Panasonic NN-GT352WZPE User Manual

Operating Instructions and Cookbook

Инструкция по эксплуатации и рецепты приготовления блюд

Інструкція з експлуатації та книга рецептів

Grill Microwave Oven

Микроволновая печь с грилем

Мікрохвильова піч з грилем

For home use Для домашнего использования Для домашнього використання

Model No.

Model: NN-GT351W

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely and keep for future reference.

Пожалуйста, перед началом эксплуатации данного продукта внимательно прочитайте инструкцию по эксплуатации

Перед началом эксплуатации данной микроволновой печи, пожалуйста, ознакомьтесь с инструкцией

и сохраните ее для использования в дальнейшем.

Будь ласка, перед початком експлуатації цього продукту уважно прочитайте інструкцію з експлуатації й збережіть її

Перед використанням цієї печі, будь ласка, повністю прочитайте ці інструкції і збережіть їх для

подальших довідок.

для використання у майбутньому.

NN-GT352W

Мікрохвильові печі моделей NN-GT351W відповідають вимогам Технічного Регламенту електромагнітної сумісності (затвердженому постановою Кабінету Міністрів України від 29 липня 2009 р. № 785) та вимогам Технічного Регламенту безпеки низьковольтного електричного обладнання (затвердженому постановою Кабінету Міністрів України від 29 жовтня 2009 р. № 1149)

Моделі NN-GT351W торгової марки Panasonic відповідають вимогам ноpмативних документiв:

352

ДСТУ CISPR 11:2007 ДСТУ IEC 61000-3-2:2004 ДСТУ CISPR 14-1:2004 ДСТУ IEC 60335-2-25:2003 ДСТУ CISPR 14-2:2007 ДСТУ IEC 60335-2-9:2007 ДСТУ EN 61000-3-3:2004

Термін служби

Декларацію про відповідність можна переглянути на http://service.panasonic.ua у розділі «Документи»

Виробник:

Вироблено на підприємстві:

За адресою:

Уповноважений Представник:

Адреса Уповноваженого Представника:

Примітка

Дату виготовлення Ви можете визначити за комбінацією цифр та літер, що розташовані на маркувальній табличці виробу.

Відповідно до ДСТУ CISPR 11:2007 виріб класифікується як:

• обладнання Групи 2, в якому спеціально генерована радіочастотна енергія використовується в якості електромагнітного випромінювання для обробки продуктів харчування;

• обладнання Класу B, яке призначене для побутового використання і яке під’єднується безпосередньо до низьковольтної мережі електроживлення у побутових приміщеннях.

Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

898 Long Dong Road, Pu Dong, Shanghai, China 201203

Встановлений виробником термін служби (придатності) цього виробу дорівнює 7 рокам з дати виготовлення за умови, що виріб використовується у суворій відповідності до дійсної інструкції з експлуатації та технічних стандартів, що застосовуються до цього виробу.

Panasonic Corporation

Panasonic Corporation Панасонік Корпорейшн

1006 Kadoma, Osaka, Japan 1006 Кадома, Осака, Японія

ТОВ “ПАНАСОНІК УКРАЇНА ЛТД”

вулиця Фізкультури, будинок 30-В, місто Київ, 03680, Україна

Панасоник Эплаенсиз Майкровейв Овен (Шанхай) Ко., Лтд.

898 Лонг Донг Роуд, Пу Донг, Шанхай, Китай 201203

Панасонік Корпорейшн

Декларація про Відповідність

Вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та

електронному обладнанні

(затвердженого Постановою №1057 Кабінету Міністрів України)

Виріб відповідає вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні (ТР ОВНР).

Вміст небезпечних речовин у випадках, не обумовлених в Додатку №2 ТР ОВНР:

1. свинець(Pb) – не перевищує 0,1% ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон;

2. кадмій (Cd) – не перевищує 0,01% ваги речовини або в концентрації до 100 частин на мільйон;

3. ртуть(Hg) – не перевищує 0,1% ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон;

4. шестивалентний хром (Cr6+) – не перевищує 0,1% ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон;

5. полібромбіфеноли (PBB) – не перевищує 0,1% ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон;

6. полібромдефенілові ефіри (PBDE) – не перевищує 0,1% ваги речовини або в концентрації до 1000 частин на мільйон.

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Table of Contents

Before Operating

Installation and Connection.............................................................................................................................................2

Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................................................................................3

Important Information......................................................................................................................................................4

Feature Diagram .............................................................................................................................................................5

Control Panel ..................................................................................................................................................................6

Operation and Hints

Setting Micro Power and Time........................................................................................................................................7

Turbo Defrost ..................................................................................................................................................................8

Setting Clock...................................................................................................................................................................9

Child Safety Lock............................................................................................................................................................9

To Cook on Grill by time setting....................................................................................................................................10

To Cook on Combination by time setting ......................................................................................................................11

Auto Cook Pads.......................................................................................................................................................12-14

Timer Setting.................................................................................................................................................................15

Quick Guide ..................................................................................................................................................................19

Maintenance

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Before Requesting Service ...........................................................................................................................................16

Care of your Microwave Oven ......................................................................................................................................17

Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................................18

Cooking Guide

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................20

Cookware and Utensil Guide ........................................................................................................................................21

Microwave Cooking Techniques ..............................................................................................................................22-23

To Reheat by Micro Power and Time............................................................................................................................24

Defrosting Guidelines/Turbo Defrost.............................................................................................................................25

Defrosting Tips and Techniques....................................................................................................................................26

Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques .....................................................................................................27-28

Common Queries Answered.........................................................................................................................................29

Everyday Basics ...........................................................................................................................................................30

Fish and Shellfish..........................................................................................................................................................31

Poultry......................................................................................................................................................................32-33

Main Fare Meats......................................................................................................................................................34-35

Vegetable Varieties ..................................................................................................................................................36-38

Rice, Pasta and Cereal............................................................................................................................................39-40

Desserts........................................................................................................................................................................41

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Installation and Connection

Examine your microwave oven

Unpack the oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. If you find any damage, notify your dealer immediately. Do not install a damaged microwave oven.

