MC209
Combination
Microwave Oven
Convection Oven
and Grill
User Guide
POWER
WEIGHT/CLOCK
TIME
MENU
STOP/CANCEL
CONVECTION
MICRO+GRILL
MICRO+
CONVECTION
START
QUICKSTART
GRILL/
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MC209 Microwave Oven User Guide
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT DISMANTLE
Please follow all the precautions listed below for safety and to
reducethe riskof injuryor electricalshock.
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Read all theinstructions and retainthem.
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Before use check that the voltage stated on the rating plate
on the rear of your microwave oven corresponds to your
mains voltage.
The mainssocket mustbe wellearthed. Donot plugthe oven
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into a mainsadaptor intowhich other unitsareconnected.
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WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven
must not be operated until it has been repaired by a
competentperson.
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WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a
competent person to carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives
protection against exposureto microwaveenergy;
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Do notuse themicrowave oven witha damaged cord orplug
or afterthe appliance hasmalfunctioned oris damaged.Seek
expert assistance.
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Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs only. Allow
the appliance tocool beforecleaning.
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WARNING
could cause damageto theoven.
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Do not immerse the body of the microwave oven or the
electrical cord orplug inwater or liquids.
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Do not place the microwave oven on or near a hot gas or
electric burner.
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Use the applianceon astable heat-resistant surface.
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Never leave the microwave oven unattended when it is
operational.
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Make sure that the power cable does not touch any hot
surface oroverhang atable edge.
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Do not usethemicrowaveovenoutdoors.
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Unplug the ovenwhen notin use andbeforecleaning.
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Do not obstruct the ventilation slots or place objects on top
of the oven.
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Do notuse attachments or accessories notrecommended by
the manufacturer.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of theappliancesby a personresponsiblefor their safety
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with theappliance
WARNING:
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supervision when adequate instructions have been given so
that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and
understands the hazardsof improperuse.
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Heat-insulation (oven) gloves should be used when
removinga hotcontainer fromthe oven.
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Do not usethe microwave oven for any purposenot expressly
specified in thismanual.
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When not inuse,do notstore utensils,foodor other objectsin
the oven.
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There are no user serviceable parts in your microwave oven.
Unauthorised dismantling or servicing will void the product
warranty.
: Do not operate the microwave oven empty. This
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Only allow children to use the oven without
Whencooking withyour oven:
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave
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ovens.
When heating foodin plastic or papercontainers, keepan eye
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on the ovendue tothe possibility ofignition.
If you use plastic film when re-heating or cooking food use
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only film designed for microwave ovens and ensure that the
film does not touch the food. If necessary, prick the film all
overto allow steamto escape.
Grill & microwave/grill cooking:
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Do not use paper orplastic
containers, or plastic film. Utensils for combination-cooking
should beheatproof andmicrowave safe.
Use your microwave oven onlyto heatfood.
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Do not heat oil for frying, or try to fry food in the microwave
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oven.The oilcould catch fire.
Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
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containers since they are liable to explod .
e If covered
containers are used, the covers should be loose. Move such
containers to and from the oven withcare as food may splash
and thelid mayfall.
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Eggs in their shells (whether raw or cooked), fruits in thick
skins and nuts in their shells should not be heated in the
microwave as they may explode
heating has ende
Items such as potatoes, sausages and chestnuts must be
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d.
even after microwave
peeled or piercedthoroughly beforecooking.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be
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stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before
consumption, in orderto avoidburns.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
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eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
Food can burn if overcooked. If you are unsure about how
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long to cook a food for, start with a short cooking time, and
check the foodregularly.
Clean theinside ofyour microwave regularlyand remove any
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fooddeposits.
Failureto maintain theoven in aclean condition couldlead to
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deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the
life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous
situation.
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and
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keep the doorclosedin order tostifle anyflames.
CAUTION:
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WhenUsing theConvection Ovenor Grill:
Use oven gloves when inserting andremoving utensilswhen
the grill orconvection ovenison.
DANGEROF BURNS.
When you remove utensils from the oven, place them on a
heatproof surface, oronan insulatingmat.
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Keep small childrenaway fromthegrill andhot dishes
Children should only use the oven under adult supervision
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due to thetemperatures generated.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your
electricity supplyis thesame asthat indicatedon the rating plate
of the appliance
THIS APPLIANCE MUSTBE EARTHED.
The disconnect device for this appliance is the mains plug. The
mains plug must not be obstructed in any way and must remain
readilyremoveable from themains supply.
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AboutYourMicrowaveOven
Microwave cooking is very quick and efficient. Microwave
cooking can also help preserve the minerals and vitamins in
manyfoods.
The microwavepower output ofyouroven is 800watts.
Because the temperature in a microwave oven is relatively cool
(unlike a normal oven) you have to remember that the food can
be extremely hot. Always take precautions when handling
containers.
Radio Interference
Operation of the microwave oven can causeinterference to your
radio,TV or similarequipment. When there isinterference, itmay
be reduced oreliminated bytaking thefollowing measures:
Clean the doorandsealing surfaceofthe oven.
