Porter & Charles SPPS60TM User Manual
User Manual EN
Mode d’emploi FR
COMBI MICROWAVE
1631001-a
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Dear Customer,
Before going any further, we want to thank you for preferring our Porter & Charles product. We
are sure that this modern, functional and practical microwave oven, manufactured with top
quality materials, will fully meet your expectations.
We ask you to read the instructions in this booklet very carefully as this will allow you to get the
best results from using your microwave oven.
KEEP THE DOCUMENTATION OF THIS PRODUCT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Always keep the instruction manual handy. If you lend the microwave oven to someone
else give them the manual as well!
This Combi Speed Oven complies with Part 18 of the FCC rules.
The user manual is also available for download at www.porterandcharles.ca
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Contents
The advantages of microwaves ....................................................................................................... 10
Description of your oven .................................................................................................................. 11
Function Description ....................................................................................................................... 12
Basic settings ................................................................................................................................... 13
Setting the clock ............................................................................................................................. 13
Hiding/Displaying the Clock ............................................................................................................ 13
Safety blocking ............................................................................................................................... 13
Basic Functions ................................................................................................................................ 14
Microwaves ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Quick Start ................................................................................................................................ ...... 14
Grill ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Microwave + Grill ............................................................................................................................ 15
Microwave + Hot-Air ....................................................................................................................... 16
Grill + Fan ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Defrosting by time (manual) ............................................................................................................ 17
Defrosting by weight (automatic) .................................................................................................... 17
Memory function ................................ ................................ ............................................................. 18
Special functions .............................................................................................................................. 19
Special Function P: Heating food ................................................................................................... 19
Special Function P: Cooking ........................................................................................................... 20
Special Function P: Defrosting & Toasting ..................................................................................... 21
Using the Browning Plate ................................................................................................................ 22
When the oven is working... ............................................................................................................. 23
Interrupting a cooking cycle ............................................................................................................ 23
Altering parameters ........................................................................................................................ 23
End of a cooking cycle .................................................................................................................... 23
Defrosting .......................................................................................................................................... 24
General instructions for defrosting .................................................................................................. 25
Cooking with a microwave oven ..................................................................................................... 26
Cooking with the grill ....................................................................................................................... 28
Roasting ............................................................................................................................................ 31
What kind of ovenware can be used? ............................................................................................. 33
Microwave function ......................................................................................................................... 33
Grill and Hot-Air functions ............................................................................................................... 33
Combined functions ........................................................................................................................ 33
Oven Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 35
Front surface .................................................................................................................................. 35
Oven interior ................................................................................................................................... 35
Oven ceiling ................................ ................................................................ ................................ .... 36
Accessories .................................................................................................................................... 36
What should I do if the oven doesn’t work? ................................................................................... 37
Substitution of light bulb ................................................................................................................. 37
Technical characteristics ................................................................................................................. 38
Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 38
Installation instructions ................................................................................................................... 39
Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 84
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire
for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
Warning! IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN A RISK
OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded, and do not use an extension cord. If the
power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman
install an outlet near the appliance.
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When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the appliance
due to the possibility of ignition.
The appliance is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or
clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar
may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic
safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
Warning! To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons,
or exposure to excessive microwave
energy:
Read all instructions before using
the appliance.
Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” found on this manual.
This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found on this
manual.
Install or locate this appliance only
in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
Some products such as whole
eggs and sealed containers – for
example, closed glass jars are able
to explode and should not be
heated in this oven.
Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in the
manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook,
or dry food. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use.
As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
Do not operate this appliance if it is
has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
This appliance should be serviced
only by qualified service personnel.
Contact nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
Do not cover or block any openings
on the appliances.
Do not store this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this product
near water – for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, or similar
locations.
Do not immerse cord or plug in
water.
Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter.
When cleaning surfaces of door
and oven that comes together on
closing the door, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps, or detergents
applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the
boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when
the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL INTO THE
LIQUID.
To avoid that type of situation when heating liquids, put a teaspoon or glass
rod inside the container.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open – door
operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important
not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the
oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing
surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
Pacemakers:
Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products, including
microwaves. However, patients with pacemakers may wish to consult their
physicians if they have concerns.
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED
BEFORE AND DURING SERVICING TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not operate or allow the oven to be operated with the door open.