Earthing instructions

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IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT HAS TO BE PROPERLY EARTHED FOR PERSONAL SAFETY. If your AC outlet is not earthed, it is the personal responsibility of the customer to have it replaced with a properly earthed wall socket.

Operation voltage

The voltage has to be the same as specified on the label on the oven. If a higher voltage than specified is used, it may cause a fire or other damages.

Placement of the Oven

1. Place the oven on a flat and stable surface, more than 85 cm above the floor.

2. 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.

3. For proper operation, ensure a sufficient air circulation for the oven.

Counter-top use:

Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the oven, 10 cm at back and 10 cm on both sides. If one side of the oven is placed flush to a wall, the other side or top must not be blocked.

15 cm

10 cm

Counter-top

4. Do not place this oven near an electric or gas cooker

range.

5. The feet should not be removed.

6. This oven is only for household usage. Do not use out-

doors.

7. Avoid using the microwave oven in high humidity.

8. The power cord should not touch the outside of the oven.

Keep the cord away from hot surfaces. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or work top. Do not immerse cord, plug or oven in water.

9. Do not block the air vents. If they are blocked during

operation, the oven may be overheated or damaged. When using any cloth over the oven, the air intake and exhaust should not be blocked.

10.The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet.

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WARNING

1. 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 service technician trained by the manufacturer.

2. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged CORD OR PLUG, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

3. 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.

It is dangerous for anyone other than a service technician trained by the manufacturer to perform repair service.

4. The oven light must be replaced by a service technician trained by the manufacturer. When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult your dealer.

5. Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Attention!

This product is designed to plug to AC power outlet with (the third) safety earth wire. For your safety, do not ignore that safety earth wire, because in such case this product does not provide with conditions of electric shock defense, foresaw by product’s design. You have to ask qualified specialist to install required outlet as it is shown on the picture.

earth

neutral

phase

earth

phase

neutral

earth

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Safety Instructions

Use of your oven

1. Do not use the oven for any reason other than the preparation of food. This oven is specifically designed to

heat or cook food. Do not use this oven to heat chemicals or other non-food products.

2. Before use, check utensils/containers are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

3. Do not attempt to use this microwave oven to dry newspaper, clothing or any other materials. They may catch on fire.

4. When the oven is not being use, do not store any objects other than oven accessories inside the oven in case it is accidentally turned on.

5. The appliance shall not be operated by MICROWAVE or COMBINATION WITHOUT FOOD IN THE OVEN, operation in this manner may damage the appliance.

6. If smoke is observed, press the Stop/Reset Pad and leave the door closed. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or the circuit breaker panel in order to stifle any flames.

Heater Operation

1. Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during COMBINATION and GRILL, take care when opening or closing door and when inserting or removing food and accessories.

2. 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. N.B. After cooking by GRILL and COMBINATION the accessories will be very hot.

3. The accessible parts may become hot when GRILL or COMBINATION is in use. Children should be kept away.

4. Appliances are not intended to be operated by means

In accordance with para. 2 Cl. 5 of the Russian Federal

of an external timer or separate remote control system.

Law “On consumer rights protection”, the manufacturer hereby assigns the use period of the present device to be 7

In accordance with para. 2 Cl. 5 of the Russian Federal

years from the date of production under the condition that Law “On consumer rights protection”, the manufacturer

the present device is used in strict compliance with the hereby assigns the use period of the present device to be 7

present manual and applicable technical standards. years from the date of production under the condition that

the present device is used in strict compliance with the

Accessories

present manual and applicable technical standards.

The oven comes equipped with a variety of accessories. Always follow directions given for use of the accessories.

Accessories

The oven comes equipped with a variety of accessories.

Glass Tray

Always follow directions given for use of the accessories.

1. Do not operate the oven without Roller Ring and Glass Tray in place.

Glass Tray

2. Never use another type of glass tray than the one special-

1. Do not operate the oven without Roller Ring and Glass ly designed for this oven.

Tray in place.

3. If Glass Tray is hot, let it to cool before cleaning or placing

2. Never use another type of glass tray than the one specialin water.

ly designed for this oven.

4. Glass Tray can turn in either direction.

3. If Glass Tray is hot, let it to cool before cleaning or placing

5. If the food or cooking vessel on Glass Tray touches the

in water. oven walls and make the turntable stop rotating, the

4. Glass Tray can turn in either direction. turntable will automatically rotate in the opposite direction.

5. If the food or cooking vessel on Glass Tray touches the

This is normal. oven walls and make the turntable stop rotating, the

6. Do not cook foods directly on Glass Tray. turntable will automatically rotate in the opposite direction.

This is normal.

6. Do not cook foods directly on Glass Tray.

Roller Ring

1. Roller Ring and the oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent noise and build-up of remaining food.

2. Roller Ring must always be used for cooking together with Glass Tray.

Wire Rack

1. A Wire Rack is included with the oven in order to facilitate browning of small dishes.

2. Wire Rack should be cleaned regularly.

3. When using Wire Rack in the manual GRILL or COMBINATION cooking modes, be careful to choose heat-proof containers; containers made of plastic or paper may melt or burn when exposed to the heat radiating from the grill.

4. When using the COMBINATION mode, never place any aluminum or metal container directly on Wire Rack. Always insert a glass plate or dish between Wire Rack and the aluminum container. This will prevent sparking that may damage the oven.

5. It is not recommended to use Wire Rack when cooking in the MICROWAVE mode only.

Maintenance of your oven

1. Service WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES SERVICING call your local Panasonic engineer (Customer Support). 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.

2. Door Seals 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. N.B. 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.

3. Oven Light 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.

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Important Information

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1) Cooking Times

• Cooking times given in the cookbook are approximate. The cooking time depends on the condition, temperature and amount of food and on the type of cooking ware.

• Begin with the minimum cooking time to help prevent overcooking. If the food is not sufficiently cooked you can always cook it for a little longer.

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N.B.: If the recommended cooking times are exceeded

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the food will be spoiled and in extreme circumstances could catch fire and possibly damage the interior of the oven.

