Logik L25MW10 Instruction Manual

Microwave
Instruction Manual L25MW10
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Important Safety Instructions
l If the door or door seals are damaged,
the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a
qualified technician
.
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 technician.
l If you have a pacemaker, please contact
your doctor before using a microwave oven.
Microwave use
l This microwave is not intended for
commercial use.
l It should never be used for drying clothes
or other non-food purposes.
l The microwave should not be left
unattended when in use.
l Do not leave the appliance unattended
during use.
l 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; DO NOT assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything without close supervision. The microwave MUST NOT be treated nor use like a toy.
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 :
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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.
Safety
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.
l
To prevent high moisture content gather inside the oven cavity, open the door immediately after the cooking function has stopped to allow steam to escape.
Caution During cooking, outer surface will become hot, do not touch outer casing of appliance. Care should be taken not to store any items on top of your microwave oven.
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Maintenance of your Microwave
It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified technician to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
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 Only use utensils that are suitable for
microwave use. Refer to the section on the correct utensils to use in this appliance.
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l Care should be taken so metal objects are
not left in the microwave
These include : ¨ Metal cooking utensils ¨ Metal plates or trays ¨ Wire twist ties ¨ Crockery with metal trims ¨ Meat thermometer
Care should be taken when using paper, plastic, wooden or other combustible materials in the oven as they can catch fire
Oil & fat for deep frying should not heated in the microwave
Only use cling film designed for microwave use & take extra care when removing the film to avoid steam burns
Only heat popcorn that has been designed for microwave use.
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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.
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 appliances by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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Electrical Information
Electrical Information
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your electricity supply is suitable for that indicated on the rating plate of the appliance. The ultimate disconnection from the power source is the mains plug. Always make sure it is easily accessible to be unplugged in the event of an emergency.
Earthing Instructions WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUSE BE EARTHED .
• This appliance is equipped with a cord having an earthed plug.
• The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and earthed in accordance with all local standard and requirements.
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• Improper connection of the appliance-earthing conductor can result in a risk of an electric shock.
• Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly earthed.
• Never modify the plug provided with the appliance.
• If the plug does not fit properly in the mains socket, have a qualified electrician to install a proper mains socket.
Contents
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Contents
Unpacking and getting ready page 5 Getting to know your microwave page 6 Introducing microwave cooking page 7 Setting the child lock page 12 Using the microwave page 13 Quick Start Cooking page 15 Auto Cook page 16 Defrosting page 18 Cleaning your microwave page 19 Using aluminium foil in your microwave page 20 Questions and answers page 21 Specification page 23
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Unpacking and getting ready
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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 removed all the packaging from inside the oven.
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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 (240 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.
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30 cm
Unpacking
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This microwave oven is designed for home use. It should not be used for commercial catering.
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Getting to know your microwave
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
Accessories: (included)
Use this button to select the desired microwave power
Use this button for setting the clock and preset
Auto cook button
To quickly set cooking
times for certain foods
Stop button
This button will stop
cooking. If you press the button again, this clears the cooking settings
Power Level button
Clock/pre-set button
Shows the clock or
cooking time/setting
Speed defrost button
Use this button to
select the speed defrost function
To start cooking
Defrost by weight button
Speed cook button
Use this button to start full power cooking instantly adding 30 seconds for each press
Use this button to select the defrost by weight function
LED display
Start button
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Introducing microwave cooking
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.
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.
Y ou should always have your microwave checked if it is dropped or damaged.
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Introducing microwave
cooking
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.
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:
1 Put the utensil into the oven next to a cup of water – use a cup
that you know is microwave-safe. Close the door
2 Press the START button once, this will microwave the water for 30 seconds
3 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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Introducing microwave cooking
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.
900W 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.
900W
E
Remember
Always check that the food is evenly cooked and piping hot before you serve it.
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Introducing microwave
cooking
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
Safety
For your safety, the microwave stops if the oven door is opened during cooking. Close the door to continue the cooking cycle.
Checking your microwave
Check your microwave after unpacking and whenever you think it might not be working properly.