(b) Make the following safety checks on all ovens to be serviced before
activating the magnetron or other microwave source, and make repairs as
necessary: interlock operation, proper door closing, seal and sealing
surfaces (arcing, wear, and other damage), damage to or loosening of hinges
and latches, evidence of dropping or abuse).
(c) Before turning on microwave power for any service test or inspection within
the microwave generating compartment, check the magnetron, wave guide
or transmission line, and cavity for proper alignment, integrity and
connection.
(d) Any defective or misadjusted components in the interlock, monitor, door seal,
and microwave generation and transmission systems, shall be repaired,
replaced, or adjusted by procedures described in this manual before the
oven is released to the owner.
(e) A microwave leakage check, to verify compliance with the Federal
Performance Standard, should be performed on each oven prior to release to
the owner.
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Microwave safety
Warning! Never leave the oven unwatched,
especially when using paper, plastic or other
combustible materials. These materials can
char and may fire. FIRE RISK!
Warning! Do not heat pure alcohol or
alcoholic drinks in the microwave. FIRE
RISK!
Warning! Do not heat liquids or other foods
in closed containers since these may
explode readily.
Warning! 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. Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Warning! If the oven has a combined
function mode (microwave with other means
of heating), children should not be allowed to
use the oven without adult supervision on
account of the high temperatures generated.
Warning! The oven cannot be used if:
- The door is not closed correctly;
- The door hinges are damaged;
- The surfaces of the contact between the
door and the oven front are damaged;
- The door window glass is damaged;
- There is frequent electrical arcing inside
the oven even though there is no metal
object inside.
The oven can only be used again after it
has been repaired by a Technical
Assistance Service technician.
Beware!
Never heat baby foods or drinks in bottles or
jars with the teats or lids on them. After
heating the food mix or shake well so that
the heat is spread evenly. Check the food
temperature before feeding this to the child.
DANGER OF BURNING!
To avoid food overheating or burning it is
very important not to select long time
periods or power levels that are too high
when heating small quantities of food. For
example, a bread roll can burn after 3
minutes if the power selected is too high.
For toasting, use just the grilling function and
watch the oven all the time. It you use a
combined function to toast bread it will catch
fire in a very short time.
Make sure you never catch the power cables
of other electrical appliances in the hot door
or the oven. The cable insulation may melt.
Danger of short-circuiting!
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Microwave safety
This oven is exclusively for domestic use!
Use the oven only for preparing meals.
Avoid damaging the oven or other
dangerous situations by following these
instructions:
Do not switch on the oven without the
turntable support, the turntable ring and
the respective plate being in place.
Never switch on the microwave when it
is empty. If there is no food inside there
may be an electrical overcharge and the
oven could be damaged. RISK OF
DAMAGE!
For carrying out oven programming
tests put a glass of water inside the oven.
The water will absorb the microwaves and
the oven will not be damaged.
Use only dishes suitable for
microwaves. Before using dishes and
containers in the microwave, check that
these are suitable (see the section on
types of dishes).
Never remove the mica cover on the
ceiling of the oven interior! This cover
stops fat and pieces of food damaging the
microwave generator.
Do not keep any inflammable object
inside the oven as it may burn if the oven
is switched on.
Do not use the oven as a pantry.
Eggs with their shells and whole boiled
eggs must not be heated in microwave
ovens because they may explode.
Do not use the oven for frying as it is
impossible to control the temperature of oil
heated by microwaves.
To avoid being burnt, always use oven
gloves for handling dishes and containers
and touching the oven.
Do not lean or sit on the open oven
door. This may damage the oven,
especially in the hinge zone. The door can
bear a maximum weight of 8 kg.
The turntable and the grills can bear a
maximum load of 8 kg. To avoid damaging
the oven, do not exceed this load.
Cleaning:
Warning! Your microwave oven must be
cleaned regularly. All food remains must
be removed (see section on Oven
Cleaning). If the microwave oven is not
kept clean its surface may deteriorate and
this may shorten the oven’s working life
and could even result in a dangerous
situation.
The door contact surfaces (the front of the
cavity and the inside part of the doors)
must be kept very clean in order to ensure
the oven functions correctly.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or
sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven
door glass since they can scratch the
surface, which may result in shattering
of the glass.
Do not use high pressure or stream jet
cleaning appliances.