2) Small Quantities of Foods

• Small quantities of food or foods with low moisture content can burn, dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and remove the plug from the socket.

3) Eggs

• Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled eggs by MICROWAVE. Pressure may build up and the eggs will explode.

4) Piercing Skin

• Food with non porous skins, such as potatoes, egg yolks, chicken wings and sausages must be pierced before cooking by MICROWAVE to prevent bursting.

5) Meat Thermometer

• Use a meat thermometer to check the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry only when the meat has been removed from the oven. Do not use a conventional meat thermometer when using MICROWAVE because it may cause sparking.

6) 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 cooking time.

d) After heating, allow it 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 has to be taken when handling the container.

7) Paper/Plastic

• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check the oven frequently as these types of containers ignite if overheated.

• Do not use recycled paper products (ex. Kitchen Roll) unless the paper product is labeled as safe for microwave oven use. Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when use.

• Remove wire twist-ties from roasting bags before placing the bags in oven.

8) Utensils/Foil

• Do not heat any closed cans or bottles because they might explode.

• Metal containers or dishes with metallic trim should not be used during Microwave cooking. Sparking will occur.

• If you use any aluminum foil, meat spikes or metal ware, the distance between them and the oven walls and door should be at least 2 cm to prevent sparking.

9) Feeding Bottles/Baby Food Jars

• The top and teat or lid must be removed from feeding bottles or baby food jars before placing in the oven.

• 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.

10) Place in Use

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

• farm houses;

• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments;

• bed and breakfast type environments.

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Feature Diagram

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Oven Window Door Safety Lock System Pull Door Handle

Pull to open the door. Opening the door during cook-

ing will stop the cooking process without cancelling the program. Cook 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.

Control Panel Glass Tray

a. DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller Ring

and Glass Tray in place.

b. Only use the Glass Tray specifically designed for

this oven. Do not substitute any other Glass Tray.

c. If the Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before clean-

ing or placing in water.

d. DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray. Always

place food on a microwave-safe dish, or on a rack set in a microwave-safe dish.

e. If food or utensil on the Glass Tray touches oven

walls, causing the tray to stop moving, the tray will automatically rotate in the opposite direction. This is normal.

f. Glass Tray can rotate in either direction.

Roller Ring

a. Roller Ring should be cleaned regularly to avoid

excessive noise.

b. Roller Ring and Glass Tray should be used at the

same time.

Identification Plate Oven Air Vent Waveguide Cover (do not remove) Wire Rack Warning Label Power Supply Cord Power Supply Plug

Note:

The illustration is for reference only.

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Control Panel

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(1)

(2)

(3) (4)

(6)

(8)

(9)

(2) (3) (5)

(6)

(8)

(9)

(4)

(7)

(10)

(5)

(7)

(10)

(1) Display Window (2) Time Pads

Micro Power Pad

(3) Micro Power Pad

Grill Pad

(4) Grill Pad

Combi Pad

(5) Combi Pad

Time Pads (6) Turbo Defrost Pad (7) Timer/Clock Pad (8) Auto Cook Pads (9) Stop/Reset Pad

Before cooking: One tap clears your instructions.

During cooking: One tap temporarily stops the cooking process. Another tap cancels all your instructions and colon

appears in the Display Window. (10) 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 be pressed again to restart oven.

Beep Sound:

When a pad is pressed correctly, a beep will be heard. If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit did not or cannot accept the instruction. The oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the end of any complete program, the oven will beep 5 times.

Note:

If no any operation after cooking program setting, 6 minutes later, the oven will automatically cancel the cooking program. The display will revert back to clock or colon display.

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Operation (Setting Micro Power and Time)

1. Put the food into the oven

2. Press to Select Power

(see chart below)

3. Set Cooking Time

(HIGH up to 30 minutes

Others up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds)

2. Press to Select Power

(see chart below)

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4. Press

The time in the Display Window will count down.

Press Micro Power Example of Use

once HIGH Boil water, cook fresh fruit, vegetables, rice, pasta, noodles and dessert.

twice MEDIUM-HIGH Cook poultry, meat, cakes, desserts and heat milk.

3 times MEDIUM

4 times DEFROST Thaw foods.

5 times LOW Keep cooked foods warm, simmer slowly.

Notes:

1. For 2 or 3 stage cooking, repeat steps 2 and 3 above before pressing Start pad.

2. When selecting High power on the first stage, you can skip step 2.

Cook pot roasts, casseroles and meat loaves, melt chocolate. Cook eggs and cheeses.

Cook fish.

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Operation (Turbo Defrost)

To Use Turbo Defrost (0.1 ~ 2.0 kg):

1. Put the food into the oven

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2. Select the Weight of Food

Example: To defrost 1.5 kg of meat.

2. Select the Weight of Food

Example: To defrost 1.5 kg of meat.

Minced meat, Chicken Pieces, Chops 2 kg

Beef roast, lamb, pork, whole chickens 2 kg

Minced meat, Chicken Pieces, Chops 2 kg Whole fish, scallops, prawns, fish fillets 1 kg

Beef roast, lamb, pork, whole chickens 2 kg

Whole fish, scallops, prawns, fish fillets 1 kg

once 5 times

Food Maximum Weight

3. Press

Defrosting time appears in the Display Window and begings to count Defrosting time appears in the Display Window and begings to count

down. down.

Notes:

1. Turbo Defrost can be used to defrost many cuts of meat. Poultry and fish by weight. To use, simply program Turbo Defrost

and the weight of the food in kg (1.0) and tenths of a kg (0.1). The oven will determine the defrosting time and power levels. Once the oven is programmed, the defrosting time will appear in the display. For best results the minimum recommended weight is 0.2 kg.

2. BONE-IN ROASTS, such as a Beef Rib Roast or Pork Loin Rib Roast have a smaller muscle than a boneless roast of the

same weight. Therefore, for bone-in roasts weighing over 2 kg reduce weight by 500 g. For bone-in roasts weighing less than 2 kg, reduce weight by 0.25 kg.

