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You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks built into the door mechanism. These safety interlocks automatically switch off any cooking activity when the door is opened; which in the case of a microwave oven could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.

It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks.

Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow food or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

Do not operate your oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door(bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

Your oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel.

Warning

Precautions

When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, delayed eruptive boiling can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken:

1 Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks.

2 Do not overheat.

3 Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway

through the heating time.

4 After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stir or shake

them(especially the contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars) again carefully and check the temperature of them before consumption to avoid burns (especially, contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars). Be careful when handling the container.

Warning

Always allow food to stand after being cooked by

microwaves and check the temperature of them

before consumption. Especially contents of feeding

bottles and baby food jars.

Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as

over cooking may result in the FOOD catching fire

and subsequent damage to your oven.

Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy.

Precautions _____________________________________________ 4 Contents ________________________________________________ 5 Unpacking & Installing ____________________________________ 6 ~ 7 Setting the Clock _________________________________________ 8 Child Lock ______________________________________________ 9 Micro Power Cooking _____________________________________ 10 Micro Power Level ________________________________________ 11 Two Stage Cooking _______________________________________ 12 Quick Start ______________________________________________ 13 Grill Cooking ____________________________________________ 14 ConvectionCooking _______________________________________ 15 ~ 16 Combination Cooking ____________________________________ 17 ~ 18 Steam Chef (Auto) _______________________________________ 19 ~ 20 Auto Defrost ____________________________________________ 21 ~ 22 Crispy Reheat ___________________________________________ 23 ~ 24 Defrost & Bake __________________________________________ 25 ~ 26 Lean Roast ______________________________________________ 27 ~ 28 Heating or Reheating Guide _______________________________ 29 Fresh Vegetable Guide ____________________________________ 30 Grill Cooking Guide ______________________________________ 31 Important safety instructions ________________________________ 32 ~ 33 Microwave - safe Utensils __________________________________ 34 Food characteristics & Microwave cooking ___________________ 35 ~ 36 Questions & Answers _____________________________________ 37 Plug Wiring Information/Technical Specifications ______________ 38

Unpacking &

Installing

By following the basic steps on these two pages you will be able to quickly check that your oven is operating correctly. Please pay particular attention to the guidance on where to install your oven. When unpacking your oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing. Check to make sure that your oven has not been damaged during delivery.

HIGH RACK

GLASS TRAY

Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level surface.

STEAMER

STEAM COVER

LOW RACK

STEAM PLATE

STEAM WATER BOWL

ROTATING RING

(METAL TRAY, CRISPING TRAY)

Place the oven in the level location of your choice with

more than 85cm height but make sure there is at least 30cm of space on the top and 10cm at the rear for proper ventilation. The front of the oven should be at least 8cm from the edge of the surface to prevent tipping. An exhaust outlet is located on top or side of the oven. Blocking the outlet can damage the oven.

THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES

Plug your oven into a standard household socket. Make

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.

sure your oven is the only appliance connected to the

socket. If your oven does not operate properly, unplug it

from the electrical socket and then plug it back in.

Press the STOP/CLEAR button, and press the START button one time to set 30

seconds of cooking time.

Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE. Place the ROTATING RING inside the oven and place

the GLASS TRAY on top.

Fill a microwave safe container with 300 ml (1/2 pint) of water. Place on the GLASS TRAY and close the oven

door. If you have any doubts about what type of container to

use please refer to page 34.

The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds. When it reaches 0 it will sound BEEPS. Open the oven door and

test the temperature of the water. If your oven is operating the water should be warm. Be careful when removing the container it may

be hot.

YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED

Setting the

Clock

AUTO DEFROST

r clock.

You can set either 12 hour clock or 24 hou In the following example I will show you how to set the time for 14:35 when using the 24 clock. Make sure that you have removed all packaging from your oven.

Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven asdescribed earlier in this book. Plug in your oven for the first time.

"24H" appears on the display. (If you want to use different option,Press If you want to change different option after setting clock, you have to unplug and plug it back in.)

CLOCK

When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power cut, a ‘24H’ will be shown in the display; you can reset the clock.

If the clock (or display) shows any strange looking symbols, unplug your oven from the electrical socket and plug it back in and reset theclock.

Turn DIAL until display shows “14: ”.

START

for hour confirmation.

Press

Turn DIAL until display shows “14:35”.

Press

The clock starts counting.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Child

Lock

Your oven has a safety feature that prevents accidental running of the oven. Once the child lock is set, you will be unable to use any functions and no cooking can take place. However your child can still open the oven door.