Please follow the instructions regarding
cleaning in the section “Oven Cleaning and
Maintenance”.
Repairs:
Warning – Microwaves! The outer
protection of the oven must not be
removed. It is dangerous for anyone not
authorized by the manufacturer to carry
out any kind of repair or maintenance
work.
If the power cable is damaged it should be
substituted by the manufacturer,
authorized agents or technicians qualified
for this task in order to avoid dangerous
situations. Furthermore, special tools are
required for this task.
Repair and maintenance work, especially
of current carrying parts, can only be
carried out by technicians authorized by
the manufacturer.
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The advantages of microwaves
In conventional ovens, heat radiated by electrical
elements or gas burners slowly penetrates the
food from outside to inside. On account of this
there is a major amount of energy is wasted
heating the air, the oven components and the food
containers.
In a microwave oven, heat is generated by the
food itself and the heat travels from inside to
outside. No heat is lost to the air, the walls of the
oven cavity or the dishes and containers (if these
are suitable for use in microwave oven), in other
words, only the food is heated.
Microwave ovens have the following advantages:
1. Shorter cooking times; in general these are up
to 3/4 less than the time required for
conventional cooking.
2. Ultra-fast food defrosting, thus reducing the
danger of bacterial development.
3. Energy savings.
4. Conservation of the nutritional value of foods
due to the shorter cooking times.
5. Easy to clean.
How a microwave oven works
In a microwave oven there is a high tension valve
called a magnetron which converts electrical
energy into microwave energy. These
electromagnetic waves are channelled to the
interior of the oven through a wave guide and
distributed by a metallic spreader or through a
turntable.
Inside the oven the microwaves propagate in all
directions and are reflected by the metal walls,
uniformly penetrating the food.
Why food heats up
Most foods contain water and water molecules
vibrate when subjected to microwaves.
The friction between molecules produces heat
which raises the temperature of the food, defreezing it, cooking it or keeping it hot.
Since the heat arises inside the food:
This can be cooked with little or no liquid or
fats/oils;
De-freezing, heating or cooking in a microwave
oven is quicker than in a conventional oven;
The vitamins, minerals and nutritional
substances in the food are conserved;
The natural colour and aroma of the food are
unchanged.
Microwaves pass through china, glass, cardboard
or plastic but do not go through metal. For this
reason, metal containers or ones with metal parts
must not be used in a microwave oven.
Microwaves are reflected by metal...
... but go through glass and china...
... and are absorbed by foods.
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Description of your oven
1. – Control Panel
7. – Turntable ring
2. – Door window glass
8. – Turntable plate
3. – Lateral supports
9. – Rectangular Glass Tray
4. – Catches
10. – Rectangular Rack
5. – Hot Air output
11. – Browning Plate
6. – Turntable Support
1. Function selection knob
2. Safety Block key
3. Start key
4. OK key
5. Clock key
6. Stop Key
7. Rotating Knob
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
A. Clock indicator
I. Defrost by weight indicator
B. Function indicator
J. Weight indicator
C. Cooking Memories indicators
K. Power indicator
D. Minus” key
L. Temperature indicator
E Duration indicator
M. Power/Weight display
F. “Plus” key
N. Safety Block indicator
G. Special Function indicator
O Clock/Duration display
H. “Defrost by time indicator
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Description of your oven
Function Description
Symbol
Function
Microwave
Power Output
Foods
Microwave
200 W
Slow defrosting for delicate foods; keeping food hot
400 W
Cooking with little heat; boiling rice
Rapid defrosting
600 W
Melting butter
Heating baby food
800 W
Cooking vegetables and food
Cooking and heating carefully,
Heating and cooking small portions of food
Heating delicate food
1000 W
Cooking and rapidly heating liquids and pre-cooked foods
Microwave
+ Grill
200 W
Toasting food
400 W
Grilling poultry and meat
600 W
Cooking pies and cheese-topped dishes
Grill
Grilling food
Microwaves +
Hot-Air
200
Meat roast and simmer
400
Poultry roast
600
Other fast roasts
Hot-Air
---
Roast and bake
Grill + Fan
---
Food even browning
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Basic settings
Setting the clock
After your microwave oven is first plugged in or
after a power failure, the clock display will flash to
indicate that the time shown is not correct. To set
the clock, proceed as follows:
1. Press the Clock key (5) when the
Clock/Duration display is showing the clock.
