maestrowave MW1000, MW1200 Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
(with terms of Guarantee)
IMPORTANT
Carefully read the Operation Manual before installing or using the microwave oven.
Pay special attention to the Important Safety Instructions, see Page 4.
MW1000/1200
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Contents ...................................................................................................................... 1
Oven Diagram ............................................................................................................. 2
Control Panel ............................................................................................................... 3
Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................4
Installation ................................................................................................................... 4 - 5
Before Operation ......................................................................................................... 6
How to Operate the Oven:
Memory Cooking:
Note for memory cooking..........................................................................................7
Cooking with memory .............................................................................................. 7
Cooking double quantity with memory ......................................................................8
Memory programme entry ........................................................................................8
Memory check ......................................................................................................... 11
Manual Cooking:
Note for manual cooking ...........................................................................................12
Manual cooking ....................................................................................................... 12
Sequence programming ...........................................................................................13
Other Convenient Features:
Express defrost........................................................................................................ 14
Counter check ......................................................................................................... 15
Counter clear ........................................................................................................... 15
Demonstration mode ............................................................................................... 16
Information with error message.................................................................................16
Cooking Advice:
Suitable Cookware ................................................................................................... 17
Food Handling & Preparation ....................................................................................18
Advice for Defrosting ............................................................................................... 19
Advice for Reheating ............................................................................................... 20
Charts:
Defrosting Chart....................................................................................................... 21 - 22
Cooking Chart .......................................................................................................... 23 - 25
Reheating Chart ...................................................................................................... 26 - 30
Cleaning & Maintenance .............................................................................................. 31
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 32
To Replace the Mains Plug...........................................................................................33
Calling for Service .......................................................................................................
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Terms of Guarantee .................................................................................................... 34
Specifications .............................................................................................................. Back Cover
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VEN DIAGRAM
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1. Touch control panel
2. Door safety latches
3. Oven lamp
4. Ceramic floor (Not removable)
5. Door hinges
6. Oven door with see - through window
7. Door handle
8. Door seals and sealing surfaces
9. Cavity face plate
10. Air ventilation cover and openings
11. Power supply cord
12. Air intake openings
13. Outer case cabinet
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ONTROL PANEL
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DISPLAY AND INDICATORS
1 Heating indicator:
This indicator shows heating in progress
2 Digital display 3 Check mode indicator 4 Double quantity mode indicator 5 Memory number indicator 6 EXPRESS DEFROST indicator
OPERATING PADS
7 DOUBLE QUANTITY pad
8 EXPRESS DEFROST pad 9 NUMBER pads for time and memory pro-
gramming
0 SELECT TIME pad A STOP/CLEAR pad; press to stop opera-
tion of oven and clear remaining heating time
B SELECT POWER pad for setting variable
power level
C START pad; press to operate oven after
door is closed and time is set
D SET pad for setting memory
E CHECK pad for checking memory
F SIGNAL pad for setting signal sound
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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Oven Use:
The oven is for food preparation only.
Never operate when emply.
Do not leave or store anything inside the oven when
not in use.
Never attempt to use the oven with the door open.
It is important not to defeat or tamper with the door safety latches. This may result in exposure to microwave energy.
Never operate the oven with any object caught in
the door sealing surfaces, this again may cause microwave leakage.
Do not insert fingers or objects in the holes of the
door latches or air vent openings as this may damage the oven and cause an electric shock.
If water or food drops inside the air vent openings
switch off the oven immediately, unplug it and call a Service Technician appointed by MAESTROWAVE.
Never attempt to move the oven while it is operating.
Do not use the oven near a steamer or a fryer.
Always wipe up spills on the ceramic floor and splashes
on the walls after cooking. If you leave grease on the ceramic floor and walls it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using your oven.
NSTALLATION
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WARNING:
1 Remove all packing materials. Remove the protec-
tive film (blue film) from the outer case cabinet (if cov­ered). Do not remove the plastic film from the inside of the oven window as this protects it from dirt.
2 Place oven on a secure, level surface, strong enough
to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked in the oven.
3 Ensure there is a minimum free space above the oven
of 15 cm.
4 Do not place the oven where heat, moisture or high
humidity are generated, (for example, near or above a conventional oven) or near combustible materials (for example, curtains). Do not block or obstruct air vent openings, as obstructions may ignite due to the emission of hot air.
5 Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged (See
Installation next page) and that it does not run under the oven or oven any hot or sharp surfaces.
6 The socket must be readily accessible so that it can
be easily unplugged in an emergency.
7 Do not use the oven outdoors.
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WARNING:
Inspect the Oven: Check the oven carefully for damage before and regularly after installation.
• Make sure the door closes properly, that it is not misaligned or warped.
• Check the hinges and door safety latches are not broken or loose.
• Ensure the door seal and sealing surfaces are not damaged.
• Inspect the oven interior and door for dents.
Important: If any damage is apparent, do not operate the oven in any way. Contact your dealer or an au­thorised Service Technician appointed by MAESTROWAVE.
MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instruction has been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to oven use.
Fire: If food overheats, starts to smoke or burn: Keep the oven door closed; turn the oven off; switch off the power at the socket and disconnect the plug from the socket. Failure to follow this pro­cedure may result in fire and oven damage.
Liquids: Take care when microwaving liquids and beverages. To prevent delayed eruptive boiling of liquid and possible scalding: Stir liquid prior to and during heating/reheating, let liquid stand in the oven at the end of cooking.
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8. The unit may be secured to a countertop or stand. There is a screw hole in the bottom of the unit. After the oven is permanently placed, drill a hole through the counter top for a 5 mm self-tapping screw. The hole should be 20 mm from the left side of the outer case cabinet and 180 mm back from the front edge of the cavity face plate.
Hole
180 mm
20 mm
It is hazardous for anyone other than a Service Tech­nician, approved by MAESTROWAVE to carry out any service
or repair operation which involves the removal of a
cover which gives protection against exposure to mi
crowave energy.
BUILDING-IN-KIT
This oven is not designed to be built into a kitchen unit.
IMPORTANT! ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Do not allow water to come into contact with the
power supply cord or plug.
Insert the plug properly into the socket as the plug
may otherwise overheat and catch fire.
Do not connect other appliances to the same socket
using an adaptor plug as it may cause the house wiring to overheat and catch fire.