Press and hold STOP/CLEAR until “L” appears on the display and BEEP sounds. The CHILD LOCK is now set.

The time will disappear on the display but will reappear on the display a few seconds later.

If any button is pressed, “L” will appear on the display

To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold STOP/CLEAR until “L” disappears. You will hear BEEP when it’s released.

Micro Power

“720” diaplay.

Cooking

In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 80% power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds.

Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book.

Your oven has five microwave Power settings.

POWER HIGH

MAX

MEDIUM HIGH

MEDIUM

DEFROST MEDIUM LOW

LOW

( )

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

Power Output

900W

720W

540W

360W

180W

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press MICRO twice to select the 80% power.

Turn DIAL until display shows “5:30”.

Press START.

Your microwave oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over

cooking. The table below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this microwave oven.

Micro Power

Level

POWER LEVEL

HIGH * Boil Water

* Brown minced beef * Cook poultry pieces, fish, vegetables * Cook tender cuts of meat

MEDIUM HIGH * All reheating

* Roast meat and poultry * Cook mushrooms and shellfish * Cook foods containing cheese and eggs

MEDIUM * Bake cakes and scones

* Prepare eggs * Cook custard * Prepare rice, soup

DEFROST/ * All thawing MEDIUM LOW * Melt butter and chocolate

LOW * Soften butter & cheese

( )

* Cook less tender cuts of meat

* Soften ice cream * Raise yeast dough

USE

POWER LEVEL

(%)

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

POWER OUTPUT

900W

720W

540W

360W

180W

Two stage

Cooking

In the following example I will show you how to cook some food in two stages. The first stages will cook your food for 11 minutes on HIGH; the second will cook for 35 minutes on

Press STOP/CLEAR.

360W.

During two stage cooking the oven door can be opened and food checked. Close the oven door and press START and the cooking stage will continue.

At the end of stage1, BEEP sounds and stage 2 commences.

Should you wish to clear the programme press STOP/CLEAR twice.

Set the power and the cooking time for stage1.

Press once to select HIGH power. MICRO

Turn DIAL until display shows “11:00”.

Set the power and the cooking time for stage2.

Press MICRO four times to select power.

Turn DIAL until display shows “35:00”.

Press START.

360

In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power.

Press STOP/CLEAR .

Quick

Start

The QUICK START feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the START button.

Press START four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power. Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press.

During QUICK START cooking, you can extend the cooking time by repeatedly pressing the START button.

Grill

Cooking

In the following example I will show you how to use the grill to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30 seconds.

Press STOP/CLEAR .

This model is fitted with a HEATER, so preheating is not needed.

This feature will allow you to brown and crisp food quickly.

The metal tray is placed between a glass tray and a grill rack at the grill mode.

The grill rack(high rack) must be used during grill cooking.

Press Grill.

Turn DIAL until display shows “12:30”.

Press START.

In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temperature of 230°C.

1. To preheat.

Convection

Cooking

The convection oven has a temperature range of 40°C and 100°C~ (180°C is automatically available when convection mode is selected).

The oven has a ferment function at the oven temperature of 40°C. You may wait until the oven is cool because you cannot use a ferment function if the oven temperature is over 40°C.

Your oven will take a few minutes to reach the selected temperature.

Once it has reached correct temperature, your oven will BEEP to let you know that it has reached the correct temperature. Then place your food in your oven: then tell your oven to start cooking.

230°C

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press

CONVECTION

Turn DIAL until display shows

Press START.

Preheating will be started with displaying “ Pr-H”.

mode.

“230°C”.

Convection

Cooking

In the following example I will show you how to cook some food at a

2. To cook.

temperature of for 50 minutes.

230°C

If you do not set a temperature your oven will automatically select 180°C. The cooking temperature can be changed by turn the DIAL.

The convection rack(low rack) must be used during convection cooking.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press

CONVECTION

Turn DIAL until display shows

Press START.

Turn DIAL until display shows "50:00"

Press START.

mode.

230°C

“ ”

In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power

1. GRILL COMBINATION.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Microwave Power(%)40Output Power

180W

270W

360W

1. GRILL COMBINATION.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

40% and grill for a cooking time of 25 minutes.

Combination

Cooking

Your oven has a combination cooking feature which allows you to cook food with heater and microwave at the same time or alternately. This generally means it takes less time to cook your food.

Press COMBI.

Press GRILL.

Press MICRO to select the 360W power.

Turn DIAL until display shows “25:00”.

Press START. When cooking you can use by turning DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time.

Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot!

1. GRILL COMBINATION.

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Combination

Cooking

In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 360 power and at a convection temperature 200°C for a cooking time of 25 minutes.