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Reorient the receivingantenna ofradio or television.
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Relocate the microwave oven withrespect tothe receiver.
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Move the microwave oven away fromthe receiver.
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Suitable and unsuitablecontainers:
Use heat resistant porcelain, glass or plastic containers made for
microwave ovens, otherwise there is a risk of shrinking,
deforming or burning. Metal containers, or containers having
metal decoration or trim are not suitable for use with your
microwaveoven.
When you are combination cooking, the container must be fully
heatproof as wellas suitablefor microwave cooking.
Avoid containers which narrow at the top asthese may cause the
contents to eruptwhen removedfrom the oven.
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Some basicguidelines aregivenin thetable below.
(*Combination refers to microwave + grill and microwave +
convectioncooking)
Cookware
Heat–Resistant Glass
Non Heat–Resistant Glass
Heat–Resistant Ceramics
Microwave–Safe Plastics
Kitchen Paper
Metal Trays / Metal Racks
Aluminium Foil
Metal Foil Containers
Tesco stores stock a wide range of microwave containers and
wraps designed for microwave ovens. Plastic films should not
touch food as they may gas, melt or break down when hot and
contaminate food.
Wax paper, oven cooking bags, parchment paper and white
microwave paper towels are safe for microwave use. Wooden
objects may catchfire -so avoid theiruse.
Do not use aluminium foil for microwave cooking unless the
recipe requires it. Keep foil at least 25mm away from the oven
walls. Metal skewers, ties, etc. should be removed from food
beforecooking.
Microwave Grill Convection Combination*
CookingIn yourOven
Your oven cancarry outanumber ofcooking processes.
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Basic Microwave Cooking
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Basic Grilling
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ConvectionCooking (standard convectionoven)
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Microwave/Grillcombination cooking
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Microwave/Convectioncombinationcooking
In these above two processes, food is partially cooked by
microwaves and then finished by either grilling or oven cooking.
This accelerates the cooking process whilst maintaining the finish
and textureof traditionallycooked foods.There isalso aprogramme
that enables youto defrost frozenfood and thencombination cook
it thuscompleting theentire cookingprocessinone operation.
Presetcooking programmes
Your oven has 8 preset programmes. These programmes allow
you to automate the cooking of a range of standard foods for
greater convenience. Some programmes use one cooking
method, others use combination cooking. So you can just select
the programme, dialin theamount of food youwant tocook and
the oven willdo therest!
Tipsfor good microwavecooking
Arrange foodin the dishso that thethicker part is on the outside
and the thinnerpart inside formore evencooking. Fold under the
thin edges of fish fillets and other tapered foods. Where it is
possible to control the shape, e.g. by tying a meat roast into a
cylinder,moreuniform results willbeobtained.
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5-6 minutes per 500 g. will cook most diced foods including
meat, poultry fruit and vegetables.Seafood takesless time.
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Different foods require different temperatures to cook
properly.Addmore minutes asyou dropthe power.
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About 20%of the cooking takes placeafter theoven turns off
so your foodwill continuecooking afteryou've removedit.
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Food that takes an hour in to cook in a regular oven should
take around15 minutesin themicrowave.
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Foods such as cakes with baking powder should stand a few
minutes before cooking to allow the leavening agents to
work.
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If arecipe callsformilk andwater, reduce thewater.
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Stir liquids andpureesbeforeduring andafter cooking.
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Rotate large items of food occasionally during cooking to
encourage even heatdistribution.
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Foodcooks better ina dishwith round orcurvedsides.
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Salt attracts microwaves. Don't just sprinkle it on food before
cooking,stiritinoradditlater.
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To ensure better distribution of heat when cooking large
pieces of meat in the microwave, remove the bone, cook on
medium power for longer periods of time, rotate twice
during cooking .
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completely cook, because the meat outside is heated
quickly. Stuffing for poultry should be cooked beforehand
and inserted later.
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Fats and sugars attract microwaves - thoroughly mix sugar
with other ingredients. Take care when cooking foods with
high sugar or fat contents as they can reach very high
temperatures.
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Handle pastry-wrapped foods like mince pies carefully as the
filling gets hotterthan thepastry.
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Always follow the advice in the Safety Guide on Page 2 for
safe,effective cookingprocedures.
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Introduction
Please make sure you read all the instructions and the safety
notes carefullyand thatyou familiariseyourself withthe features
and operation ofyouroven before use.
Unpacking the Microwave Oven
Removethe polystyrene toppackingpieces andlift outthe oven.
Unpack the ovencompletely removingall theprotective tape.
Your Microwave Oven and Its Components
Ventilation Slots
Turntable
Open the oven door. In the oven compartment you should find
the turntable and rotating support ring, the metal non-stick
grilling plate anda safetyhandle. Unpack alltheseitems.
Check the oven carefully, especially the door, door seals and the
locking mechanism.If anyitems are missingor damaged,contact
yournearestTescostore forassistance.
If possible retain the packaging. If you dispose of the packaging,
do so havingregard torecyclingprovisions in yourarea.
