Panasonic NNGD682S User Manual

Grill Microwave Oven
Household Use Only
Model NO.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
NN-GD682S
We are glad you have chosen to purchase a PANASONIC microwave oven. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and completely, and keep them for further reference.
If you have only used a microwave oven for reheating and defrosting, with Panasonic’s Inverter Technology you can be reassured of excellent results when cooking a variety of foods, as the ‘soft’ penetration of microwave energy to the centre of food helps prevent over cooking on edges and surfaces. Foods can now be gently simmered without the concern of boil over.
After reading the introductory chapter, we are sure you will be able to master the basic techniques and thereby develop a fi rm understanding of your new oven. This book includes recipes from starters to desserts. After trying our recipes be sure to adapt your favourite recipes to microwave methods.
Start experimenting now, and enjoy the fi rst class results you will achieve by using your new microwave oven.
Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd 1 Innovation Road Macquarie Park NSW 2113
The serial number of this product may be found on the left side of the oven. You should note the model number and serial number of this oven in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER _______________________
SERIAL NUMBER _______________________
DATE OF PURCHASE ____________________
Table of Contents
Before Operation
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................2-3
Installation and General Instructions ...........................................................................................3-4
Microwaves and How They Work ...................................................................................................5
Cookware and Utensils Guide .....................................................................................................5-6
Feature Diagram ............................................................................................................................7
Dial Features ..................................................................................................................................8
Display Window ..............................................................................................................................8
Control Panel ..................................................................................................................................9
INGREDIENT CONVERSION CHART .........................................................................................22
Operation and Hints
Let’s Start To Use Your Oven! ......................................................................................................10
To Set Clock ................................................................................................................................. 11
To Use Child Safety Lock ............................................................................................................. 11
To Cook/Reheat/Defrost by Micro Power and Time .....................................................................12
To Defrost using Turbo Defrost .....................................................................................................13
Defrosting Tips and Techniques ...................................................................................................14
To Cook by Grill and Time ............................................................................................................15
To Cook by Combination and Time ..............................................................................................16
To Cook using Sensor Cook .........................................................................................................17
To Cook using Sensor Reheat ......................................................................................................18
To Cook using Auto Combi ...........................................................................................................19
To Use Inverter Melt&Soften ........................................................................................................20
To Use Recipe Store ....................................................................................................................21
To Use Quick Min Pad ..................................................................................................................21
3-Stages Setting ...........................................................................................................................22
To Use Timer ................................................................................................................................23
Quick Guide to Operation ........................................................................................................27-28
Maintenance
Before Requesting Service ...........................................................................................................24
Care of your Microwave Oven ......................................................................................................25
Technical Specifi cation .................................................................................................................25
Panasonic Warranty .....................................................................................................................26
Cooking Guide
Microwave Recipe Techniques ................................................................................................29-31
Reheat .....................................................................................................................................32-34
Soups and Snacks ..................................................................................................................35-37
Fish and Shellfi sh ....................................................................................................................38-40
Poultry and Eggs .....................................................................................................................41-47
Meat ........................................................................................................................................48-54
Vegetables and Legumes ........................................................................................................55-61
Rice, Pasta and Noodles .........................................................................................................62-69
Cakes, Desserts and Slices ....................................................................................................70-74
Sauces and Extras ..................................................................................................................75-77
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Important Safety Instructions
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Precautions to be taken when using Microwave Ovens for Heating foodstuffs
INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE. A microwave oven
should only be used if an inspection confi rms all of the following conditions:
1. The grille is not damaged or broken.
2. The door fi ts squarely and securely and opens and closes smoothly.
3. The door hinges are in good condition.
4. The metal plates of a metal seal on the door are neither buckled nor deformed.
5. The door seals are neither covered with food nor have large burn marks.
PRECAUTIONS. Microwave radiation from microwave ovens can cause harmful effects if the following precautions are not taken:
1. Never tamper with or deactivate the interlocking devices on the door.
2. Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while the oven is operating.
3. Never place saucepans, unopened cans or other heavy metal objects in the oven.
4. Do not let other metallic articles, e.g., fast food foil containers, touch the side of the oven.
5. Clean the oven cavity, the door and the seals with water and a mild detergent at regular intervals. Never use any form of abrasive cleaner that may scratch or scour surfaces around the door.
6. Always use the oven with trays or cookware recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Never operate the oven without a load (i.e., an absorbing material such as food or water) in the oven cavity unless specifi cally allowed in the manufacturer’s literature.
8. For horizontally hinged doors, never rest heavy objects such as food containers on the door while it is open.
9. Do not place sealed containers in microwave ovens. Baby bottles fi tted with a screw cap or a teat are considered to be sealed containers.
10. 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.
11. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
12. 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.
Important Instructions
WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fi re, injury to persons or excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
2. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - (for example, closed glass jars and sealed baby bottles with teat) - may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven.
