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Pizza Fish
Vegetable
Chicken
Clock
Sausage
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CANCEL
Cooking with your microwave
Instruction booklet
EXPRESS
/
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DEFROST
WEIGHT
DEFROST
Reheat
/
BeefMutton
Pork
QUICK
START
Safety
Important Safety Instructions
First aid
Treat scalding by:
1 Quickly placing the scald
under cold running water
for at least 10 minutes.
2 Cover with a clean dr y
dressing. Do not use
creams, oils or lotions.
Fire
In the event of fire:
1 Keep the oven door
closed.
2 Turn off the power.
3 Unplug from mains.
Please Read Carefully and
Keep for Future Reference
Maintenance of your Microwave
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.
If the door or door seals are damaged,
the oven must not be operated until it has
been repaired by a competent person.
If smoke is obser ved, switch off or unplug
the appliance and keep the door closed in
order to contain any flames.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a ser vice agent or similar
qualified person.
If you wear a pacemaker, please contact
your doctor before using a microwave
oven.
Microwave use
This microwave is designed for food
preparation only and is not intended for
commercial use.
It should never be used for dr ying cloths
or other non-food purposes.
The microwave should not be left
unattended when in use.
Only use utensils that are suitable for
microwave use.
Care should be taken so metal objects are
not left in the microwave
The temperature of accessible surfaces
may be high when the appliance is
operating.
NOTE: refer to the section in this book on
the correct utensils to use in this appliance.
These include :
- Metal cooking utensils
- Metal plates or t rays
- Wire twist ties
- Crockery with metal trims
- Meat thermometer
Care should be taken when using paper,
plastic, wooden or other combustible
materials in the oven as they can catch
fire
Oil & fat for deep frying should not
heated in the microwave
Only use cling film designed for
microwave use & take extra care when
removing the film to avoid steam burns
Only heat popcorn that has been
designed for microwave use.
Cooking use
As the power of different microwave ovens
can vary considerably, care must be taken
when first using this appliance as it may
cook faster than your old unit.
Do not leave the appliance unattended
during use.
Do not allow children to use the oven
without supervision
Take care when cooking food with a high
sugar or fat content, such as Christmas
pudding or fruitcake. The sugar or fat can
overheat and in some cases catch fire.
Cleaning
The oven should be cleaned regularly and
food deposits removed. Failure to maintain
the oven in a clean condition can affect the
life of the appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
(See cleaning your microwave )
Containers
Pressure will build up in sealed containers
and can cause them to explode. Therefore
do not use the following in your
microwave:
Sealed containers
Capped bottles
Vacuum containers
Sealed jars
Hard-boiled egg
Eggs in their s hells
Nuts
Always pierce the skin of fruit and
vegetables, such as potatoes.
Delayed boiling
Liquids heated in a microwave can boil up
when removing them from the microwave.
Take the following precautions :
Always stir liquids, before & after
cooking
Allow them to stand
Use containers that are wider at the top
than the bottom
Preparing Food for babies
Extra care must be taken when preparing
food or drink for babies and small children.
Always test the food or liquid
temperature before giving it to
baby.
When using a baby bottle, ensure the teat
is removed before heating.
When warming milk, ensure the bottle is
shaken.
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Contents
Contents
Unpacking and getting ready
Getting to know your microwave
Introducing microwave cooking
Setting the child lock
Using the microwave
Speedy Cooking
Program Cooking
Grilling
Combination cooking
Defrosting
Pre-Set
Setting the clock
Cleaning your microwave
Using aluminium foil in your microwave
Questions and answers
Specification
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page 5
page 6
page 11
page 12
page 14
page 15
page 16
page 17
page 18
page 19
page 21
page 22
page 23
page 24
page 25
page 27
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Unpacking
Unpacking and getting ready
This microwave oven is
designed for home use. It
should not be used for
commercial catering.
After unpacking your oven, check that it hasn't been damaged whilst in
the box. Make sure there are no dents, that the door closes properly,
1
and that the door seal is not damaged. A dented or damaged oven
could allow microwave energy to escape.
Make sure that you've t aken all the packaging from inside the oven.
Choose a flat work surface for your microwave away from heat sources
such as radiators or fires, and away from anywhere that's very cold.
2
You should allow a 10cm space all around the oven and
30cm above so that warm air can escape from the
vents during cooking -it i s not designed to be built in.
Plug your oven into a standard household electrical socket
(240 volt, 13 amp rated).