2. CONVECTION COMBINATION.

Your oven has a combination cooking feature which allows you to cook food with heater and microwave at the same time or alternately. This generally means it takes less time to cook your food.

You can set three kinds of micro power level(180,270 and 360W) in combi mode.

Microwave Power(%)40Output Power

180W

270W

360W

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Press COMBI.

Press CONVECTION.

Turn DIAL until display shows “200 °C ” .

Press MICRO to select the 360 power.

Turn DIAL until display shows “25:00”.

Press START. When cooking you can use by turning DIAL to increase or decrease cooking time.

Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot!

In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.6kg of

Press STOP/CLEAR .

Press

to select

Press START.

Press STOP/CLEAR .

Press

vegetable(small cut).

Steam

Chef (Auto)

This feature allows you steamed cook.

CAUTION:

1. Always use oven gloves when removing a STEAMER from the oven. It’s very hot.

2. Do not put a hot STEAMER on a glass table or a place easy to be melted after cooking. Always make sure to use a pad or tray.

3. When you use this Steamer, pour at least 300ml water before use. If the amount of water is less than 300ml, it may cause incomplete cooking, or may cause a fire or fatal damage to the product.

4. Be careful when you move the STEAMER with water.

5. When you use the STEAMER, the steam cover and steam water bowl should be set perfectly right. The eggs or the chestnut would be exploding without setting the steam cover and steam water bowl.

6. Never use this Steamer with a product of different model. it may cause a fire or fatal damage to the product.

STEAM CHEF

Turn DIAL until display shows “0.6kg”.

once

vegetable

(small cut).

FOOD CATEGORY WEIGHT LIMIT UTENSILS FOOD TEMP. INSTRUCTIONS

VEGETABLE (SMALL CUT)

Room

(Water:300ml)

Steam water

bowl

Steam plate

Steam cover

Clean the vegetables and cut into similar sized pieces. Pour 300ml tap water into the steam water bowl. Place the steam plate on the steam water bowl. Place the prepared vegetables on the steam plate. Cover with the

steam cover. Place the steam water bowl on the center of the glass tray. After steaming, stand for 3-5 minutes in the oven.

-Sliced carrots, sliced potatoes, pepper, courgettes, cauliflower florets and broccoli florets. Tomatoes(small size)

0.2 kg ~ 0.8 kg

SEAFOODS

CHICKEN BREASTS

EGGS

0.2 kg

0.2 kg ~

2-9 eggs

~ 0.6 kg

0.6 kg

Steam water

bowl

Steam plate

Steam cover

Steam water

bowl

Steam plate

Steam cover

Steam water

bowl

Steam plate

Steam cover

Refrigerated

(Water:300ml)

Refrigerated

(Water:300ml)

Refrigerated

(Water:300ml)

Clean the food. Pour 300ml tap water into the steam water bowl. Place the steam plate on the steam water bowl. Place the prepared food on the steam plate. Cover with the steam cover. Place the steam water bowl on the center of the glass tray. After steaming, stand for 3-5 minutes in the oven.

- Fish fillets, fish steak, whole fish, shrimp, crab, clam

Clean the food. Pour 300ml tap water into the steam water bowl. Place the steam plate on the steam water bowl. Place the prepared chicken on the steam plate. Cover with steam cover. Place the steam water bowl on the center of the glass tray. After steaming, stand for 3-5 minutes in the oven.

- Chicken breasts, Turkey breasts

Pour 300ml tap water into the steam water bowl. Place the steam plate on the steam water bowl. Place the eggs on the steam plate. Cover with the steam cover. Place the steam water bowl on the center of the glass tray. After steaming, stand for 3-5 minutes in the oven.

“1.4kg”.

The temperature and density of food varies, I would recommend that the food is checked before cooking commences. Pay particular attention to large joints of meat and chicken, some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking. The BREAD programme is suitable for defrosting small items such as rolls or a small loaf. These will require a standing time to allow the centre to thaw. In the following example I will show you how to defrost 1.4 Kg of frozen poultry.

Press STOP/CLEAR. Weight the food that you are about to defrost. Be certain to remove any metallic ties or wraps; then place the food in your oven and close the oven door.

AUTO DEFROST

CLOCK

Press twice to select the POULTRY defrosting

Your oven has four microwave defrost settings:- MEAT, POULTRY, FISH and BREAD; each defrost category has different power settings. Repeated presses of the

will select a different setting.

button

Category

CLOCK

Press

AUTO DEFROST

programme.

Enter the weight of the frozen food that you are about to defrost.

Turn DIAL until display shows

Auto

Defrost

MEAT

POULTRY

FISH

BREAD

time

times

Press START.

