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Sandstrøm S25CSS11 User Manual

Instruction Manual
25 Litre Stainless Steel Combination Microwave
S25CSS11
Contents
Unpacking ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Getting Ready ...............................................................................................................................5
Introducing Microwave Cooking ................................................................................................. 6
Cooking with a Microwave ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Checking Your Cooking Utensils ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Using Aluminium Foil in Your Microwave ............................................................................................................................7
Microwave Heating Categories................................................................................................................................................8
Product Overview ....................................................................................................................... 10
Checking your Microwave .......................................................................................................... 11
Clock Setting ............................................................................................................................... 12
Kitchen Timer ..............................................................................................................................13
Setting the Child Lock ................................................................................................................14
Microwave Cooking .................................................................................................................... 15
Grilling or Combination Cooking .............................................................................................. 16
Convection Cooking (with Preheating)..................................................................................... 18
Convection Cooking (without Preheating) ............................................................................... 19
Two-Stage Cooking .................................................................................................................... 20
Auto Cooking .............................................................................................................................. 21
Defrosting ...................................................................................................................................23
Quick Start Cooking ................................................................................................................... 24
Querying the Cooking Function ................................................................................................ 25
Cleaning Your Microwave........................................................................................................... 26
Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................................... 27
Specication ............................................................................................................................... 28
Safety Warnings .......................................................................................................................... 29
Thank you for purchasing your new Sandstrøm Combination Microwave.
These operating instructions will help you use it properly and safely.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it oers.
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual for future reference.
Unpacking
Remove all packaging from the unit. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so according to local regulations.
The following items are included:
The Main Unit
Glass Turntable Plate x 1
P.N.: 252100500022
If items are missing or damaged, please contact Partmaster (UK only). Tel: 0844 800 3456 for assistance.
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Turntable Support x 1
P.N.: 262200200016
Grill Rack x 1
P.N.: 261511705400
Instruction Manual x 1
P.N.: 261800309676
Getting Ready
This microwave is designed for home use. It should not be used for commercial catering.
1. After unpacking your microwave, check that it has not been damaged whilst in the box. Make sure there are no dents on the microwave, and the door closes properly. A dented or damaged microwave could allow microwave energy to escape. Make sure that you have taken all the packaging from inside the microwave. Please dispose of the plastic wrappings or bags safely and keep out of the reach of babies and young children.
2. Choose a at work surface for your microwave away from heat sources such as radiators or res and away from cold areas. You should allow a 10cm space all around the microwave and 30cm above so that warm air can escape from the vents during cooking – This microwave is not designed to be built in.
3. Plug your microwave into a standard household electrical socket. Avoid using a socket that also has an adaptor and other equipment plugged in. Do not use a multi­adaptor.
4. Put the turntable support inside the microwave and place the glass turntable plate on top of the support. The turntable support is shaped to sit securely on the spindle. You must always use the turntable plate and support whenever you use the microwave.
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5. To protect your work surface, we recommend that you x some non-slip cushion pads (not included) to the underside of the microwave.
Remove the turntable plate and turntable support before turning the microwave upside down.
Underside View
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Introducing Microwave Cooking
Always remember the basic safeguards you would follow when using any cooking equipment or handling hot food.
See below for basic guidelines in microwave cooking.
If you are unfamiliar with using a microwave, refer to the back of this instruction booklet for more information.
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.
• Microwave energy can heat unevenly so stirring to distribute heat is very important. Always stir from the outside, inwards.
• If you are cooking a number of individual foods at the same time, such as baked potatoes or small cakes, arrange them evenly on the turntable plate so that they cook evenly. Never stack food in your microwave.
• Turn larger foods such as meat roasts and poultry during cooking so that the top and bottom cook evenly. It is also recommended to turn pieces of meat or poultry, especially if they have not been deboned.
• 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.
• 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 aluminium foil sparingly and wrap around the food or container carefully to stop it touching the inside of the microwave which could cause sparks.
• Microwaves 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 they are concentrated onto food causing it to heat up.
• Microwave energy can not pass through metal – so it can not escape from inside your microwave – 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.
• 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.
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Checking Your Cooking Utensils
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cooking utensils are safe to use in your microwave. If you are not sure if you can use a utensil in your microwave, follow this simple test:
1. Put the utensil into the microwave next to a cup of water – use a cup that you know is microwave safe. Close the door.
2. Turn the microwave on for 30 seconds only.
3. After 30 seconds, carefully check to see if the water has warmed up. If the water has not warmed up but the utensil has, the utensil is not microwave-safe and should not be used in the microwave.
4. Do not use your hands to touch the utensil as it may already be hot.
• Never use equipment made of metal, except aluminium foil in your microwave.
• The microwave energy can not pass through the metal so it bounces o and sparks against the
inside of the microwave.
