GTAL17
Cooking with your microwave
Instruction booklet
KEN GT/AL17
Important Safety Instructions
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First aid
Treat scalding by:
1 Quickly placing the scald
under cold running water
for at least 10 minutes.
2 Cover with a clean dry
dressing. Do not use
creams, oils or lotions.
Fire
In the event of fire:
1 Keep the oven door
closed.
2 Turn off the power.
3 Unplug from mains.
Safety
Please Read Carefully and
Keep for Future Reference
Maintenance of your Microwave
It is hazardous for anyone other
than a competent person to carry
out any service or repair operation
which involves the removal of a
cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy.
l
If the door or door seals are damaged,
the oven must not be operated until it has
been repaired by a competent person.
l If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug
the appliance and keep the door closed in
order to contain any flames.
l If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a service agent or similar
qualified person.
l If you wear a pacemaker, please contact
your doctor before using a microwave
oven.
Microwave use
l This microwave is designed for food
preparation only and is not intended for
commercial use.
l It should never be used for drying cloths
or other non-food purposes.
l The microwave should not be left
unattended when in use.
l Only use utensils that are suitable for
microwave use.
l Care should be taken so metal objects are
not left in the microwave
l Care should be taken when using paper,
plastic, wooden or other combustible
materials in the oven as they can catch
fire
l Oil & fat for deep frying should not
heated in the microwave
l Only use cling film designed for
microwave use & take extra care when
removing the film to avoid steam burns
l Only heat popcorn that has been
designed for microwave use.
Cooking use
As the power of different microwave ovens
can vary considerably, care must be taken
when first using this appliance as it may
cook faster than your old unit.
l Do not leave the appliance unattended
during use.
l Do not allow children to use the oven
without supervision
Containers
l Pressure will build up in sealed containers
and can cause them to explode. Therefore
do not use the following in your
microwave:
• Sealed containers
• Capped bottles
• Vacuum containers
• Sealed jars
• Hard-boiled egg
• Nuts
l Always pierce the skin of fruit and
vegetables, such as potatoes.
Delayed boiling
Liquids heated in a microwave can boil up
when removing them from the microwave.
Take the following precautions :
l Always stir liquids, before & after
cooking
l Allow them to stand
l Use containers that are wider at the top
than the bottom
Preparing Food for babies
Extra care must be taken when preparing
food or drink for babies and small children.
l
Always test the food or liquid
temperature before giving it to
baby.
l When using a baby bottle, ensure the teat
is removed before heating.
l When warming milk, ensure the bottle is
shaken.
l Take care when cooking food with a high
sugar or fat content, such as Christmas
pudding or fruitcake. The sugar or fat can
overheat and in some cases catch fire.
Cleaning
The oven should be cleaned regularly and
food deposits removed. Failure to maintain
the oven in a clean condition can affect the
life of the appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
(See cleaning your microwave )
• Eggs in their shells
l The temperature of accessible surfaces
may be high when the appliance is
operating.
NOTE: refer to the section in this book on
the correct utensils to use in this appliance.
These include :
¨ Metal cooking utensils
¨ Metal plates or trays
¨ Wire twist ties
¨ Crockery with metal trims
¨ Meat thermometer
Contents
Unpacking and getting ready page 4
Introducing microwave cooking page 6
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Contents
Setting the child lock page 11
Using the microwave page 12
Quick Start Cooking page 14
Gril & Combination cooking page 15
Auto Cook page 17
Setting the Clock page 19
Delay Start page 20
Auto Reheat page 22
Using aluminium foil in your microwave page 26
Questions and answers page 27
Specification page 29
Defrosting page 23
Cleaning your microwave page 25
Multi-stage cooking page 21
10 cm
Unpacking and getting ready
1
After unpacking your oven, check that it hasn't been damaged whilst in
the box. Make sure there are no dents, that the door closes properly,
and that the door seal is not damaged. A dented or damaged oven
could allow microwave energy to escape.
Make sure that you've taken all the packaging from inside the oven.
2
Choose a flat work surface for your microwave away from heat sources
such as radiators or fires, and away from anywhere that's very cold.
You should allow a 10cm space all around the oven and
30cm above so that warm air can escape from the
vents during cooking – it is not designed to be built in.
3
Plug your oven into a standard household electrical socket
(230 volt, 13 amp rated).
Avoid using a socket that also has an adaptor and other equipment
plugged in.
4
Put the turntable ring inside the oven and place the glass turntable on
top of the ring. The turntable is shaped to sit securely on the spindle.
You must always use the turntable and ring whenever you use the
microwave.
Unpacking
4
This microwave oven is
designed for home use. It
should not be used for
commercial catering.
10 cm
30 cm
Control panel
The oven beeps when you choose a
setting on the control panel
Turntable spindle
Display
Shows the clock and cooking
time/setting
Glass turntable
Turntable ring
Unpacking
Grill rack
Accessories: (included)
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Timer/weight/
Auto Menu setting
For setting time, weight
and auto menu
Clock/pre-set button
Use this button to set the
clock and preset
Shows the clock or
cooking time/setting
Defrost button
Use this button to select
defrost
Stop/Clear button
This button will stop
cooking and clear
cooking settings.