The hour numbers will start to flash.
2. Press the “+” and “-” keys to set the correct
hour value.
3. Press again the Clock key (5) to set the
minutes. The minute numbers will start to
flash.
4. Press the “+” and “-” keys to set the correct
minute value.
5. To finish, press the Clock key (5) again.
Hiding/Displaying the Clock
If the clock display disturbs you, you can hide it by
pressing the Clock key for 3 seconds. The dots
that separate the hours and minutes will flash but
the rest of the clock display will be hidden.
If you want to see the clock display again, press
the Clock key again for 3 seconds.
Safety blocking
The oven operation can be blocked (for example,
to stop it from being used by children).
1. To block the oven, press the Safety Block
key (2) for 3 seconds. You will hear a sound
signal and the message “SAFE” will be
displayed. Safety Block indicator will
illuminate. The oven is blocked in this state
and cannot be used.
2. To unblock the oven, press the Safety Block
key (2) again for 3 seconds. You will hear a
sound signal and the Safety Block indicator will
turn off.
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Basic Functions
Microwaves
Use this function to cook and heat vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat.
1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the
Microwave function indicator flashes. The
Duration display shows 1:00 flashing.
2. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction to
set the duration.
3. Press the OK key (4) to validate. The
microwaves power value flashes on the Power
display. The microwaves power indicator starts
to flash.
4. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction to
set the microwaves power level. If you do not
turn this knob, the oven operates at 800 W
power.
5. Press the OK key (4) to validate.
6. Press the Start key (3). The oven will start to
operate.
NOTE:
The start button may be pressed at anytime
in the above sequence and the oven will
start the cooking process with the displayed
parameters.
Quick Start
1. Press the Start key (3). The oven starts to
function at maximum power for 30 seconds.
2. If you intend to extend the operating time, press
the Start key (3) again. Each time this key is
pressed, the operating time will increase by 30
seconds.
NOTE: If the power of 1000 W is selected, the
operating time is limited to a maximum of 15
minutes.
Grill
Use this function to brown the top of food quickly.
1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the
Grill function indicator flashes. The Duration
display shows 15:00 flashing.
2. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction to
set the duration.
3. Press the OK key (4) to validate.
4. Press the Start key (3). The oven will start to
operate.
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Basic Functions
Microwave + Grill
Use this function to cook lasagne, poultry, roast potatoes and toasted foods.
1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the
Microwave + Grill function indicator flashes.
The Duration display shows 10:00 flashing.
2. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction to
set the duration.
3. Press the OK key (4) to validate. The
microwaves power value flashes on the Power
display. The microwaves power indicator starts
to flash.
4. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction to
set the microwaves power level. If you do not
turn this knob, the oven operates at 600W
power. The maximum power that can be
selected is 600 W.
5. Press the OK key (4) to validate.
6. Press the Start key (3). The oven will start to
operate.
NOTE:
The start button may be pressed at anytime in
the above sequence and the oven will start the
cooking process with the displayed
parameters.
Hot-Air
Use this function to bake food.
1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the
Hot-Air function indicator flashes.
2. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction to
set the duration.
3. Press the OK key (4) to validate. The
temperature value flashes. Turn the Rotating
knob (7) in either direction to set the
temperature.
4. The temperature value flashes. Turn the
Rotating knob (7) in either direction to set the
temperature.
5. Press the OK key (4) to validate.
6. Press the Start key (3). The oven will start to
operate.
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Basic Functions
Microwave + Hot-Air
Use this function to rapidly bake the foods.
1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the
Microwave + Grill function indicator flashes.
The Duration display shows 20:00 flashing.
2. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction to
set the duration.
3. Press the OK key (4) to validate. The
microwaves power value flashes on the Power
display. The microwaves power indicator starts
to flash.
4. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction to
set the microwaves power level. If you do not
turn this knob, the oven operates at 400W
power. The maximum power that can be
selected is 600 W.
5. Press the OK key (4) to validate.
6. The temperature value flashes. Turn the
Rotating knob (7) in either direction to set the
desired temperature. If you do not turn this
button, the oven will operate at 160ºC.
7. Press the OK key (4) to validate.
8. Press the Start key (3). The oven will start to
operate.
Grill + Fan
Use this function to bake evenly the food and at the same time brown their surface.
