Morphy Richards ES823ENN Instruction manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

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Installation & User Instructions – Please keep for future reference 563/7234

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IMPORTANT

•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 food must not be heated in a sealed container since they are liable to explode;

•WARNING: only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instruction 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.

CAREFULLY RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Contents

Safety Information	2-6
Materials you can use in microwave oven	7
Materials to avoid using in the microwave oven 7
Utensils	7
Setting Up your Oven	8
Oven components and accessories	8
Turntable installation	8
Microwave cooking principle	9
Microwave Food Packaging Symbols	9
Accessories included	9
Installation	10-11
Please Note Electrical connection	10
Earthing installation	11
Operating your microwave oven	12-21
Clock Setting	12
Kitchen Timer Function	12
Microwave Cooking	13
Grill Cooking	14
Convection Cooking	14
Combination Cooking	16
Defrost	16
Speed Microwave Cooking	17
Microwave Auto Function	17
Warming up, heating	19
Memory cooking	20
Reheat Function	20
Multistage Function	21
Checking Stage of Cooking	21
Child Safety Lock Function	21
Cleaning your microwave oven	22
Troubleshooting and maintenance	23
Questions and Answers	24
Technical Specifications	25
Guarantee	26

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Safety Information

Important – Please read these instructions fully before installation

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUTIONS

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE

1.The temperature of accessible surfaces may get hot when the appliance is operating especially the metal top area and the warming rack if any.

2.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.

3.This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than

8and supervised.

4.Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

5.Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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Safety Information

Important – Please read these instructions fully before installation

6.The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remotecontrol system.

7.The appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as :

-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environment;

-by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

-farm houses;

-bed and breakfast type environments.

8.WARNING : If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

9.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.

10.WARNING : Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

11.A minimum clearance of 12inches (30cm) must be left above the top of the oven.

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Safety Information

Important – Please read these instructions fully before installation

12. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

13.When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

14.If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle and flames.

15.Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.

16.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.

17.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.

18.The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.

19.When cleaning door and oven surfaces use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

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Safety Information

Important – Please read these instructions fully before installation

20.Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface which could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

21.The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet unless it has been tested in a cabinet.

22.The rear surface of appliances shall be placed against a wall.

23.WARNING : The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care must be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.

24.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.

25.Do not use steam cleaners inside the cavity.

26.The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and

similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.