3. Use this microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual.
4. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
5. Do not operate this microwave oven, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
6. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
7. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
8. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
10. To reduce the risk of fi re in the oven cavity:
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
(b) Heating therapeutic wheat bags is not
recommended. If heating, do not leave unattended and follow manufacturers’ instructions carefully.
(c) Remove wire twist-ties from bags before
placing bag in oven.
(d) If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off at the wall switch, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
(e) Never leave microwave unattended while
cooking or reheating.
11. Do not remove outer panel from oven.
12. The appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
13. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
Practical Hints:
1. For initial use of COMBINATION and GRILL, if you see white smoke arise, it is not malfunction.
2. Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during COMBINATION and GRILL. Use care when opening or closing door and when inserting or removing food and accessories.
3. The oven has a heater situated in the top of the oven. After using the GRILL and COMBINATION functions,the ceiling will be very hot.
4. The accessible parts may become hot when GRILL or COMBINATION is in use. Children should be kept away.
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Important Safety Instructions
Circuits
Your microwave ovens should be operated on a separate circuit from other appliances. The voltage used must be the same as specifi ed on this microwave oven. Failure to do this may cause the power board fuse to blow, and/or food to cook slower. Do not insert higher value fuse in the power board.
Earthing Instructions
This microwave oven must be earthed. In the event of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This microwave oven is equipped with a cord having an earthing wire with an earthing plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed. WARNING—Improper use of the earthing plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
WE CERTIFY THAT THIS MICROWAVE OVEN HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION 3, SUBCLAUSE(2), OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS REGULATIONS 1982.
(This statement applicable only to New Zealand.)
We certify that this microwave oven has been inspected and complies with the safety requirements of government notice 466 of March 1981, and complies with the Radio Regulation of government notice 587 of March 1986.
(This statement applicable only to South Africa)
WARNING
a) The door seals and door seal areas should be
cleaned with a damp cloth. 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 qualifi ed service technician trained by the manufacturer.
b) It is dangerous for anyone other than a service
technician trained by the manufacturer to perform repair service.
c) If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged,
it must be replaced by a qualifi ed service technician with the special cord available only from the manufacturer.
d) Before use, the user should check that whether
the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
e) Liquids or other foods must not be heated
in sealed containers since they are liable to explodeexplode, at the same time it should avoid the boiling liquids splash.
f) 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.
g) when the appliance is operated in the
combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.
h) Children being supervised not to play with
appliance.
Installation and General Instructions
General Use
1. In order to maintain high quality, do not operate the oven when empty. The microwave energy will refl ect continuously throughout the oven if no food or water is present to absorb energy. This can lead to damage to the microwave oven including arcing within the oven cavity.
2. If smoke is observed, press the STOP/RESET Pad and leave door closed in order to stifl e any ames. Disconnect the power cord, and/or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
3. Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in oven. They may catch on fi re.
4. Do not use recycled paper products, unless the paper product is labelled as safe for microwave oven use. Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fi res when used.
5. Do not use newspapers or paper bags for cooking.
6. Do not hit or strike the Control Panel. Damage to controls may occur.
7. POT HOLDERS may be needed as heat from food is transferred to the cooking container and from the container to the Glass Tray. The GlassTray can be very hot after removing the cooking container from the oven.
8. Do not store fl ammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven. It could be a fi re hazard.
9. Do not cook food directly on Glass Tray unless indicated in recipes. (Food should be placed in a suitable cooking utensil.)
10. DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other non-food products. DO NOT clean this oven with any product that is labelled as containing corrosive chemicals. The heating of corrosive
chemicals in this oven may cause microwave radiation leaks.
11. If glass tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.
12. During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.
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Installation and General Instructions
13. When using the COMBINATION mode, never place any aluminum or metal container directly on the wire rack. Always insert a heat-proof,
glass plate or dish between the wire rack and the
aluminum container. This will prevent sparking that may damage the oven.
14. It is recommended not to use the wire rack when cooking in the MICROWAVE mode only.
15. During cooking, some steam will condense inside and/or on the oven door. This is normal and safe. Steam will disappear after the
.
down
16. Do not leave the microwave unattended while reheating or cooking food in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials, as these types of containers can ignite if overheated.
oven has cooled
Placement of Oven
1. The oven must be placed on a fl at, stable surface, more than 85 cm above the fl oor. For correct operation, the oven must have suffi cient air fl ow. Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the
oven, 10 cm at the back, and 10 cm on both sides. If one side of the oven is placed fl ush to wall, the other side or top must not be blocked. Do not remove feet.
a. Do not block air vents. If they are blocked
during operation, the oven may be overheated and damaged. When using any cloth over the oven, the air intake and exhaust should not be blocked. Also allow suffi cient space on back and both sides of the oven.
b. Do not place oven near a hot or damp surface
such as a gas stove, electric range or sink etc.
c. Do not operate oven when room humidity is
too high.