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Pull handle to open door 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. Place a cup of water on the turntable. Make sure the cup is microwave-safe – it shouldn't have any decorative metal trim.
2
Close the oven door.
3
Press the STOP button to clear any settings that have already been made.
4
Press the START/SPEED COOK button once.
The oven light comes on during cooking.
5
When cooking finishes, 5 beeps can be heard and 0:00 will be displayed.
At the end of the 30 seconds the water should be hot
- be careful when you take the cup out of the oven.
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Setting the child lock
place. However your child can
If the oven is turned off from the mains supply, the child-lock setting will be cancelled.
Hint
Your oven has a safety feature that prevents children from using your oven. Once the child lock is set, you will be unable to use any functions and no cooking can take
still open the oven door.
Setting the Child Lock
The child lock is a safety feature which will lock all of the buttons on your microwave. This prevents your microwave being used accidentally. Your microwave door can still be opened.
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Lock: In waiting state, press " STOP " for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep"
denoting entering into the child-lock state and LED will display " ".
Lock quitting: In locked state, press " STOP " for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep" denoting that the lock is released.
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Using the microwave
Using the microwave
Basic microwave cooking
1
Make sure the glass turntable and the turntable ring are inside the oven.
2
Choose the power level that you want to cook by pressing the POWER LEVEL button.
Note: 1) There are five power settings (see the table on next page). High power is automatically selected and repeated presses of the POWER LEVEL key will select a different power level.
2) Once the desired power is selected, key in the cooking time required using the numberal key pad. The maximum microwave cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
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Press START/SPEED COOK
Hint:
Starting and stopping cooking
It is possible to check cooking progress at any time, by opening the door to check the food, turn the food over, stir it or leave the food to stand. This interrupts the emission of microwave energy and the oven stops working until the door is closed again. To resume cooking, close the door, and press the Start button.
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Using the microwave
Hint
When cooking has finished the microwave will beep 5 times.
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Press "Power level"
Mcirowave Power
Display
Application
Once
Twice
3 times
4 times
5 times
80%
50%
30%
10%
Reheat, boil water, cook
vegetable and chicken
Cook rice, fish and seafood,
meats
Cook milk, cake, stew food
Defrost
Keep warm, soften ice cream
Example: choose 50% power for a cooking time of 10 minutes (1) Press " POWER LEVEL " 3 times; (2) Press the numeral pads of "1", "0", "0", "0" in sequence; (3) Press " START/SPEED COOK " to start cooking, timing counts down.
Microwave Power Chart
100%
Microwave cooking
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Quick start cooking
This function is useful when heating small amounts of food or drink, Or adding extra time during cooking in the speed cook mode.
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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.
2
Press the STOP button.
3
When the unit is in waiting state, press " START/SPEED COOK " to start cooking for 30 seconds with 100% microwave power. Each additional press will increase the cooking time by 30 seconds until the accrued time reaches 2 minutes or less. By then, each press will increase cooking time by 1 minute. Example: set 3 minutes speedy cooking: (1) Press " START/SPEED COOK " once; (2) Cooking begins; cooking time begins to countdown. (3) Press " START/SPEED COOK " 4 times
Hint
The quick start feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with the touch of the START button.
Microwave cooking
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Auto cook
Auto cook allows you to cook most of your favourite food easily by selecting the food type and weight of the food. The numeral pads 1–9 matches nine different types respectively;
Pad CookDisplay
Pad CookDisplay Pad CookDisplay
1
2 3
4
5
6
7
8 9
Auto
Reheat
Vegetable
Soup
Fish
Pasta
Potato
Pizza
Chicken
Rice
Example: to cook vegetable of 350g: (1) Press pad "2" (2) Press pad "2" twice (3) Press START/SPEED COOK
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Microwave cooking
Refer to the chart for the automatic menu procedure: After selecting the menu, continue to press to select the desired weight before pressing START/SPEED COOK
Note: The density and thickness of food can affect its cooking time, make sure all food is piping hot and cooked through before serving.