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		Safety Information
	Important – Please read these instructions fully before installation
	1.	The oven must be placed on a level surface.	29. If the supply cord or plug is damaged, or if the oven is
				not working properly or has been dropped it must be
	2.	The turntable and turntable ring assembly must always
				replaced or repaired by the manufacturer or its service
		be used in the oven during cooking. Place the cookware
				agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid
		gently on the turntable and handle it carefully to avoid
				a hazard.
		possible breakage.
			30. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
	3.	Incorrect use of dish for browning food may cause
				service technicians. Contact the nearest authorised
		turntable to break.
				service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
	4.	Use only the specified bag size when using pre-prepared
			31. Do not cover or block any vents on the oven.
		popcorn.
			32. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
	5.	The oven has several built-in safety switches to ensure
			33. Do not use this oven near water, near a kitchen sink, in a
		that the power remains off when the door is open. Do not
				wet basement or near a swimming pool.
		tamper with these switches.
			34. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
	6.	Do not operate the microwave oven when empty.
			35. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
		Operating the oven with no food or food that is extremely
			36. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
		low in moisture can cause fire, charring or sparking.
			37. When cleaning door and oven surfaces use only mild,
	7.	Do not cook bacon directly on the turntable. Excessive
				non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge
		local heating of the turntable may cause the turntable to
				or soft cloth.
	8.	break.	38.
		The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to		The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to
		be stirred or shaken and the temperature should be		be stirred or shaken and the temperature should be carefully
		carefully checked before consumption, in order to avoid		checked before consumption,in order to avoid burns.
		burns.
			39. Do not attempt to repair the oven yourself, please consult
	9.	Do not heat narrow-necked containers, such as syrup or
				an authorised service agent.
		sauce bottles.
			40. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open
	10. Do not attempt to deep-fry in your microwave oven.
				since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure
	11. Do not attempt home canning in this microwave oven as
				to microwave energy. It is important not to try an override
		it is impossible to be sure all contents of the jar have
				or tamper with the safety interlocks.
		reached boiling temperature.
			41. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly
	12. Do not use this microwave oven for commercial purpose.
				important that the oven door closes properly and that
		This microwave oven is made for household use only.
				there is no damage to the, (1) door (i.e. door is not bent
	13. Caution : Stir the liquid prior to and during heating /
				or dented), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
		reheating, let liquid stand for at least 10 seconds after
				(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
		cooking and always take care when adding ingredients
			42. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are
		to hot liquids. Microwave heating of beverages can result
				suitable for use in microwave ovens.
		in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken
		when handling the container.	43.	The symbol	on the product or on its packaging
	14. Check the food in the microwave oven frequently to
				indicates that this product may not be treated as
		avoid burning due to overheating.
	15.	Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could		household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
		lead to deterioration of the surface which could adversely		applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
		affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a		and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
		hazardous situation.
				disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
	16. Stand at arm's length when opening the door to avoid
				negative consequences for the environment and human
		scalding when steam or hot air is released.
				health,which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
	17. ALWAYS allow an appropriate standing time after the
				waste handling of this product. For more detailed
		oven has switched off according to the food being
				information about recycling of this product, please contact
		cooked to allow heat to distribute evenly throughout the
				your local city office, your household waste disposal
		food.
				service or the shop where you purchased the product.
	18. Use oven gloves when removing any cookware from
			44. The lamp holder must be serviced by an authorised
		oven to reduce chance of being burned or scalded.
				service agent.
	19. Read and follow the specific: "precautions for avoiding
			45. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food
		possible exposure to excessive microwave energy".
				deposits removed.
	20. As with most cooking appliances, close supervision
			46. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
		is necessary to reduce the risk of a fire in the oven
				scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can
		cavity .
				scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of
		If a fire should start or smoke is observed:
				the glass.
	a. Keep the oven door closed.
			47. Do not use steam cleaners inside the cavity.
	b.	Turn the oven off and unplug the appliance.
			48. During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be
	21. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should
				taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the
		not be heated in microwave ovens since they may
				oven.
		explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
			49. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
	22. Do not overcook food. Regularly observe the oven if
				(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
		paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are used in
				metal capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
		the oven.
				unless they have been given supervision or instruction
	23. Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not
				concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
		store items such as bread, cookies, paper products, etc.
				for their safety.
		inside the oven.
			50. The product is classified as a Group 2, Class B, ISM
	24. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or
				appliance. Group 2 includes all ISM (Industrial, Scientific
		plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven.
				or Medical) appliances in which radio frequencies are
	25. This oven must be earthed. Connect only to properly
				generated intentionally and/or used in the form of
		earthed outlet. See "earthing installation".
				electromagnetic radiation to treat materials, together with
	26. Install or locate this oven in accordance with the
				electroerosion equipment. Class B includes equipment
		installation instructions provided.
				for domestic use or on premises directly connected to
	27. Use this appliance only for its intended uses as
				low voltage electricity supply for supplying buildings for
		described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals
				residential use.
		or vapours in this appliance. This oven is specifically
			51. This appliance complies with EC directive 2014/30/EU
		designed to heat or cook food. It is not designed for
				on electromagnetic compatibility and European regulation
		industrial or laboratory use.
				no.1935/2004 of 27/10/2004 on food contact materials.
	28. Never allow children to use the oven without supervision
			52.	Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
		unless adequate instructions have been given so that the
		children are able to use the oven in a safe way and		play with the appliance.
		understand the hazards of improper use.	53.	Material and accessories coming into contact with food
		6		conform to EC regulation 1935/2004.

MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN

	Utensils		Remarks
	Aluminium foil		Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry
			to prevent overcooking.
	Arcing can occur if foil is		The foil should be a least 1 inch
			(2.5cm) away from oven walls.
	too close to oven walls.
	Browning dish		Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch
			(5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage cause the turntable to break.
		Dinnerware	Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
		Glass jars	Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant
			and may break.
	Glassware		Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or
			chipped dishes.
	Oven cooking bags		Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to
			escape.
	Paper plates and cups		Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.
	Paper towels		Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for short-term cooking
			only.
	Parchment paper		Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap during steaming.
	Plastic		Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be labelled "Microwave Safe".
			Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed
			plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.
	Plastic wrap		Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic
			wrap to touch food.
	Thermometers		Microwave-safe only (meat and sugar thermometers).
	Wax paper		Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

MATERIALS TO AVOID USING IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN

Utensils	Remarks
Aluminium tray	May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with metal handle	May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal or metal-trimmed utensils	Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties	May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags	May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam	Expanded polystyrene may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high
	temperature.
Wood	Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

UTENSILS

CAUTION

Personal Injury Hazard

Tightly-closed containers could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches pierced before cooking.

See above for further instructions "Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven." There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question by following the procedure below.

Utensil test:

1.Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.

2.Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.

3.Carefully feel the utensil. If the utensil is warm, do not use if for microwave cooking.

4.Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

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