1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the
Grill + Fan function indicator flashes.
2. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction
to set the duration.
3. Press the OK key (4) to validate. The
temperature value flashes. Turn the Rotating
knob (7) in either direction to set the
temperature.
4. The temperature value flashes. Turn the
Rotating knob (7) in either direction to set the
temperature.
5. Press the OK key (4) to validate.
6. Press the Start key (3). The oven will start to
operate.
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Basic Functions
Defrosting by time (manual)
Use this function to defrost any type of food quickly.
1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the
Defrost by Time function indicator flashes. The
Duration display shows 10:00 flashing.
2. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction to
set the duration.
3. Press the OK key (4) to validate.
4. Press the Start key (3). The oven will start to
operate.
5. Turn the food whenever the oven lets out a
beep and the display flashes the word.
Defrosting by weight (automatic)
Use this function to defrost meat, poultry, fish, fruit and bread quickly.
1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the
Defrost by Weight function indicator flashes.
The Duration display shows the food type
“Pr 1” flashing.
2. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction to
set the food type. If you do not turn this knob,
the oven operates with food type “Pr 1”.
3. Press the OK key (4) to validate. The food
weight value flashes on the Weight display. The
weight indicator starts to flash.
4. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction to
set the food weight. If you do not turn this knob,
the oven operates with 200 g.
5. Press the OK key (4) to validate.
6. Press the Start key (3). The oven will start to
operate.
7. Turn the food whenever the oven lets out a
beep and the Weight display flashes the word:
.
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Basic Functions
The following table shows the defrosting by weight function programmes, indicating weight intervals, and
defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature).
Programme
Food
Weight (g)
Time (min)
Standing time (min)
Pr 01
Meat
100 – 2000
2 – 43
20 – 30
Pr 02
Poultry
100 – 2500
2 – 58
20 – 30
Pr 03
Fish
100 – 2000
2 – 40
20 – 30
Pr 04
Fruit
100 – 500
2 – 13
10 – 20
Pr 05
Bread
100 – 800
2 – 19
10 – 20
Important Note: see “General instructions for defrosting”.
Memory function
Define and store a memory
1. With the Function Selector (1), select one of
the Basic functions.
2. Set the desired parameters with the Rotating
Knob (7)
3. Press the Clock key (5) for 5 seconds. The
memory symbol “M1” starts blinking.
4. With the Rotating Knob (8) select in which
memory you want to store the defined
parameters (M1, M2 or M3)
5. Press the Ok Key (4) to confirm and store the
memory.
6. Recalling a memorized function
7. Rotate the Function Selector (1) to select the
stored memory.
8. Press the Start Key (3). The oven will start to
operate.
Delete a memory:
1. With the oven in stand-by select the desired
memory by turning the Function Selector
(1).
Press the Clock key (5) for 3 seconds. The
power/weight display shows the message “DEL”
for 3 seconds
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Special functions
Special Function P: Heating food
Use this function to heat various types of food.
1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the
Special Function indicator “P” flashes (the
Duration display shows the food type “A01”
flashing by default).
2. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction to
set the desired special function (A01 – A04:
see table below).
3. Press the OK key (4) to validate. The food
weight value flashes on the Weight display. The
weight indicator starts to flash.
4. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction to
set the food weight.
5. Press the OK key (4) to validate.
6. Press the Start key (3). The oven will start to
operate.
7. Turn the food whenever the oven lets out a
beep and the Weight display flashes the word:
.
The following table shows the Special Function P1 programmes, indicating weight intervals, and
defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature).
Programme
Food
Weight (kg)
Time (min)
Note
A 01
Soup
200 – 1500
3 – 15
Turn 1-2 x, keep
covered
A 02
Pre-prepared dishes
dense food
200 – 1500
3 – 20
Turn 1-2 x, keep
covered
A 03
Pre-prepared dishes
e.g. goulash
200 – 1500
3 – 18
Turn 1-2 x, keep
covered
A 04
Vegetables
200 – 1500
2,6 – 14
Turn 1-2 x, keep
covered
Important Notes:
Always use dishes for use in the microwave
oven and a lid or cover to avoid loss of liquids.
Stir or mix the foods several times during
heating, especially when the oven emits a
beep and the display is flashing as
follows: .