If the plug or socket is loose or the power supply
cord is damaged, do not operate the oven, it must be replaced by the special power cord, part no. QACC-A088WRE0. Contact your dealer or a Service Technician appointed by MAESTROWAVE. A defective plug, power supply cord or socket may overheat and catch fire during operation or cause an electrical shock.
When removing the plug from the socket always grip
the plug, never the mains lead as this may damage the power supply cord and the connections inside the plug.
The product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded)
plug. Should it not be suitable for the socket outlet in your kitchen, remove the plug and fit an appropriate type, observing the wiring code given in "To replace the mains plug" on page 33.
The fuse from a cut-off plug should be removed and the plug disposed of in safe manner. Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted into a socket outlet as serious electrical shock may occur. The plug must not be used without the fuse cover fitted.
When replacing the plug please ensure that you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about electrical connection seek the help of a qualified electrician.
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WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code given in "To replace the mains plug" on page 33.
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WARNING:
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The programme or check mode is cancelled when
any pads are not pressed for more than 3 min­utes.
will appear on the display after the time reaches zero. It will disappear when the oven door is opened or the STOP/CLEAR pad is pressed.
When you first connect the microwave oven to an
electrical socket, the digital display will show
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Key pad entries can only be made when the door
is closed.
EFORE OPERATION
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The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads on the control panel. A signal should be heard each time you press the control panel.
SOUND SETTING
There is a choice of 2 different sounds or no
sound on your oven.
To set a signal, touch the SET pad twice within 2
seconds and then touch the SIGNAL pad continu­ously until you hear the tone required.
STOPPING THE OVEN
If you want to stop the oven during cooking, press
the STOP/CLEAR pad once or open the door (ex­cept memory cooking).
To start the oven again, close the door and press the START pad within 1 minute.
If you open the door during memory cooking, the
programme is cancelled.
If you want to cancel a programme during cook-
ing, press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice.
If you want to clear a mistake during program-
ming, press the STOP/CLEAR pad once.
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OW TO OPERATE THE OVEN
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Introduction:
Water, sugar and fat in food absorbs microwaves and causes their molecules to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together. The outer areas of food are heated by microwave energy and the remaining portions by conduction. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating. Where recommended, allow food to stand, this is not optional but is necessary to ensure thorough cooking. It is particularly important for dense food, such as joints of meat.
NOTES
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Microwaves pass through non-metallic dishes and
utensils and heat the food inside the dishes.
Microwaves are reflected by metal.
The oven is lined with metal and has a fine metallic
mesh in the door to prevent microwave leakage.
Metallic dishes are not suitable for microwaving.
MEMORY COOKING
Output Power
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Cook Time
10 sec. 20 sec. 30 sec. 45 sec.
1 min. 1 min. 15 sec. 1 min. 30 sec. 2 min. 2 min. 30 sec. 3 min.
Memory No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
To check the stored programmes please refer to "Memory check" on page 11.
To change the stored programmes please refer to "Memory programme entry" on page 8.
Example: If you want to cook by using memory 1, which was programmed for 10 seconds at 100%.
This oven has 20 memory banks (1-20) which can
store cooking programmes.
The memory banks 1-0 have been programmed
previously as shown in the table. These prepro­grammed memory banks can be changed indi­vidually if required.
In addition for all memory banks a time constant
1.7 for the double quantity is stored. The stored time constant can also be changed individually if required.
Information in these memory banks is not lost due
to power interruptions. If the power goes off, the oven does not need to be reprogrammed. No bat­teries are necessary for this type of memory.
If you want to memorise or check the programme
or cook using memory 11-20, press the desired NUMBER pad twice within 1 second.
NOTE FOR MEMORY COOKING
COOKING WITH MEMORY
Step
Procedure
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Pad Order Display
NO.
After about 1 sec.
ON
Press the NUMBER pad .
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Example: If you want to cook a double quantity using memory 1.
Step
Procedure
1
Pad Order Display
Press the DOUBLE QUANTITY pad.
NO.
X2
2
Press the NUMBER pad .
NO.
X2
After about 1 sec.
ON X2
NO. will flash on and off.
Note: 1. If the cooking time of double quantity is over the max. time, the display will show "EE9". See page 16.
2. Double quantity means best time for cooking double quantity; it is not double the time.
3. The "MEMORY" cooking system does not require the use of the START pad. MEMORY cannot be used to start the oven if any programme is displayed.
You can change the memory programmes for all memory banks.
Use the correct NUMBER pad after pressing the SELECT POWER pad. The following chart gives examples of foods typically cooked on microwave power levels.
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Microwave Power Levels
Examples of FoodsNumber Pads
SELECT POWER
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2
1
0
Beverage, Fruit, Vegetables, Rice/Pasta
Seafood, Cakes, Muffins, Slices, Casseroles, Lasagne
P-HI
P-90
P-80
P-70
P-60
P-50
P-40
P-30
P-20
P-10
P- 0
Display
COOKING GUIDE AND POWER LEVEL
Defrosting, Softening butter
Keeping food warm
No microwave power
COOKING DOUBLE QUANTITY WITH MEMORY
MEMORY PROGRAMME ENTRY
The cooking stages you can input are : Memory NO. 1-10 Max.3 stages Memory NO.11-20 Max.2 stages
Microwave power level 0~100%
Cooking time Max. 30 minutes for each stage.
And total cooking time is max.30 minutes.
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NO.
Step
Procedure Display
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Press the SET pad twice within 2 seconds.
Example: If you want to set 4 minutes on 60% for the 1st sequence and 2 minutes on 30% for the 2nd sequence for
1 serving in memory 1.
Pad Order
TO PROGRAMME TIME AND POWER LEVEL INTO A MEMORY
X 2
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Enter desired cooking time for the 1st sequence. (4 minutes)
Press the SELECT POWER pad.
Enter desired power level for the 1st se­quence. (60%)
Press the SELECT TIME pad.
Enter desired cooking time for the 2nd sequence. (2 minutes)
Press the SELECT POWER pad.
Enter desired power level for the 2nd sequence. (30%)
Press the SET pad twice to complete the setting.
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Press the SELECT TIME pad.
Note: 1. If the cooking time is over the max. time, the display will show "EE9". See page 16.
2. If your programmed time is over max. time at Double Quantity, you cannot use Double Quantity for the memory. You can cook only 1 serving.