3
Avoid using a socket that also has an adaptor and other equipment
plugged in.
Put the turntable ring inside the oven and place the glass turntable on
top of the ring. The turntable is shaped to sit securely on the spindle.
4
You must always use the turntable and ring whenever you use the
microwave.
10 cm
30 cm
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DinnerPlate
Pizza Fish
Vegetable
Clock
START
EXPRESS
/
.
DEFROST
WEIGHT
DEFROST
Reheat
/
BeefMutton
Pork
QUICK
START
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Sausage
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10 cm
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GRILL
COMBI
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DEFROST
WEIGHT
DEFROST
DinnerPlate
Reheat
Pizza Fish
/
Vegetable
BeefMutton
Clock
Pork
QUICK
START
START
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PART NAMES
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Getting to know your
1
Door Safety Lock System
2
Oven Window
3
Wave guide cover
4
Turntable ring
5
Glass Tray
EXPRESS
/
GRILL
6
DEFROST
WEIGHT
DEFROST
Reheat
/
BeefMutton
Pork
QUICK
START
Grill Heater
7
Contr l Panel
o
Door Release Button
8
9
Metal Rack
COMBI
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DinnerPlate
Pizza Fish
Vegetable
Clock
START
WEIGHT DEFROST
EXPRESS DEFROST
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Beverage
Potato
Chicken
Sausage
STOP
CANCEL
/
GRILL
COMBI
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DinnerPlate
Pizza Fish
Vegetable
Clock
START
EXPRESS
DEFROST
WEIGHT
DEFROST
Reheat
Beef Mutton
Pork
QUICK
START
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microwave
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Introducing microwave
cooking
Introducing microwave cooking
Always remember the basic safeguards you would follow when using any
cooking equipment or handling hot food.
This page gives some of the basic guidelines for microwave cooking.
If you're unfamiliar with using a microwave, there's more information
at the back of this instruction booklet.
Cooking with a microwave
Cooking with a microwave is much faster than
conventional cooking and, whilst you should make
sure that food is fully cooked, you should be careful
not to overcook it.
If you're cooking a n umber of individual foods at the
same time, such as baked potatoes or small cakes,
arrange them evenly on the turntable so that they cook
evenly. Never stack food in your microwave.
Meat and poultr y which is cooked for 15 minutes
or more will brown lightly in it's own fat.
Anything cooked for a shorter time can be brushed
with a browning sauce to give an appetising colour.
You should always have your microwave checked
if it is dropped or damaged.
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Microwave energy can heat unevenly so stirring to
distribute heat is ver y impor tant. Always stir from the
outside towards the centre.
Turn larger foods such as meat roasts and poultr y
during cooking so that the top and bottom cook
evenly. It's a lso a good idea t o turn chops and
chicken pieces, especially if they contain the bone.
Strips of aluminium foil can be used to cover the
thinner pieces of food to stop them overcooking
before the thicker par ts of the food have had a
chance to cook. Use the foil sparingly and wrap
around the food or container carefully to stop it
touching the inside of the oven which could cause
sparks.
Introducing microwave
cooking
Microwave ovens cook food using microwave energy that is
similar to naturally occurring radio waves. Normally, these
"waves" would fade as th ey disappeared into the atmosphere
but in a microwave oven they are concentrated onto food
causing it to heat up.
Microwave energy can't pass t hrough metal-so it can't
escape from inside your microwave oven-but it can pass
through materials like glass, porcelain, plastic and paper.
These are the things used to make
microwave-safe
cooking
equipment.
Microwave-safe cooking equipment will still get hot as the
food it contains heats up.
Checking your cooking utensils
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cooking utensils are safe to use in your
microwave. If you're not s ure you can use a utensil in your microwave,
follow this simple test:
1 Put the utensil into the oven next to a cup of water use a cup
that you know is microwave-safe. Close the door
2 Press the START button once, this will microwave the water for
30 seconds
3 At the end of the time, carefully check to see if the water has
warmed up.
If the water hasn't w armed up but the u tensil has, the utensil i s not
microwave-safe and should not be used in the oven.
The microwave energy focuses on the moisture in the
food causing lots of tiny vibrations. The vibrations get so
great that the moisture -a nd the food-heat up .
Safety
Never use equipment
made of metal, except
foil in your microwave
oven.
The microwave energy
can't pass through the
metal so it bounces off
and sparks against the
inside of the oven.
Stop the microwave straight
away if any equipment does
cause sparks.
