slow cooking of meat.
NOTE: If steps 1nd 2 are omitted, the
oven will cook at full power.
NOTE: Your oven can be programmed
for 99 minutes 90
seconds.(99:90)
POWER
DEFROST
POWER
3.Touch POWER pad.
(Select desired power level.)
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1. Program the desired defrosting time.
3. Press the amount of time you want the oven to hold.
4. Touch START pad.
1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.
2. Press the amount of time you want to delay time.
3. Program the desired power level and cooking time for
food to be cooked.
4. Touch START pad.
The KITCHEN TIMER indicator lights and
“ : 0 “ is displayed.
The display will show the numbers you
pressed in the order you touched.
The kitchen timer will begin counting down
to zero and cooking will then begin.
NOTE: Your oven can be programmed
for 99 minutes 90 seconds.
(99:90)
KITCHEN
TIMER
KITCHEN TIMER MODE
Timer operates as a minute timer, can be set to delay cooking and used as a hold setting after
cooking.However delay cooking can not be programmed for defrost. Timer operates without
microwave energy.
1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.
2. Press the amount of time you want to count down.
3. Touch START pad.
The KITCHEN TIMER indicator lights and
“ : 0” is displayed.
The display will show the numbers you
pressed in the order you touched.
The display counts down the time remaining
in KITCHEN TIMER mode. When
KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, you will hear
3 beeps.
KITCHEN
TIMER
HOW TO USE AS A MINUTE TIMER
HOW TO USE TO DELAY THE START OF COOKING
2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.
The KITCHEN TIMER indicator lights and
“ : 0 “ is displayed.
The display will show the numbers you
pressed in the order you touched.
Defrosting will start. After defrosting, stand
time will count down.
KITCHEN
TIMER
HOW TO USE TO SET A HOLDING TIME
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SPEEDY COOK
SPEEDY COOK allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply touching the
SPEEDY COOK pad.
By repeatedly touching the SPEEDY COOK pad, you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes
by 30 second increments.
1. Touch SPEEDY COOK pad. When you touch SPEEDY COOK, ":30" is
displayed.
After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts reheating.
SPEEDY
COOK
ONE TOUCH COOKING
One touch cook allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad.
To increase quantity, touch chosen pad until number in display is same as desired quantity to cook.
P ASTA
When you touch PASTA pad once, "1" is displayed.
After the 1.5 seconds, the display is changed
into cooking time and the oven starts cooking.
WARNING - PLEASE NOTE
As ONE TOUCH cooking functions preset times are approximate, cooking times may vary due to
such factors as cup/container size, food/beverage quantity and food/beverage type.
Always pay close attention when using this function to prevent overcooking.
FROZEN
PIZZA
When you touch FROZEN PIZZA pad once,
"200g" is displayed.
After 1.5 seconds, the display shows the
cooking time and the oven starts cooking.
* FROZEN PIZZA *
• 200 g : Touch FROZEN PIZZA once.
• 400 g : Touch FROZEN PIZZA twice within 1.5 seconds.
NOTE: 1.Use only frozen pizza at a time.
2.Use only frozen pizza made for microwave ovens.
3.If the cheese of frozen pizza does not melt sufficiently, cook a few seconds longer.
4.Some brands of frozen pizza may required more or less cooking time.
NOTE: 1. Place pasta into a deep casserole and double quantity of water.
2. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir.
3. If possible, let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed.
1. Touch PASTA pad once for 1
serving or twice for 2 serving.
1. Follow package directions for
preparation model.
2. Touch FROZEN PIZZA pad
once for 200g pizza or twice for
400g pizza.
* PASTA *
• 1 serving : Touch PASTA once.
• 2 serving : Touch PASTA twice within 1.5 seconds.
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ONE TOUCH COOKING (CONTINUED)
AUTO COOK
1. Touch AUTO COOK pad.
Auto cook allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by repeatedly touching auto cook pad.
CATEGORY FOOD WEIGHT TOUCH PAD DIRECTIONS
AC-1 BREAD 4slices Touch AUTO COOK once Place bread on a microwave dish.
AC-2 SOUP 350 g Touch AUTO COOK twice
Pour soup into microwave bowl or
mug. Stir before serving.
AC-3
BAKED 3potatoes Touch AUTO COOK Wash and pierce potatoes with a
POTATO
(200-250 g each)
three times fork. Place them on turntable.
FRESH Touch AUTO COOK
Trim and wash the mixed vegetables.
AC-4
VEGETABLE
200 g
four times
Place them in the round dish.
Add to 2 Tbsp. water.
AC-5
FROZEN 200 g Touch AUTO COOK Place the vegetables in the round
VEGETABLE package five times dish. Add to 2Tbsp. water.
AUTO
COOK
When you touch AUTO COOK pad once,
“ AC-1” is displayed. By repeatedly
touching this pad, you can select other
food category as shown in the chart
below.
2. Touch START pad.
ST AR T
When you touch START pad, the display
changed into cooking time of quantity and
the oven starts cooking.
1.
Touch DISH WARMER pad
once for 350g or twice for 450g.
DISH
WARMER
When you touch
DISH WARMER
pad once,
"350" is displayed.
