Russell hobbs HOB GTS23 User Manual
HOB GTS23
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Beverage
DinnerPlate
Potato
Pizza Fish
Vegetable
Chicken
Clock
Sausage
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Cooking with your microwave
Instruction booklet
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DEFROST
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BeefMutton
Pork
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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
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page 23
page 24
page 25
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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,
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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.
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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).
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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.
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You must always use the turntable and ring whenever you use the
microwave.
10 cm
30 cm
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Beverage
Potato
Chicken
Sausage
STOP
CANCEL
GRILL
COMBI
DinnerPlate
Pizza Fish
Vegetable
Clock
START
EXPRESS
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DEFROST
WEIGHT
DEFROST
Reheat
/
BeefMutton
Pork
QUICK
START
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Beverage
Potato
Chicken
Sausage
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CANCEL
10 cm
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GRILL
COMBI
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DEFROST
WEIGHT
DEFROST
DinnerPlate
Reheat
Pizza Fish
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Vegetable
BeefMutton
Clock
Pork
QUICK
START
START
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PART NAMES
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Chicken
Sausage
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Getting to know your
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Door Safety Lock System
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Oven Window
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Wave guide cover
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Turntable ring
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Glass Tray
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DEFROST
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DEFROST
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BeefMutton
Pork
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Grill Heater
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Contr l Panel
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Door Release Button
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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
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CANCEL
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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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Dinner
Beverage
Pizza
Potato
Vegetable
Chicken
Sausage
Clock
STOP
START
CANCEL
Introducing microwave
cooking
EXPRESS
/
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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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