3. Turn over or remove or shield food when buzzer rings in the middle of cooking.

0.2

0.5

For bone-in roasts weighing less

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Operation (Setting Clock

To Set Clock: Example: To set 11:25 a.m.

11 times twice 5 times

1. Press twice. Colon will blink in the display window.

Notes:

1. To reset time of day, repeat steps 1-3.

2. The clock will keep the time of day as long as oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied.

3. Clock is a 24-hour display.

4. Oven will not operate while colon is blinking.

2. Enter time of day using the time pads. Time appears in the display window; colon is blinking.

)

3. Press once. Colon stops blinking; time of day is entered and locked in the display window. Time counts up in minutes.

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Operation (Child Safety Lock

To set:

Colon or time of day is

displayed

To cancel:

Display Window Press 3 times Colon or time of day is

Notes:

1. Child Safety Lock can be set when colon or time of day is displayed.

2. This feature allows you to prevent operation of the oven by a young child; however, the door will open.

)

Press 3 times Display Window

displayed

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Operation (To Cook on Grill by time setting)

1. Put the food into the oven

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2. Select Grill Setting

3. Set Cooking Time

(up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds)

3. Set Cooking Time

(up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds)

2. Select Grill Setting

4. Press

The time in the Display Window will count down. The time in the Display Window will count down.

Directions for Grilling

When grilling, heat is radiated from the two quartz tubes at the top of the oven. 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 particularly useful for thin slices of meat, steaks chops, kebabs, sausages or pieces of chicken. It is also suitable for hot sandwiches and all gratin dishes. Place food to be grilled on Wire Rack on Glass Tray. 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.

No. of

Grill 1 Grill 2

Meat, poultry, pieces Seafood, Garlic bread, Toast

Types of food

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Operation (To Cook on Combination by time setting)

1. Put the food into the oven

2. Select Combination Setting

3. Set Cooking Time

(up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds)

3. Set Cooking Time

(up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds)

2. Select Combination Setting

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4. Press

The time in the Display Window will count down. The time in the Display Window will count down.

Directions for Combination Cooking

The Combination means that it is possible to combine the microwave and grill function for thawing, cooking, and heating foods. There is a special program to keep the crispness of certain foods. Place food on a Wire Rack on Glass Tray.

No. of

Combi 1 Combi 2 Combi 3

Types of food

Whole poultry Beef, Lamb, Pork, Seafood Backed potatoes, puddings

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Operation (Auto Cook Pads

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)

1. Put the food into the oven

2. Select Pads

Press the desired food category pad until the desired weight appears in

2. Select Pads

the Display Window. Press the desired food category pad until the desired weight appears in the Display Window.

3. Press

The time in the Display Window will count down. The time in the Display Window will count down.

Menu No. Pads 1 tap 2 taps 3 taps 4 taps

1 Reheat Meal 200 g 400 g 600 g 800 g

2 Reheat Bread 50 g 100 g 150 g 200 g

3 Reheat Soup 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups

4 Porridge 100 g 150 g 200 g —

5 Vegetables 120 g 180 g 250 g 370 g

6 Pasta 150 g 250 g 375 g —

7 Fish 100 g 200 g 300 g 400 g

8 Pelmeni 2 servs 4 servs — —

9 Meat Stew 2 servs 4 servs — —

10 Cutlets 200 g 400 g 600 g —

11 Chicken Pieces 200 g 400 g 600 g —

12 Frozen Pizza 250 g 350 g 450 g —

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Operation (Auto Cook Pads

) (continued)

1. Reheat Meal

Pre-cooked foods are reheated automatically by setting the food's serving. You need not select power level or reheating time. The foods should be at refrigerator or room temperature. Use suitable sized dish and cover with a lid or microwave safe plastic. Note: When reheating items such as soups, stews, and casseroles, it is recommended that they are stirred at half of reheating time and at completion of reheating.

2. Reheat Bread

It is suitable for reheating bun at refrigerator temperature (5-7°C). Put the bun on a suitable size microwave safe dish. Cook without cover.

Note: 50 g = one standard slice of bun.

3. Reheat Soup

It is suitable for reheating soup at refrigerator temperature (5-7°C). Put soup into microwave safe cup. Cook without cover.

Note: 1 cup = 180 ml

4. Porridge

Suitable for cooking different kinds of porridge such as buckwheat, millet and rice. Place the porridge with water in a suitable size container. Use the following as a guide:

Products

Water

Milk

Salt

Sugar

Then place the container into the oven and press "Porridge" key. Do not forget to stir and remove the cover when "Beep". * For Millet, immerse them into warm water for 30 minutes before cooking.

Buckwheat

200 g

400 ml

/2 t.sp

Millet*

130 g

450 ml

1 t.sp

2 tb. sp

Rice

130 g

400 ml

/2 t.sp

1 tb. sp

5. Vegetables

This program is suitable for cooking fresh vegetables such as: potatos, carrots, onions, beetroot, cabbage, cauliflower, pumpkin, marrow, mushroom and etc. and the mixture of them. Vegetables should be trimmed, prepared and cut into even sized pieces. Add 2-4 tablespoon to 1/4 cup of water if vegetables appear slightly dehydrated or a softer texture is desired. Place in a suitably sized plate or casserole dish and cover with plastic wrap or a fitting lid. Stir at the beep. If desired, butter, herbs, etc. may be added but do not add salt until the completion of cooking.

6. Pasta

Suitable for cooking a variety of pastas such as spaghetti, fettuccine, tagliatelle, macaroni, penne, spiral and various pasta shapes. Place the pasta into a suitable sized microwave-safe dish with boiling water. See chart below.

Pasta Qty

150 g 250 g 375 g

Add 1 tablespoon of oil, if desired, before cooking to prevent the pasta from sticking together. Cover with plastic wrap or a fitting lid. Stir pasta and open the lid when prompted during cooking. Allow pasta to stand for 5 to 10 minutes after cooking if required then drain.