Start button
Use this button one time,
add 30 seconds to cook
instantly and to start
cooking
Grill/Combination
button
Use this button to
select the function of
grill, microwave & grill
combination
Auto reheat button
To quickly set cooking
times for certain foods
Microwave button
Use this button to
select microwave power
LED display
Introducing microwave cooking
Always remember the basic safeguards you would follow when using any
cooking equipment or handling hot food.
This page gives some of the basic guidelines for microwave cooking.
If you're unfamiliar with using a microwave, there's more information
at the back of this instruction booklet.
Cooking with a microwave
Cooking with a microwave is much faster than
conventional cooking and, whilst you should make
sure that food is fully cooked, you should be careful
not to overcook it.
If you're cooking a number of individual foods at the
same time, such as baked potatoes or small cakes,
arrange them evenly on the turntable so that they cook
evenly. Never stack food in your microwave.
Meat and poultry which is cooked for 15 minutes
or more will brown lightly in it's own fat.
Anything cooked for a shorter time can be brushed
with a browning sauce to give an appetising colour.
Microwave energy can heat unevenly so stirring to
distribute heat is very important. Always stir from the
outside towards the centre.
Turn larger foods such as meat roasts and poultry
during cooking so that the top and bottom cook
evenly. It's also a good idea to turn chops and
chicken pieces, especially if they contain the bone.
Strips of aluminium foil can be used to cover the
thinner pieces of food to stop them overcooking
before the thicker parts of the food have had a
chance to cook. Use the foil sparingly and wrap
around the food or container carefully to stop it
touching the inside of the oven which could cause
sparks.
Introducing microwave
cooking
Y ou should always have your microwave checked
if it is dropped or damaged.
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Microwave ovens cook food using microwave energy that is
similar to naturally occurring radio waves. Normally, these
"waves" would fade as they disappeared into the atmosphere
but in a microwave oven they are concentrated onto food
causing it to heat up.
Microwave energy can't pass through metal – so it can't
escape from inside your microwave oven – but it can pass
through materials like glass, porcelain, plastic and paper.
These are the things used to make
microwave-safe
cooking
equipment.
Microwave-safe cooking equipment will still get hot as the
food it contains heats up.
Checking your cooking utensils
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cooking utensils are safe to use in your
microwave. If you're not sure you can use a utensil in your microwave,
follow this simple test:
3 Turn the microwave oven on for 30 seconds only.
4 At the end of the time, carefully check to see if the water has
warmed up. If the water hasn't warmed up but the utensil has, the
utensil is not microwave-safe and should not be used in the oven.
The microwave energy focuses on the moisture in the
food causing lots of tiny vibrations. The vibrations get so
great that the moisture – and the food – heat up.
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Safety
Never use scratched,
cracked or damaged
glass in a microwave.
Damaged glass can
explode.
Safety
Never use equipment
made of metal, except
foil in your microwave
oven.
The microwave energy
can't pass through the
metal so it bounces off
and sparks against the
inside of the oven.
Stop the microwave straight
away if any equipment does
cause sparks.
Remember that some crockery
has a metal trim around the
edge. Even this trim can cause
sparks.
Introducing microwave
cooking
1 Make sure that the grill is positioned in the upwards position to
the top of the microwave (Do not use your hands to touch the grill
as it may already be hot).
2 Put the utensil into the oven next to a cup of water – use a cup
that you know is microwave-safe. Close the door
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Remember
Always check that the food is
evenly cooked and piping hot
before you serve it.
800W is the output power of
the oven.
E is the heating category for your
oven.
Check the cooking times for category
E on the food's packaging to see
how long it should be cooked for.
More about getting the most from microwave cooking
Microwave heating categories
Your oven has been tested and labelled to meet the government's
voluntary agreement on the reheating of pre-cooked food.
The heating characteristics and output power levels of microwave
ovens are usually calculated using a relatively large portion of food
(a 1000 gram load, IEC 705) but many packs of pre-cooked food
are sold in smaller packs, often about 350 grams. The government,
in partnership with food companies and microwave manufacturers,
have set up a system of heating categories to help you choose the
reheating time for pre-cooked food.
Introducing microwave
cooking
800W
E
To Microwave:
Remove outer packaging.
Pierce film lid SEVERAL TIMES.
Place on a microwaveable plate. Heat on
full power. Turn halfway through heating.
To Microwave from Frozen:
Remove outer
packaging. Pierce film lid SEVERAL TIMES.
Place on a microwaveable plate. Heat on
full power. Turn halfway through heating.
Steam
When you microwave food, steam is created as water in the
food heats up and evaporates.
The steam formed during microwave cooking is entirely safe. It has
to escape from the microwave to prevent pressure from building up
inside the oven. It does this through the vents on the back of the oven
and from around the door.
Condensation
As the steam cools, you may find the condensation gathers in small
pools inside your microwave and on the work surface beneath the
door and vents.
Always dry the oven after cooking foods with a high moisture
content.
Your microwave is designed to let steam escape from the vents
and around the door without microwave energy escaping.
There is no danger of microwave energy escaping with the steam.
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Introducing microwave
cooking
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