3. It is not necessary to press the SELECT POWER pad for 100%.
4. At step 1 the audible signal will only sound on the second press of the SET button.
X 2
Press the NUMBER pad
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NO.
NO. will flash on and off.
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TO CHANGE THE TIME CONSTANT FOR DOUBLE QUANTITY
The time constant for double quantity is preset 1.7 times the single quantity cooking time, but you can alter this constant to suit your needs.
Example: If you want to change the time constant to 1.67 in memory 1.
X 2
Step
Procedure
1
Pad Order Display
Press the SET pad twice within 2 seconds.
2
3
Press the DOUBLE QUANTITY pad.
X 2
5
6
Press the SET pad twice to complete the setting.
Set the time constant (1.67).
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Press the SELECT TIME pad.
Note: 1. In case you want to change the time constant it must be set for each key separately.
2. The time constant can be set from 0.00 to 9.99.
3. At step 1 the audible signal will only sound on the second press of the SET button.
Press the NUMBER pad .
NO. will flash on and off.
NO.
X2
NO.
NO.
X2
X2
X2
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MEMORY CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
NO.
CHECK
NO.
Step
Procedure
Press the CHECK pad.
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You can check the information programmed into the memory.
CHECKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL
Example: If you want to know the information programmed into the memory 1, memory 1 has been programmed for
4 minutes on 60% for the 1st sequence and 2 minutes on 30% for the 2nd sequence.
Display
Pad Order
NO. will flash on and off.
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After about 1 sec.
Note: 1. To cancel MEMORY CHECK, press the CHECK pad.
2. When
is displayed at Step 1, the memory is not set.
3. To check the time constant for double quantity, press the DOUBLE QUANTITY pad and the desired NUMBER pad in step 2.
Press the NUMBER pad .
REPEAT
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Example: Suppose you want to cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds at 50%.
MANUAL COOKING
Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 cooking sequences and has 11 preset microwave power levels. See page 8. You can enter cooking time up to 30 minutes for each stage. The total cooking time is 30 minutes maximum.
NOTE FOR MANUAL COOKING
3. During cooking mode, the oven stops when the door is opened, and the programme is cancelled if the START key is not pressed within 1 minute after the door is closed.
1. It is not necessary to press SELECT POWER pad for 100%.
2. If the cooking time is over the max. time, the display will show "EE9". See page 16.
MANUAL COOKING
Step
Procedure
DisplayPad Order
1
Press the SELECT TIME pad.
2
Enter desired cooking time. (2 minutes 30 seconds)
3 Press the SELECT POWER pad.
4
Enter desired power level. (50%)
5
Press the START pad.
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SEQUENCE PROGRAMMING
ON
Step
Procedure
1
Press the SELECT TIME pad.
Display
2
Pad Order
3
Press the SELECT POWER pad.
4
Enter desired power level for the 1st sequence.(70%)
5
Press the SELECT TIME pad.
6
Enter desired cooking time for the 2nd sequence.(3 minutes)
7
Press the START pad.
Enter desired cooking time for the 1st sequence.(5 minutes)
Note: If you want to programme 3 cooking sequences, repeat step 1-4 after step 6.
This facility enables continued and uninterrupted operation of up to three different sequences.
Example: If you want to cook for 5 minutes on 70% followed by 3 minutes on 100%
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Express Defrost
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES
Express Defrost is used to defrost meat and poultry. Enter desired defrost time, referring to the defrost chart.
Example: If you want to defrost for 7 minutes and 30 seconds.
Step
Procedure
DisplayPad Order
1
3
Halfway through defrost time CHECK will flash and the oven will "beep" 4 times. Open the door. Turn food over and shield any warm portions. Close the door.
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Enter desired defrost time.
Press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad.
Press the START pad.
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Press the START pad within 1 minute after closing the door.
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Note: If you do not open the door when an audible signal sounds, the defrosting cycle will continue and the defrost-
ing time will count down to 0.
DEF
DEF
DEF
ON
DEF
DEF
ON
EXPRESS DEFROST
EXPRESS DEFROST CHART
This is specially designed for smaller cuts of food. The following foods should be used on the express defrost programme.
1.Beef Steak
2.Lamb Chops
3.Pork Chops
4.Chicken Portions
5.Fish Steaks
The oven is pre-programmed with a time and power level cycle so that the food listed above is defrosted easily.
BASIC IDEAS FOR EXPRESS DEFROST
i/ Always allow food to stand for approx. 10-30 minutes after defrosting to equalise the temperature and to produce
better defrosting results.
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Check food after standing. If the item is not thoroughly defrosted, continue to defrost on 20% power for additional time.
iii/ Choose foods that are the same thickness throughout. This will produce better defrosting results. Foods which
vary in thickness may require shielding with small flat pieces of tin foil to prevent over-defrosting. iv/ For foods not listed in the chart refer to the manual defrosting chart. v/ When freezing chicken pieces, steak, chops and fish, freeze separately in single flat layers and if necessary
interleave with freezer plastic to seperate layers. This will ensure even defrosting.
1. Position the food with thinner parts in centre in a single layer, if pieces are stuck together separate as soon as possible.
2. Turn over, rearrange after the audible sound. After defrosting stand for 10-30 minutes.
1. Position the food in a single layer.
2. Shield any thinner parts with foil if necessary.
3. If pieces are stuck together separate as soon as possible.
4. Turn over, rearrange after the audible sound.
5. After defrosting allow to stand for 30 mins.
5 mins
Steak Pork, lamb chops Chicken Portions
Fish Steaks
5 mins
TIME PER 450g / 1lb
FOOD
METHOD
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COUNTER CHECK
Set the counters to "0" before using your new oven (see COUNTER CLEAR below) to keep a record of the ovens use.
Step
Procedure
1
Press the CHECK pad twice.
Display
CHECK will flash on and off. (Total times used)
Pad Order
X 2
CHECK
2
(Times memory 1 was used)
NO.
CHECK
After about 1 sec.
CHECK
Note: 1.To cancel Counter Check mode, press the CHECK pad.
Each counter can count the times up to 9999, and it will return to 0 if it is over 9999.
2. To check the times of manual cooking, press the SELECT TIME pad at Step 2 instead of the NUMBER pad. To check the times of EXPRESS DEFROST cooking, press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad at Step 2 instead of the NUMBER pad.
To check memory 1 usage,
press the NUMBER pad
.
Step
Procedure
1
Press the CHECK pad twice.