Grill Element
Oven Air Vent
Control
Panel
Viewing Window
Turntable Rotor
Turntable
Support Ring
Door Locking
Assembly
Preliminaries
Place your microwave oven on a flat, level stable work surface
awayfrom sources ofcold, heatand damp.
For
good ventilation, therearof theoven shouldhave a clearance
of at least 10 cm from the wall, the free distance above the top
should beat least 20cm and there shouldbe agap of atleast 5cm
at both sides.
20cm
10cm
5cm
5cm
POWER
CONVECTION
GRILL/
MICRO+GRILL
MICRO+
CONVECTION
WEIGHT/CLOCK
TIME
MENU
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START
QUICKSTART
STOP/CANCEL
The grilling plate
Grilling Plate*
should be used for
grilling only.
Do not use for any
process involving
convection or
microwave cooking.
*Safety Handle not illustrated
Installing the Turntable
Open the ovendoor.
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Check that the rotor is on the motor drive spindle. If not, you
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will need to attach it. There is a flat
machined on the motor spindle to
hold the rotor secure whilethe oven
is operating. Rotate the rotor
slightly back and forth until it drops
securelyinto placeover thespindle.
Place theTurntableSupport Ringin the oven
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Lower the turntable onto the Rotor. There is a recess in the
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turntable to locksecurely onthe rotor.
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You must always operate your microwave oven with the
turntable assembly properlyin place.
The oven shouldbe pluggeddirectly intothe wallsocket andnot
via an adaptoror anyother power sharingdevice.
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CONTROLPANEL USINGTHE OVEN
SWITCHINGON
Unwrapand uncoilthe powercordfully.
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Plug the mainspluginto asuitable wallsocket.
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Switchthe mainspower on.
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Your oven isnow readyto be programmed
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SETTINGTHETIME
When first switched on the screen will display . This is the
factory default setting. If you switch theproduct off at the mains
and switch onagain theclock willalways resetto
The clockcan beset todisplay 24hours or12hours (AM/PM)
Press to toggle 12-24 hrdisplay
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WEIGHT/CLOCK
TIMEENTER
CLOCK
Example: Setting thetime to 13:30
Pressthe button
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STOP/CANCEL
POWER
CONVECTION
GRILL/
MICRO+GRILL
MICRO+
CONVECTION
Menu Action Screen
Microwave
Power Selector
Convection Button
Grill Button/
Micro+ Grill Combi
Micro + Convection
Combi Button
1:00
1:00
TIMEENTER
CLOCK
(24 Hr Clock)
STOP/CANCEL
WEIGHT/CLOCK
Weight/Clock Button
TIME
MENU
STOP/CANCEL
START
QUICK START
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Time/Menu Knob/
Oven Start
STOP/CANCEL Button
MENU ACTION SCREEN
Displayscooking time,power, action indicators,and clocktime.
POWER
Repeatedly press toset microwavecooking powerlevel
CONVECTION
Pressto select convectioncooking.
GRILL/MICRO+GRILL
Pressonce to selectgrillcooking.
Presstwice to selecta microwave/grillcooking program.
MICRO+CONVECTION
Pressto select amicrowave/convectioncookingprogram.
WEIGHT/CLOCK
Pressto access theclock settingroutine
Withotherprograms:
TIME/MENU
Thisperforms anumberof functions:
Pressto select theweightof food.
Rotate to selectaPreset Cooking Program
In conjunction withother programs:
Rotate to set the clock or
cooking time. Rotateto selectthe weight of food
To startcooking:
Express Cooking:
Pressonce to starta cooking program.
Press repeatedly to set a cooking time and
start theoven automatically.
STOP/CANCEL
Press tocancel asetting orreset theoven
Press once to temporarily stop cooking, or twice to cancel
cooking altogether.
Pressand hold toset/releasethe Child Lock.
Select 24Hr
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Turnthe knob to
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Pressthe button
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Turnthe knob to
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Pressthe button
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The time isnow set.
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TIME/MENU
WEIGHT/CLOCK
TIME/MENU
WEIGHT/CLOCK
WEIGHT/CLOCK
13
WEIGHT/CLOCK
30
WEIGHT/CLOCK
TIMEENTER
CLOCK
TIMEENTER
CLOCK
TIMEENTER
CLOCK
TIMEENTER
CLOCK
CLOCK
SETTINGTHE CHILDLOCK
The child lockdisables allthe oven functions.
Toset theChild lock:
Pressand hold
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STOP/CANCEL
After a few seconds the oven will‘beep’ and the word ‘LOCK’ will
appear in thedisplay.
In Child Lock mode only the clock time is displayed and all
controlsare disabled.
Toremove theChild lock:
Pressand hold
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STOP/CANCEL
After a few seconds the oven will‘beep’ and the word ‘LOCK’ will
disappear from the display. The oven controls will now operate
normally.
the STOP/CANCEL button
CLOCK
the STOP/CANCEL button
CLOCK
LOCK
CLOCK
LOCK
CLOCK
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BASIC MICROWAVE COOKING
Open the oven door. Place the food in the centre of the oven on
the turntable. Closethe door.
