Operating Instructions and Cookbook
Microwave/Grill Oven
Model No. NN-GD38HS
For domestic use only
Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference
Important Notice
The IEC (60705) power output (watts)
The heating category for small packs of food
Microwave symbol
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.
Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using other cookbooks remember to adjust cooking times accordingly. The symbol above, which is displayed on your oven door, indicates the heating category for your oven when cooking or reheating convenience foods.
Your oven is rated ‘E’, which is very efficient. It is therefore very important that you refer carefully to the packet instructions on convenience foods.
Some packet instructions only display information for B or D rated ovens. We therefore provide additional guidelines for reheating and cooking on page 41-47 of this book.
Always check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door. After checking the progress of the foods, press Start to continue the cooking time.
Failure to follow the instructions given in this Operating Instructions and Cookbook, may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous.
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Selected Spares and Accessories:
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Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance.
Contents
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Disposal of Waste Products . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Before Using Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Placement of Your Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Care & Cleaning of Your Oven . . . . . . 12-13
Maintenance of Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Parts of Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-18
Microwaving Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22
Containers to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-24
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting. . . . . 26
Defrosting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Defrosting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the Quick 30 Function . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the Add Time Function . . . . . . . . . 30
Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Combination Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Multistage Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Auto Cook/Combi Programs . . . . . . . .35-37
Chaos Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines. . . . . 40
Reheating Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-43
Cooking Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-47
Recipes
Soups and Snacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Meat and Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49-50
Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Vegetables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Desserts/Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-54
Sauces/Jam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Questions and Answers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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Safety Instructions
Important safety instructions. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction by a person responsible for their safety concerning the 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 without supervision. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than
8 years.
When this oven is installed, it should be easy to isolate the appliance from the electricity supply by pulling out the plug or operating a circuit breaker.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Warning! The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer.
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Safety Instructions
Warning! Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. Do not remove the outer panel from the oven which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
Repairs should only be by a qualified service person.
Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
Warning! Do not place this oven near an electric or gas cooker range.
Warning! Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
This oven is intended for Counter-top use only. It is not intended for built-in use or for use inside a cupboard.
For Countertop Use:
Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface
85 cm / 33 ½” above floor level. For proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. i.e. 5 cm /2” at one side, the other being open; 15 cm /6” clear over the top; 10 cm /4” at the rear.
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check the oven frequently as these types of containers ignite if overheated.
If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the oven, press
Stop/Cancel button and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.
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Safety Instructions
This appliance is intended to be used in household applications only.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken. The temperature has to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.
Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled eggs by microwave. Pressure may build up and the eggs may explode, even after the microwave heating has ended.
Clean the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas regularly. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to the oven walls, door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be
used if they get very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasive is not recommended. Do not use commercial
oven cleaners.
When using the grill or combination mode, some foods may inevitably splatter grease on to the oven walls. If the oven is not cleaned occasionally, it may start to “smoke” during use.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of surfaces that could affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning the appliance.
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Safety Instructions
Warning! The accessible parts may become hot in grill and combination use. Young children should be kept away. Children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.
Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during combination and grilling, take care when opening or closing the door and when inserting or removing food and accessories.
The oven has two grill heaters situated in the top of the oven. After using either the grill or combination functions, the inside surfaces of the oven will be very hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching any of the inside surfaces near the heating element inside the
oven. N.B. After cooking by these modes, the oven accessories will be very hot.
This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
In case of electronic failure, oven can only be turned off at wall socket.
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
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.
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Safety Instructions
This combination oven is intended for heating food and beverages only. Take care when heating foods low in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long. We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms.
Drying of food, newspapers or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloths, wheat bags, hot water bottles and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician trained by the manufacturer. Do not attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven.
Caution! In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device,
such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
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Safety Instructions
Read carefully and keep for future reference.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience, which may be marked, and rated, 10 amps.
A 10 amp fuse is fitted according to the type of mains plug fitted.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has the correct rating for the type of mains plug fitted and that it is approved by ASTA
or BSI to BSI362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
Warning!
If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local
Panasonic Dealer.
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and
replace the fuse.
If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home then the fuse should be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely and an appropriate one fitted. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 10 amp socket.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown opposite. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician
(For U.K. Models only).
Warning!
This appliance must be earthed.
Important!
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green-and- yellow: Earth. Blue: Neutral. Brown: Live.
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and- yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
When this oven is installed it should be easy to isolate the appliance from the electricity supply by pulling out the plug or operating a circuit breaker.
Voltage & Power
The voltage used must be the same as specified on this microwave oven.
Using a higher voltage than that which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage.
Do not immerse cord, plug or oven in water. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or work top. Do not plug your oven in via an extension cable as this can be dangerous. It is important to plug the oven directly into a wall socket.
The back of the appliance heats up during use. Do not allow the cord to be in contact with the back of the appliance or cabinet surface.