DisplayPad Order
X 2
Each number of times can be cleared.
Example: Suppose you want to clear the times of memory 1.
CHECK
CHECK will flash on and off. (Total times used)
2
(Times memory 1 was used)
NO.
CHECK
After about 1 sec.
CHECK
Note: 1. To cancel Counter clear mode, press the CHECK pad.
2. To clear the times of manual cooking, press the SELECT TIME pad at Step 2 instead of the NUMBER pad.
To clear the times of EXPRESS DEFROST cooking, press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad at Step 2 instead of the NUMBER pad.
3. To clear total using times, skip Step 2.
Press the SET pad.3
Press the NUMBER pad .
CHECK
COUNTER CLEAR
Example: If you want to know the total amount of times the oven has been used, and the number of times each pro-
gramme has been used. In the following example, the total time was 8268 and memory 1 was 513.
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To demonstrate,touch SELECT TIME, 0 and then touch START and hold for 3 seconds. will appear in the display. Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. The timer will count down rapidly.
To cancel, touch SELECT TIME,then 0 and STOP/ CLEAR.
DEMONSTRATION MODE
INFORMATION WITH ERROR MESSAGE
EE9 Cooking time exceeds the max. time. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad and
programme again.
ERROR MESSAGE
If ERROR message is displayed, follow the instructions below.
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WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use. Carefully follow the MAESTROWAVE Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed
recommended cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.
OOKING ADVICE
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The microwave power level will default to 100% unless you press the SELECT POWER pad to reach the desired setting. Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, e.g, Christmas pudding, mince pies and fruit cakes. Before use, check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
Lids: Always remove lids from food jars and containers before using them in the oven. If you do not, steam and pressure will build up inside and the container may explode. Take care when heating contents in babies bottles, see page 18.
Do not cook eggs in their shell as they will explode. Do not heat canned potatoes in the microwave oven as they may burst.
For microwaving, use only those utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated below.
A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recom­mended, as food in the corners tends to overcook.
Aluminium foil & foil containers, made from "Microfoil®".
NO
Metal cookware.
Browning dishes & self-heating packages.
YES
Always place on an up-turned plate on the turntable to prevent heat stress. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Be careful as these become very hot. Popcorn: Only use microwave popcorn within recommended packaging (follow popcorn manufacturer's instructions). Never use oil unless the manufacturer recommends and never cook for longer than instructed.
Kitchen paper.
YES
Always attend the oven closely. Only use to absorb fat and moisture when warming food. Pay special attention as overheating may cause a fire in your oven.
Disposable containers: Thin plastic, paper, straw and wooden containers.
YES
Always attend the oven closely. Look at the oven from time to time when cooking or reheating food in disposable containers of plastic, paper or other combustible material. Only use for warming food. Pay special attention as over-heating may cause a fire in your oven.
Heat resistant china and ceramics.
YES
Except for dishes with metallic decoration.
Microwave cling film , microwave roasting bags.
YES
Microwave cling film and bags must be vented for steam to escape, pierce in 4-5 places. Do not use plastic or metal ties as they may melt or catch fire due to 'arcing'.
YES
Microwave-safe plastic cookware.
YES
Heat resistant glass,
(e.g. Pyrex®, Fire King®, Corning Ware ®).
SUITABLE COOKWARE
YES
Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer, e.g. MicroFoil®, follow instructions carefully.
COOKWARE
SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING
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Food hygiene standards (storage, handling and preparation) apply to microwaving. Always store convenience foods as recommended by the food manufacturer and keep no longer than the "Use By" date.
Hygiene
Composition & quality
Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding, mince pies) requires less heating time and should be watched, over-heating can lead to fire. Use good quality ingredients for microwaving. Economical cuts of meat can be used for casseroles.
Density & quantity
Food density and quantity affect the amount of cooking time needed, for example, potatoes require more cooking than peas; four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.
For even cooking stir, turn or rearrange food during cooking. Where recommended, leave food to stand after cooking or defrosting.
Stir, turn & stand
Initial temperature
The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed, for example, chilled food requires more cooking than food at room temperature. The temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut into foods with fillings, for example, jam doughnuts, to release heat or steam.
Piercing
Food with skin (e.g. potatoes, apples, fish, sausages, chicken), or with membrane (e.g. egg whites/yolks), must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating. If not, steam will build up and may cause food to explode.
Arrangement
Place thickest parts of food on the outside of the dish, e.g. place the meaty ends of chicken drumsticks on the outside of the dish.
Covering
Fish, vegetables and certain other foods benefit from being covered during microwave cookery, follow recommendations where given and use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
Size & shape
Food size and shape affect the amount of cooking time needed. When cooking more than one portion of the same food ensure they are of a similar size and shape.
Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling-film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.
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Check the temperature of food and drink and stir (before serving). Take special care when serving babies, children or the elderly. the contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption to avoid burns.
FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION
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NOTES:
To defrost food, use either 30% or 10% microwave power.
Shield warm areas with small pieces of foil if necessary.
It is important to turn food over, separate (where appropriate) and rearrange to ensure even defrosting.
• Standing time is necessary after defrosting to ensure thorough defrosting.
Poultry
Meat joints
Place on a plastic rack, turn over at least 4-5 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand for 45-60 minutes,
until
thoroughly defrosted.
Place on a plastic rack, turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow poultry to stand for 45-60 minutes,
until
thoroughly defrosted.
NOTE: Do not defrost poultry with giblets.
Place on a plastic rack, separate during defrosting and turn over at least 2-3 times. Shield if necessary.
Steak, Chops & Chicken Portions
Whole fish & Fillets
Place in a bowl, remove defrosted parts and turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting.
Cubed & Minced Meat
Place in a flan dish, separate and turn over at least twice during defrosting. Shield if necessary.
ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING
Prepacked Frozen Foods
Remove packaging, including any foil and place in a suitable dish.
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Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat these separately, see below. Place smaller items of food to the
centre of the plate, larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 50%, stir/rearrange halfway through reheating. Ensure thoroughly reheated before serving.
Cover with vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid, reheat on 50%. Stir frequently to ensure even reheating.
Place thickest parts of the portions on the outside of the dish, cover with microwave cling film and reheat on 70%. Turn over halfway through reheating.
NOTE: Ensure poultry is thoroughly reheated, before serving.
Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 50%. Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating.
NOTE: Ensure meat is thoroughly reheated before serving.
Place pies on plate or in a flan dish. Reheat meat pies on 70% and fruit pies on 50%.
Cover with vented microwave cling film or suitable lid and reheat on 50%. Stir at least once during reheating.
Plated meals
Casseroles
Poultry portions
Sliced meat
Pies
Vegetables
ADVICE FOR REHEATING
WARNINGS: Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. Stand back when opening
the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling-film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.
!
Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.
Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.
Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with the size, shape and material of the container.
To avoid overheating and fire, spacial care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or fat content, for example, mince pies, Christmas pudding.
Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturers' instructions on the can.
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EFROSTING CHART
D
LOW
(10%)
LOW
(10%)
MEDIUM LOW
(30%)
LOW
(10%)
LOW
(10%)
LOW
(10%)
LOW
(10%)
LOW
(10%)
LOW
(10%)
LOW
(10%)
Beef, Lamb & Pork Joints (uncooked)
Whole Poultry (uncooked)
Minced Beef (uncooked)
Sausages (uncooked)
Bacon (uncooked)
Sausage Rolls Large (cooked)
Quiche (cooked)
Meat Pie (cooked)
Fruit Pie/ Crumble (cooked)
Sponge Pudding (cooked)
FOOD METHODMICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL
/450g (1lb)
/450g (1lb)
/450g (1lb)
/450g (1lb)
/450g (1lb)
11 mi ns
7-8 mins
10-11 mins
8-9 mins
for 8 rolls, 375g (13oz)
Total weight
/450g (1lb)
/450g (1lb)
/450g (1lb)
/450g (1lb)
3-4 mins
5-6 mins
5-6 mins
5-6 mins
4-5 mins
MANUAL DEFROSTING
1. Place on a large plate.
2. Turn over 4-5 times during defrosting.
NOTE: If necessary, small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield small areas of meat which may become warm during defrosting.
3. After defrosting, wrap in foil and leave to stand for 30-60 minutes or until thoroughly defrosted.
As above
1. Place on a plate or in a flan dish.
2. Turn over 2-3 times during defrosting, removing defrosted mince each time.
3. After defrosting, cover any frozen mince remaining in aluminium foil for 15-20 minutes or until thoroughly defrosted.
1. Place on a large plate, in a single layer if possible.
2. Turn over 2-3 times during defrosting and separate if necessary.
3. After defrosting, cover with aluminium foil and leave to stand for 15-20 minutes or until thoroughly defrosted.
1. Place on a plate.
2. Separate and re-arrange twice during defrosting.
3. After defrosting, cover with aluminium foil and leave to stand for 5-10 minutes or until thoroughly defrosted.
1. Place on a large plate.
2. Turn over and re-arrange halfway through defrosting.
3. After defrosting, cover with foil and leave to stand for 10-15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.
1. Place on a large plate.
2. After defrosting, cover with foil and leave to stand for 15-20 minutes or until thoroughly defrosted.
As above.
As above.
As above.
DEFROSTING
TIME
18 mins
22
EFROSTING CHART
D
NOTES:
Prior to defrosting, food is frozen approx. -18
0
C. If it is necessary to shield small areas of food, use small pieces of foil. Only use food which is thoroughly defrosted, use a professional food thermometer to ensure acceptable temperatures have been achieved throughout.
DEFROSTING
TIME
FOOD METHODMICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL
MEDIUM LOW
(30%)
LOW
(10%)
MEDIUM LOW
(30%)
1. Arrange slices on the turntable.
2. Turn over, separate and re-arrange twice during defrosting. Remove defrosted slices each time.
3. After defrosting, cover with foil for 5-10 minutes or until thoroughly defrosted.
1. Place on turntable.
2. Turn over & re-arrange halfway through defrosting.
3. After defrosting, cover with foil and leave to stand for 5-10 minutes or until thoroughly defrosted.
1. Place in a large bowl.
2. Break up and stir 2-3 times during defrosting.
3. After defrosting, cover bowl with foil and leave to stand for 10-15 minutes or until thoroughly defrosted.
Bread Sliced
Bread Buns
Rice (cooked)
/800g (1
3
/4lb) loaf
for 6 buns
/450g (1lb)
3-4 mins
9 mins
6-7 mins
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OOKING CHART
C
COOKING
TIME
/450g (1lb)
Beef: Medium (Topside, Silverside) Chilled (5
0
C)
Lamb, medium (fillet, shoulder, leg) Chilled (5
0
C)
Pork (loin, leg) Chilled (5
0
C)
Poultry (whole) (max.3.5kg(8lb) Chilled (5
0
C)
Chicken/Duck Quarters Chilled (5
0
C)
Minced Beef Chilled (5
0
C)
Bacon Chilled (5
0
C)
Burgers Chilled (5
0
C)
Sausages (thick) Chilled (5
0
C)
Sliced Gammon Chilled (5
0
C)
MEDIUM HIGH
(70%)
MEDIUM HIGH
(70%)
MEDIUM HIGH
(70%)
MEDIUM HIGH
(70%)
HIGH
(100%)
HIGH
(100%)
HIGH
(100%)
HIGH
(100%)
FOOD
/450g (1lb)
/450g (1lb)
/450g (1lb)
/450g (1lb)
MICROWAVE
POWERLEVEL
/450g (1lb)
for 8 rashers
for 4 burgers
for 8 sausages
for 2 slices
METHOD
10-11 mins
10-11 mins
15-16 mins
7-8 mins
7-8 mins
6-7 mins
4 mins
4 mins
4 mins
7 mins
1. Place fat side down in a flan dish.
2. Turn over halfway through cooking and remove juice.
3. After cooking, wrap in foil and leave to stand for 8 minutes before serving.
As above.
As above.