Procedure:
time: Start thecooking process.
Method:
Press toclear any previous setting
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Press the button to select a microwave power.
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MICRO
Rotate the knob toset a cookingtime
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Push the (START) knob.
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the displaywill light
1:Set themicrowave power level
Press repeatedlyto select thepowersetting
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X1
X2
X4
X6 X7
X8
X10
2:Set thecooking time
Rotate the knob clockwiseto increase thetime
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Rotate the knobanticlockwise to decreasethe time
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Rotating the knobalters the cookingtimeas below:
0 -5 minutes:
5 -10 minutes:
10 -30 minutes:
30 -95 minutes:
The maximum cookingtime is95 minutes. Oncethe mark is
reached, rotating the knob clockwise will start the
time cycle againfrom (10seconds).
Toreduce thetime, turnthe knob anticlockwise.
Example:Cook foodfor 3minutes40 seconds at 80% power:
Open the oven door. Place the food in the centre ofthe oven
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on the turntable.Close thedoor.
Then:
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STOP/CANCEL
Select the microwave power: Select the cooking
STOP/CANCEL
POWER
indicatorlights toshow themicrowave function.
TIME/MENU
TIME/MENU
‘COOK’
The indicator on
POWER
POWER
100% FULL Microwave Power
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
90% (High)
70% (Med-High)
50% (Med)
(Med-Low
Defrost)
30%
10% (Low)
POWER
X3
POWER
X5
POWER
POWER
X9
POWER
X11
ZERO Microwave Power
TIME/MENU
Each click altersthe timein 10second intervals.
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Each click altersthe timein 30second intervals.
Each click altersthe timein1 minuteintervals.
Each click altersthe timein 5minute intervals.
TIME/MENU
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POWER
ENTER COOK TIME
CODE
X3
TIMER
MICRO MEM
The
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
95:00
When the cooking cycle isover
will appear in the display.
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The oven will‘beep’threetimes, and thenatregular intervals.
Wait a short time and then open the door and remove the
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cooked food. Close thedoor.The oven willreset totheclock time.
If you want to leavethe food inthe oven toperhaps carry outa
further procedure,you willneedtomanuallyreset theoven .
Pressthe button to resetthe oven.
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STOP/CANCEL
During Cooking:
Tointerrupt cooking
Open the ovendoor orpress
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Toresume cooking
Close the door(ifopen); press
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Tocancel aprogram
STOP/CANCEL
Press twice
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Tocheck thepowersettingduring cooking:
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POWER .
Press once
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:
STOP/CANCEL
once.
:
TIME/MENU
the knob.
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EXPRESS COOKING
Express cooking is a very good way of rapidly heating small
portions offood, or easilyadding asmall amount ofcooking time
to finish dishesthat areslightly undercooked.
By pressing the START button repeatedly you can program the
ovenfor Express cookingatFULL power(100%) power.
The oven will start 2 seconds after you stop pressing the
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START buttonso beprepared!
Pointsto rememberwith theExpresscooking program
Each press of the START button increases the time increases
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the time in30second intervals.
10 minutes isthe maximumtime you canprogram.
ExpressCooking alwaystakes placeat full power.
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Example:Toexpress cookfood for6 minutes
X12
ENTER COOK TIME
MICRO
2 SEC
TIME
MICRO
CODE
ENTER COOK TIME
TIMER
MICRO
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USINGTHEGRILL
The grill is particularly useful for cooking thin slices of meat,
steaks, chops, kebabs, sausages of piece of chicken. It is also
suitable for hot sandwiches and au gratin dishes. Grilling always
takes place at full power. Itis not possibleto grill food at reduced
power.
The maximum timeavailable forgrillingis 95minutes.
Example:To grillfood for6 minutes:
Press
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STOP/CANCEL
Pressthe buttononce.
Turnthe knob to 6:00minutes
Press the knob tostart the oven.
GRILL/MICRO+ GRILL
TIME/MENU
TIME/MENU
STOP/CANCEL
GRILL/
MICRO+GRILL
X1
ENTER COOK TIME
ENTER COOK TIME
GRILL
GRILL
Part way through the cooking process, you may need to turn the
food over.Open the door, turn thefoodwith heatprooftongs and
close the doortocontinue grilling.
When the cooking cycle is over
The oven will‘beep’threetimes, and thenatregular intervals
will appear in the display.
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Opening the oven door to remove the food will reset the oven.
Alternatively,press STOP/CANCELtwiceto manuallyreset.
Pointsto rememberwhen grilling:
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Use a metalgrill rackor trivet sothat thefood can drain.
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Do not overloadthe grillrack. Space thefoodout.
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Brushing the grill rack very sparingly with vegetable oil will
stop food adheringto itand make washingup easier.
Always stand the grill rack in a heatproof ceramic dish. This
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will catch dripsand helpkeep theoven clean.
Do not use the grill without the turntable in place. The
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turntable helps thefoodto cook evenly.