During defrosting your oven will “BEEP”, at which point open the oven door, turn food over and separate to ensure even thawing. Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing. After checking close the oven door and press START to resume defrosting.

Your oven will not stop defrosting (even when the beep sounded) unless the door is opened.

AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST GUIDE

Bread

0.1 ~ 0.5 kg

Paper towel

or flat plate

Sliced bread, Buns, Baguette, etc.

* Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave proof container and place uncovered on the glass turntable. * If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminum foil. This will prevent thin areas

becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls.

* Separate items like minced meat and chops as soon as possible. * When BEEP, at this point remove the food from the microwave oven, turn the food over and return to the microwave oven. Press start to continue. At the end

of the program, remove the food from the microwave oven, cover with foil and allow to stand until completely thawed. To thaw completely , for example joints of meat and whole chickens should STAND for a minimum of 1 hour before cooking.

Category Weight Limit Utensil Food

Meat

Poultry

Fish

0.1 ~ 4.0 kg

Microwave ware

(Flat plate)

Meat

Minced beef, Fillet steak, Cubes for stew, Sirloin steak, Pot roast, Rump roast, Beef burger Lamb chops, Rolled roast, Sausage, Cutlets(2cm)

Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 5-15 minutes.

Poultry

Whole chicken, Legs, Breasts, Turkey breasts(under 2.0kg)

Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 20-30 minutes.

Fish

Fillets, Steaks, Whole fish, Sea foods

Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 10-20 minutes.

Separate slices and place between paper towel or flat plate. Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 1-2 minutes.

In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.3kg of "Roasted Meat ".

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Crispy

Reheat

Crispy reheat allows you to cook your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of food by turn the wheel dial.

Category

Roasted Meat Lasagna Bread Pie

Press

Crispy reheat

time

times

Press Crispy Reheat once.

Turn DIAL until display shows "0.3kg".

Press START.

Quantity Category

TEMP.

InstructionsUtensil

FOOD

Roasted Meat 0.2-0.6kg

Low Rack

Lasagna 0.2-0.8kg

Bread 0.1-0.3kg Frozen

Pie Refrigerated0.2-0.6kg

Low Rack

Refrigerated

Slice each of roasted meat under 2.5cm thickness. Place food

After cooking, remove from the oven

Place leftover lasagn And do same as

Place frozen baguette or croissant

on the low rack. Brush baguettes with

milk or water. And do same as above.

Place leftover pie

And do same as above.

above.

on the low

the low rack.

rack.

and stand.

In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.6 kg of "Quiche".

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Defrost & Bake

Defrost & Bake allows you to cook most

of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of food by turn the dial.

Category

Quiche Lasagna Tart Chicken Pieces

Press

Defrost & Bake

time

times

Press Defrost & Bake

Turn DIAL until display shows “0.6kg”.

Press START.

When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning

DIAL.

once.

Category

Quiche

Quantity

Utensil Instructions

FOOD TEMP.

1 pie crust pastry 140g Onions 3 slices of Bacon

3 eggs

0.3~0.6kg

High Rack

Frozen

300g whipping cream 120g milk 120g grated cheese Saute the chopped onion and bacon in a frying pan. Mix eggs, whipping cream, milk, and grated cheese. Place the crust onto the crispy tray and prick the surface with a fork. Put the onion and bacon onto the crust and pour the mixture.

Lasagna

Tart

Chicken Pieces

0.3~0.6kg

0.1~0.6kg

0.2~0.8kg

Low Rack

High Rack

Frozen

1.Remove the cover and place on the low rack.

2.After cooking, stand for 2 minutes.

1.Remove "Tart" from package and place on the low rack.

2.After cooking, stand for 2 minute.

1.Wash and dry skin. Brush the chicken pieces with oil.

2.Place the "Chicken pieces "on the low rack, put

a plate under the low rack for dropping juice.

3.When beep, turn food over.

4.After cooking, stand covered with aluminum foil

for 2 minutes.

In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.6kg of "Beef ".

Press STOP/CLEAR.

Lean Roast

Lean Roast allows you to cook your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of food by turn the dial.

Category

Beef Pork Chicken Lamb

Press

Lean Roast

time

times

Press Lean Roast

Turn DIAL until display shows “0.6kg”.

Press START.

When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning

DIAL.

once.

Beef

Pork

Chicken

Lamb

Quantity Category

0.5~1.5kg

0.8~1.8kg

0.5~1.5kg

Utensil

Low Rack

FOOD TEMP.

Refrigerated

Instructions

1.Brush beef with melted butter or oil and season as desired.