Menu
Weight(g)
Press
Display
1
Auto Reheat
2
Vegetable
3
Soup
4
Fish
5
Pasta
6
Potato
7
Pizza
8
Chicken
9
Rice
150 250 350 400 150 350 500 150 250 350 400 450 150 300 450 600
50 100 150
1 2 3 1 2
3 500 750
1000
550
1100
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2
Pasta 50g + Cold water 450ml Pasta 100g + Cold water 800ml Pasta 150g + Cold water 1200ml
For best results once the potatoes are cooked - wrap them in tin foil for at least 5 minutes to cook through
This setting is designed for fresh pizza slices ( not frozen pizza )
Make sure food is cooked through before consuming, additional cooking maybe required, especially if thick pieces are used.
Rice 200g+Boiling water 350ml Rice 400g+Boiling water 700ml
Make sure food is thoroughly heated through.
Add a few table spoons of water, cover with cling film, (suitable for microwaves ), and pierce with a fork before cooking
Stir before serving.
Make sure food is cooked through before consuming, additional cooking maybe required, especially if thick pieces are used.
Comments
Times
1m 20s 1m 50s 2m 20s
3m
2m 20s
4m 5m 50s 2m 10s 3m 10s 4m 20s 5m 20s
6m
3m 4m 30s
6m 7m 20s
18m 21m
24m 4m 30s 7m 10s 9m 10s
50s 1m 30s 2m 10s
20m 22m
24m 30s
9m
15m
1=200g 2=400g 3=600g
1=80g 2=160g 3=250g
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Defrosting
Hint
It is recommended that the food is turned over half way through the defrosting process + make sure it is thoroughly defrosted before cooking.
Defrosting
Be sure to remove any metalic ties or wraps.
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Make sure the glass turntable and turntable ring are inside the oven.
After putting your frozen food in the oven, close the door
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3
Defrost by Weight
Speed Defrost
Example: defrosting 500g of beef
(1) Press " SPEED DEFROST "; (2) Press "5" "0" "0" in sequence; (3) Press " START/SPEED COOK " to start defrosting. Note: Time needed for defrosting under "Speed Defrost" is less than "Defrost by Weight" for the food with the same weight.
Example: defrosting 500g of beef (1) Press " DEFROST BY WEIGHT "; (2) Press "5", "0", "0", in sequence; (3) Press " START/SPEED COOK " to start defrosting.
Cleaning
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Unplug your oven before you clean it.
The oven walls have a special enamel coating which makes cleaning very easy. Use a soft damp cloth to wipe off any splashes or a paper towel to mop up any spills. Wipe off grease with a damp cloth and a little detergent. Dry thoroughly. As with any oven, if grease is left to accumulate, it can smoke and even catch fire.
Clean behind the door ledge.
Keep the inside of the door clean with a damp cloth. Use warm soapy water for stubborn marks and dry thoroughly.
The inside of the door has a special coating and must not be cleaned with abrasive pads or cleaning powders
Check that the door catches are clean.
Keep the front of the oven clean so that the door can close properly.
Use warm soapy water to clean the outside of the oven. Do not use abrasive pads or powders that could scratch the surface.
Unplug the oven before cleaning the power lead. Wipe with a damp cloth and leave to dry before plugging it back in.
Be careful not to spill water into the vents.
Treat the turntable as you would any glass plate. After you have used it for more than 15 minutes, allow it to cool down before you use it again. Do not wash the turntable in very hot water that could crack it.
Make sure the turntable is dry before you put it back in the oven.
Cleaning your microwave
Cleaning your oven each time you use it will help to prevent stubborn marks that can be difficult to clean.
Make sure you keep the outlet grids clean.
Do not remove wave guide cover: It is important to keep cover clean in the same manner as the inside of the oven. If grease is left to accumulate, it can smoke and even catch fire.
Do not remove any fixed parts from the inside of your microwave oven during cleaning or at any other time.
Wash the rotating ring in warm water. Don't use very hot water which
could make it warp.
Hint
Unplug your microwave from the mains and wait for the oven to cool down completely before cleaning.
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Using aluminium foil
As with all metal, microwave energy can't pass through foil, but provided that you keep the foil away from the side of the oven it won't cause sparks and there won't be any damage to your oven.
Using foil is a good way of shielding parts of food that you don't want to cook as quickly as others – perhaps where the food is narrower and would otherwise overcook.