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Disposal of Waste Products
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Private Households).
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used
electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For Business Users in the
European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in Other Countries Outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Before Using Your Oven
Examine your Oven
1.Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately if unit is damaged. Do not install if unit is damaged.
Guarantee
2.Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep safely.
Cord
3.If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or it’s service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Placement of Your Oven
This oven is intended for counter-top use only. It is not intended for built-in use or for use inside a cupboard.
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1.Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface 85 cm / 33 ½″ above floor level.
For proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow, i.e. 5 cm / 2″ at one side, the other being open; 15 cm /
6″ clear over the top; 10 cm / 4″ at the rear.
Note
The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas. If these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer.
4.Before using combination or grill function for the first time operate the oven without food and accessories (including glass turntable and roller ring) on grill 1 for 5 minutes. This will allow the oil that is used for rust protection to be burned off. This is the only time that the oven is operated empty. Caution:
All inside surfaces of the oven will be hot.
2.Do not place the microwave oven on a shelf directly above a gas or electric hob. This may be a safety hazard and the oven may be damaged.
3.Do not block the air vents on the sides and back of the oven. If these openings are blocked during operation the oven may overheat. In this case the oven is protected by a thermal safety device and resumes operation only after cooling down. The oven will remain inoperable with a blank display until it has cooled.
4.This appliance is intended to be used in household applications only.
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Care & Cleaning of Your Oven
Important
It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is kept clean and wiped out after each use. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of a surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
1.Switch the oven off before cleaning and unplug at socket if possible.
2.Keep the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas clean
When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if they get very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not
recommended. Take care when cleaning around the microwave feed guide.
3.After using grill and combination cooking the walls of the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth and soapy
water. Particular care should be taken to keep the window area clean especially after cooking by grill and combination. Stubborn spots inside the oven can be removed by using a small amount of conventional oven-cleaner sprayed onto a soft damp cloth. Wipe onto problem spots, leave for recommended time and then wipe off. Do not spray directly inside the oven.
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5.The outside oven surface should be cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.
6.If the control panel becomes dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on the control panel. When cleaning the
control panel, leave the oven door open to prevent the oven from accidentally turning on. After cleaning press Stop/Cancel button to clear display window.
7.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.
8.Keep air vents clear at all times
Check that no dust or other material is blocking any of the air vents on the top, bottom or rear of the oven. If air vents become blocked this could cause overheating which would affect the operation of the oven and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
9.If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit or microwave leakage.
10.It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass turntable for cleaning. Wash the turntable in warm soapy water. Do not place in the dishwasher.
Care & Cleaning of Your Oven
10.The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven, particularly the turntable spindle and the area surrounding this, with mild detergent and hot water then dry with a clean cloth. The roller ring may be washed in mild soapy water.
After removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace it in the proper position.
11.When grilling or cooking by combination, some foods may splatter grease onto the oven walls. If the oven is not cleaned to eliminate this grease, it can accumulate and cause the oven to
‘smoke’ during use. These marks will be more difficult to clean later.
12.A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning.
13.Users are advised to avoid any downward pressure on the microwave door when in the open position. There is a safety risk that the oven will tilt forward.
Maintenance of Your Oven
Service
1.When your oven requires a service call your local Panasonic engineer (Customer Communications Centre on 0344 844 3899 can recommend an engineer).
Door Seals
2.Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. Do not remove outer panel from oven. The door seals and door seal areas should always be kept clean – use a damp cloth.
Oven Light
3.The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician trained by the
manufacturer. Do not attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven.
Selected Spares and
Accessories
4.These may be ordered direct; on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Communications Centre on
0344 844 3899. Most major credit and debit cards accepted. Ensure you quote the correct model number.
Warning!
It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas. If these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer.
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Parts of Your Oven
1.Do not operate the oven without the roller ring and glass turntable in place.
2.Only use the glass turntable specifically designed for this oven.
Do not substitute with any other glass turntable.
3.If glass turntable is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.
4.Do not cook directly on glass turntable. Always place food in a microwave safe dish. The only exception to this is when cooking jacket potatoes.
5.If food or utensils on the glass turntable touch the oven walls this will cause the turntable to stop moving. It will then automatically rotate in the opposite direction. This is normal. Open oven door, reposition the food and restart.
6.The glass turntable can rotate in either
direction. The maximum weight that can be placed on the turntable is 3 Kg
(6 lb 10 oz) (this includes total weight of food and dish).
7.While cooking by microwave or combination the turntable may vibrate. This will not affect cooking performance.
8.The wire rack must only be used as directed for grilling and combination cooking. Never use this on microwave
only. Do not use if operating the oven with less than 200 g (7 oz) of food on a manual combination program.
Failure to use accessories correctly could damage your oven.
9.Arcing may occur if the incorrect weight of food is used, a metal container has been used accidentally, or the wire rack has been damaged. If this occurs, stop the machine immediately.