2.Place beef with fat side up on the low

rack with a dripping

dish below.

3.Choose the menu and adjust weight, and press start.

4.After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.

1.Trim excess fat from pork. Brush pork with

and season

as desired.

2.Place pork with fat side up on the low rack with

dripping dish below.

3.Choose the menu and adjust weight, and

4.After cooking, stand covered with foil for

press start.

10 minutes.

1.Brush chicken with melted butter or oil and season as desired.

2.Place chicken with breast side up on the low rack with a dripping dish below.

3.Choose the menu and adjust weight, and press start.

4.When beep, turn food over. And then press start to continue cooking.

5.After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.

1.Brush lamb with melted butter or oil and season as desired.

2.Place lamb with fat side up on the low rack with a dripping dish below.

3.Choose the menu and adjust weight, and press start.

4.After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes.

To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of

Food

Cook time

Special Instructions

(minutes/at HIGH)

Sliced meat

3 slices (0.5cm thick)

Chicken pieces

1 breast 1 leg and thigh

Fish fillet

(170 ~ 230g)

Lasagne

1serving(300g)

Casserole

1 cup 4 cups

Casserole cream or cheese

1 cup 4 cups

Sloppy Joe or Barbecued beef

1 sandwich (

/2 cup meat filling)

without bun

1 ~ 2

/2 ~ 2

2 ~ 3

1 ~ 2

4 ~ 6

/2 ~ 3

/2 ~ 7

1 ~ 2

/2 ~ 6

1 ~ 2

Place sliced meat on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Note : Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy.

Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

Place fish on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

Place lasagne on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish. Stir once halfway through cooking.

Food

Cook time

Special Instructions

(minutes/at HIGH)

Mashed potatoes

350g

Baked beans

1 cup

Ravioli pasta in sauce

1 cup 4 cups

Rice

1 cup 4 cups

Sandwich roll or bun

1 roll

Vegetables

1 cup 4 cups

Soup

1 serving(230g)

Plated meal

(1 serving) Meat 125g, Mashed potato 150g Carrot, cooked 150g

5~ 7

(at 540W)

~ 4

15~ 30 seconds

4 ~ 6

(at 540W)

COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish. Stir once halfway through cooking.

Wrap in paper towel and place on glass tray.

COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish. Stir once halfway through cooking.

COOK covered in microwavable dinner plate.

food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room

Heating or Reheating

temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwavable container. The food will be heated more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food.

Guide

Food Quantity

Cook time

Instructions

(minutes/at HIGH)

Artichokes (230g each)

Asparagus, Fresh, Spears

Green beans

Beats, Fresh

Broccoli, Fresh, Spears

Cabbage, Fresh, Chopped

Carrots, Fresh, Sliced

Cauliflower, Fresh, Whole

Corn, Fresh

Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Add 1 cup water. Cover Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Add

/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole

dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Add

/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole

dish. Rearrange halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Place broccoli in baking dish. Add

cup water. Stand for 2 minutes.

Add

cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Add

/4 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole

dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Trim. Add

cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 1.5 litre baking dish. Cover. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

10~ 12

3~ 6

6~ 10

10~ 14

5~ 7

2 medium 4 medium

450g

300g

450g

200g

450g

2 ears

Food Quantity

Cook time

Instructions

(minutes/at HIGH)

Mushrooms, Fresh, Sliced

Parsnips, Fresh, Sliced

Peas, Green, Fresh

Sweet Potatoes Whole baking (170 ~ 230g each)

White potatoes, Whole baking (170 ~ 230g)

Spinach, Fresh, Leaf

Courgette, Fresh, Sliced

Courgette, Fresh, Whole

Place mushrooms in 1.5 litre covered casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Add

/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole

dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Add

/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole

dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Pierce potatoes several times with fork. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn over halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Add

cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Add

cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.

Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn courgette over and rearrange halfway through cooking.

6~ 8

6~ 9

5~ 9

6 ~ 8

6~ 9

230g

450g

4 cups

2 medium 4 medium

2 potatoes 4 potatoes

450g

Fresh Vegetable

Guide

Directions for grilling meat on grill

Trim excess fat from meat. Cut fat, making sure you do not cut into the lean. (This will stop the fat curling.) Arrange on the rack. Brush with melted butter or oil. Halfway through, turn the meat over.

Grill Cooking

Guide

Food Quantity

Cook time

Instructions

(minutes/at HIGH)

Beef burgers

Beef steaks (2.5cm (1”) thick) Rare Medium Well

Lamb chops (2.5cm (1”) thick)

Sausages (frank)

Baste with oil or melted butter. Thin items should be placed on the rack. Thick items can be placed on to a drip tray. Turn food over after halfway cooking time. Turn frequently.