2. This oven was manufactured for household use only.
3. This oven is also designed for installation into a wall cabinet, use the proper trim kit available from a local Panasonic dealer. Follow all instructions packed with the kit.
Food
1. Do not use your oven for home canning or the heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build up and the jar may explode. In addition, the microwave oven cannot maintain the food at the correct canning temperature. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.
2. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven.
3. Do not boil eggs in their shell and whole hard­boiled eggs (unless otherwise stated in Cooking Guide section). Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode.
4. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, chicken wings, whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins. This type of food must be pierced before cooking, to prevent bursting.
5. 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 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 halfway through cooking time. d) After heating, allow to stand in the oven for
a short time, stirring again before carefully
removing the container.
6. DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT
THERMOMETER IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN. To check the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry use a MICROWAVE THERMOMETER.
Alternatively, a conventional meat thermometer may be used after the food is removed from the oven. If undercooked, return meat or poultry to the oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended power level. It is important to ensure that meat and poultry are thoroughly cooked.
7. COOKING TIMES given in the Cooking Guide section are APPROXIMATE. Factors that may affect cooking time are preferred degree of moisture content, starting temperature, altitude, volume, size, shape of food and utensils used. As you become familiar with the oven, you will be able to adjust for these factors.
8. 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 recommended.
9. Extreme care should be taken when cooking popcorn in a microwave oven. Cook for minimum time as recommended by manufacturer. Use the directions suitable for the wattage of your microwave oven. NEVER leave oven unattended when popping popcorn.
10. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check the oven frequently due to the possibility of ignition.
11. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
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Microwaves and How They Work
Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio, including AM, FM and CB. They are similar to a television where the radio waves are converted to a picture on the screen. However, microwaves are much shorter than radio waves; approximately twelve centimetres wave length. Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube (which is the heart of the microwave oven). From the magnetron tube, microwave energy is transmitted to the oven cavity through a small plastic covered piece. The microwaves are converted to heat in the food. The microwaves enter from the outside of the food and travel through the food losing half of their power every two to three centimetres. Continued cooking to the centre occurs by conduction. Although pacemakers used to be affected by microwaves (as well as by other radio waves), they are now shielded and are not bothered by these interferences. This allows people with pacemakers to sit calmly by their radio or television and cook with microwave ovens. When microwaves come in contact with a substance, any one or combination of three things may occur. They can be:
1. REFLECTED
2. TRANSMITTED
3. ABSORBED
Refl ection:
Metal substances REFLECT microwave energy and because there is no absorption, there is no heating. This is why the oven interior is either stainless steel or epoxy-coated steel. This ensures that the microwaves are kept inside the cavity and evenly distributed throughout the food with the help of the turntable.
Transmission:
Such substances as paper, glass and plastic TRANSMIT microwave energy and do not become hot except from food. Because these substances do not refl ect or absorb microwave energy, they are ideal materials for microwave cooking containers.
Absorption:
Food contains moisture and will ABSORB microwave energy, which causes the moisture molecules within the food to vibrate at an incredible rate (2,450,000,000 times per second). Friction, created by the vibration, produces heat energy which is conducted throughout the food.
Cookware and Utensils Guide
It is important to use the correct container when cooking in a microwave oven. The following will help you make the right selection.
How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven Use
TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 1-cup glass measure with cool
water and place it in the microwave oven alongside the empty container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at P10. If the container is microwave ovensafe (transparent to microwave energy), the container should remain comfortably cool, the water in glass measure should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.
Paper Products and Freezer Wrap
Waxed paper, paper plates, cups and napkins should not be used for heating or cooking food. Freezer wrap should not be used as it is not heat resistant and may melt. Paper towel, greaseproof paper and bake paper may be safely used for short periods of time for covering or lining.
Glass, Ceramic and China
Heat-Resistant glass cookware is invaluable in
microwave cooking. Many of these items are readily available in most homes: glass jugs, mixing bowls, loaf dishes, covered casseroles, oblong baking dishes, pie plates and round or square cake dishes. Examples of this type of cookware are Pyrex® and Corningware®.
Dinnerware can be used for microwave heating. Many brands of dinnerware are microwave safe. Check the care information for reference to microwave use for dinnerware and serving pieces. If dinnerware is marked ovenproof, it frequently is safe to use in the microwave oven. However, to be sure, check by conducting microwave dish test previously mentioned.
Several types of glassware and dinnerware are not recommended for use in the microwave oven. Do not use dishes with metallic trim or containers with metal parts. Do not use cups or mugs with glued on handles, as they may fall off with continued heating. Do not use delicate glassware. Although the glassware may be transparent to microwave energy the heat from the food may cause the glassware to crack.