Remember that some crocker y
has a metal trim around the
edge. Even this trim can cause
sparks.
Safety
Never use scratched,
cracked or damaged
glass in a microwave.
Damaged glass can
explode.
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Introducing microwave
cooking
More about getting the most from microwave cooking
Microwave heating categories
Your oven has been tested and labelled to meet the government's
voluntary agreement on the reheating of pre-cooked food.
Remember
Always check that the food is
evenly cooked and piping hot
before you ser ve it.
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900W
E
The heating characteristics and output power levels of microwave
ovens are usually calculated using a relatively large portion of food
(a 1000 gram load, IEC 705) but many packs of pre-cooked food
are sold in smaller packs, often about 350 grams. The government,
in partnership with food companies and microwave manufacturers,
have set up a system of heating categories to help you choose the
reheating time for pre-cooked food.
900W is the output power of
the oven.
E is the heating category for your
oven.
Check the cooking times for category
E on the food's p ackaging to see
how long it should be cooked for.
ToMicrowave:
Remove outer packaging.
Pierce film lid SEVERAL TIMES.
Place on a microwaveable plate. Heat on
full power.Turn halfway through heating.
ToMicrowave from Frozen:
packaging. Pierce film lid SEVERAL TIMES.
Place on a microwaveable plate. Heat on
full power.Turn halfway through heating.
Remove outer
Steam
When you microwave food, steam is created as water in the
food heats up and evaporates.
The steam formed during microwave cooking is entirely safe. It has
to escape from the microwave to prevent pressure from building up
inside the oven. It does this through the vents on the back of the oven
and from around the door.
Condensation
As the steam cools, you may find the condensation gathers in small
pools inside your microwave and on the work sur face beneath the
door and vents.
Always dry the oven after cooking foods with a high moisture
content.
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Pizza
Potato
Vegetable
Chicken
Sausage
Clock
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CANCEL
Introducing microwave
cooking
EXPRESS
/
.
DEFROST
WEIGHT
DEFROST
Reheat
Entree
Fish
/
Beef/Mutton
Pork
QUICK
START
Your microwave is designed to let steam escape from the vents
and around the door without microwave energy escaping.
There is no danger of microwave energy escaping with the steam.
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Introducing microwave
cooking
Checking your microwave
Check your unit after unpacking and whenever
you think it might not be working properly.
Safety
For your safety, the
microwave stops if the oven
door is opened during
cooking. Close the door to
continue the cooking cycle.
Pu to open doorsh button
1
Put the turntable ring inside the oven and place the glass turntable on
top of the ring. The turntable is shaped to sit securely on the spindle.
You must always use the turntable and ring whenever you use the
microwave.
Place a cup of water on the turntable. Make sure the cup is
microwave-safe-it shouldn't have any decorative metal trim.
Close the oven door.
2
Press the /STOP CANCEL button to clear any settings that have already
been made.
3
Press the QUICK START button once.
4
The oven light comes on during cooking.
When cooking finishes,
displayed.
5
Press the
STOP/CANCEL button
At the end of the 30 seconds the water should be hot
- be careful when you take the cup out of the oven.
several beeps can be heard and End will be
STOP
CANCEL
QUICK
START
STOP
CANCEL
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Chicken
Sausage
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GRILL
/
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DEFROST
WEIGHT
DEFROST
DinnerPlate
Reheat
Pizza Fish
/
Vegetable
BeefMutton
Clock
Pork
QUICK
START
START
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Setting the Child Lock
The child lock is a safety feature which when set will lock all of the buttons on
your microwave oven. This prevents your microwave oven being used accidentally.
Your microwave door will still open.
To set the Child LOCK.
1
Press and hold the "STOP/CANCEL" pads for 3 seconds.
A beep sounds and LOCK indicator lights.
To cancel the Child LOCK
2
In locked state press for 3 seconds, "/ "
until lock indicator on display goes off.
STOP CANCEL
STOP
CANCEL
STOP
CANCEL
Setting the child lock
cooking
Hint
Your oven has a safety
feature that prevents children
from using your oven. Once
the child lock is set, you will
be unable to use any functions
and no cooking can take
place. However your child can
still open the oven door.
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Using the microwave
Hint:
Starting and stopping
cooking
It is possible to check cooking
progress at any time, by
opening the door to check the
food, turn the food over, stir it
or leave the food to stand.
This interrupts the emission of
microwave energy and the
oven stops working until the
door is closed again.
To resume cooking, close the
door, and press the Start
button.