11 ~ 14 17 ~ 21

16 ~ 18 19 ~ 21 23 ~ 25

22 ~ 29

11 ~ 14

50g x 2

100g x 2

230g x 2 230g x 2 230g x 2

230g x 2

Directions for grilling fish and seafood

Place fish and seafood on the rack. Whole fish should be scored diagonally on both sides before grilling. Brush fish and seafood with melted butter, margarine or oil before and during cooking. This helps stop the fish drying out. Grill for times recommended in the chart. Whole fish and fish steaks should be carefully turned over halfway grilling time. If desired thick fillets can also be turned halfway.

Food Quantity

Cook time

Instructions

(minutes/at HIGH)

Fish fillets 1cm (

”) thick

1.5cm (

”) thick

Fish steaks

2.5cm (1”) thick

Whole fish

Scallops Prawns uncooked

Brush with melted butter and turn over halfway through cooking.

Allow extra time for thick and oily fish.

Baste well during cooking.

11 ~ 14 17 ~ 21

18 ~ 23

18 ~ 23 22 ~ 32

16 ~ 20 16 ~ 20

230g 230g

230g

225~350g each

400g

450g 450g

Important safety instructions

Read carefully and keep for future reference

WARNING

Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in FIRE and subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN.

1 Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to the

door, control panel, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. It is hazardous for anyone to carry out any service or repair operation

which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. Repairs should only be undertaken by a qualified service technician.

2 Do not operate the oven when empty. It is best to leave a glass of water in

the oven when not in use. The water will safely absorb all microwave energy, if the oven is accidentally started.

3 Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidification. It can be the cause

of serious damage of safety. (ex. Operating the microwave oven with the wet newspapers, clothes, toys, pet or portable electric devices, etc.)

4 Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels, unless your cook book contains

instructions, for the food you are cooking. 5 Do not use newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking. 6 Do not use wooden containers. They may heat-up and char. Do not use

ceramic containers which have metallic (e.g. gold or silver) inlays. Always

remove metal twist ties. Metal objects in the oven may arc, which can cause

serious damage. 7 Do not operate the oven with a kitchen towel, a napkin or any other

obstruction between the door and the front edges of the oven, which may

cause microwave energy leakage. 8 Do not use recycled paper products since they may contain impurities which

may cause sparks and/or fires when used in cooking. 9 Do not rinse the turntable by placing it in water just after cooking. This may

cause breakage or damage. 10 Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time. If normal

times are allowed they may overheat and burn.

11 Be certain to place the oven so the front of the door is 8 cm or more

behind the edge of the surface on which it is placed, to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance.

12 Before cooking, pierce the skin of potatoes, apples or any such fruit or

vegetable.

13 Do not cook eggs in their shell. Pressure will build up inside the egg which

will burst. 14 Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven. 15 Remove the plastic wrapping from food before cooking or defrosting. Note

though that in some cases food should be covered with plastic film, for

heating or cooking. 16 If the oven door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be

operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician. 17 If smoke is observed, switch off or disconnect the oven from the power

supply and keep the oven door closed in order to stifle any flames. 18 When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper

or other combustible materials, check the oven frequently due to the

possibility of the food container is deteriorating. 19 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.

20 Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they

are liable to explode.

21 Do not operate the oven, if the door seals and adjacent parts of the

microwave oven are faulty, until the oven has been repaired by a qualified

service technician. 22 Check the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens before use. 23 Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity,

accessories and dishes during grill mode, convection mode and auto cook

operations, unless wearing thick oven gloves, as they will become hot.

Before clearing make sure they are not hot.

WARNING

Please do not let the POWER CORD touch the BACK COVER.

Important safety instructions

Read carefully and keep for future reference

24 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. 25 When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the

oven due to the possibility of ignition.

26 If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the

door closed in order to stifle any flames.

27 Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,

therefore care must be taken when handing the container.

28 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.

29 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. 30 Details for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjacent parts. 31 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. 32 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. 33 Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven (for

appliances having a facility to use a temperature-sensing probe). 34 If heating elements are provided, during use the appliance becomes hot.

Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the

oven. 35 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm

persons without supervision. 36 The microwave oven must be operated with the decorative door open.

37 This connection may be achieved by having the plug accessible or by

incorporation a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.

38 Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the

oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

39 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with

reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not

be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

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.

WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed

containers since they are liable to explode.

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.

WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young

children should be kept away.