When removing or turning over food use heatproof tongs or
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a similar implement.
When removingor inserting theprovided grillrack intoa hot
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oven use the supplied safety handle. If you are using an
alternativerack, usea suitableheatproof implement.
COMBINATION MICROWAVE ANDGRILL COOKING
Combination Microwave and grill cooking offers you the speed
of a microwave oven with the finish and taste of a conventional
grill. To help you realise the potential of this form of cooking, we
strongly advise you to purchase a recipe book dedicated to this
cooking art.
There are two Combi-grill programs. They both work in exactly
the same way but have different settings. Both microwave the
foodfirst andthen grillit to givea browned,tastyfinish.
COMBINATION 1:
Microwaves thefood for30% of thetotal time
and grills itfor 70%.
Use this programfor fish,potatoes,and‘au gratin’dishes.
COMBINATION 2:
Microwaves thefood for55% of thetotal time
and grills itfor 45%.
Use this program for puddings omelettes, baked potatoes and
poultry.
Setting a combi-grill program
To select Com 1:
To select Com :
GRILL/
MICRO+GRILL
X2
GRILL/
MICRO+GRILL
X3
Pressthe button
Press
2
GRILL/MICRO+ GRILL
GRILL/MICRO+ GRILL
ENTER COOK TIME
TIMER
GRILL MICRO
ENTER COOK TIME
TIMER
GRILL MICRO
3 times
twice
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The longest cookingtimefor either programis 95minutes
Example:To seta Com1cooking program taking25 minutes:
PressSTOP/CANCELto clear anyprevious setting
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Pressthe button
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GRILL MICRO
The and indicators light to show that combi grill
GRILL/MICRO+ GRILL
twice
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cooking ison.
Turn the knob to
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Pressthe knob tostart.
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‘COOK’
The indicatoron thedisplay willlight
STOP/CANCEL
TIME/MENU
TIME/MENU
MICRO+GRILL
X2
ENTER COOK TIME
GRILL/
25:00.
ENTER COOK TIME
TIMER
GRILL MICRO
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CAUTION:
When you use the grill or the convection facility, the cooking
utensils and the interior of the oven get very hot, much hotter
than whenyou areusing theovenas aregular microwave.
Alwaysstirfood withlong handledimplements,tongs,etc.
Always use oven gloves when removing or placing utensils in
an oven where the grill has recently been on. When you set
utensils down on a surface make sure it is heatproof or use an
insulating mat.
After use allow an extra long period for the oven to cool down
beforecleaning orre-use.
GRILL MICRO
When the cooking cycle is over
will appear in the display.
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The oven will‘beep’threetimes, and thenatregular intervals
Open the door or press before starting a new
STOP/CANCEL
cooking cycle.
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BASIC CONVECTION COOKING
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Open the oven door. Place the food in the centre ofthe oven
on the turntable.Close thedoor.
STOP/CANCEL
Press to clear anyprevious setting
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STOP/CANCEL
50 min.
CONVECTION
TIME/MENU
TIME/MENU
Oven
Temperature
200 ºC
190 ºC
180 ºC
170 ºC
160 ºC
CONVECTION
X2
TIMER
ENTER COOK TIME
CONV
CONVECTION
Convection
PRESSES
X6
X7
Micro
X8
X9
X10
ENTER COOK TIME
TIMER
GRILL MICRO
CONV
:
will appear inthedisplay.
Oven
Temperature
150 ºC
140 ºC
130 ºC
120 ºC
110 ºC
TIMER
CONV
COOK
1 hr, 50 min. 9 hr, 30 min.
Pressthe button to select oventemperature
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The indicatorlights toshow thatconvection ison.
CONV
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Rotate the knob toset a cookingtime
Pressthe knob tostart.
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The indicatoron thedisplay willlight
‘COOK’
This oven canbe programmedforten cooking temperatures:
CONVECTION
PRESSES
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
Example:Cookat 180ºCfor 50minutes.
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Open the oven door. Place the food in the centre ofthe oven
on the turntable.Close thedoor.
Then:
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The maximumconvection cookingtime is9 hours,30 minutes.
Tocheck thetemperatureduringcooking:
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Pressthe button once
When thecooking cycleis over
The oven will ‘beep’ four times, and then at regular intervals. Open
the dooror pressSTOP/CANCEL beforestarting anew cookingcycle.
ConvectionOvenTimeDisplays
MICROWAVE ANDCONVECTIONCOOKING
This oven has four pre-programmed settings that makeit easyto
cook automatically with both convection heat and microwave.
This feature is particularlyuseful for roasts, etc.
There are four settings selected by repeatedly pressing the
MICRO+CONVECTION
Combination
COMB 1
COMB 2
COMB 3
COMB 4
The maximum cookingtimeis 9hours and30 minutes
Example:Toset aComb3 cookingprogramtaking 50minutes
Open the oven door. Place the food inthe centre of the oven
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on the turntable.Close thedoor.
STOP/CANCEL
Press toclearany previous setting.