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Cookware and Utensils Guide
(continued)
Plastics
Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer containers
should be used with care in a microwave oven. Choose plastic containers carefully, as some plastic containers may become soft, melt and may scorch. The majority of plastic dishes, even those designed for use in the microwave oven, are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content, or for lengthy cooking times. Most microwave plastic dishes should not be used for longer than 3 to 5 minutes on P10 power. These dishes, although not suitable for extended cooking, may be used successfully for defrosting or for use on lower power levels. Cooking Bags designed to withstand boiling, freezing, or conventional heating are microwave safe. Prepare bags according to manufacturer’s directions. When cooking by microwave, DO NOT use wire twist-ties to close bag. They can act as an antenna and cause arcing (sparks). DO NOT COOK IN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BAGS. Plastic Wrap such as GLAD WRAP® can be used to cover dishes in most recipes. Over an extended heating time, some disfi guration of the wrap may occur. When removing plastic wrap “covers”, as well as any glass lid, be careful to remove it away from you to avoid steam burns. Loosen plastic but let dish stand, covered.
Jars and Bottles
Jars and bottles can be used to warm food to serving temperature, if the lid is removed fi rst. Cooking should not be done in these containers since most are not heat resistant and during extended heating times, heat from food would cause cracking or breaking.
Metal
Metal cookware or utensils, or those with metallic trim, should NOT be used in the microwave. Since microwave energy is refl ected by metal, foods in metal containers will not cook evenly. There is also a possibility of “arcing”. Although metal utensils should be avoided in microwave cooking, some metal can be helpful when used correctly. Aluminum foil can be used safely, if certain guidelines are followed, to prevent overcooking. Small pieces of foil are used to shield areas such as chicken wings, tips of roasts, or other thin parts that cook before the rest of the recipe is fi nished. Make sure foil is attached securely and doesn’t touch sides of oven, otherwise arcing may occur. Foil lined containers, either cardboard or plastic, should NOT be used in the microwave oven as arcing could occur.
Metal twist-ties, either paper or plastic coated, should NOT be used in the microwave oven. Frozen dinner trays can be used in the microwave, if the container is no deeper than 2 cm and is fi lled with food. Metal skewers can not be used in microwave ovens as arcing may occur. Wooden skewers are readily available and give the same result.
Shells: Scalloped baking shells are best used during reheating and for short periods of cooking time only.
Thermometers are available for use in microwave ovens. DO NOT USE CONVENTIONAL MERCURY TYPE CANDY OR MEAT THERMOMETERS in food while cooking in the microwave oven.
Straw, Wicker and Wood
Straw and wicker baskets may be used in the microwave oven for short periods of time to warm rolls or bread. Large wooden utensils, such as bowls or cutting boards should NOT be used for prolonged heating as the microwave energy may cause the wood to become dry and brittle.
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Feature Diagram
Glass Tray
1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Tray in place.
2. Only use the Glass Tray specifi cally designed for this oven. Do not substitute another Glass Tray.
3. If Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.
4. Do not cook directly on Glass Tray. Always place food on a microwave-safe dish, or on a rack set in
a microwave-safe dish.
5. If food or utensil on Glass Tray touches oven walls, causing the tray to stop moving, the tray will automatically rotate in opposite direction. This is normal.
6. Glass Tray can rotate in either direction.
Menu Label
Oven Air Vents
Oven Window with Vapor Barrier Film (do not remove)
Caution Lable
Oven Air
Door Safety
Vents
Lock System
Wire Rack
Waveguide Cover
Do not remove.
It is not packaging material and must remain in place.
Identifi cation Plate
The model number and serial number are displayed here.
Roller Ring
1. The Roller Ring and oven fl oor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise and scratching of painted surface.
2. The Roller Ring must always be used together with the Glass Tray for cooking.
Hot Surface Marking
Door Safety Lock System
Display Window
Power Supply Cord
Power Supply Plug
Control Panel
• The control panels are covered with removable protective fi lm to prevent scratches during shipping. Small bubbles may appear under this fi lm. When this happens, remove fi lm carefully.
(Hint - apply masking or clear tape to an exposed corner and pull gently to remove.)
Door Release Button
Press to open the door. Opening the door during cooking will stop the cooking process without cancelling the program. Cooking resumes as soon as the door is closed and Start Pad is pressed. It is quite safe to open the door at any time during a cooking program and there is no risk of Microwave exposure.
Oven Light:
Oven Light will turn on during cooking and also when door is opened.
NOTE:
The above illustration is for reference only.
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Dial Features
Press and release dial to expand (pop-out). After setting desired program, push dial in to avoid accidental changing of the Programmed time.
TIME CHOICE
Push then rotate the dial. Rotate the dial clockwise to increase the cooking time and rotate the dial counter-clockwise to decrease the cooking time.
WEIGHT CHOICE
Push then rotate the dial. Rotate the dial clockwise to increase the weight and rotate the dial counter-clockwise to decrease the weight setting.
SENSOR MENU CHOICE
Push then rotate the dial. Dial can be rotated in either direction to select the Sensor Menus.
NOTE:
The maximum programmable time using Time Dial is up to 90 minutes.