The time required to heat the food will depend
on its initial temperature. Food taken straight
from the fridge will take longer to heat up than
food that is at room temperature. If the food
temperature is not what is wanted, select a
greater or lesser weight next time you heat up the
food.
After heating, stir the food and then leave the
food to stand for some time to allow the
temperature to become uniform throughout the
food.
Warning! After heating the container may be very
hot. Although microwaves do not heat up most
containers, these may heat up through heat
transmission from food.
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Special functions
Special Function P: Cooking
Use this function to cook fresh food.
1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the
Special Function indicator “P” flashes (the
Duration display shows the food type “A01”
flashing by default).
2. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction to
set the desired special function (b01 – b04: see
table below).
3. Press the OK key (4) to validate. The food
weight value flashes on the Weight display. The
weight indicator starts to flash.
4. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction to
set the food weight.
5. Press the OK key (4) to validate.
6. Press the Start key (3). The oven will start to
operate.
7. Turn the food whenever the oven lets out a
beep and the Weight display flashes the word:
.
The following table shows the Special Function P2 programmes, indicating weight intervals, and
defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature).
Programme
Food
Weight (kg)
Time (min)
Note
b 01
Potatoes
200 – 1000
4 – 17
Turn 1-2 x, keep
covered
b 02
Vegetables
200 – 1000
4 – 15
Turn 1-2 x, keep
covered
b 03
Rice
200 – 500
13 – 20
One part rice, two
parts water
b 04
Fish
200 – 1000
4 – 13
Keep covered
Important Notes:
Always use dishes for use in the microwave
oven and a lid or cover to avoid loss of liquids.
Stir or mix the foods several times during
heating, especially when the oven emits a
beep and the display is flashing as follows
.
Warning! After heating, the container may be
very hot. Although microwaves do not heat up
most containers, these may heat up through
heat transmission from food.
Preparation instructions:
Fish pieces – Add 1 to 3 soup spoons of water or
lemon juice.
Rice – Add water equivalent to twice times the
quantity of rice.
Unpeeled potatoes – Use potatoes of the same
size. Wash them and prick the skin several times.
Add 1 to 3 soup spoons of water.
Peeled potatoes and Fresh vegetables– Cut into
pieces of the same size. Add a soup spoon of
water for every 100 g of vegetables, and salt to
taste.
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Special functions
Special Function P: Defrosting & Toasting
Use this function to defrost and toast various types of food.
1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the
Special Function indicator “P” flashes (the
Duration display shows the food type “A01”
flashing by default).
2. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction to
set the desired special function (C01 – C03:
see table below).
3. Press the OK key (4) to validate. The food
weight value flashes on the Weight display. The
weight indicator starts to flash.
4. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction to
set the food weight.
5. Press the OK key (4) to validate.
6. Press the Start key (3). The oven will start to
operate.
7. Turn the food whenever the oven lets out a
beep and the Weight display flashes the word:
.
The following table shows the Special Function P3 programmes, indicating weight intervals, and
defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature).
Programme
Food
Weight (kg)
Time (min)
Note
C 01
Pizza
300 – 500
3 – 9
Preheat the backing pan
C 02
Deep-frozen food
400 – 1000
8 – 14
Turn 2 x, keep covered
C 03
Potato dishes
200 – 450
10 – 12
Turn 1 x
Important Notes:
Always use dishes for use in the microwave
oven and a lid or cover to avoid loss of liquids.
Stir or mix the foods several times during
heating, especially when the oven emits a beep
and the display is flashing as follows .
Warning! After heating, the container may be very
hot. Although microwaves do not heat up most
containers, these may heat up through heat
transmission from food.
Preparation instructions:
Frozen pizza – Use pre-cooked frozen pizzas
and pizzas-rolls.
Deep-frozen food – Use lasagne, cannelloni,
prawn soufflé, all frozen. Keep covered.
Potato dishes, frozen – Chips, potato
croquettes and fried potatoes must be suitable
for preparation in the oven.
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Using the Browning Plate
Normally when cooking food, such as pizzas or
pies, on a grill or in a microwave oven, the dough
or pastry becomes soggy. This can be avoided by
using a browning plate. As a high temperature is
reached quickly on the bottom of the browning
plate, the crust turns crisp and brown.
The browning plate can also be used for bacon,
eggs, sausages, etc.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:
Use oven gloves at all times as the browning
plate will become very hot.
