Prestige CB130 User Manual

Defrost Setting

95 Minute Setting

MODEL CB130

MICROWAVE OVEN

MICROWAVE OVEN

Auto Menu

Contents

Installation.......................................................................................2

Cooking Utensils.............................................................................5

Other Helpful Instructions...............................................................6

Cleaning and Care..........................................................................6

Setting up Your Oven.....................................................................7

Turntable Installation.......................................................................8

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

Installation.......................................................................................8

Electrical Connection......................................................................3

Important Safety Instructions..........................................................4

Operation Instructions.....................................................................9

Questions and Answers................................................................17

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY

The oven cannot be operated with the door open due to the safety interlocks built in the door
mechanism which switch off cooking functions when the door is opened. Operating the oven
with the door open could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not
to tamper with the door mechanism.

Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

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.

The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified personnel.

WARNING

When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, delayed
eruptive boiling 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.

1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

2. Do not overheat.

3. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating
time.

4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time. Stir or shake the contents (especially
feeding bottles and baby foods) and carefully check the temperature before use.

NOTE: This appliance is intended for domestic use only, any other use may invalidate
the warranty and might be dangerous.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

For your safety please read the following information

Warning: This appliance must be earthed.
The appliance must be connected to a 220-240 volts 50 cycle AC supply by means of a
three pin socket, suitably earthed and should be protected by a 13 amp fuse in the plug.

The appliance is supplied with a rewireable 13 amp 3 pin plug fitted with a 13 amp fuse.
Should the fuse require replacement, it must be replaced with a fuse rated at 13 amp and
approved to BS1362.
If the mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home or is removed for any other
reason, then the cut off plug should be disposed of safely to prevent the hazard of electric
shock.
There is a danger of electric shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket
outlet.

How to wire a 13 amp plug.

Important
The wires in the mains lead on this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following
code:

Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue *Neutral
Brown *Live

As the colours may not correspond with the markings identifying
the terminals in your plug proceed as follows.

The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or with the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured black.

The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read carefully and keep for future reference

Do not operate the oven when empty.
Do not dry clothes in the oven. They may become carbonised or burned if heated too long.
Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels, unless your cookbook contains instructions for
the food you are cooking.
Do not use the oven for drying kitchen towels or paper products. They may burn.
Do not use wooden containers. They may heat up and char.
Do not use recycled paper products since they may contain impurities which may cause
sparks and / or fires when used in a microwave oven.
Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning.
Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time. If the suggested cooking
times are exceeded they may overheat and burn.
Before cooking, pierce the skin of fruit and vegetables.
Do not cook eggs in their shell. Pressure will build up inside the egg which will burst.
Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven.
Remove plastic wrapping from food before cooking or defrosting. Note though that in some
cases food should be covered with plastic film, for heating or cooking, as detailed in microwave
cook books.
If smoke is observed, switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply and keep
the oven door closed in order to stifle any flames.
When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper or other combustible
materials, check the oven frequently due to the possibility of a fire hazard.

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

WARNING : Risk of burning. Accessible surfaces may get hot during use.

WARNING : If the oven door or door seal becomes damaged, the oven must not be

operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician.

WARNING : Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to the door,
control panel, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. It is hazardous for
anyone to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of any cover
which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. Repairs should only be
undertaken by a qualified service technician.

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Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the microwave oven.
The following chart summarises the proper use of cooking utensils in your oven.

Cooking utensils
Microwave

Heat resistant glass, glass ceramic Yes
Ceramic, china Yes
Metal cookware No
Non resistance glass No
Microwave plastic Yes
Plastic wrap Yes
Paper (cup, plates, towels) Yes
Straw, wicker and wood No

Microwave

1. Most glass, glass ceramic, and heat resistant glassware utensils are excellent. Those with
metal trim should not be used in a microwave oven.

2. Paper napkins, towels, plates, cups, cartons and cardboard can be used in the microwave
oven. Do not use recycled paper products since they may contain impurities which may cause
sparks and / or fires when used in cooking.

3. Plastic dishes, cups, freezer bags, and plastic wraps may be used in the microwave oven.
Follow the manufacturers instructions or the information given in a microwave cookbook
when using plastics in the microwave oven.

4. Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim should not be used in the microwave oven.

If the use of aluminium foil, skewers, or utensils containing metal in the oven is specified in
the recipe, allow at least 2.5 cm clearance between the metal object and the interior oven
wall. If arcing (sparks) occurs, remove immediately.