Display Window
Stage Display
Micro Power
Power Level
Grill
Sensor
Feature
Inverter
Display
Defrost
Feature
Number (Time/ Weight/Menu)
Timer (Second)
Start
More/Less Feature
Weight (g/kg)
Child Safety Lock Setting
Timer (Minute)
Wire Rack
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Control Panel
Display Window
Micro Power Pad
(pg.12)
Sensor Reheat Pad
(pg.18)
Sensor Cook Pad
(pg.17)
Inverter Melt&Soften
Pad (pg.20)
Timer/Weight and Sensor Menu Dial
(pg. 8)
Pecipe Store Pad
(pg.21)
Stop/Reset Pad
Before cooking: One tap
clears all your instructions.
During cooking: One
tap temporarily stops the
cooking process. Another
tap cancels all your
instructions and colon or
time of day appears in the
Display Window.
Combination Pad (pg. 16)
Grill Pad (pg. 15)
Auto Combi Pad (pg.19)
More/Less Pad (pg.17)
Inverter Turbo Defrost Pad (pg.13)
Timer/Clock Pad (pg.11, 23)
Quick Min Pad (pg.21)
Start Pad
One tap allows oven to begin functioning. If door is opened or Stop/Reset Pad is pressed once during oven operation, Start Pad must again be pressed to restart oven.
Beep Sound
When pad is pressed correctly, a beep sound will be heard. If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit does not or cannot accept the instruction. The oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the end of any complete programme, the oven will beep fi ve times.
NOTE:
If an operation is set and Start Pad is not pressed, after 6 minutes, the oven will automatically cancel the operation. The display will revert back to clock or colon mode.
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Let’s Start To Use Your Oven!
1
Plug in
Plug into a properly earthed electrical outlet.
2
Open Door
Open the door and place container with food in a dish on Glass Tray in the oven. Then close the door.
3
Select Power Level
eg. P7 Press Micro Power Pad four times. (see page 12 for Micro Power chart)
4
Set Time
e.g. 1 minute 30 seconds Rotate the Time/Weight Dial until the desired time appears in the display window.
Verify your selection(s) in the Display Window.
NOTE:
When cooking time is longer than 60 minutes, the time will appear in hours and minutes. 0 - 3 minute time counts up in 10 seconds. 3 - 8 minute time counts up in 30 seconds. 8 - 30 minute time counts up in 1 minute. Upwards from 30 minutes time counts up in 5 minutes.
5
Press
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To Set Clock
You can use the oven without setting the clock.
1
Press twice
Colon will blink in Display Window.
2
Enter Time of Day
Enter time of day using Time/Weight Dial e.g. 12:35 Clock is a 12 hour display. There isn’t a.m. or p.m. setting.
Time appears in the Display Window, colon is blinking. Verify time of day in the Display Window.
Note:
Turning the dial slowly will count up in 1 minute steps. Turning the dial quickly will count up in 10 minutes steps.
3
Press
Colon stops blinking; time of day is entered and locked into Display Window. NOTES: 1. Oven will not operate while colon is still blinking.
2. To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through 3.
3. The clock will keep the time of day as long as oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied.
4. Maximum time available is 12:59. Clock is 12 hour only. One o’clock will be displayed as 1:00 not 13:00.
To Use Child Safety Lock
This feature allows you to prevent operation of the oven by a young child; however, the door will open. You can set Child Safety Lock when colon or time of day is displayed.
To set
or
Colon or time of day is displayed Press 3 times. Display Window
To cancel
or
Colon or time of day is displayedPress 3 times.Display Window
NOTE: To set or cancel child safety lock, Start pad or Stop/Reset pad must be pressed 3 times within 10
seconds.
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To Cook/Reheat/Defrost by
1
Select Power Level
Press Micro Power pad until your desired power level appears in the Display Window. (see chart below)
Note: When selecting P10 on the rst stage, you can start from step 2.
2
Set Cooking Time
Select the cooking time by using the Time/Weight Dial. (P10: up to 30 minutes, other powers: up to 90 minutes for a single stage)
3
Press
Cooking will start. The time in the Display Window will count down.
For more than one stage cooking,
Repeat steps 1 & 2 above then press Start pad. The maximum number of stages for cooking is 3. The oven will beep twice between stages. (For further information, refer to page 22)
Micro Power:
The Micro Power Pad gives you a selection of different power levels representing decreasing amounts of microwave energy, used for cooking foods at different speeds. e.g.The lower the micro power setting, the more evenly the food cooks, although it will take a little longer. To select the correct power level for cooking different foods, refer to the chart below.
Micro Power and Time
Press POWER LEVEL WATTAGE DISPLAY EXAMPLE OF USE
1x P10 1000 W
2x P9 900 W Cook fresh fruits.
3x P8 800 W
4x P7 700 W
5x P6 600 W
6x P5 500 W
7x P4 400 W Cook fi sh and seafood.
8x P3 300 W
9x P2 200 W
10x P1 100 W
NOTE:
After using the oven, the fan may rotate to cool the electric components and “COOL” appears in the display window. If you cook using microwave, “COOL” will appear after micro cooking over 3 minutes. This is perfectly normal, and you can take out the food from the oven while the fan operates.