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Pressthe button three timesto select
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MICRO+CONVECTION
the correct oventemperature
The and indicators lightshowing combiconvectionison.
CONV MICRO
Turn the knob to
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Pressthe knob tostart.
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TIME/MENU
TIME/MENU
STOP/CANCEL
When thecooking cycleis over
The oven will ‘beep’ three times,and then at regular intervals.Open
the dooror pressSTOP/CANCEL beforestarting anew cookingcycle.
button.
CONVECTION
PRESSES
X1
X2
X3
X4
MICRO+
CONVECTION
X3
TIMER
ENTER COOK TIME
CONV
MICRO
MICRO+
Oven
Temperature
200ºC
170 ºC
140 ºC
110 ºC
H:50
ENTER COOK TIME
TIMER
MICRO
GRILL MICRO
CONV
:
will appear inthedisplay.
TIMER
CONV
COOK
MICRO
PREHEATING AND COOKINGIN THEOVEN
Tocombine preheatingand convection cookingin one process:
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One beepsounds and flickers inthe display.
The oven willpreheat forupto 30minutes
When the oven reaches the programmed temperature:
ovenemits steady beepsand the ightglows steadily.
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CONVECTION
Press as aboveto select the temperature.
Pressthe knob to start.
TIME/MENU
‘PREH’
The
PREH
l
Open the oven door. Place the food in the centre ofthe oven
on the turntable(useoven gloves!). Closethe door.
Rotate the knob toselect therequired time.
Pressthe knob to continue convectioncooking.
TIME/MENU
TIME/MENU
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DEFROSTING
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Rotate the knob ANTICLOCKWISEuntil‘A- ’and
CODE
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Pressthe K button.
Rotate the knob toprogramthe defrosting time.
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Press the knob to start. The maximum
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TIME/MENU
aredisplayed.
WEIGHT/ CLOC
TIME/MENU
TIME/ MENU
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defrostingtime is95 minutes.
Example:Defrost 454g(1 lb)offrozenfood for6 minutes
ENTER CODE AMT COOK TIME
TIMER
ENTER CODE COOK TIMEAMT
DEF
WEIGHT/CLOCK
Two-thirds of the way through defrosting(in this case after 4
min.) the oven will beep 5 times and the word “TURN” will flash.
Open the door, turn the food over, or otherwise arrange it for
even defrosting and then close the door to continue defrosting.
Westrongly advise you not to ignore this important procedure. If
you do not open the door the word “TURN” will continue to flash
untilthe defrosting cycle has ended.
When thedefrosting cycleis over
:
will appear inthedisplay.
You should now ensure the food is fully defrosted before
proceeding. If the food is not defrosted program the oven in one
minuteincrements until totally defrosted.
When defrosting allow 5-6 minutes per 500g. Stop the
NOTE:
ovenperiodically toremove orseparate defrostedportions.
When using plastic containers, defrost only just long enough to
removefrom the plasticand placein amicrowave-safe dish.
MULTI-STAGE COOKING
Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 cooking sequences.
DEFROST is thelogicalfirst stage inthis program.
Suppose you wantto setthe following 3stage cooking program.
Defrost Microwavecooking Convection cooking
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Rotate anticlockwise todisplay‘ and
1. TIME/MENU ’
Press
2. WEIGHT/CLOCK
Rotate the knob toprogramdefrosting time.
3. TIME/MENU
Pressthe button toset powerlevel.
4. POWER
. Rotate the knobto program cooking time.
5 TIME/MENU
Press toset convection temperature.
6. CONVECTION
. Rotate the knobto program cooking time.
7 TIME/MENU
. Press the knob tostart
8 TIME/MENU
Example: Defrost 1lb of food (6 min.), microwave at 0% for 3
08 CODE’
8
min.then convection cookat 180ºCfor50 min.
WEIGHT/CLOCK
ENTER CODE COOK TIMEAMT
CODE
ENTER COOK TIME
TIMER
MICRO
TIMER
ENTER COOK TIME
CONV
MEM
DEF
ihg
POWER
X3
CONVECTION
X3
ENTER CODE AMT COOKTIME
TIMER
ENTER COOK TIME
CODE
TIMER
MICRO MEM
ENTER COOK TIME
TIMER
GRILL MICRO
CONV
Remember that the oven will beep 5 times 2/3 of the way through
thedefrosting cycle to remind youtoadjust the food!
Usingthis procedureyou canset theseadditionalprograms:
Defrost combi-convection
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Defrost combi-grill
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Defrost microwave
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Defrost grill
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Defrost microwave grill
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Defrost convection
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To do this just join the flow sequences for the various processes
as shown in the relevant sections of this manual.
Obviously you
should onlypress STOP/CANCELonce atthestart ofthe procedure!
IMPORTANT NOTE:
with Combi programs. It is also possible to
both
It is possible to combine Defrost
combine grill and convection or produce a sequence
where grill or convection micro.
programthese!Use the sequencesshown.
precede DO NOT
only
Microwaving alwaysprecedes grilling orconvectioncooking
AUTO-COOKINGMENU
The AUTO COOKING MENU facility has
8 settings for cooking or reheating
differentfoods.