Never place the browning plate in the oven
without the glass plate.
Do not place any recipients on the browning
plate that are not heat-resistant (plastic bowls
for example).
How to cook with the browning plate:
1. Preheat the browning plate by selecting
the Microwave and Grill function for 3 to 5
minutes with a 600 W microwaves power
level.
2. Brush the browning plate with oil in order
to brown the food nicely.
3. Place the fresh or frozen food directly on
the browning plate.
4. Place the browning plate on the glass
turntable in the microwave oven.
5. Select the Microwaves and Grill function
and the cooking time as described below.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:
As the browning plate has a Teflon layer, if you
use it incorrectly, it can be damaged.
Never cut the food on the plate. Remove the
food from the plate prior to cutting.
Cleaning:
The best way to clean the browning plate is to
wash it with hot water and detergent and rinse off
with clean water. Do not use a scrubbing brush or
a hard sponge otherwise the top layer will be
damaged.
Food
Weight
Cooking
Time
Standing Time
Recommendation
Pizza
200 g
4 - 5 min
---
If the pizza is thin.
If the pizza is high increase the time
by 1 – 2 minutes
300 g
5 - 6 min
---
400 g
7 – 8 min
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Quiches and
Pies
200 g
3 – 4 min
2 – 3 min
300 g
5 - 6 min
2 – 3 min
Hamburgers
150 - 200
8 - 10 min
5 – 8 min
Turn 2 x
Oven chips
400 g
6 -8 min
---
Turn 1 x
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When the oven is working...
Interrupting a cooking cycle
You can stop the cooking process at any time by
pressing the Stop key once or by opening the
oven door.
In both cases:
Microwave emission is stopped
immediately.
The grill is de-activated but is still very hot.
Danger of burning!
The timer stops and the display shows the
remaining amount of operating time.
If you wish, at this time you can:
1. Turn or stir the food to ensure it will be
evenly cooked.
2. Change the process parameters.
3. Cancel the process by pressing the Stop
key.
To restart the process, close the door and press
the Start key
Altering parameters
The operating parameters (time, weight, power,
etc.) can only be altered when the cooking
process has been interrupted:
1. To alter the time, turn the rotating knob. The
new time defined is immediately valid.
2. To alter the weight/ power, press the
Weight/Power Selection key. The respective
light starts to flash. Alter the parameter by
pressing the “-“and “+”keys and confirm by
pressing the Power Selection key again.
Cancelling a cooking cycle
If you wish to cancel the cooking process, press
the Stop key for 3 seconds.
You will then hear a beep and the time will appear
on the display.
End of a cooking cycle
At the end of the process you will hear three
beeps and the display will show the word “End”.
The beeps are repeated every 30 seconds until
the door is opened or the Stop key is pressed.
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Defrosting
The table below shows different defrosting and
standing times (in order to ensure the food
temperature is evenly distributed) for different
types and weights of food, plus recommendations.
Food
Weight (g)
Defrosting time (min)
Standing time
(min)
Recommendation
Portions of meat,
veal, beef, pork
100
2-3
5-10
Turn once
200
4-5
5-10
Turn once
500
10-12
10-15
Turn twice
1000
21-23
20-30
Turn twice
1500
32-34
20-30
Turn twice
2000
43-45
25-35
Turn three times
Goulash
500
8 -10
10-15
Turn twice
1000
17-19
20-30
Turn three times
Minced meat
100
2-4
10-15
Turn twice
500
10-14
20-30
Turn three times
Sausages
200
4-6
10-15
Turn once
500
9-12
15-20
Turn twice
Poultry (portions)
250
5-6
5-10
Turn once
Chicken
1000
20-24
20-30
Turn twice
Poularde
2500
38-42
25-35
Turn three times
Fish fillet
200
4-5
5-10
Turn once
Trout
250
5-6
5-10
Turn once
Prawns
100
2-3
5-10
Turn once
500
8-11
15-20
Turn twice
Fruit
200
4-5
5-10
Turn once
300
8-9
5-10
Turn once
500
11-14
10-20
Turn twice
Bread
200
4-5
5-10
Turn once
500
10-12
10-15
Turn once
800
15-17
10-20
Turn twice
Butter
250
8-10
10-15
Cream cheese
250
6-8
10-15
Creams
250
7-8
10-15
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Defrosting
General instructions for defrosting
1. When defrosting, use only dishes that are
appropriate for microwaves (china, glass,
suitable plastic).