1. Place breast side down in a flan dish.
2. Turn over halfway through cooking and remove juice.
3. After cooking, wrap in foil and leave to stand for 10 minutes before serving.
1. Place best side down in a single layer in a flan dish.
2. Turn over halfway through cooking, & remove juice.
3. After cooking, wrap in foil and leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving.
1. Place in a large bowl.
2. Stir 2-3 times during cooking.
3. After cooking cover bowl with foil and leave to stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.
1. Place in a single layer on a large plate.
2. Turn over halfway through cooking.
3. Leave to stand for 1 minute before serving.
As above
As above
As above
HIGH
(100%)
HIGH
(100%)
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OOKING CHART
C
/450g (1lb)
HIGH
(100%)
HIGH
(100%)
MEDIUM HIGH
(70%)
HIGH
(100%)
HIGH
(100%)
HIGH
(100%)
HIGH
(100%)
HIGH
(100%)
HIGH
(100%)
HIGH
(100%)
Fish Fillet/ Steaks Chilled (5
0
C)
Trout (whole) Chilled (5
0
C)
Rice/Pasta
Room
(200C)
Jacket Potatoes
Room
(200C)
Corn on the Cob
Room
200C
Frozen
-180C
Beans (green)
Fresh
: 200C
Frozen
: - 180C
Broccoli
Fresh
: 200C
Frozen
: - 180C
Carrots (sliced)
Fresh
: 200C
Frozen
: -180C
Carrots (baby, whole)
Fresh
: 200C
Frozen
: -180C
Cauliflower
Fresh
: 200C
Frozen
: -180C
1. Place in a single layer in a large flan dish, cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 4-5 places.
2. Leave to stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.
As above.
1. Place Rice/Pasta in a 2.5 litre casserole dish.
2. Add three times the volume of boiling water to quantity of rice. Do not cover.
3. Stir 3 times during cooking.
4. Stand for 2-3 minutes before rinsing in boiling water and serving.
1. Pierce each potato in several places.
2. Turn over halfway through cooking.
3. Stand for 3-4 minutes before serving.
1. Place in a dish, add 60ml (4tbsp) water.
2. Cover with microwave cling film pierce in 4-5 places.
3. Turn over halfway through cooking.
4. Stand for 1-2 minutes before serving.
1. Place in a dish, add 30ml (2tbsp) water.
2. Cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 4-5 places.
3. Stir halfway through cooking.
4. Stand for 1-2 minutes before serving.
As above
As above
As above
As above
FOOD METHODMICROWAVE
POWERLEVEL
/450g (1lb)
for 200g (70oz)
for 2 potatoes
for 2 cobs
for 2 cobs
for 225g (8oz)
for 225g (8oz)
for 225g (8oz)
for 225g (8oz)
for 225g (8oz)
for 225g (8oz)
for 225g (8oz)
for 225g (8oz)
for 225g (8oz)
for 225g (8oz)
COOKING
TIME
Fresh:
Frozen:
Fresh:
Frozen:
Fresh:
Fresh:
Frozen:
Fresh:
Frozen:
Fresh:
Frozen:
Frozen:
6 mins
6-7 mins
14-15 mins
7 mins
6 mins
9 mins
4 mins
4-5 mins
4-5 mins
4 mins
5 mins
4 mins
4-5 mins
4 mins
5 mins
5 mins
25
OOKING CHART
C
HIGH
(100%)
HIGH
(100%)
HIGH
(100%)
HIGH
(100%)
HIGH
(100%)
1. Place in a dish, add 30ml (2tbsp) water.
2. Cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 4-5 places.
3. Stir halfway through cooking.
4. Leave to stand for 1-2 minutes before serving.
1. Place in a large dish, add 60ml (4tbsp) water.
2. Cover dish with microwave cling film and pierce in 4-5 places.
3. Stir halfway through cooking.
4. Leave to stand for 1-2 minutes before serving.
1. Chop or leave whole as desired.
2. Place in dish, cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 4-5 places.
3. Stir halfway through cooking.
1. Slice or quarter as desired. NOTE: If you wish to leave whole, pierce in several places.
2. Place in a dish or on a plate, cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 4-5 places.
3. Leave to stand for 1-2 minutes before serving.
1. Place 6 eggs (size 3), 150ml (
1
/4 pint) milk,
15g (
1
/2oz) butter, salt and pepper in a bowl and
beat thoroughly until smooth.
2. Beat 3 times during cooking until desirably set.
3. Leave to stand for 30 seconds before serving.
FOOD METHODMICROWAVE
POWERLEVEL
Peas
Fresh
: 200C
Frozen
: -180C
New potatoes
Room
200C
Mushrooms (fresh)
Room
200C
Tomatoes (fresh)
Room
200C
Scrambled Egg
Chilled
50C
NOTES
Only serve food which is thoroughly cooked, use a professional food thermometer to ensure acceptable temperatures have been reached throughout. Hygiene - see Food Handling & Preparation, Page 18 When cooking joints of meat small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield small areas of meat if they start to overcook. During standing time food should be covered. If covered during cooking, leave covered. If cooked uncovered, cover with foil.
for 225g (8oz)
for 225g (8oz)
for 450g (1lb)
for 225g (8oz)
for 225g (8oz)
COOKING
TIME
Fresh:
Frozen:
3-4 mins
4-5 mins
7-8 mins
3 mins
3 mins
4 mins
26
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
EHEATING CHART
R
FOOD TEMP
QUANTITY
METHOD
Porridge
Scrambled Egg
Scrambled Egg with bacon or sausage
Bacon
Sausages - thick
Smoked Haddock
Mushrooms
Fresh Tomatoes
Hamburger
Cheeseburger
Hot Dog
Bacon
Sausage
Beef
Lasagne
Chilli con Carne & Rice
Curry & Rice
Shepherds Pie
Stew & Dumplings
125g (5oz)
125g (5oz)
175g (6oz)
4 rashers
4
175g (6oz)
100g (4oz)
100g (4oz)
125g (5oz)
175g (6oz)
175g (6oz)
175g (6oz)
225g (8oz)
175g (6oz)
300g (11oz)
325g (12oz)
300g (11oz)
300g (11oz)
400g (14oz)
HOT SANDWICHES
BREAKFAST
PREPARED DISHES
Place in a bowl, uncovered
Place on a plate, uncovered
As above
As above
As above
As above
Place in a bowl, uncovered
As above
Place on a plate, uncovered
As above
As above
As above
As above
As above
1.