Boil water. Cook vegetables, rice, pasta and noodles. Reheating.
Cook cakes, desserts. Heat milk.
Cook pork, whole chicken and chicken pieces.
Cook beef, lamb and eggs. Melt butter.
Cook meatloaves. Melt chocolate.
Thaw foods. Cook christmas pudding, corned beef,dried beans and peas.
Simmer soups, stews and casseroles (less tender cuts).
Keep cooked foods warm, simmer slowly.
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To Defrost
To Defrost using Inverter Turbo Defrost
This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood automatically by just setting the weight of the food.
1
Set Weight
The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate. The recommended maximum weight of food depends on the oven cavity size. Weight must be programmed in kilograms and tenths of a kilogram (0.1 kg ~ 3.0 kg). For best results, the minimun recommended weight is 0.2 kg.
Press Rotate the Time/Weight Dial
2
Press
Defrost time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down.
NOTE:
The oven will beep once or twice during the total defrosting time. This indicates that food should be turned, broken apart or removed. After attending to food, close door and press Start Pad to resume defrosting. For further information, refer to next page.
To Defrost by Micro Power and Time Setting
This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood by P3 Power and time.
step 1 step 2 step 3
Set time according to
(Deforst power level, refer to page 12)
chart on next page.
PressPress 8 times to select P3
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Defrosting Tips and Techniques
Preparation for Freezing:
1. Heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags and freezer wrap are suitable.
2. Freeze meats, poultry and fi sh in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. To aid in separating layers, place two pieces of wax paper between them.
3. REMOVE ALL AIR and seal securely.
4. LABEL package with type and cut of meat, date and weight.
5. Defrosting times given in the charts are for thoroughly frozen foods (i.e. at least 24 hours in freezer maintained at -18 °C or lower).
Defrosting Technique:
1. Remove from wrapper and set on a defrosting rack in a dish on Glass Tray.
2. On Turbo Defrost, the oven will beep during the defrosting time. At “beep”, turn over all meat, poultry, sh and shellfi sh. Break apart stewing meat, chicken pieces and minced meat. Separate chops and hamburger patties.Shield thin ends of roasts, poultry legs and wings, fat or bones with foil.
3. Throughout the defrosting time, remove any defrosted portions of mince or cubed meat, etc.
4. After defrosting, large roasts may still be icy in the centre. Let stand, 15 to 30 minutes, in refrigerator to complete defrosting.
Defrosting Chart (by setting Micro Power at P3):
FOOD APPROX. TIME
(minutes per 500 g)
MEAT
Beef
Minced Beef Roast: Topside
Beef Tenderloin Chuck or Rump
Sirloin, rolled Steak Miscellaneous
Pork/Lamb
Roast Chops Ribs
POULTRY
Chicken
whole pieces llets
Duck Turkey
7 - 9 8 - 10 8 - 10 8 - 10 8 - 10
6 - 8
7 - 9
8 - 10
6 - 8
6 - 8
8 - 10
7 - 9
7 - 9
7 - 9 8 - 10
INSTRUCTION
Halfway through the defrost cycle, break apart minced beef, separate chops and remove meat that is defrosted.
Turn meat over two to three times during defrosting.
Shield edges and unevenly shaped ends of roasts halfway through the defrost cycle.
Large roasts may still be icy in centre. Let stand.
Turn poultry over two to four times during defrosting. Halfway through the defrost cycle, shield end of drumsticks, wings, breast bones and ends of poultry with foil.
Break apart chicken pieces and remove small pieces such as wings, which may be defrosted before larger pieces.
Rinse poultry under cold water to remove ice crystals. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes, before cooking.
FISH & SHELLFISH
Fish Fillets Whole Fish Crabmeat Lobster Tails Sea Scallops Green Prawns
8 - 10
7 - 9
6 - 8
6 - 8
6 - 8
6 - 8
Halfway through the defrost cycle, turn whole sh or blocks of fi llets over. Also, break apart prawns or scallops. Remove any pieces that are defrosted.
Let stand, 5 to 10 minutes, before cooking.
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To Cook by
There are three grill setting modes. (1-High, 2-Medium, 3-Low)
Directions for Grill Cooking:
There are three power levels for grill. When grilling, heat is radiated from the two heater. The oven door must be kept closed to prevent cooking odours from spreading in the kitchen and so as not to waste energy. The grill is especially suitable for thin slices of meat and seafood as well as bread and meals. Preheating isn't required before grilling. Select Grill setting, set the time and start the oven. The food being grilled should normally be turned over after half the grilling time. When the oven door is opened, the program is interrupted. Turn the food over, place it back the oven, close the door and restart oven. While grilling, the oven door can be opened at any time to check the food.