2. The defrost function by weight and the tables
refer to the defrosting of raw food.
3. The defrosting time depends on the quantity
and thickness of the food. When freezing food
keep the defrosting process in mind. Distribute
the food evenly in the container.
4. Distribute the food as best as possible inside
the oven. The thickest parts of fish or chicken
drumsticks should be turned towards the
outside. You can protect the most delicate parts
of food with pieces of aluminium foil.
Important: The aluminium foil must not come
into contact with the oven cavity interior as this
can cause electrical arcing.
5. Thick portions of food should be turned several
times.
6. Distribute the frozen food as evenly as possible
since narrow and thin portions defrost more
quickly than the thicker and broader parts.
7. Fat-rich foods such as butter, cream cheese
and cream should not be completely defrosted.
If they are kept at room temperature they will
be ready to be served in a few minutes. With
ultra-frozen cream, if you find small pieces of
ice in it, you should mix these in before serving.
8. Place poultry on an upturned plate so that the
meat juices can run off more easily.
9. Bread should be wrapped in a napkin so that it
does not become too dry.
10. Turn the food at regular intervals.
11. Remove frozen food from its wrapping and do
not forget to take off any metal twist-tags. For
containers that are used to keep frozen food in
the freezer and which can also be used for
heating and cooking, all you need to do is take
off the lid. For all other cases you should put
the food into containers that are suitable for
microwave use.
12. The liquid resulting from defrosting, principally
that from poultry, should be discarded. In no
event should such liquids be allowed to come
into contact with other foods.
13. Do not forget that by using the defrosting
function you need to allow for standing time
until the food is completely defrosted.
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Cooking with a microwave oven
Warning! Read the section “Microwave Safety”
before cooking with your microwave.
Follow these recommendations when cooking with
your microwave:
Before heating or cooking foods with peel or
skin (e.g. apples, tomatoes, potatoes,
sausages) prick them so that they do not
burst. Cut the food up before starting to prepare
it.
Before using a container or dish make sure that
it is suitable for microwave use (see the section
on types of ovenware).
When cooking food with very little moisture
(e.g. defrosting bread, making popcorn, etc.)
evaporation is very quick. The oven then works
as if it was empty and the food may burn. The
oven and the container may be damaged in
such a situation. You should therefore set just
the cooking time necessary and you must keep
a close eye on the cooking process.
It is not possible to heat large quantities of oil
(frying) in the microwave.
Remove pre-cooked food from the containers
they come in since these are not always heat
resistant. Follow the food manufacturer’s
instructions.
If you have several containers, such as cups,
for example, set them out uniformly on the
turntable plate.
Do not close plastic bags with metal clips. Use
plastic clips instead. Prick the bags several
times so that the steam can escape easily.
When heating or cooking foods, check that they
reach at least a temperature of 70°C.
During cooking, steam may form on the oven
door window and may start to drip. This
situation is normal and may be more noticeable
if the room temperature is low. The oven’s safe
working is not affected by this. After you have
finished cooking, clean up the water coming
from the condensation
When heating liquids, use containers with a
wide opening, so that the steam can
evaporate easily.
Prepare the foods as per the instructions and
keep in mind the cooking times and power levels
indicated in the tables.
Keep in mind that the figures given are only
indicative and can vary depending on the initial
state, temperature, moisture and type of food. It is
advisable to adjust the times and power levels to
each situation. Depending on the exact
characteristics of the food you may need to
increase or shorten the cooking times or increase
or decrease the power levels.
Cooking with microwaves...
1. The greater the amount of food, the longer the
cooking time. Keep in mind that:
Double the quantity » double the time
Half the quantity » half the time
2. The lower the temperature, the longer the
cooking time.
3. Foods containing a lot of liquid heat up more
quickly.
4. Cooking will be more uniform if the food is
evenly distributed on the turntable. If you put
dense foods on the outside part of the plate and
less dense ones on the centre of the plate, you
can heat up different types of food simultaneously.
5. You can open the oven door at any time. When
you do this the oven switches off automatically.
The microwave will only start working again when
you close the door and press the start key.
6. Foods that are covered require less cooking
time and retain their characteristics better. The
lids used must let microwaves pass through and
have small holes that allow steam to escape.
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