Notes:

Care should be taken when removing utensils or the glass turntable, as they may become
hot during cooking
Only use a thermometer that is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.
Ensure the turntable is in place when you operate the oven.

COOKING UTENSILS

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OTHER HELPFUL INSTRUCTIONS

For best results and more enjoyable cooking, please read these comments thoroughly.

For Best Results:

1. When determining the time for a particular food, begin by using short times and checking
the cooking process frequently. It is easy to overcook food because microwaves cook very
quickly.

2. Small quantities of food, or foods with low water content may dry out and become hard if
cooked too long.

Defrosting Frozen Food:

1. Foods that have been frozen can be placed directly in the oven for thawing. (Be certain to
remove any metallic ties or wraps).

2. Defrost according to the Defrosting Tips found in this manual.

3. For areas of the food thawing faster than others, cover with small pieces of aluminium foil.
This helps slow down or stop the defrosting process in the covered areas.

4. Some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so
quickly that it is sometimes better to begin cooking while still slightly frozen.

5. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the cooking time in some recipes, depending
on the starting temperature of the food.

NOTE:

Air from the vent may become warm during cooking.

Browning:

There are a few foods which are not cooked long enough in the microwave oven to brown
and may need additional colour.
Coatings such as paprika, and browning agents such as Worcestershire sauce may be used
on chops, meat patties or chicken pieces.
Roasts, poultry or ham, cooked for 10-15 minutes or longer, will brown without extra additives
when cooking in combination mode.

CLEANING AND CARE

Disconnect the electrical supply to the oven before cleaning is undertaken

Interior walls

Remove any crumbs and food remains between the door and oven using a damp cloth. This
area has to be particularly well cleaned to ensure the door will close properly. Remove any
grease splashes with a soapy cloth then rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners which
may damage the surface of the oven.

Only warm soapy water must be used to clean stainless steel surfaces

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Roller rest

The roller rest should be removed and cleaned in hot soapy water at least once a week to
prevent grease restricting the rotation of the wheels. The well in which the roller runs should
be cleaned as well.

Door

The door and door seals should be kept clean at all times. Use only warm soapy water to
rinse. Then dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS, STEEL OR
PLASTIC PADS.
Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth.

Exterior

Clean with mild soap and warm water, rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive
materials. Do not spill water in the vents. If the power lead becomes soiled wipe it with a
damp cloth.

Only warm soapy water must be used to clean stainless steel surfaces

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A) Control panel
B) Turntable shaft
C) Turntable ring assembly
D) Glass tray
E) Observation window
F) Door assembly
G) Safety interlock system
H) Grill Stand

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G

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C B

E

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SETTING UP YOUR OVEN

Names of Oven Parts and Accessories

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity.
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
Glass tray 1
Turntable ring assembly 1
Instruction Manual 1
Grill stand 1

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Remove all packing material and accessories.
Examine the oven for any damage such as
dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is
damaged.

Countertop Installation

Cabinet: Remove any protective film found

on the microwave oven cabinet surface.

Do not remove the light brown Mica cover
that is attached to the oven cavity to
protect the magnetron.

Installation

1. Select a level surface that provide

enough open space for the intake
and/or outlet vents.

A minimum clearance of 3.0 inches
(7.5cm) is required between the oven and
any adjacent walls. One side must be open.
(1) Leave a minimum clearance of 12
inches (30cm) above the oven.
(2) Do not remove the legs from the
bottom of the oven.

(3) Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings
can damage the oven.
(4) Place the oven as far away from
radios and TV as possible.
Operation of microwave oven may
cause interference to your radio or TV
reception.

2. Plug your oven into a standard household
outlet. Be sure the voltage and the
frequency is the same as the voltage
and the frequency on the rating label.

WARNING: Do not install oven over a
range cooktop or other heat-producing
appliance. If installed near or over a heat
source, the oven could be damaged and
the warranty would be void.

Hub (underside)

Glass tray

Turntable ring assembly

3.0 inch(7.5cm)

3.0 inch(7.5cm)

12 inch(30cm)

OPEN

a. Never place the

glass tray

upside down. The glass
tray should never be restricted.
b. Both

glass tray

and

turntable ring assembly

must
always be used during cooking.
c. All food and containers of food are always placed
on the

glass tray

for cooking.

d. If

glass tray

or

turntable ring assembly

cracks or
breaks, contact your nearest authorized service
center.

