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Cooking with your microwave
Instruction booklet
Safety
First aid
Treat scalding by:
1Quickly placing the scald under cold running water for at least 10 minutes.
2Cover with a clean dry dressing. Do not use creams, oils or lotions.
Fire
In the event of fire:
1Keep the oven door closed.
2Turn off the power.
3Unplug from mains.
Important Safety Instructions
Please Read Carefully and |
NOTE: refer to the section in this book on |
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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 observed, 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 service 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 drying 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.
These include :
-Metal cooking utensils
-Metal plates or trays
-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 shells
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 |
page 4 |
Getting to know your microwave |
page 5 |
Introducing microwave cooking |
page 6 |
Setting the child lock |
page 11 |
Using the microwave |
page 12 |
Speedy Cooking |
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Program Cooking |
page 15 |
Grilling |
page 16 |
Combination cooking |
page 17 |
Defrosting |
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Pre-Set |
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Setting the clock |
page 22 |
Cleaning your microwave |
page 23 |
Using aluminium foil in your microwave |
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Questions and answers |
page 25 |
Specification |
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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.
1 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, and that the door seal is not damaged. A dented or damaged oven could allow microwave energy to escape.
Make sure that you've taken all the packaging from inside the oven.
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vents during cooking -it is not designed to be built in.
3 Plug your oven into a standard household electrical socket (240 volt, 13 amp rated).
Avoid using a socket that also has an adaptor and other equipment plugged in.
4 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.
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PART NAMES
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1Door Safety Lock System
2Oven Window
3Wave guide cover
4Turntable ring
5Glass Tray
6Grill Heater
7Control Panel
8Door Release Button
9Metal Rack
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Getting to know your 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 number 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 poultry 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.
Microwave energy can heat unevenly so stirring to distribute heat is very important. Always stir from the outside towards the centre.
Turn larger foods such as meat roasts and poultry during cooking so that the top and bottom cook evenly. It's also a good idea to 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 parts 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.
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Microwave ovens cook food using microwave energy that is similar to naturally occurring radio waves. Normally, these "waves" would fade as they disappeared into the atmosphere but in a microwave oven they are concentrated onto food causing it to heat up.
Microwave energy can't pass through 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 sure you can use a utensil in your microwave, follow this simple test:
1Put the utensil into the oven next to a cup of water use a cup that you know is microwave-safe. Close the door
2Press the START button once, this will microwave the water for 30 seconds
3At the end of the time, carefully check to see if the water has warmed up.
If the water hasn't warmed up but the utensil has, the utensil is 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 -and the food-heat up.
Introducing microwave cooking
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 crockery 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
Remember
Always check that the food is evenly cooked and piping hot before you serve it.
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.
900W
E
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 packaging to see how long it should be cooked for.
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.
To Microwave: Remove outer packaging. Pierce film lid SEVERAL TIMES.
Place on a microwaveable plate. Heat on full power. Turn halfway through heating.
To Microwave from Frozen: Remove outer packaging. Pierce film lid SEVERAL TIMES. Place on a microwaveable plate. Heat on
full power. Turn halfway through heating.
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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 surface beneath the door and vents.
Always dry the oven after cooking foods with a high moisture content.
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There is no danger of microwave energy escaping with the steam.
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