1
Select Grill Setting
Press Grill Pad until the desired level appears in the Display Window. (see below chart)
Press Display Type of Food
1x
Grill and Time
Meat, Poultry pieces
2x
3x
2
Set Cooking Time
Set the desired cooking time by using Time/Weight Dial. (max. 90 minutes)
3
Press
Cooking will start. The time in the Display Window will count down.
Seafood
Garlic Bread, Toast
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To Cook by
There are three Combination setting modes. There is no need to set the Micro Power level and Grill Level.
Directions for Combinations Cooking:
The combination means that it is possible to combine the microwave and grill function for thawing, cooking, and heating foods. It's a good way for roasting foods by combining microwave and grill effectively. It's suitable for roasting poultry, meat and seafood. This function can ensure the foods cook evenly and retain their crispness as well as browning of certain foods. Please turn over the foods when half of the cooking time has elapsed, then continue cooking.
1
Select Combination Setting
Press Combination Pad until the desired level appears in the Display Window. (see below chart)
Press Display Type of Food
1x
Combination and Time
Whole poultry
2x
3x
2
Set Cooking Time
Set the desired cooking time by using Time/Weight Dial. (max. 90 minutes)
3
Press
Cooking will start. The time in the Display Window will count down.
Beef, Lamb
Sea food, Puddings
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To Cook Using
Sensor Cook allows you to cook foods without selecting times and power levels. The sensor detects the heat and humidity generated by the food and cooks your food automatically.
Place food into an appropriate sized dish for the volume of food you are cooking. Cover securely with plastic wrap or a securely fi tting lid (do not use any snap closing lids). Plastic dishes are not suitable as a secure seal cannot be achieved and inaccurate cooking may result.
1
Press and select desired menu number
Press the Sensor Cook Pad and turn the Sensor Menu Dail until the desired menu number appear in the display window. (see the chart on next page)
Note:
For information on individual categories refer to each chapter in the cookbook section.
Sensor Cook
More/Less Pad :
Preferences for food doneness varies with each individual. After having used Sensor Cook a few times, you may decide you prefer your food cooked to a different doneness. By using the More/Less Pad, the Auto Sensor programmes can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time. Press More/Less Pad before pressing Start Pad.
1 tap : More cooking with indication “+” 2 taps : Less cooking with indication “ -” 3 taps : Returns to average cooking result.
If you are satisfi ed with the result of the SENSOR COOK programme, you don’t have to use this pad.
2
Press
The menu number you have selected remains in the display window. Do not stop the oven or open the door during this part of the cooking stage as inaccurate cooking may result. After the heat humidity is detected by the SENSOR, the remaining time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down.
For best results, follow these recommendations:
1. The door should not be opened before the time appears in the Display Window.
2. Do not use plastic dishes as a secure seal cannot be achieved and inaccurate cooking may occur.
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To Cook Using
Sensor Reheat
Press
For best results on Sensor Reheat, follow these recommendations:
1. Food being reheated should weigh between 125 g and 1.0 kg. For foods weighing less than 125 g and more than 1.0 kg, use a manual micro power setting.
2. All foods must be previously cooked and at room or refrigerator temperature or frozen at -18°C for at least 24 hours.
3. Foods should always be covered loosely, but completely, with plastic wrap. (Do not use any snap closing lids.)
4. All foods should have a covered stand time of at least 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Do not reheat bread or pastry products (raw or uncooked), or beverages.
6. Do not use if oven cavity is warm (from previously cooked foods).
If desired,
press More / Less Pad.
Press
After the heat and humidity is detected by the SENSOR, the remaining time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down.
Consult the following Recipe Chapters for Sensor Cooking Instructions for Each Category on your oven.
Menu Recommended Weight
1
/2 cups
g
g
g
g
g
g
g
g
g
g
g
Sensor Reheat 125 g - 1.0 k
1 Vegetables 125 g - 500
2 Frozen Veg. 125 g - 1.0 k
3 Potatoes 125 g - 1.0 k
4 Legumes 1 cup - 4 cups
5 Fresh Pasta 125 g - 625
6 Dried Pasta 125 g - 500
7 Noodles 150 g - 800
8 Rice 1 cup - 2
9 Risotto
10 Fish 125 g - 500
11 Curries 250 g - 750
12 Chicken Pcs. 400 g - 1.0 k
13 Desserts 375 g - 1.5 k
1
/2 cup - 3 cups
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To Cook Using
This feature allows you to cook or reheat most of your favourite foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level and/or Combination setting, then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. Do not include the weight of any added water or the container weight.
1
Select Desired Menu number
Press the Auto Combi Pad until the desired menu number appears in the display Window. (see below chart)
2
Select Desired Weight
Select the desired weight by turning the Time/Weight Dial until the desired food Weight appears in the Display Window. (see below chart)
menu number menu Weight
14 Roast Chicken 250
15 Roast Beef/Lamb 250
16 BBQ meat piecs 150
17 Reheat
18 Frozen
Auto Combi
g
500
g
500
g
200
Fried Food 100
Pizza 200
g
200
g
250
g
g
g
g
g
750
1000
250
300
300
g
1000 g1500
g
1500 g2000
g
300
g
400
g
350
g
2000
g
2500
g
g
g
400
500
400
g
g
g
500
600
500
g
g
g
g
g
Note:
For information on individual categories refer to each chapter in the cookbook section.