Turntable Installation

Turntable shaft

The accessible surface
may be hot during
operation.

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This microwave oven applies modern electronic control to adjust cooking parameters
to meet your needs better for cooking.

Operation Instructions

1. Clock Setting

When the microwave oven is first plugged in the LED will display "0:00", and the buzzer will
sound once.

2. Microwave Cooking

Press " " once. "P100" displays. Press the same key repeatedly or turn " "
to choose different microwave power, and "P100, P80,P50, P30, P10" will be
displayed in order. Press " " to confirm. Then turn " " to adjust the
cooking time (up to 95 minutes).
Press " " to start cooking.
Example: If you want to use 50% power to cook for 20 minutes, you can operate

the oven as the following steps.

1) Keep pressing " " till "P50" displays.

2) Press " " to confirm.

3) Turn " " to adjust the cooking time till the oven displays "20:00".

4) Press " " to start cooking.

2) Turn " " to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be within 0--23(24-hour)
or 1--12(12-hour).

3) Press " ", the minute figures will flash.

5) Press " " to finish clock setting. ":" will flash.

Note: 1) If the clock is not set, time will not count down after it is electrified.
0:00 is displayed.

2) In the process of clock setting, if you press " ", the oven will go back to
the previous status automatically.The setting will be cancelled.

1) Press " " to choose 12-hour or 24-hour.

4) Turn " " to adjust the minute figures, the input time should be within 0--59.

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3. Convection Cooking(with preheating function)

1) Press " "once. "140°C" displays. Press the same key for times or turn " "
to choose the convection temperature,"140"-"150"-"160"-"170"-"180"-"190"-"200"­ "210"-"220"-"230"-"140" will display in order.

2) Press " " to confirm the temperature.

Power

Display

100% 80% 50% 30% 10%

P100 P80 P50 P30 P10

3) Press " " again to start preheating.

4) The temperature figure will flash when the set temperature is reached and the buzzer
will sounds twice reminding you to put food in, then close the door.

5) Turn " " to adjust the cooking time, the maximum time that can
be set is 95 minutes.

6) Press " " to start cooking.

NOTE: the step quantities for the adjustment time of the coding switch are as follow:
0---1 min : 5 seconds
1---5 min : 10 seconds
5---10 min : 30 seconds
10---30 min : 1 minutes
30---95 min : 5 minutes

The convection cooking can let you to cook the food as a traditional oven. Microwave is not
used. It is recommended that you should preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature
before placing the food in the oven.

Note: a. Cooking time cannot be input until the preheating temperature arrives.
If the temperature arrives, door must be opened to input the cooking time.
b. When the preheating time is more than 30 minutes and the temperature not
arrives,buzzer will sound twice to tell you to input the cooking time. If the time
not input in 5 minutes, the oven will stop preheating. The buzzer sound five times
and turn back to waiting states.

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4. Convection Cooking(without preheating function)

2) Press " " to confirm the tempetature.

1) Press " "once. "140°C" displays. Press the same key for times or turn " "
to choose the convection temperature,"140"-"150"-"160"-"170"-"180"-"190"-"200"­ "210"-"220"-"230"-"140" will display in order.

5. Grill Cooking

6. Combination Cooking

2) Press " " to confirm the combination function.

3) Turn " " to adjust the cooking time, the maximum time that can
be set is 95 minutes.

4) Press " " to start cooking.

1) Press " " once, "G-1" will be displayed. Keep pressing the same key or turn
" " to choose "C-1", "C-2", "C-3" or "C-4".

1) Press " " once, "G-1" will be displayed.Keep pressing the same key or turn
" " to choose "C-1", "C-2", "C-3" or "C-4".

2) Press " " to confirm the grill function. LED will display the current power.

3) Turn " " to adjust the cooking time, the maximum time that can be set is
95 minutes.

4) Press " " to start cooking.

3) Turn " " to adjust the cooking time, the maximum time that can be set is
95 minutes.

4) Press " " to start cooking.

Note: When half the grill time has passed, the oven sounds twice, this is normal. In order
to achieve a more even cooking of the food, you should turn the food over, close the

door, and then press " " to continue cooking. If no action is taken, the oven
will continue working after a few seconds.

Example: If you want to use "20 minutes of 100% microwave power + 5 minutes of 80%
microwave power " to cook.

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1) Press " " once, the screen display "P100".