Place the foil over the area you want to shield, taking care that the foil won't touch the sides of the oven when the turntable rotates. Only use one piece of foil at a time so that you don't get sparks between the separate pieces.
Follow these guidelines when using foil in your microwave:
Remove foil lids from containers before using in the microwave. Some lids are made of card with a foil covering – these should be removed too.
Use a microwave-safe transparent lid if possible.
Stir food during cooking if the container has a lid or film cover.
Always use the glass turntable.
Use shallow containers with a large surface area. Do not use containers that are more than
1.25in (3.5cm) deep.
Use oven gloves when handling hot foil containers.
Do not completely cover food with foil. The microwave energy cannot pass through the foil so the food won't cook.
Do not let aluminium foil touch the inside of the oven.
Do not use more than one piece of foil in the oven at the same time.
Using aluminium foil in your microwave
It's safe to use aluminium foil in your microwave oven as long as you follow these safety guidelines.
Questions and answers
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Q
Why doesn't food seem to cook?
A
Check that:
• the cooking time has been set
• the door is closed
• the power socket is not overloaded causing a fuse to blow.
Q
Why does the food seem undercooked or overcooked?
A
Check that:
• the correct cooking time has been set
• the correct power setting has been used.
Q
How can I stop eggs from popping?
A
When you bake or poach eggs in the microwave, the yolk can sometimes pop as steam builds up inside it. You can stop the egg from popping by piercing the yolk with a toothpick before cooking.
Never cook eggs that are still in their shell.
Q
Why is it so important that I allow standing time after cooking?
A
With microwave cooking, many foods build up enough heat inside them to continue cooking even after they've been taken out of the oven. Because microwave cooking works from the outside of food inwards, standing time lets you cook the centre of the food just right without the outside being overcooked.
Q
Why does my oven sometimes take longer to cook than it says in the recipe?
A
First check that the oven was set just as the recipe said.
Cooking times and heat settings are suggestions to help prevent overcooking but differences in the weight, size, shape and starting temperature of food will all affect how long it takes to cook – just as it does with a conventional oven. Use your judgement along with the recipe to check whether food has been cooked properly.
Q
Why do I get condensation on the inside of the oven door?
A
Condensation is perfectly normal, especially when you're cooking food with a high moisture content such as potatoes.
Questions and answers
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Questions and answers
Q
Does the microwave energy get through the window on the door?
A
No. The door has a special metal screen with holes in that lets you see inside but stops microwave energy from getting out.
Q
Steam comes out of the side of the door and vents. Can microwave energy get out too?
A
No. The door and vents are carefully designed to let steam out during cooking but keep microwave energy in. The gaps are not big enough for microwave energy to escape.
Q
What happens if the microwave is switched on while the oven is empty?
A
The microwave will be damaged. Don't switch the microwave on when there's nothing inside the oven. It's a good idea to keep a cup of water in the oven just in case someone accidentally starts the microwave.
Q
Why won't the oven light come on?
A
Open the door. If the light doesn't come on, the bulb has probably blown. Call a qualified repairer – don't try to change the bulb yourself.
Q
There are sparks inside the oven when I use the microwave. Will this cause any damage?
A
Yes. Make sure that you are not using any metal utensils and that your containers don't have a metal trim. You must not use metal in your microwave, except foil, when you cook.
Q
Light is showing through the vents and door. Does this mean the microwave energy can escape?
A
No. It's normal for the light to be visible and is nothing to be concerned about.
Q
Why do I get interference on my TV and radio when I use the microwave?
A
Microwave ovens use radio waves similar to those received by TVs and radios. You can lessen the interference by moving your microwave further away from the TV or radio.
Specification
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Specification
Complies with EEC directives 89/336/EEC and 92/31/EEC. Dimensions shown are approximate. Because we continually strive to improve our products, we may change specifications without prior notice.
Input 230V - 240V~, 50Hz Output 850 - 900 Watts Microwave frequency 2450MHz Outside dimensions 511mm wide x 283mm high x 440mm deep Power consumption
Microwave 1450 - 1550 Watts
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