Boiling Water

4 cups 5 cups 6 cups

Dish Size

3 litre

3.5 litre 4 litre

7. Fish

Suitable for cooking whole fish and fish fillets. Select fish suitable for microwave cooking and place in a single layer in a shallow dish, with skin-side down. Add butter, spices, herbs, or lemon juice to flavor. Overlap thin edges of fillets to prevent overcooking. If stuffing whole fish with seasoning, cooking time may need to be extended. Shield the eye and tail area of whole fish with small amounts of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Cover dish securely with plastic wrap or fitted lid. Allow large amounts of fish to stand for 3 to 5 minutes after cooking before serving. (thickness of fish should not be more than 3 cm)

8. Pelmeni

Ingredients Frozen pelmeni Salt Water, 98˚C Spices

Pelmeni should be laid out into the pan with hot water, salt and spices. Pelmeni should be mixed after the signal. During cooking process the pan should be covered.

2 servs

250 g

10 g

750 g

0.5 g

4 servs

500 g

15 g

1250 g

0.75 g

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Operation (Auto Cook Pads

) (continued)

9. Meat Stew

This program is suitable for cooking typical stew dishes like gulash, azu, meat with mushrooms, ribs with tomato, meat with prunes and etc. Different kinds of meat can be used for stew: beef, pork, lamb. Also you can take for cooking brisket, ribs, neck etc. Meat should be even cut.Use the following as a guide:

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** For mushroom, immerse them into warm water for 30 min-

Place all ingredients in the pot, stir well, cover with plastic wrap and cook using the suitable number of program. Turn over at the beep.

Dish

Meat (beef) Onion* Tomato sauce/puree Vegetable Oil Meat broth or water Soy sauce Pickled cucumbers* Garlic Mushroom (dry)** Salt Pepper

* Vegetables should be cut into even size pieces.

utes before cooking.

azugulash

2 serv.Ingredients

on taste

meat with

mushrooms

11. Chicken Pieces

Suitable for cooking chicken pieces such as wings, drumsticks, thighs, half breasts etc. Chicken pieces should be thawed completely before cooking. Marinate chicken pieces prior to cooking, for added flavor and color. Place arranged chicken pieces on wire rack, with a shallow dish underneath to collect drips. Turn over and rearrange the chicken pieces at the beep.

12. Frozen Pizza

This program is suitable for cooking different kinds of frozen

500500500 100100150 100100150

303030

250150150

–2020 –100– –10–

20––

pizza. Pizzas can be different size and thick. Place the frozen pizza on wire rack and put in the oven. Select the suitable weight is marked on carton box. Slice the pizza on pieces before serving.

10. Cutlets

This program is suitable for cooking home made cutlets and defrosted convenient cutlets. Place cutlets into the casserole leaving the space between them, put on the grate into the microwave oven and select the suitable number of program. For weight choice, use the following table as a guide:

Weight

Home made cutlets

Defrosted convenient cutlets

After BEEP turn over the cutlets.

200 g

2 pcs. on

100 g each

3 pcs. on

67 g each

400 g

3 pcs. on

133 g each

4 pcs. on

100 g each

600 g

4 pcs. on

150 g each

6 pcs. on

100 g each

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Operation (Timer Setting

)

Timer Setting (Kitchen Timer/Standing Time/Delay Time)

This feature allows you to program standing time after cooking is completed and to program the oven as a minute or 10 seconds timer or program delay start.

To use as a Kitchen Timer: Example: To count 5 minutes

5 times

1. Press once. 3. Press.

2. Set desired amount of time. (up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds.)

Time counts down without operating oven.

To Set Standing Time: Example: To stand for 5 minutes after cooking (3 mins. at Medium)

3 times 5 times

1. Press 3 times. Set the desired cooking program. (See page 7 for directions.)

2. Press 3 times. Set the desired cooking time.

3. Press once. 4. Press 5 times. Set desired amount of standing time. (Up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds.)

5. Press. Cooking starts. After

cooking, standing time will count down without operating oven.

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To Set Delay Time: Example: To start cooking 5 minutes later (3 mins. at Medium)

5 times 3 times

1. Press once. 5. Press.

2. Press 5 times. Set desired amount of delay time. (up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds.)

3. Press 3 times. Set the desired cooking program. (See page 7 for directions.)

4. Press 3 times. Set the desired cooking time.

Delayed time counts down. After delay time, cooking will start.

Notes:

1. If oven door is opened while Standing Time, Delay Time or Kitchen Timer has been set, the time in the display window will continue to count down.

2. Delay Time and Standing Time can not be programmed before any Auto control Function. This is to prevent the standing temperature of the food from rising before defrosting or cooking begins. A change in the starting temperature could cause inaccurate results.

3. When using Standing time or Delay time, it's up to 2 Power stages.

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Before Requesting Service

ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL:

The oven causes interference with Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the microwave my TV. oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances

The oven lights dim. When cooking with a power other than HIGH, the oven must cycle to obtain the

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Steam accumulates on the oven During cooking, steam and warm air are given off from the food. Most of the steam door and warm air comes from and warm air are removed from the oven by the air which circulates in the oven the oven vents. cavity. However, some steam will condense on cooler surfaces such as the oven

I accidentally operate my Operating the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven. microwave oven without any food However, we do not recommend this to be done. in it.

There are humming and clicking These noise occur as the oven automatically switches from microwave power to noises from my oven when I cook Grill, to create the Combination setting. This is normal. by Combination.

The oven has an odor and generates It is essential that your oven is wiped out regularly particularly after cooking by smoke when using Combination and Combination or Grill. Any fat and grease that builds up on the roof and walls of the Grill function. oven will begin to smoke if not cleaned.

such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven.

lower power levels. The oven light will dim and clicking noises can be heard when the oven cycles.

door. This is normal.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Oven will not turn on.

Oven will not start cooking.

When the oven is turning on, there is noise coming from Glass Tray.

The word "Child" appears in the Display Window.

The oven is not plugged in securely. Remove plug from outlet, wait 10 sec-

Circuit breaker or fuse is tripped or blown.

There is a problem with the outlet. Plug another appliance into the outlet to

The door is not closed completely. Close the oven door securely.

Start Pad was not pressed after programming.

Another program has already been entered into the oven.