2) Press " " to choose 100% micrwoave power.

4) Keep on pressing " " till "P80" is displayed.

7) Press " " to start cooking.

3) Turn " " to select 20 minutes.

6) Turn " " to select 5 minutes.

5) Press " " to confirm the power you need.

Function Display

Microwave

Grill

Combi.1 C-1
Combi.2 C-2

Convection

C-3
C-4

Combi.3
Combi.4

NOTE:

The display will show the total time of each stage and will count down to zero before
moving on to the next stage.

7. Multi-stage cooking

At most 3 stages can be input for cooking. In multi-section cooking, if one section is
defrosting, then defrosting shall be placed in the first section. When one stage finishes, the
buzzer sounds once and the next stage begins.
Note: Auto menu and auto reheat will not work in multi-stage cooking.

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8. Pre-set Function

1) Set the clock first. (Consult the instruction of clock setting.)

2) Input the cooking program. Three stages can be set at most. Defrosting should not
be set under this function.

Example: If you want to use 10 minutes of 80% microwave power to cook.

9. Auto Menu Cooking

3) Press " ", the current time is displayed, and the hour figures will flash.

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1) In waiting state, turn " " clockwise to choose A6.

Example: If you want to use "Auto Menu" to cook pasta of 150g.

a. Keep pressing " " till "P80" is displayed.

c. Turn " " to select 10 minutes.

b. Press " " to confirm the power you need.

Attention: do not press " ", do the following:

4) Turn " " to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be
within 0--23(for 24H) or 1--12(for 12H).

5) Press " ", the minute figures will flash.

6) Turn " " to adjust the minute figures, the input time should be within 0--59.

7) Press " " to finish setting, and the current time will be displayed.

8) The buzzer sounds twice when the input time arrives and cooking starts.
If the door is not closed the unit will not operate.

Note: 1. The clock must be set first. Otherwise, preset cooking will not work.

2. Auto menu cooking can be set as one stage cooking only, not as multi-stage.

3. Defrost cannot be set here.

3) Turn " " to choose the food weight or portion.

2) Press " " to confirm the menu you need.

4) Press " " to start cooking.

1) In waiting state, turn " " clockwise to choose the menu from "A1" to "A10".

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Automatic Menu

Menu

Weight (g)

Display

A1

Reheat

A2

Potato

A3

Meat

A4

Vegetable

A6

Pasta

A5

Fish

A8 Cake

A7

Soup

150
250
350
450

600
1(about 230g)
2(about 460g)
3(about 690g)

150

300

450

600

150

350

500

150

250

350

450

650

50g (with 450g water)

100g(with 800g water)

150g(with 1200g water)

200

400

600

475

200

300

400

A9

Pizza

150
250
350
450
600

1
2

3
150
300
450
600
150
350
500
150
250
350
450
650

50
100
150
200
400
600
475
200
300
400

Note: Cake menu is under convection cooking with 160 -warm-up function, you should
preheat first using the auto menu operation, when the oven reaches the temperature, it will
stop working and sound to remind you to put the cake in, then press " " to start
cooking.

4) Press " " to start cooking.

3) Turn " " to choose 150g.

2) Press " " to confirm the pasta menu.

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13. Fast Microwave Cooking

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Menu

Weight (g)

Display

A10

Chicken

500

750
1000
1200

12. Speed Cooking

When the oven is in the waiting states, Press " " key to start cooking food with
full microwave power for 30 seconds. The cooking time will increase by 30 seconds by
every press of " " key, the maximum setting time is 95 minutes.
When the oven is in microwave, grill, convection or combination cooking states, press
" " key to add 30 seconds of cooking time.
Note: This function will not work with Defrost, Auto menu and Multi-stage cooking.

500

750
1000
1200

In waiting state, turn " " anti-clockwise to choose cooking time. And then press
" " key to cook with 100% power level.

11. Defrost By Time

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2) Turn " " to select the cooking time. The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.

1) Press " " twice . "dEF2" will be displayed.

3) Press " " to start defrosting.

10. Defrost By Weight

1) Press " " once. "dEF1" will be displayed.

2) Turn " " to adjust defrost weight. The "g" indicator will light,

3) Press " " to start defrosting.

And the weight input should be 100-2000g.

Note: This function can be set as one of a multi-stage programme..