Using the microwave
Basic microwave cooking
Make sure the glass turntable and the turntable ring
are inside the oven.
1
Choose the power level that you want to cook with by
pressing the POWER button.
2
POWER
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Sausage
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GRILL
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DEFROST
WEIGHT
DEFROST
DinnerPlate
Reheat
Pizza Fish
/
Vegetable
BeefMutton
Clock
Pork
QUICK
START
START
Press set cooking time.Number pads to
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4
START
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Suppose you want to cook for 5 minute at 60% of microwave power.
5
step : 1.Touch POWER times.button 3
2.Touch five times.1-MIN/ . buttongx100
3.Touch START pad.
NOTE: during cooking, press POWER to show the cooking power level for 3 sec.
Microwave Power Chart
Press " "POWER Microwave Power
Once
100%
MIN gx100/
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Using the microwave
POWER
START
Twice
Thrice
4 times
5 times
6 times
80%
60%
40%
20%
0
Hint
If you do not open the oven
door or press STOP/CLEAR
when cooking time has
elapsed, your microwave
power will stop automatically
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Microwave cooking
Speedy cooking
This function is useful when heating small amounts of food or drink,
or adding extra time during cooking in the speed cook mode.
Put the turntable ring inside the oven and place the glass turntable on
top of the ring. The turntable is shaped to sit securely on the spindle.
1
You must always use the turntable and ring whenever you use the
microwave.
Close the oven door.
Press the STOP/CANCEL button to clear any sttings.
2
Use this feature to program the oven for 4 popular microwave timings.
3
With each touch of the QUICK START pad you can program the oven for.
30 seconds
1 minute 30 seconds
2 minutes
The oven will operate at HIGH power (100% power output ) for cooking program.QUICK START
Suppose you want to set the oven to cook for 1 minute at 100% by using the feature.
Step:1.Touch the pad times then "1:00" will appear in the display.
QUICK START 2
1 minute
.........
TOUCH ONCE
.........
TOUCH TWICE
.........
TOUCH 3 TIMES
.........
TOUCH 4 TIMES
STOP
CANCEL
QUICK
START
START
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COMBI
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DEFROST
WEIGHT
DEFROST
DinnerPlate
Reheat
Pizza Fish
/
Vegetable
BeefMutton
Clock
Pork
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START
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PROGRAM COOKING
The oven has the ability to be programmed to do several consecutive functions.
Suppose you want set the following cooking program:
1. DEFROST;EXPRESS
2.Microwave and power level cooking;
3.Grill cooking.
Step: 1. Touch CANCEL pad.
2. Input program.EXPRESS DEFROST
3. Input microwave and power level cooking program.
4. Touch MEMORY pad.
5. Input grill cooking program.
6. Touch START pad.
EXPRESS
NOTE: DEFROST and WEIGHT DEFROST can only be selected before the
cooking stage in a program. It can not be selected between or after stage1 or stage 2.
The respective lights will come on to indicate which stage the oven is operating in.
After total time has elapsed, eeps sound.several b
to
STOP/
Microwave cooking
EXPRESS
DEFROST
STOP
CANCEL
MEMORY
START
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Microwave cooking
Safety
:
Caution The roof of your
microwave will become
hot when operating in grill
.
mode Do not place any
objects on the microwave
while in use
.
Grilling
Press the " GRILL/ " button once to choose the grill function.COMBI
1
Set the cooking time, the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Example: Set 12 minutes 50 seconds:
2
St ps:e press once, 5 times.
Press "START" to start cooking
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Combination cooking
(microwave + grilling)
Press the " COMBI " button to choose"Combination 1"GRILL/ twice
(3 %microwave+ %grill)664or 3 times to choose "Combination 2" (55% microwave + 45% grill)
1
Set the cooking time.
Example:Suppose you want to set the oven to COMBINATION 2 for 25 minutes.
2
Step:1. Touch pad .3 timesGRILL/COMBI
2. Touch number pad 2 times and 5 times.
3. Touch START pad.
Press " START " to start cooking.
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MIN gx100/
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GRILL
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Microwave cooking
/
.
/
.
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Defrosting
Hint
It is recommended that the food
is turned over half way through
the defrosting process + make
sure it is thoroughly defrosted
before cooking.
Defrosting
Be sure to remove any metalic ties or wraps.
Make sure the glass turntable and turntable ring
are inside the oven.
1
SETTING "WEIGHT DEFROST"
2
The maximum allowable weight for each category is shown below.