The program has not been entered correctly.

Stop/Reset Pad has been pressed accidentally.

The roller ring and oven bottom are dirty. Clean these parts according to care of

The Child Lock was activated by pressing Start Pad 3 times.

onds and re-insert. Contact the specified service center.

check if the outlet is working.

Press Start Pad.

Press Stop/Reset Pad to cancel the previous program and program again.

Program again according to the Operating Instructions.

Program oven again.

your oven (See next page).

Deactivate Lock by pressing Stop/Reset Pad 3 times.

If it seems there is a problem with the oven, contact an authorized Service Centre.

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Care of your Microwave Oven

1. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food

deposits removed.

2. Turn the oven off and remove the power plug from the wall

socket before cleaning.

3. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food splatters or

spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended.

4. The outside oven surfaces 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.

5. Do not allow the Control Panel to become wet. Clean with

a soft, damp cloth. Do not use detergents, abrasives or spray-on cleaners on the Control Panel. When cleaning the Control Panel, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on. After cleaning press Stop/Reset Pad to clear display window.

6. 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 malfunction of the unit.

7. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for

cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.

8. The Roller Ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned

regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent, water or window cleaner and dry. The Roller Ring may be washed in mild sudsy water or dish washer. Cooking vapors collect during repeated use but in no way affect the bottom surface or Roller Ring wheels. When removing the Roller Ring from cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace in the proper position.

9. When using the GRILL or cooking in the 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. These marks will be more difficult to clean later.

10. After GRILL or COMBINATION cooking the ceiling and walls of the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth squeezed in soapy water. Particular care should be taken to keep the window area clean particularly after cooking by GRILL or COMBINATION. Stubborn spots inside the oven can be removed by using a small amount of microwave oven cleaner sprayed onto a soft damp cloth. Wipe onto problem spots, leave for recommended time and then wipe off. Avoid cleaning oven door and the microwave feed guide area situated on the right hand side of the cavity wall.

DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY INSIDE THE OVEN.

A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning.

11. When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult a dealer to have it replaced.

12. 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.

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Technical Specifications

Power Source:

Power Consumption: Microwave:

Grill:

Cooking Power: Microwave*:

Grill

Outside Dimensions (W x H x D):

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Oven Cavity Dimensions (W x H x D):

Operating Frequency:

Net Weight:

* IEC Test Procedure Specifications subject to change without notice. As for the voltage requirement, the production month, country and serial number, please refer to the identification plate on the microwave oven.

485 mm x 287 mm x 400 mm

315 mm x 207 mm x 349 mm

220 V 50 Hz

6.2 A, 1,300 W

5.9 A, 1,270 W

4.8 A, 1,050 W

4.5 A, 1,000 W

800 W

1,000 W

488 mm x 279 mm x 405 mm

315 mm x 178 mm x 353 mm

2,450 MHz

13.2 kg

Approx. 13 kg

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Quick Guide

Feature

To Cook / Reheat /

Defrost by Micro Power and Time Setting

(☞ page 7)

To Use

Turbo Defrost Pad

(☞ page 8)

To Set / Cancel

Child Safety Lock

(☞ page 9)

To Cook using

Grill Pad

(☞ page 10)

How to Operate

Select power. Set the cooking time. Press.

Set weight.

To Set: Display

3 times.

Select setting. Set the cooking time. Press.

To Cancel: Display

3 times.

Press.

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To Cook using

Combination Pad

(☞ page 11)

To Cook using

Auto Cook Pad

(☞ page 12)

Select setting. Set the cooking time. Press.

eg.

Set weight. Press.

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Introduction

Cooking with Microwave Energy

Microwaves are a form of high frequency electromagnetic waves (approx 12cm wavelength) similar to those used by a radio. Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube. The microwaves travel from the magnetron tube to the oven cavity where they are reflected, transmitted or absorbed.

Reflection

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Microwaves are reflected by metal just as a ball is bounced off a wall. A combination of stationary (interior walls) and rotating metal (turntable or stirrer fan) helps assure that the microwaves are well distributed within the oven cavity to produce even cooking.

Grill

Grilling is done at high temperatures with the food close to the heat. This gives meat a rich brown appearance. Only use high-quality, well-marbled meats for grilling since the high temperatures can dry out the less choice meats.

Transmission

Microwaves pass through some materials such as paper, glass and plastic much like sunlight shining through a window. Because these substances do not absorb or reflect the microwave energy, they are ideal materials for microwave oven cooking containers.

Combination

Combination cooking is ideal for roasting meats and poultry. Combination cooking automatically alternates between convection and microwave heating. The advantage to combination cooking is that it gives the browning of convection and often shortens the conventional cooking time.

Absorption

Microwaves are absorbed by food. They penetrate to a depth of about 2 to 4cm. Microwave energy excites the molecules in the food (especially water, fat and sugar molecules), and causes them to vibrate very quickly. The vibration causes friction and heat is produced. In large foods, the heat which is produced by friction is conducted to the center to finish cooking.

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Cookware and Utensil Guide

Microwave Oven Combination Grill

Aluminuim Foil For Shielding For Shielding Yes

Grill Tray No No Yes

Browning Dish Yes No No

Browning Paper Bags No No No

Dinnerware: Oven/Microwave Safe Yes Yes No

Non Oven/Microwave Safe No No No

Disposable Polyeser Paperboard Dishes Yes * No No

Yes

Glassware: Oven Glassware & Ceramic Yes Yes for short term top

browning

Non-heat Resistant No No No

Metal Cookware No No Yes

Wire Rack No Yes Yes

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Metal Twist-ties No No No

Oven Cooking Bag Yes Yes No

Oven Rack No No Yes

Paper Towels and Napkins Yes * No No

check mfg's.

Plastic Dishes: Microwave Safe Yes * recommendation, must No

with stand heat

Non-microwave Safe No No No

Plastic Wrap Yes * No No

Straw, Wicker, Wood Yes * No No

Thermometers: Microwave Safe Yes No No

Conventional No No No

Wax Paper Yes No No

*Caution

• 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 scorch.