10.Always refer to instructions for correct accessories to use on all programs. The glass turntable and roller ring are the only accessories used for microwave cooking.
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Important Information - Read Carefully
Safety
If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel button and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Short Cooking Times
As microwave cooking times are much shorter than other cooking methods it is essential that recommended cooking times are not exceeded without first checking the food.
Cooking times given in the cookbook are approximate. Factors that may affect cooking times are: preferred degree of cooking, starting temperature, altitude, volume, size and shape of foods and
utensils used. As you become familiar with the oven, you will be able to adjust these factors.
It is better to undercook rather than overcook foods. If food is undercooked, it can always be returned to the oven for further cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Always start with minimum cooking times.
Important
If the recommended cooking times are exceeded the food will be spoiled and in extreme circumstances could catch fire
and possibly damage the interior of the oven.
Note
Never operate the oven without food inside
Foods Low in Moisture
Take care when heating foods low in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long.
We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms. The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages only. Drying of food, newspapers or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth, wheat bags, hot water bottles and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
Christmas Pudding
Christmas puddings and other foods high in fats or sugar, e.g. jam, mince pies, must not be over heated. These foods must never be left unattended as with over cooking these foods can ignite.
Boiled Eggs
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.
Foods with Skins
Potatoes, apples, egg yolk, whole vegetables and sausages are examples of food with non porous skins. These must be pierced using a fork before cooking to prevent bursting.
Small Quantities of Food
Take care when heating small quantities of food as these can easily burn, dry out or catch fire if cooked too long. Always set short cooking times and check the food frequently.
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Warning!
Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
Liquids
When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling.
This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken:
a.Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
b.Do not overheat.
c.Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time.
d.After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stirring again before carefully removing the container.
e.Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care should be taken when handling the container.
Lids
Always remove the lids of jars and containers and takeaway food containers before you microwave them. If you don’t then steam and pressure might build up inside and cause an explosion even after the microwave cooking has stopped.
Deep Fat Frying
Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.
Meat Thermometer
Use a meat thermometer to check the degree of cooking of joints and poultry only when meat has been removed from the microwave. If undercooked, return to the oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended power level. Do not leave a conventional meat thermometer in the oven when microwaving.
Paper & Plastic
When heating food in plastic or paper containers keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. Do not use wire twist-ties with roasting bags as arcing will occur. Do not use recycled paper products, e.g. kitchen roll unless they say they are specifically designed for use in a microwave oven. These products contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used.
Reheating
It is essential that reheated food is served “piping hot”. Remove the food from the oven and check that it is “piping hot”, i.e. steam is being emitted from all parts and any sauce is bubbling. (If you wish you may choose
to check the food has reached 75˚C with a food thermometer – but remember do not use this thermometer inside the microwave).
For foods that cannot be stirred, eg lasagne, shepherds pie, the centre should be cut with a knife to test it is well heated through.
Even if a manufacturer’s packet instructions have been followed always check the food is piping hot before serving and if in doubt return your food to the oven for further heating.
Standing Time
Standing time refers to the period at the end of cooking or reheating when food is left before being eaten, i.e. it is a rest time which allows the heat in the food to continue to conduct to the centre, thus eliminating cold spots.
Keeping your Oven Clean
It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is wiped out regularly. Use warm soapy water, squeeze the cloth out well and use to remove any grease or food from the interior. Pay particular attention to the door seal area. The oven should be unplugged when cleaning.
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Important Information - Read Carefully
Fan Motor Operation
After using the oven the fan motor may rotate for a few minutes to cool the electric components. This is normal and you can take out food even though the fan motor operates. You can continue using the oven during this time.
Grilling
The oven will only operate on the grill function with the door closed.
Babies Bottles and Food Jars
When reheating babies bottles always remove top and teat. Liquid at the top of the bottle will be much hotter than that at the bottom and must be shaken thoroughly before checking the temperature. The lid must also be removed from babies food jars, the contents must also be stirred
or shaken before the temperature is checked. This should be carried out before consumption to avoid burns.
See page 40.
Arcing
Arcing may occur if a metal container has been used accidentally or if the incorrect weight of food is used or the wire rack has been damaged. Arcing is when blue flashes of light are seen in the microwave oven.
If this occurs, stop the machine immediately. If the oven is left unattended and this continues it can damage the machine.
Maximum Weight on Turntable
The maximum weight that can be
placed on the turntable is 3 Kg (6 lb 10 oz) (this includes total weight of food and dish).
Utensils/Containers
Before use check that utensils / containers are suitable for use in microwave ovens. See pages 23-24.
Storage of Accessories
Do not store any objects inside the oven in case it is accidentally turned on.
Do not operate the oven empty (apart from burning off the oil, see point 4 on page 11). The appliance must not be operated by microwave or combination without food in the oven. Operation when empty will damage the appliance.
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