Microwave-safe

Paper

Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven, provided that the cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and moisture. Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy foods such as bacon are cooked. In general, avoid coloured paper products as the colour may run. Some recycled paper products may contain impurities which could cause arcing or fires when used in the microwave oven.

Plastic cooking bags

Provided they are made specially for cooking, cooking bags are microwave safe. However, be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape. Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in your microwave oven, as they will melt and rupture.

Plastic microwave cookware

A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware are available. For the most part, you can probably use items you already have on hand rather than investing in new kitchen equipment.

Pottery, stoneware and ceramic

Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in your microwave oven, but they should be tested to be sure.

CAUTION

Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable for cooking utensils. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

Utensils

Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in your microwave oven

Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning. Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave oven. However, some may contain materials that render them unsuitable as microwave cookware. If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, there’s a simple way to find out if it can be used in your microwave oven. Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in the microwave oven. Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute. If the water heats up but the utensil remains cool to the touch, the utensil is microwave~safe. However, if the water does not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it is not safe for use 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. Just read through the following checklist.

Dinner plates

Many kinds of dinner-ware are microwave-safe. If in doubt consult the manufacturer’s literature or perform the microwave test.

Glassware

Glassware that is heat-resistant is microwave-safe. This would include all brands of oven tempered glass cookware. However, do not use delicate glassware, such as tumblers or wine glasses, as these might shatter as the food warms.

Plastic storage containers

These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However, they should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers.

Moisture content of food

Since the heat generated from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture, relatively dry food such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking or covered to retain moisture.

Bone and fat content of food

Bones conduct heat and fat cooks more quickly than meat. Care must be taken when cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat that they do not cook unevenly and do not become overcooked.

Quantity of food

The number of microwaves in your oven remains constant regardless of how much food is being cooked. Therefore, the more food you place in the oven, the longer the cooking time. Remember to decrease cooking times by at least one third when halving a recipe.

Shape of food

Microwaves penetrate only about 2.cm into food, the interior portion of thick foods are cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels inward. Only the outer edge of food in cooked by microwave energy; the rest is cooked by conduction. The worst possible shape for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick square. The corners will burn long before the centre is even warm . Round thin foods and ring shaped foods cook successfully in the microwave.

Covering

A cover traps heat and steam which causes food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting.

Browning

Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat. Foods that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning sauce such as worcestershire sauce, soy sauce or barbecue sauce to achieve an appetizing colour. Since relatively small amounts of browning sauces are added to food the original flavour of the recipe is not altered.

Covering with greaseproof paper

Greaseproofing effectively prevents spattering and helps food retain some heat. But because it makes a looser cover than a lid or clingfilm, it allows the food to dry out slightly.

Arranging and spacing

Individual foods such as baked potatoes, small cakes and hors d’oeuvres will heat more evenly if placed in the oven an equal distance apart, preferably in a circular pattern. Never stack foods on top of one another.

Food characteristics &

Microwave cooking

Keeping an eye on things

The recipes in the book have been formulated with great care, but your success in preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks. Always watch your food while it cooks. Your microwave oven is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation so that you can see inside and check the progress of your food. Directions given in recipes to elevate, stir, and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended. If the food seems to be cooking unevenly, simply make the necessary adjustments you think appropriate to correct the problem.

Factors affecting microwave cooking times

Many factors affect cooking times. The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe makes a big difference in cooking times. For example, a cake made with ice-cold butter, milk, and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with ingredients that are at room temperature. All of the recipes in this book give a range of cooking times. In general, you will find that the food remains under-cooked at the lower end of the time range, and you may sometimes want to cook your food beyond the maximum time given, according to personal preference. The governing philosophy of this book is that it is best for a recipe to be conservative in giving cooking times. While overcooked food is ruined for good. Some of the recipes, particularly those for bread, cake, and custards, recommend that food be removed from the oven when they are slightly undercooked. This is not a mistake. When allowed to stand, usually covered, these foods will continue to cook outside of the oven as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the food gradually travels inward. If the food is left in the oven until it is cooked all the way through, the outer portions will become overcooked or even burnt. You will become increasingly skilful in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods.

Density of food

Light, porous food such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods such as roasts and casseroles. You must take care when microwaving porous food that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle.

Height of food

The upper portion of tall food, particularly roasts, will cook more quickly than the lower portion. Therefore, it is wise to turn tall food during cooking, sometimes several times.

Food characteristics &

Microwave cooking

Stirring

Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques. In conventional cooking, food is stirred for the purpose of blending. Microwaved food, however, is stirred in order to

spread and redistribute heat. Always stir from the outside towards the centre as the outside of the food heats first.