• Paper Products and Freezer Wrap:

Waxed paper, paper plates, cups and napkins should not be used for heating or cooking food by Combination and Grill. Freezer wrap should not be used as it is not heat resistant and bake paper may be short periods of time for covering or lining.

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Microwave Cooking Techniques

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Dish Size

Follow the dish sizes given in the recipes, as these affect the cooking times. A quantity of food spread in a bigger dish cooks more quickly.

Standing Time

Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require STANDING TIME (inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the centre completely.

Meat Joints

Stand 15 mins. wrapped in tin foil.

Jacket Potatoes

Stand 10 mins. wrapped in tin foil.

Light Cakes

Stand 5 mins. before removing from dish.

Rich dense Cakes

Stand 15-20 mins.

Cling Film

Cling film helps keep the food moist and the trapped steam assists in speeding up cooking times. However, it should be pierced before cooking, to allow excess steam to escape. Always take care when removing cling film from a dish as the build-up of steam will be very hot. Always purchase cling film that states on the packet "suitable for microwave cooking" and use as a covering only. Do not line dishes with cling film.

Quantity

Small quantities cook faster than large quantities, also small meals will reheat quicker than large portions.

If food is not cooked after STANDING TIME, return to oven and cook for additional time.

Moisture Content

Many fresh foods e.g. vegetables and fruit, vary in their moisture content throughout the season- jacket potatoes are a particular example of this. For this reason cooking times may have to be adjusted throughout the year. Dry ingredients e.g. rice, pasta, can dry out further during storage and cooking times may differ from ingredients freshly purchased.

Density

Porous airy foods heat quicker than dense heavy foods.

Fish

Stand 2-5 mins.

Egg Dishes

Stand 2-3 mins.

Precooked Convenience Food

Stand for 5 mins.

Plated Meals

Stand for 2-5 mins.

Vegetables

Boiled potatoes benefit from standing 1-2 mins., however most other types can be served immediately.

Piercing

The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during cooking. These foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled before cooking to allow the steam to escape. Eggs, potatoes, apples, sausages etc, will all need to be pierced before cooking. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS IN THEIR SHELLS.

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Microwave Cooking Techniques

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Covering

Cover foods with microwave cling film or a self-fitting lid. Cover fish, vegetables, casseroles, soups. Do not cover cakes, sauces, jacket potatoes, pastry items.

Turning and Stirring

Some foods require stirring during cooking. Meat and poultry should be turned after half the cooking time. All liquid must be stirred before and during heating. Water, especially must be stirred before and during heating, to avoid eruption.

Starting Temperature

The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up. Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature.

Shape

Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better by microwaves when in a round container rather than a square one.

Spacing

Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart. NEVER pile foods on top of each other.

Arranging

Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops, should be placed on a dish so that the thicker parts are on the outside.

Checking Food

It is essential that food is checked during and after a recommended cooking time, even if an AUTO PROGRAM has been used (just as you would check food cooked in a convectional oven). Return the food to the oven for further cooking if necessary.

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To Reheat by

Micro Power and Time

Reheat by Setting Power and Time - Frozen Convenience Foods

FROZEN ITEM POWER TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

(Pre-cooked) (in minutes)

BREAD & BAKED PRODUCT

Bread 1 slice HIGH 10 - 15 sec Do not let bread get hot, or it will become rubbery and dry

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1 loaf HIGH 2 - 5 out. Remove whole loaf from original wrapper. 6 rolls MEDIUM 1 - 2 Place on paper towel to absorb moisture.

Cheesecake (600 g) DEFROST 2 - 3 Remove from container. Defrost on plate.

Muffins - 4 (350 g) MEDIUM 2 - 3 Place onto paper towel lined plate.

Scones - 6 (400 g) MEDIUM 1 - 2 Defrost on paper lined plate. Stand 2 minutes.

PIES

Fruit Pie (500 g) DEFROST 6 - 8 Remove from foil container and place uncovered into a

Meat Pie (300 g) DEFROST 4 - 6 Place onto paper towel lined plate.

Pizza (350 g) HIGH 5 - 7 Remove from package and place onto paper towel or follow

FROZEN MEAL

Fish in Sauce (200 g) MEDIUM 6 - 7 Pierce corner of bag. Heat on a plate.

Instant Casserole MEDIUM 4 - 6 Pierce pouch.

in Pouch (serves 2) Heat on a plate or bowl.

Lasagne (300 g) MEDIUM 10 - 12 Remove from foil container, place into serving dish.

Plate Food DEFROST 3 - 4 Arrange food evenly on a dinner plate. Add butter or gravy

then pie dish.

HIGH 4 - 6

then

MEDIUM 2 - 3

manufacturer’s instructions.

then where desired. Cover plate with plastic wrap.

HIGH 2 - 3

TV style dinner (400 g) MEDIUM 8 - 10 Remove foil cover and replace with plastic wrap.

Vegetables & Sauce MEDIUM 8 - 10 Pierce corner of bag. Heat on a plate. (in the bag) (400 g)

MISCELLANEOUS

Chicken Pieces (500 g) DEFROST 5 - 7 Place onto paper towel lined plate.

Croissants - 4 (250 g) MEDIUM 2 - 3 Place onto paper towel lined plate.

Fish Fingers - 8 (200 g) DEFROST 3 - 5 Place onto paper towel lined plate.

Sausage Rolls (250 g) MEDIUM 3 - 5 Place onto paper towel lined plate.

then

HIGH 6 - 8

then

HIGH 2 - 3

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Defrosting Guidelines/Turbo Defrost

This feature allows you to enter the weight in kilos and the oven will select the correct defrosting time for most foods. However, do not use for

Separate chops and small items e.g. Quiche slice where possible.

porous foods e.g. bread and cakes etc.

Tips for Defrosting

Give large joints of meat further standing to ensure meat is not still icy in the center.

During the defrosting process, the oven will bleep to remind you to check the food i.e. turn, shield or break the food apart, as shown below.

Break up small items e.g. scallops, minced meat, halfway through defrosting.

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Remove wrappers from meat. Place on microwave rack or up-turned saucer.