Place on a plate, cover with cling film
2. Stand covered for 2-3 minutes
As above
As above
As above
As above
1 min
50 sec
40 sec
1 min
1 min
40 sec
40 sec
1 min
1 min
1 min
1 min
1 min
1 min 30 sec
1 min 30 sec
3 min 30 sec
3 min 30 sec
3 min 30 sec
2 min 40 sec
3 min 30 sec
REHEATING
TIME ON
HIGH (100%)
27
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled Frozen
Chilled Frozen
Chilled Frozen
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
EHEATING CHART
R
325g (12oz)
540g (1lb 4oz)
300g (11oz)
300g (11oz)
375g (13oz)
375g (13oz)
225g (8oz)
1 2
1 2
250g (9oz)
125g (5oz) 100g (4oz)
75g (3oz)
100g (4oz)
400g (14oz) 400g (14oz)
125g (5oz)
450g (1lb)
125g (5oz)
540g (1lb 4oz)
FOOD
QUANTITY
TEMP
Bangers & Mash
Duck à l’orange
Spaghetti Bolognese
Chicken in a sauce
Beef Stroganoff & Rice
BBQ Ribs
Rice/Pasta
Dinner Roll(s)
Croissant(s)
Garlic Bread
Pizza Slice
Pizza - small
Pizza - large
Meat Pie - small
Meat Pie - large
Quiche - slice
Quiche - whole
PREPARED DISHES
METHOD
REHEATING
TIME ON
HIGH (100%)
Place on a plate, cover with cling film
As above
As above
As above
As above
As above
As above
Place on the turntable, uncovered As above
As above As above
As above
Place on a plate, uncovered As above
As above As above
As above As above
1. Place on a plate, uncovered
2. Stand for 2-3 minutes
1. Place on a plate, uncovered
2. Stand for 3-4 minutes
1. Place on a plate, uncovered
2. Stand for 2-3 minutes
1. Place on a plate, uncovered
2. Stand for 3-4 minutes
SAVOURY BREAD AND PASTRY
8 mins
2 min 40 sec
3 min 20 sec
2 min 40 sec
4 mins
4 mins
1 min 50 sec
10 sec
3 min 30 sec
50 sec
3 min 30 sec
15 sec
7 sec
10 sec
40 sec
25 sec
40 sec 2 mins
1 min 30 sec
3 mins 6 mins
48 sec
28
Chilled
Chilled
Room
Room
Room
Room
Room
Room
Room
Room
Room
Room
Room
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
EHEATING CHART
R
Cornish Pastie(s) (175g)(6oz) each
Sausage Roll(s) 75g (3oz) each
Baked Beans
Sausage & Beans
Soup - thick/thin
Hot Dogs
Peas
Sweetcorn
Potatoes
Carrots - whole, sliced
Tomatoes
Asparagus
Green Beans
Green Beans
Broccoli
Carrots - sliced
Cauliflower
Corn on the Cob
Peas
1 2
1 2
450g (1lb)
450g (1lb)
425g (15oz)
425g (15oz)
550g (1lb 4oz)
325g (12oz)
540g (1lb 4oz)
540g (1lb 4oz)
400g (14oz)
350g (12oz)
300g (11oz)
125g (5oz)
125g (5oz)
125g (5oz)
125g (5oz)
200g (7oz)
100g (4oz)
FOOD
QUANTITY
TEMP
FRESH VEGETABLES
REHEATING
TIME ON
HIGH (100%)
METHOD
Place on a plate, uncovered As above
Place on a plate, uncovered As above
Place in a bowl, cover with cling film, stir halfway through cooking
As above
As above
Place in a bowl, cover with cling film
Place in a bowl, cover with cling film, stir halfway through cooking
As above
As above
As above
As above
As above
Place in a bowl, cover with cling film, stir halfway through cooking
Place on a plate, uncovered
Place on a plate, uncovered
Place on a plate, uncovered
Place on a plate, uncovered
Place on a plate, uncovered
Place on a plate, uncovered
1 min
1 min 50 sec
3 mins
3 mins
3 mins
3 min 25 sec
3 mins
4 min 35 sec
4 mins
3 min 25 sec
3 mins
3 min 25 sec
3 min 25 sec
1 min
1 min
1 min
1 min
1 min
1 min 50 sec
SAVOURY BREAD AND PASTRY
CANNED FOODS
29
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
EHEATING CHART
R
REHEATING
TIME ON
HIGH (100%)
Jacket Potatoes
New Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts
Chicken Quarters
Lamb Chops
Pork Chop
Sliced Meat with Gravy
Gammon-sliced
Trout & Salmon Steak
FOOD QUANTITY
TEMP
250g (9oz)
225g (8oz)
225g (8oz)
1 (200g)(7oz)
3 (225g)(8oz)
1 (125g)(5oz)
1 (225g)(8oz)
1(175g)(6oz)
1(200g)(7oz)
MEAT PORTIONS
METHOD
Place on the turntable, uncovered
Place on a plate, uncovered
Place on a plate, uncovered
Place on a plate, cover with cling film
Place on a plate, cover with cling film
Place on a plate, cover with cling film
Place on a plate, cover with cling film
Place on a plate, cover with cling film
Place on a plate, cover with cling film
2 mins
2 mins
1 min
2 mins
2 mins
3 mins
1 min 30 sec
2 mins
1 min 30 sec
FRESH VEGETABLES
30
EHEATING CHART
R
REHEATING
TIME ON
HIGH (100%)
175g (6oz)
275g (10oz)
175g (6oz)
275g (10oz)
125g (5oz)
225g (8oz)
175g (6oz)
275g (10oz)
125g (5oz)
Fruit Crumble
Fruit Crumble with custard
Fruit Pie
Fruit Pie with Custard
Sponge Pudding
Sponge Pudding with Custard
Suet Pudding
Suet Pudding with Custard
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
Chilled
FOOD QUANTITY
TEMP
NOTES
Only serve food which is thoroughly reheated, use a professional food thermometer to ensure acceptable temperatures have been reached throughout. Temperatures refered to in this chart are:
Room
, approx. 20oC,
Chilled
, approx. 5oC, and
Frozen,
approx. -18oC Hygiene - see Food Handling & Preparation, Page 18 During standing time (where recommended) food should be covered. If covered during reheating, leave covered. If reheated uncovered, cover with foil.
SWEET PORTIONS
METHOD
Place in a bowl, uncovered
Place in a bowl, uncovered
Place in a bowl, uncovered
Place in a bowl, uncovered
Place in a bowl, uncovered
Place in a bowl, uncovered
Place in a bowl, uncovered
Place in a bowl, uncovered
Place on a plate, uncovered
1 min
1 min
1 min 30 sec
40 sec
1 min 30 sec
40 sec
1 min 30 sec
40 sec
2 mins
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Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on the door
seals and adjacent parts as this may prevent the door from closing correctly and may cause a leak­age of microwaves. To clean use a mild detergent solution on a soft damp cloth.