3
Press
Cooking time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down.
For best results, follow these recommendations:
1. If the temperature of the cavity is high, auto combi feature can not be used.
2. When you select an auto combi, symbols will appear in the display to show the cooking mode that will be used and the accessories that are needed.
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To Use Inverter Melt&Soften
This feature allows you to melt/soften food at the touch of a button. There is no need to select the power level or cooking time as the microwave does this for you.
1
Select Desired Menu number
Press the Inverter Melt&Soften Pad until the desired menu number appears in the display Window. (see below chart)
2
Select Desired Weight
Select the desired weight by turning the Time/Weight Dial until the desired food Weight appears in the Display Window. (see below chart)
menu number menu Weight
19 Melt Butter 50
20 Soften Cream Cheese 50
21 Soften Ice Cream 0.2 L 0.5 L 1.0 L 2.0 L
22 Melt Chocolate 50
g
g
g
100
100
100
g
g
g
150
150
150
g
g
g
200
200
200
g
g
g
250
250
250
g
300
g
300
g
300
For best results, follow these recommendations:
19. Melt Butter
Remove wrapper, cut butter into 2 tbsp cube, and place into a microwave safe dish. Melt with lid or plastic wrap. Stir after cooking.
20. Soften Cream Cheese
Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl/dish. Soften without cover.
21. Soften Ice Cream
Soften slightly without lid.
22. Melt Chocolate
Remove wrapper and place chocolate into a microwave safe dish. Cook without cover. After heating, stir until completely melted. Note: Chocolate holds its shape even when softened.
Note:
If food needs more time cooking or weight exceeds range, cook using P4 power for melting and P3 power for softening.
g
g
g
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To Use Recipe Store
This feature allows you to pre-program your oven for regular reheating or cooking tasks. You are able to preprogram your oven for a specifi c power level and time that is convenient for you. You are able to pre-program one memory task.
To Set a Recipe Program:
Set the desired cooking programme
Press once. Press Recipe Store Pad.
Time of day or colon appears in the display window. If you press Start Pad, cooking starts and cooking program is set.
To Start Recipe Store Program:
Press once. Press.
Cooking time in the display begins to count down.
or
NOTES:
1. Auto Control Functions cannot be programmed into Recipe Store.
2. Recipe Store can only store 1 stage cooking. It is not possible to store 2 or 3 stage cooking.
3. A new recipe program will cancel the recipe program previously stored.
4. The recipe program will be cancelled if the oven is unplugged.
To Use Quick Min Pad
1
Press
Press Quick Min pad until the desired cooking time (up to 10 minutes) appears in the display window. Power Level is pre-set at P10.
2
Press
Cooking begins and the time will count down. At the end of cooking, 5 beeps sound.
Notes:
1. This feature allows you to set in 1 minute increments up to 10 minutes.
2. If desired, you can use other power levels. Select desired power level before setting cooking time.
3. After setting the time by Quick Min pad, you can not use Time/Weight Dial.
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3-Stages Setting
This feature allows you to program 3 Stages of cooking continuously.
E.g.: Continually set [P7] 2 minutes, [Grill 1] 3 minutes and [Combination 2] 2 minutes.
1. Press four times to
select “P7”.
6. Set as 2 minutes using Time/Weight Dial.
2. Set as 2 minutes using Time/Weight Dial.
5. Press twice to select “Combination 2”.
7. Press once. The time will count down at the fi rst stage in the display window.
NOTES:
1. When operating, two beeps will sound between each stage.
2. This feature cannot be used in combination with auto features.
3. Press once to select “Grill 1”.
4. Set as 3 minutes using
Time/Weight Dial.
INGREDIENT CONVERSION CHART
INGREDIENT CONVERSION CHART
1
⁄4 cup 60 ml
1
⁄3 cup 85 ml
1
⁄2 cup 125 ml 1 teaspoon 5 ml
2
⁄3 cup 165 ml 2 teaspoons 10 ml
3
⁄4 cup 190 ml 3 teaspoons 15 ml
1 cup 250 ml 1 tablespoon 20 ml
1
1
⁄4 cups 310 ml 11⁄2 tbs 30 ml
1
1
⁄2 cups 375 ml 2 tbs 40 ml
2 cups 500 ml 3 tbs 60 ml
3 cup 750 ml 4 tablespoons 80 ml
1
3
⁄2 cups 875 ml
4 cups 1 litre
6 cups 1.5 litre
8 cups 2 litre
All recipes are tested using standard measurement that appear in the above chart.
1
⁄4 teaspoon 1 ml
1
⁄2 teaspoon 2 ml
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