FOODCATEGORY MAX IMUM WEIGHT DISPLAY
Meat 2300g d1
Poultry 4000g d2
Seafood 900g d3
Suppose you want to defrost 600g shrimp.
Step: 1. Touch pad 3 times. "d3" will appear in the display.
SETTING " DEFROST"EXPRESS
3
Suppose you want to set the oven to DEFROST for 5 minutes and 30 seconds.EXPRESS
Step: 1. Touch . pad.
NOTE:
For foods exceeding these maximum weights, use the
program. If you program weight in excess of the maximum recommended, the
oven will not operate properly.
After a cooking or defrosting program has completed, the oven will automatically
continue to sound beeps every two minutes until the door is opened or the
STOP/CANCEL pad is touched.
WEIGHT DEFROST
2. Touch number pad 6 times.
3. Touch START pad.
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EXPRESS DEFROST
2. Touch number pad 5 times and 3 times.
3. Touch START pad.
1
MIN gx100/
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EXPRESS DEFROST
DEFROST
EXPRESS
DEFROST
1
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WEIGHT
1
MIN gx100/
START
START
10
SEC g/
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Chicken
Sausage
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DEFROST
WEIGHT
DEFROST
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Pizza Fish
/
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BeefMutton
Clock
Pork
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AUTO COOK
1
Microwave cooking
Fish
2
START
plate
plate
the progress
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Microwave cooking
Auto Menu chart
Food type Food type
Beverage
Dinner plate
Reheat
Potato
Vegetable
Pizza
Chicken
Weight g() Weight g()
1
serving
2
servings
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servings
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serving
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Cooking time
total()
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300:
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410:
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800:
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140:
245:
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420:
450:
240:
510:
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PRE-SET
Select cooking function Microwave Grill Defrost(//)
1
Enter cooking time.
2
Press PRE SET button and enter the time you-
3
wish the function to begin then press START button,.
Pre will flash on the display
4
PRE SET
-
PRE-SET
START
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Setting the Clock
SETTING THE CLOCK
Press the CLOCK button to select between 12 and 24 mode.
1
Enter the time using the number buttons.
2
Press the CLOCK .button to confirm
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CLOCK
1
SEC g/
To cancel or re set the time press the STOP CANCEL button
4
The microwave will not let you enter an invalid time.
Please note that you can press the CLOCK button once to check time during cooking.
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STOP
CANCEL
Cleaning your microwave
Cleaning your oven each time you use it will help to prevent stubborn marks that
can be difficult to clean.
Cleaning
The oven walls have a special
enamel coating which makes
cleaning very easy. Use a soft
damp cloth to wipe off any
splashes or a paper towel to mop
up any spills. Wipe off grease with
a damp cloth and a little detergent.
Dry thoroughly. As with any oven,
if grease is left to accumulate, it
can smoke and even catch fire.
Make sure you
keep the outlet
grids clean.
Check that the door
catches are clean.
Do not remove any fixed parts from the inside
of your microwave oven during cleaning or at
any other time.
Keep the inside of the door clean with a damp cloth. Use
warm soapy water for stubborn marks and dry
thoroughly.
The inside of the door has a special coating and must not
be cleaned with abrasive pads or cleaning powders
Keep the front of the
oven clean so that the
door can close
properly.
Clean behind
the door ledge.
Be careful not to spill
water into the vents.
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Pizza
Potato
Vegetable
Chicken
Sausage
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CANCEL
Use warm soapy water to
clean the outside of the
oven. Don't use abrasive
pads or powders that
could scratch the sur face.
Grill Rack
Wash the
ring in warm water. Don't use
very hot water which
could make it warp.
EXPRESS
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DEFROST
WEIGHT
DEFROST
Reheat
Entree
Fish
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Beef/Mutton
Pork
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START
turntable sopport
Unplug the oven before
cleaning the power lead.
Wipe with a damp cloth
and leave to dr y before
plugging it back in.
Unplug your oven
before you clean it.
Treat the turntable as
you would any glass
plate. After you've used
it for more than 15
minutes, allow it to cool
down before you use it
again. Don't wash the
turntable in ver y hot
water that could crack it.
Make sure the turntable
is dry before you put it
back in the oven.
Hint
Unplug your microwave from
the mains and wait for the
oven to cool down completely
before cleaning.
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Using aluminium foil
Using aluminium foil in your
microwave
It's safe to use aluminium foil in your microwave oven as long as you follow
these safety guidelines.