Auto Cooking is designed toautomate
the cooking of commonly used basic
foods. The menu is printed on the
ControlPanelfor handy reference.
The resultof autocooking dependson
factors such as the temperature of the
food, its shape and size, personal
preference and so on. If you find the
result not entirely satisfactory, adjust
the cooking timestopersonal taste.
CodeA-1: BAKED POTATO
1 Rotate anticlockwise toCode A-1
. TIME/MENU
2. Press the button to select the number of
WEIGHT/CLOCK
ENTER CODE AMT COOKTIME
TIMER
potatoes (average weight 230 grams each). The table below is a
useful guide
BAKED POTATO: CODE A-1- Cooking Method Microwave
WEIGHT/CLOCK
Quantity &
Approx. Weight
1 (230 g) 5:00 minutes
2 (460 g) 9:00 minutes
3 (690 g) 13:00 minutes
3. Press the knob commencecooking.
TIME/MENU
No. of
PRESSES
X1
X2
X3
Cooking Time
Example:Cookthree potatoesusing AutoCook.
ENTER CODE AMT COOKTIME ENTER CODE AMT COOKTIME
TIMER
WEIGHT/CLOCK
X3
CODE COOK
ENTER AMT TIMECODE COOK
TIMER
MICRO
TIMER
MICRO
CODE COOK
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CodeA-2: Coffee/Soup
Use this codeto heatmost beverages
1 Rotate anticlockwise toCode A-2
. TIME/MENU
2. Press the button to select the number of
WEIGHT/CLOCK
ENTER CODE AMT COOKTIME
TIMER
items (average 250 mleach).Thetable below isa usefulguide
BEVERAGES: CODE A-2 Microwave method
WEIGHT/CLOCK
Quantity
& Weight
1 (200ml) 1 min 30 sec
2 (400 ml) 2 min 40 sec
3 (600 ml)
3. Press the knob commencecooking.
TIME/MENU
CodeA-3: Popcorn
1 Rotate anticlockwise to Code A-3
. TIME/MENU
2. Press
WEIGHT/CLOCK
No. of
PRESSES
Cooking Time
X1
X2
X3
This code usesthe oven’s microwavefacility.
once:
3 min 50 sec
ENTER CODE AMT COOKTIME
TIMER
ENTER CODE AMTCOOK TIME
TIMER
The preset weightof 99gramswilldisplay
CODE COOK
ENTER AMT TIMECODE COOK
3. Press the knob commencecooking.
TIME/MENU
The preset cookingtime (3min 50sec) willdisplay.
You can adjustthe menu toyour owntaste:
1 Rotate anticlockwise to Code A-3
. TIME/MENU
2. Press
WEIGHT/CLOCK
3. Rotate the knob toset thenew time.
4. Press the knob commencecooking.
: When you next use the Popcorn function the time will
NOTE
POPCORN
twice
TIME/Menu
TIME/MENU
TIMER
MICRO
ENTER CODE AMT COOKTIME
TIMER
automaticallyresetto thedefault timeof3 min50 sec.
Code A-4: Reheat
foods.This code usesthe oven’s microwavefacility.
1 Rotate the knob toCode A-4
. TIME/MENU
2. Press the button to select the weight of the
Use this setting to reheat previously cooked
WEIGHT/CLOCK
ENTER CODE AMT COOKTIME
TIMER
food.The tablebelow is ausefulguide:
AUTO REHEAT: CODE A-4 Microwave method
WEIGHT/CLOCK
Quantity
& Weight
200 g
300 g
400 g
500 g 3 min
600 g
700 g
800 g 4 min 30 sec
3. Press the knob commencecooking.
TIME/MENU
No. of
PRESSES
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
X6
X7
Cooking Time
1 min 30 sec
2 min
2 min 30 sec
3 min 30 sec
4 min
Code5-Pizza
This code usesthe Combi Microwave/Grillmethod.
1 Rotate the knob toCode 05
. TIME/MENU
2. Press the button to select the number of
WEIGHT/CLOCK
items (average 150g each).The tablebelow is auseful guide
PIZZA: CODE A-5 Combi Microwave/Grill Method
WEIGHT/CLOCK
Quantity
& Weight
1 Sml (about 150 g) 5 min
1 Lge/2 Sml (300 g) 7 min 30 sec
2 Lge (450 g) 9 min 30 sec
3. Press the knob commencecooking.
TIME/MENU
No. of
PRESSES
X1
X2
X3
Cooking Time
CodeA-6-SkeweredMeat
This code usesthe Combi Microwave/Grillmethod.
1 Rotate anticlockwise toCode A-6
. TIME/MENU
2. Press the button to select the number of
WEIGHT/CLOCK
ENTER CODE AMT COOKTIME
TIMER
items (average 100geach). The tablebelow isa useful guide.