Turning over

Large, tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and bottom will cook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn cut up chicken and chops.

Placing thicker portions facing outwards

Since microwaves are attracted to the outside portion of food, it makes sense to place thicker portions of meat, poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish. This way, thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the food will cook evenly.

Shielding

Strips of aluminium foil (which block microwaves) can be placed over the corners or edges of square and rectangular foods to prevent those portions from overcooking. Never use too much foil and make sure the foil is secured to the dish or it may cause ‘arcing’ in the oven.

Elevating

Thick or dense foods can be elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by the underside and centre of the foods.

Piercing

Foods enclosed in a shell, skin or membrane are likely to burst in the oven unless they are pierced prior to cooking. Such foods include yolks and whites of eggs, clams and oysters and whole vegetables and fruits.

Testing if cooked

Food cooks so quickly in a microwave oven, it is necessary to test it frequently. Some foods are left in the microwave until completely cooked, but most foods, including meats and poultry, are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and allowed to finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of foods will rise between 5

F (80C) during standing time.

and 15

Standing time

Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the microwave oven. Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless they are supposed to be dry in texture (some cakes and biscuits, for example). Standing allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavour blend and develop.

F (30C)

To Clean Your Oven

1 Keep the inside of the oven clean

Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls and between seal and door surface. It is best to wipe up spillovers with a damp cloth right away. Crumbs and spillovers will absorb microwave energy and lengthen cooking times. Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs that fall between the door and the frame. It is important to keep this area clean to assure a tight seal. Remove greasy spatters with a soapy cloth then rinse and dry. Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners. The glass tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher.

2 Keep the outside of the oven clean

Clean the outside of your oven with soap and water then with clean water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, the water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings. To clean control panel, open the door to prevent oven from accidentally starting, and wipe a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth. Press STOP/CLEAR after cleaning.

3 If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe the panels

with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit.

4 The door and door seals should be kept clean. Use only warm, soapy water, rinse

then dry thoroughly. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth.

5 Do not use any steam cleaner.

Questions &

Q What’s wrong when the oven light will not glow?

A There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow.

Light bulb has blown Door is not closed

Q Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?

A No. The holes, or ports, are made to allow light to pass; they do not let

microwave energy through.

Q Why does the beep tone sound when a pad on the Control Panel is

touched?

A The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered.

Q Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty?

A Yes Never run it empty or without the glass tray.

Q Why do eggs sometimes pop?

A When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam

build up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk before cooking. Never microwave eggs in the shell.

Q Why is standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over?

A After microwave cooking is finished, food keeps on cooking during

standing time. This standing time finishes cooking evenly throughout the food. The amount of standing time depends on the density of the food.

Q Is it possible to pop corn in a microwave oven?

A Yes, if using one of the two methods described

below 1 Popcorn-popping utensils designed specifically for microwave cooking. 2 Prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that contains specific

times and power outputs needed for an acceptable final product.

FOLLOW EXACT DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY EACH MANUFACTURER FOR THEIR POPCORN PRODUCT. DO NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED WHILE THE CORN IS BEING POPPED. IF CORN FAILS TO POP AFTER THE SUGGESTED TIMES, DISCONTINUE COOKING. OVERCOOKING COULD RESULT IN THE CORN CATCHING FIRE.

CAUTION

NEVER USE A BROWN PAPER BAG FOR POPPING CORN. NEVER ATTEMPT TO POP LEFTOVER KERNELS.

Q Why doesn’t my oven always cook as fast as the cooking guide says?

A Check your cooking guide again to make sure you’ve followed directions

correctly, and to see what might cause variations in cooking time.

Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions, chosen to help

prevent overcooking, the most common problem in getting used to a

microwave oven. Variations in the size, shape, weight and dimensions of

the food require longer cooking time. Use your own judgement along with

the cooking guide suggestions to test food condition, lust as you would do

with a conventional cooker.

Answers

Plug wiring information/

Disposal of your old appliance

1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Technical Specifications

Warning

This appliance must be earthed

The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following codes BLUE ~ Neutral BROWN ~ Live GREEN & YELLOW ~ Earth

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 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.

The wire which is colored GREEN & YELLOW or GREEN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or .

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;

Power Input Output Microwave Frequency Outside Dimension

Microwave Power Consumption

Grill

Combination

Convection

Technical Specification

MC8289BRC/MC8289BRCS/MC8289BRCB

230 V AC / 50Hz

900 W (IEC60705 rating standard)

2450 MHz

530 mm(W) X 3 2 mm(H) X 427 mm(D)22

1350 watt

1250 watt max. 2550 watt max. 2050 watt

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