As with all metal, microwave energy
can't pass through foil, b ut provided
that you keep the foil away from the
side of the oven it won't cause sparks
and there won't be a ny damage to
your oven.
Using foil is a good way of shielding
parts of food that you don't want to
cook as quickly as others-perhaps
where the food is narrower and
would otherwise overcook.
Place the foil over the area you want
to shield, taking care that the foil
won't touch the sides o f the oven
when the turntable rotates. Only use
one piece of foil at a time so that you
don't get sparks between t he separate
pieces.
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Follow these guidelines when using
foil in your microwave:
Remove foil lids from containers
before using in the microwave.
Some lids are made of card
with a foil covering-t hese
should be removed too.
Use a microwave-safe
transparent lid if possible.
Stir food during cooking if the
container has a lid or film
cover.
Always use the glass turntable.
Use shallow containers with a
large surface area. Do not use
containers that are more than
1.25in (3.5cm) deep.
Use oven gloves when handling
hot foil containers.
Do not completely cover food
with foil. The microwave energy
cannot pass through the foil so
the food won't cook.
Do not let aluminium foil touch
the inside of the oven.
Do not use more than one piece
of foil in the oven at the same
time.
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Why doesn't food seem to cook?
Q
Check that:
A
Q
A
Q
A
the cooking time h as been set
the door is c losed
the power socket is n ot overloaded causing a f use
to blow.
Why does the food seem undercooked or
overcooked?
Check that:
the correct cooking t ime has been set
the correct power setting h as been used.
How can I stop eggs from popping?
When you bake or poach eggs in the microwave,
the yolk can sometimes pop as steam builds up
inside it. You can stop the egg from popping by
piercing the yolk with a toothpick before cooking.
Never cook eggs that are still in their shells.
Why is it so important that I allow
standing time after cooking?
Q
With microwave cooking, many foods build up
enough heat inside them to continue cooking even
A
after they've been taken o ut of the oven. Because
microwave cooking works from the outside of food
inwards, standing time lets you cook the centre of
the food just right without the outside being
overcooked.
Why does my oven sometimes take longer
to cook than it says in the recipe?
Q
First check that the oven was set just as the recipe
said.
A
Cooking times and heat settings are suggestions to
help prevent overcooking but differences in the
weight, size, shape and starting temperature of
food will all affect how long it takes to cook-just
as it does with a conventional oven.
Use your judgement along with the recipe to check
whether food has been cooked properly.
Why do I get condensation on the inside of
the oven door?
Q
Condensation is perfectly normal, especially when
you're cooking food with a high moisture content
A
such as potatoes.
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Questions and answers
Does the microwave energy get through
the window on the door?
Q
No. The door has a special metal screen with holes
in that lets you see inside but stops microwave
A
energy from getting out.
Steam comes out of the side of the door
and vents. Can microwave energy get out
Q
too?
No. The door and vents are carefully designed to
let steam out during cooking but keep microwave
A
energy in. The gaps are not big enough for
microwave energy to escape.
What happens if the microwave is
switched on while the oven is empty?
Q
The microwave will be damaged. Don't switch the
microwave on when there's n othing inside the oven.
A
It's a good idea t o keep a cup of water in the oven
just in case someone accidentally starts the
microwave.
Why won't the oven light come on?
Q
Open the door. If the light doesn't come on, the
bulb has probably blown. Call a qualified repairer
A
-don't try to change the bulb yourself.
There are sparks inside the oven when I
use the microwave. Will this cause any
Q
damage?
Yes. Make sure that you are not using any metal
utensils and that your containers don't have a metal
A
trim. You must not use metal in your microwave,
except foil, when you cook.
Light is showing through the vents and
door. Does this mean the microwave
Q
energy can escape?
No. It's normal for the light to be visible and is
nothing to be concerned about.
A
Why do I get interference on my TV and
radio when I use the microwave?
Q
Microwave ovens use radio waves similar to those
received by TVs and radios. You can lessen the
A
interference by moving your microwave further
away from the TV or radio.
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Specif icat io n
Input 230-240V 50H z
Output 850-900 Watts
Microw ave frequency 2450MHz
Outside dimensions 483 mm wide x 281mm high x 360mm deep
Power consumption
Microw ave 1400-1500 Watts
Grill 900-1000 Watts
Complies with EECdi rectives 89/ 336/ EECand 92/ 31/ EEC.
Dimensions shown are approximate.
Because we continually strive to improve our products, we may change specifications without prior notice.
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