After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into
cooking time and the oven starts cooking.
* DISH WARMER *
• 350 g : Touch DISH WARMER once.
• 450 g : Touch DISH WARMER twice within 1.5 seconds.
NOTE: 1. Put food on microwave plate.
2. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
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LESS, MORE
To alter one touch cooking or cooking time whilst oven is in operation, use LESS or MORE.(except
for defrosting) Press LESS/MORE to decrease/increase the one touch cooking time in multiples of
10 seconds.
The overall one touch cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 99 minutes 50 seconds.
Press LESS/MORE to decrease/increase the cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 99 minutes.
CHILD SAFETY LOCK
The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children.
To set, press and hold STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds, LOCK indicator lights.
To cancel, press and hold STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds, LOCK indicator goes off.
TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING
1. Press STOP/CLEAR pad.
• You can restart the oven by touching START pad.
• Touch STOP/CLEAR 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 touching START.
NOTE: Oven stops operating when door is opened.
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MICROWAVE UTENSILS
Glass, Ceramic and China
Ovenproof glass or ceramic baking dishes are the most used microwave utensils.
Many of these items are readily available in most homes : glass measure, custard cups, mixing bowls,
covered casseroles, pie plates and round or square cake dishes. Ovenproof dinner ware is usually safe to
use in the microwave.
Do not heat or cook in glass jars or bottles.
Do not use dishes with silver, gold, platinum or other metal trim. Arcing may occur and /or the dish may
break.
Do not use delicate or stemmed glassware. Although the glass may be transparent to microwave energy,
heat from the food may cause the glassware to crack.
Plastics
Plastic dishes, cups, mugs and bowls may be used in the oven for short periods of time. None of these
should be used in the oven for prolonged periods because distortion and melting may occur.
Check manufacturer's recommendations concerning microwave safety.
Plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in most recipes if the dish is deep enough to avoid plastic wrap
touching the food. Always vent the wrap by folding back one corner to allow excess steam to escape.
Plastic cooking bags should be slit before cooking so excess steam can escape.
Do not use wire twist ties to close the bag. Wire twist ties can cause arcing which can damage the oven.
Paper
Paper cups, wax paper, napkins, paper towels, and plates may be used for short cooking. Prolonged time
in the oven can cause paper to burn. Do not use recycled paper products, such as brown paper bags.
They contain impurities which may cause arcing and damage the oven.
Metal
Metal utensils should not be used in the oven. Metal reflects microwave energy so foods will not cook
evenly.
Metal can cause arcing and damage the oven.
UTENSIL TEST Dishes that do not absorb microwave energy are best for microwave
cooking. Look on the label to verify that the particular cups, glasses,
plates are indeed suitable, especially paper goods. If you are not sure,
try this utensil test to check.
• Put the empty utensil in the microwave oven.
• Put one cup of water in a glass measure next to the empty utensil.
• Heat on HI for 1 minute.
• After 1 minute the water should be warm but the utensil should not.
If the utensil is warm, it is not suitable for microwave cooking.
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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 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.
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.
It is occasionally necessary to remove the
glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm
sudsy water or in a dishwasher.
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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.
ROLLER GUIDE
GLASS TRAY
Glass Tray
Roller Guide
The ROLLER GUIDE and oven floor should
be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive
noise.
The ROLLER GUIDE MUST ALWAYS be
used for cooking together with the Glass Tray.
DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass
Tray in place.
DO NOT use any other Glass Tray with this
oven.
If Glass Tray is hot, ALLOW TO COOL before
cleaning or placing it in water.
DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray.
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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 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 over cook 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 they are not mixed with air beforehand
Do not leave the oven unattended while making popcorn.
Do not pop popcorn 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.
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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, please contact an authorised NEC repairer.
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?
* 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 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 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.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE OVEN YOURSELF!
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NEC Australia Pty. Ltd.
ABN 86 001 217 527
Home Electronics Group
NEC Service Centres PH: 131-632
New South Wales
Sydney 184 Milperra Rd, Revesby 2212 (02) 9780 8688
Newcastle 120 Parry Street, Newcastle West 2302 (02) 4926 2466
Victoria
Melbourne Unit 1/6 Garden Road, Clayton 3168 (03) 8562 6245
Queensland
Brisbane Unit 4 / 305 Montague Road, WEST END 4101 (07) 3840 5858
Southport Shop 1, 48 Ferry Road, Southport 4215 (07) 5591 3670
South Adelaide
Adelaide 84A Richmond Rd, Keswick, 5053 (08) 8375 5710
Western Australia
Perth 45 Sarich Court, Osborne Park 6017 (08) 9445 5901
For Service in outer areas, please contact your NEC retailer for the address of the nearest
Authorised NEC Service Centre
NEC Australia Pty. Ltd.
Home Electronics Group
244 Beecroft Road EPPING 2121
Tel: 131 632
Fax: (02) 9877 2353
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NEC Australia Pty. Ltd.
ABN 86 001 217 527
Home Electronics Group
244 Beecroft Road (P.O. Box 443)
EPPING 2121
Phone 131 632 for your nearest NEC office.
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