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15. Inquiring Function

(1) In cooking state, press " " or " ", " " to check the
microwave power or cooking type.
(2) In pre-set state, press " " to inquire the start time for delay cooking.
(3) In cooking state, press " " to check the current time.

16. Specification

(1) The buzzer will sound five times when cooking is finished.
(2) " " must be pressed to continue cooking if the door is opened during the cooking
process;
(3) The buzzer sounds once with each press of any of the buttons.
If you do not hear the buzzer then the button has not been pressed hard enough.

14. Child Lock Function

Lock: Press " " for 3 seconds, after a long "deep". the lock is on, the current time will be
displayed or if the time is not set. The symbol for the child lock will light.

Unlock: Press " " for 3 seconds, machine returns to normal status after the buzzer
sounds.

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Q. What is wrong when the oven light will not glow?
A. *Light bulb has blown.

* Door not closed.

Q. Why is steam coming out of the air exhaust vent and / or why is water dripping from the
bottom of the door?
A. Steam is normally produced during cooking operations. This microwave oven has been
made to vent this steam out of the side and top vents, occasionally this steam condenses
on the door and water then drips out at the bottom of the door. This is quite normal and
safe.

Q. Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?
A. No. The metal screen reflects the energy to the oven cavity. the holes, or ports are made

to allow light to pass, they do not let microwave energy through.

Q. Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates while empty?
A. Yes. Never run it empty.

Q. Why do eggs sometimes pop?
A. When baking or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk

membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking.
Never cook eggs without piercing their shells.

Q. Why is standing time recommended after the cooking operation has been completed?
A. Standing time is very important.

With microwave cooking, the heat is in the food, not in the oven. Many foods build up
enough internal heat to allow the cooking process to continue, even after the food is
removed from the oven. Standing time for joints of meat, large vegetables and cakes is
to allow the inside to cook completely, without overcooking the outside.

Q. Why does my oven not always cook as fast as the microwave cooking guide says?
A. Check your cooking guide again, to make sure you've followed directions exactly and

to see what might cause variations in cooking times. Cooking guide times and heat
settings are suggestions, to help prevent over cooking the most common problem in
getting used to a microwave oven. Variations in the size, shape and weights and
dimensions could require longer cooking time. Use your own judgement along with the
cooking guide suggestions to check whether the food has been properly cooked just as
you would do with a conventional cooker.

Q. Why do sparks and crackling (arcing) occur in the oven?
A. There may be several reasons why sparks and crackling (arcing) within the cavity happens.

* You have left a fork or other metal utensils in the oven.
* You are using dishes with metal parts or trim (silver or gold).
* You are using a large amount of metal foil.
* You are using a metal twist tie.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Before You Call For Service

Refer to the following short checklist. You may find that the problem you are experiencing
has nothing to do with the microwave oven itself. A couple of quick checks may save you an
unnecessary service call.

Problem

The oven doesn't work at all.

Check the following

The mains plug is securely plugged into the power socket.
The door is firmly closed.
The cooking time is set on the timer selector control.
The fuse in the mains plug has not blown.
The mains circuit breaker in the home has not tripped.

Problem

"Arcing" or sparking in the oven interior.

Check the following

Any dishes, trays etc which are made of metal or have metal trims must not be used in the
microwave oven.
Metal skewers should be covered with food and make sure they don't touch the sides of the
oven interior when rotating. If "arcing" occurs again, remove skewers until food is cooked.
Remove any other metal cookware.

Input Power:
Output Power:
Grill Power:
Convection Powwer:
Microwave Frequency:
Outside Dimensions:
Oven Cavity Dimensions:
Oven Capacity:
Net Weight:

230V~50Hz, 1450W
900W
1100W
2500W
2450MHz
335mm(H)x520mm(W)x510mm(D)
242mm(H)x332mm(W)x348mm(D)
30Liters
Approx.19.9kg

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If something doesn't seem to work
If there is something about your appliance which you do not understand and you live in the
UK you can phone our help line during normal office hours on: 0113 2793520
If you need a service engineer please phone the number on your sales receipt.
Calls are charged at standard rates.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies in these instructions,
which may occur as a result of product improvement and development.
Kesa U.K HU1 3AU 30 / 04 / 2007

Waste electrical and electronic products must not be disposed
of with household waste. Please refer to the retailer from whom
you purchased this item for disposal instructions.

Packaging materials should be recycled using local facilities.

"Prestige ® is a registered trademark of Meyer Intellectual Properties Limited and is sold
pursuant to a license."