Shield edges, back of fat of joints and thin edges of fish with small pieces of SMOOTH tin foil to prevent overdefrosting.

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Turn dense foods and meat 2-3 times during defrosting.

Defrosting Tips and Techniques

Preparation for Freezing:

1. Heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags and freezer wrap are suitable.

2. Freeze meats, poultry and fish 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).

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Defrosting Technique:

1. Remove from wrapper and set on a roasting rack in a dish on Glass Tray.

2. Throughout the defrosting time, remove any defrosted portions of mince or cubed meat, etc.

3. 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 time):

FOOD APPROX. TIME INSTRUCTION

(minutes per 500 g)

MEAT

Beef

Minced Beef 8 - 11 Halfway through the defrost cycle, break apart minced beef, separate Roast: Topside 12 - 15 chops and remove meat that is defrosted.

Beef Tenderloin 12 - 15 Chuck or Rump 10 - 13 Turn meat over two to three times during defrosting.

Sirloin, rolled 11 - 14 Steak 8 - 10 Shield edges and unevenly shaped ends of roasts halfway through the Miscellaneous 8 - 12 defrost cycle.

Pork/Lamb

Roast 9 - 12 Large roasts may still be icy in centre. Let stand. Chops 8 - 11 Ribs 8 - 12

POULTRY Turn poultry over two to four times during defrosting. Halfway through the

Chicken defrost cycle, shield end of drumsticks, wings, breast bones and ends of

whole 9 - 12 poultry with foil. pieces 8 - 11 fillets 8 - 10 Break apart chicken pieces and remove small pieces such as wings,

Duck 10 - 12 which may be defrosted before larger pieces. Turkey 10 - 13

Rinse poultry under cold water to remove ice crystals. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes, before cooking.

FISH & SHELLFISH

Fish Fillets 9 - 11 Halfway through the defrost cycle, turn whole fish or blocks of fillets over. Whole Fish 9 - 12 Also, break apart prawns or scallops. Remove any pieces that are Crabmeat 8 - 10 defrosted. Lobster Tails 8 - 10 Sea Scallops 8 - 10 Let stand, 5 to 10 minutes, before cooking. Green Prawns 10 - 12

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Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques

Converting Your Favourite Conventional Recipes for Microwave Cooking

When adapting conventional recipes for microwave cooking, reduce the conventional cooking time by one quarter or one third. e.g. A chicken which takes 1 hour to cook in a moderate oven will take 15-20 minutes on MEDIUM Power in your microwave oven.

Use similar microwave recipes to help you adapt conventional recipes. Remember, it is always best to undercook a recipe and then add an extra minute or two to finish it off.

Here are some other tips that may help:

• Reduce liquids in a conventional recipe by one half to two thirds, e.g. 1cup (250 ml) should be reduced to cup (125 ml).

• Add more thickening such as flour or cornflour to sauces and gravies if you do not reduce the liquid.

• Reduce seasonings slightly in a recipe where ingredients do not have time to simmer by microwave.

• Do not salt meats, poultry or vegetables before cooking; otherwise, they will toughen and dry out.

• If one ingredient takes longer to cook than the others, precook it in the microwave oven first. Onion, celery and potato are examples.

• If meat or vegetables are not being browned before cooking, omit any oil or fat that would have been used for browning.

• Reduce leavening agents for cakes by one quarter and increase liquids by one quarter.

• Biscuits require a stiff dough. Increase flour by about 20 percent. Substitute brown sugar for white sugar and use biscuit recipes that have dark spices or require icing. Because of the short cooking time, biscuits don’t have to brown. Chill dough for half an hour before baking. This produces a crisper biscuit. Bake biscuits on a glass tray lined with greaseproof paper.

• Since microwaves penetrate foods about two centimetres from the top, bottom and sides, mixtures in round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive more energy and may overcook.

• Items with a lot of water, such as rice and pasta, cook in about the same time as they would on a conventional stove. (Refer to Rice and Pasta chapter.)

Select recipes that convert easily to microwave cooking such as casseroles, stews, baked chicken, fish and vegetable dishes. The results from foods such as grilled meats, cooked souffles or two-crust pies could be less than satisfactory. Never microwave oven.

attempt to deep fry in your

Menu Planning for Microwave Cooking

How to Keep Everything Hot at The Same Time

Plan your meals so that the food will not all need last minute cooking or attention at the same time. The special features of microwave cookery make it easy to serve meals with everything piping hot. Cooking of some foods may be interrupted while you start others, without harming the nutritional value or flavour of either. A recipe which requires standing time can be microwaved first and another food cooked while it stands. Dishes prepared in advance can be reheated briefly before serving. It does take some experience and time to cook with confidence. Microwaves are fast so you will have to do some experimenting. You might find you will use your conventional range in conjunction with your microwave oven. For example, while cooking the roast in the microwave oven, you can be cooking the vegetables and gravy on the range top. This can also be done the other way around. Prepare your meals as follows.

1. Firstly, cook the most dense item (roast or casserole). Drain and retain meat juice from joints then cover with foil.

2. Cook the potatoes, rice or pasta.

3. Cover with foil for standing.

4. Cook greens and other vegetables.

5. Cover with foil for standing.

6. Cook the gravy with the retained meat juices, stock and thickening.

7. Carve the roast and serve the vegetables and gravy.

While you are learning to plan meals, you may get a bit behind time. Don’t worry. Dinner servings may be suitably reheated on HIGH, at 1 If you prefer not to use foil, cover food with saucepan lids. A metal lid will retain the heat for at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile, how can you cook all the vegetables at the same time? Simply place potatoes and pumpkin in one dish and less dense vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, beans and peas in another. Sprinkle greens with water. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Cook on HIGH for approximately 6-8 minutes for a serving for four people. Remember, if you increase the quantity of vegetables, increase the cooking time. Fresh and frozen vegetables can be mixed on a vegetable platter, but remember the latter are not as dense as fresh vegetables, as they have been blanched before freezing. If vegetables are cut to a similar size, they can be cooked in separate ramekins or small dishes at the same time.

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