• 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.
• Never use scratched, cracked or damaged glass in a microwave. Damaged glass can explode.
• A baking plate is not included. If you want to use a baking plate, please carry out this test to
ensure that it is microwave safe.
Using Aluminium Foil in Your Microwave
It is safe to use aluminium foil in your microwave as long as you follow these safety guidelines.
As with all metals, microwave energy cannot pass through aluminium foil, but provided you keep the aluminium foil away from the side of the microwave it will not cause sparks and there will not be any damage to your microwave.
Using aluminium foil is a good way of shielding parts of food that you do not want to cook as quickly as others – perhaps where the food is narrower and would otherwise overcook.
Place the aluminium foil over the area you want to shield, taking care that the aluminium foil will not touch the sides of the microwave when the turntable plate rotates. Only use one piece of aluminium foil at a time so that you do not get sparks between the separate pieces.
Follow these guidelines when using aluminium foil in your microwave:
• Remove aluminium foil lids from containers before using in the microwave. Some lids are made of card with a aluminium foil covering – these should be removed too. Use a microwave safe transparent lid if possible.
• Stir food during cooking if the container has a lid or lm cover.
• Always use the glass turntable plate.
• Use shallow containers with a large surface area. Do not use containers that are more than 1.25in
(3.5cm) deep.
• Use gloves when handling hot aluminium foil containers.
• Do not completely cover food with aluminium foil. The microwave energy cannot pass through the
aluminium foil so the food will not cook.
• Do not let aluminium foil touch the inside of the microwave.
• Do not use more than one piece of aluminium foil in the microwave at the same time.
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Microwave Heating Categories
Your microwave has been tested and labelled to meet the UK government’s voluntary agreement on the reheating of pre-cooked food.
The heating characteristics and output power levels of microwaves are usually calculated using a relatively large portion of food (a 1000 gram load, IEC 60705) but many packs of pre-cooked food are sold in smaller packs, often about 350 grams.
The UK 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
E
The category, (a letter from A to E) is designed to help you reheat small quantities of food such as microwave ready meals.
The label given above and also on the oven door gives the heating category and output power of the oven.
Microwave ready meals weighing up to 500g (1lb 2oz) should have cooking instructions for heating categories A to E. Follow the instructions for the letter that corresponds to the heating category of the oven.
The higher the output power and heating category of the oven the less heating time is required. This is shown in the diagrams below:
Oven Output Power
900W (IEC 60705) is the output power of the microwave.
E is the heating category for your microwave. Check the cooking times for category E on the food’s packaging to see how long it should be cooked for.
Less heating time required
600 700 800 900 1000 Watts
More heating time required
Less heating time required
Oven Output Category
Start cooking at the lowest recommended time, and add more time if necessary. The moisture content of food can vary, ensure food is cooked thoroughly all the way to the centre before serving.
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A B C D E
More heating time required
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 microwave. It does this through the vents on the back of the microwave and from around the door.
Condensation
As the steam cools, you may nd that condensation gathers in small pools inside your microwave and on the work surface beneath the door and vents. Always dry the microwave after cooking foods with a high moisture content.
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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Product Overview
The Main Unit
The Control Panel
Control Panel
Door Open Button
Grill Rack
For use when grilling, convection, combination or auto cooking.
Shows the clock, cooking
LED Display
time and setting.
Microwave Button
Use this button to select the
microwave power level.
Convection Button
Use this button to select the
convection function.
Clock/Kitchen Timer Button
Use this button to set the clock
and cooking timer.
Timer/Weight/
Auto Menu Dial
Use this dial to set time and
food weight and to choose the
auto menu programmes.
Grill/Combi. Button
Use this button to select the function of grill, microwave and grill combination.
Weight/Time Defrost Button
Use this button to defrost the food by weight or by time.
Stop/Clear Button
Use this button to stop cooking and cancel cooking settings.
Start/+30Sec./Conrm Button
Use this button to do quick start cooking of 30 seconds, increase cooking time by 30 seconds (by each press), or conrm cooking settings.
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Checking your Microwave
Check your microwave after unpacking.
For your safety, the microwave stops if the door is opened during cooking. Close the door and press the Start/+30Sec./Conrm button to continue the cooking cycle.
1. Push the Door Open button to open the door.
2. Place a cup of water on the glass turntable plate. Make sure the cup is microwave safe (it should not have any decorative metal trim).
3. Close the door.
4. Press the Stop/Clear button to clear any settings that have already been made.
5. Press the Start/+30Sec./Conrm button once to start a simple 30-second microwave cooking cycle and that allows you to check the operation of the microwave.
6. When the cooking cycle has nished, the water should be hot (be careful when you take the cup out of the microwave). Press the Stop/Clear button to clear any settings.
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