Keep the ceramic floor clean at all times. If you leave
grease or fat in the cavily, it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven.
Never use spray cleaners, oven keys or abrasive scour-
ers as these damage the surface of the oven.
Do not remove the ceramic floor from the oven.
Do not operate the oven without the air ventilation cover.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners, abrasive or
harsh cleaners or scouring pads on any part of your microwave oven.
Do not sprinkle water onto the oven directly. It may
cause electric shock, leakage of electricity or damage of the oven.
LEANING & MAINTENANCE
C
WARNING
Clean the microwave oven cavity, at the end of each day with a damp soft cloth. For heavier soil, use mild soap applied with a soft damp cloth wipe clean ensuring all mild soap is removed. Make sure that mild soap or water does not penetrate through the small vents in the walls which may cause damage to the oven. Take care not to let soapy water drip through the small holes in the oven
walls. Excess water spillage through these holes will cause damage to the oven interior. It is important that the door seals and sealing surfaces are kept clean at all times, wipe regularly with a damp cloth. The ceramic floor should be kept clean at all times. Minor spills may be wiped with a damp cloth.
OVEN INTERIOR
Wipe the outside cabinet with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth. The control panel must be wiped clean whilst the door is open, therefore inactivating the oven.
OUTER CABINET
32
ROUBLESHOOTING
T
If you think the oven is not working properly there are some simple checks which you can carry out yourself before you call for an engineer. This will help prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is something simple.
Simply answer "YES" or "NO" to the following questions:
1 Does the oven lamp come on when you open the
door? YES/NO
Put half a cup of water on the ceramic floor in the oven and close the door. Cook for 1 minute at 100%.
2 Does the oven lamp come on? YES/NO 3 Does the fan motor work? (Check by placing your
hand above the air vent openings) YES/NO
4 After 1 minute does the "Beep" signal sound?
YES/NO
5 And did the heating indicator "ON" go out?
YES/NO
6 Is the water in the cup hot? YES/NO
If you answer "NO" to any question first check that the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has not blown, if there is no fault with either, check against the trouble­shooting chart below.
• Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself, or allow anyone other than a Service Technician, appointed by MAESTROWAVE to carry out the service.
The door seal stops microwave leakage during oven
operation, but does not form an airtight seal. It is nor­mal to see drops of water, light or feel warm air around the oven door. Food with a high moisture content will release steam and cause condensation inside the door which may drip from the oven.
Repairs & Modifications: Do not attempt to operate the
oven if it is not working properly.
Outer Cabinet & Lamp Access: Never remove the outer
cabinet. This would be very dangerous due to high voltage parts inside which must never be touched, as this could be fatal, As your oven is not fitted with a lamp access cover, if the lamp fails. Do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself, call a Service Technician appointed by MAESTROWAVE.
When oven is working, air circulates within the cavity. The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door.
The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so steam produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface. The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Some foods, such as potatoes have a high moisture content. Con­densation trapped in the door glass should clear after a few hours.
Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into dose proximity to the oven cavity during cooking. This may possibly roughen the surface of the cavity, but would not otherwise damage the oven.
Ensure all "eyes" are removed and place in a heat resistant flan dish or similar.
Check the door is closed properly.
Ensure correct power level has been selected.
The microwave energy pulses ON/OFF during cooking/defrosting.
The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep chidren away
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Draught circulates around the door.
Condensation forms in the oven, and may drip from the door.
Flashing or arcing from within the cavity when cooking.
Arcing potatoes.
After setting the time, the oven does not start.
Oven cooks too slowly.
Oven makes a noise.
Outer cabinet is hot.
PROBLEM
!
WARNINGS:
33
The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as shown opposite:
As the colours of the cores in the mains lead of your oven may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the wires as shown: Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the cable is held securely by the cable grip where it enters the plug. Like most appliances in your home, your oven must be con­nected to a single phase 230-240 Volt, 50Hz alternating cur­rent supply. If you do not make the proper electrical connections you might damage the oven or injure yourself. Neither MAESTROWAVE nor the supplier will be liable if this happens.
O REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG
T
green and yellow stripes = EARTH
=eulb NEUTRAL
brown = LIVE
The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal
marked E or
or coloured green or coloured green
and yellow.
The blue wire to the plug terminal maked N or
coloured black or coloured blue.
The brown wire to the plug terminal marked L or
coloured red or coloured brown.
!
WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ASK A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
If you are unable to resolve a problem using the checks covered on the last few pages, do not attempt to serv­ice this microwave oven yourself.
Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven was
purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please contact the MAESTROWAVE Customer Information Centre, telephone: 01296 663400 (Office Hours)
For general information & assistance with oven
queries, please contact our
Customer Information Centre: U.K.: 01296 663 400 (Office hours) Website: http://www.maestrowave.com
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Replacement parts and accessories may be
obtained from RH HALL Telephone: 01296 663400
SPECIFICATIONS:
AC Line voltage ............................................. Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz
AC Power required ........................................ 1.55kW
Output power ................................................ 1000W (IEC 705) / 1200W (IEC 60705)
Microwave frequency .................................... 2450MHz *(Class B / Group 2)
Outside dimensions ...................................... 520(W) x 309(H) x 406(D) mm
Cavity dimensions ......................................... 351(W) x 211(H) x 372(D) mm
Oven capacity ............................................... 1.0 cu.ft (28 litres)
Cooking uniformity ........................................ Rotaly antenna system
Weight ........................................................... Approx. 18kg
* This is the classification of ISM (Industrial Scientific and Medical) equipment described in the
International Standard CISPR 11.
This oven complies with the requirements of
Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.
As part of a policy of continuous improvement,
we reserve the right to alter design and specification without notice.
No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopied, recorded, translated or other means without prior permission from MAESTROWAVE
The illustrations, technical information and data
contained in this publication to our best knowledge, were correct at the time of going to print. The right to change specifications, at any time, without notice, is reserved as part of our policy of continuous development and improvement.
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R H Hall (Microwave) Ltd
Hallco House, Beacon House, Pitstone Green Business Park,
Pitstone, Nr Tring LU7 9GY
Telephone: 01296 663400
Fax: 01296 663403 E-mail: maestrowave@rhhall.com Web Site: www.maestrowave.com
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