MEAT SKEWERS: CODE A-6 Combi Microwave/Grill
WEIGHT/CLOCK
Quantity
& Weight
100 g 8 min
200 g 11 min
300 g
400 g
500 g
3. Press the knob commencecooking.
NOTES:
TIME/MENU
Do NOTuse metal or wood skewers. Use microwave safe
No. of
PRESSES
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
Cooking Time
14 min
17 min
20 min
heatproof plastic skewers. If you have bought ready-prepared
products with metal or wood skewers, remove them before
placing the foodin theoven.
You needto turn thefood over about60% of theway through the
cooking process to ensure that the meat browns evenly during
the grilling phase.Remember touse heatproof tongs.
CodeA-7: Cake.
This code usesthe convectionfacilityfor easybaking ofcakes,etc.
ENTER CODE AMT COOKTIME
1 Rotate anticlockwise toCode A-7
. TIME/MENU
2. Press
WEIGHT/CLOCK
once:
the preset cookingweight of475g willbe displayed.
3. Press the knob commencecooking.
TIME/MENU
the preset cookingtime (55min) willbe displayed.
Youcan adjustthe time toyour owntaste:
NOTE:
1 Rotate anticlockwise toCode A-7
. TIME/MENU
2. Press
WEIGHT/CLOCK
3. Rotate the knob toset thenew time.
4. Press the knob commencecooking.
TIME/Menu
TIME/MENU
CAKE
twice
CodeA-8: Defrosting
1 Rotate anticlockwise toCode A-8
. TIME/MENU
2. Press the button.
3. Rotate the knob to programthe defrostingtime.
4. Press the knob tostart.
NOTE:
WEIGHT/ CLOCK
TIME MENU
TIME MENU
Two-thirds through the cycle the oven beeps 5 times to
TIMER
CODE COOK
ENTER AMT TIMECODE COOK
TIMER
MICRO
CODE COOK
TIMER
MICRO
ENTER CODE AMT COOKTIME
TIMER
ENTER CODE AMT COOKTIME
TIMER
promptyou to re-arrangethe food formore efficientdefrosting.
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GENERAL ADVICE
Hintsfor reheating food
Heat leftovers and pre-cooked food to at least 70°C. Food
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should be hotandsteaming before itis served.
When re-heating liquids such as meat stews see that the
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liquid boils for around 3-5 minutes to ensure the pieces of
meat are completelyheated through.
Hintsfor defrosting
Only defrost food in the microwave if you plan to cook the
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food immediately after it has thawed. Someareas ofthe food
may begin to cook during defrosting, which can allow
bacteria to flourish.
Remove the foodfrom thewrapping, place iton amicrowave
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safe dish. Rotate and re-arrange food during defrosting.
Where appropriate, stir thefood and ifpossible, separate the
fooditems andremove thosewhich havealready defrosted.
Steam and Smoke
Steam is a natural product of microwave cooking. It escapes
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from the vents in the top and rear of the appliance. These
vents should neverbe blocked.
Steam may condensein and aroundthe oven duringcooking
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and should bedriedoff afteruse.
If during cooking, smoke starts to come from the oven do
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NOT open the oven door! Immediately switch off at the
mains, unplug theovenand waitfor thesmoke tocompletely
subside andthe oven tofully cooldown before removingthe
food.
Before you use yourmicrowave oven again, consulta service
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technician and have theoven tested.
TestingYour Oven
Place a cup of water in the oven and heat it on full power for 2
minutes.If thewater getshot theoven isworking.
AUTOMATIC PROTECTIONMECHANISMS
OverTemperatureProtection
In the extremely unlikely eventthat the oven cavity temperature
reaches 300°C,the ovenautomatically entersinto selfprotection
mode.The oven willbeep onceevery seconduntil the ovencools
down to asafe workingtemperature.
Press the button twice to restore normal
operation.
UnderTemperatureProtection
If, 5 minutes after convection cooking starts, the temperature of
oven cavity is lower than 40°C, the oven will automatically enter
into protection mode.
The screen willdisplay errorcode
Press the button twice to restore normal
operation.
GeneralProtection Faults
A protection error may occur to the system sensor, which will
cause the ovento self-protect.
Depending on the nature of the internal error the screen will
display or , and theovenwill emit aseries ofbeeps.
Press the button twice to restore normal
operation.
If you are unsure of the correct procedure to rectify error
messages andrestore normalworking:
Pressthe button twice.
Unplug the ovenfrom themains supply.
Open the ovendoor afew mm andwait for30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, close the door and replug the oven into the
mains.
The display should now read indicating normal conditions
havebeen restored.
STOP/CANCEL
E 02.
STOP/CANCEL
E03 E04
STOP/CANCEL
STOP/CANCEL
1:00
APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES FOR FISH (ON FULL POWER)
Item Weight CookingTime StandingTime
Codfillets 450g 3-4 minutes 4-10 minutes
Codsteaks 225g 3-4 minutes 4-10 minutes
Haddock fillets 225g 3-4 minutes 4-10 minutes
Kipper fillets 450g 3.4 minutes 4-6 minutes
Plaice fillets 225g 3-4 minutes 6-8 minutes
Trout(2 fish,gutted butwhole) turnfish over halfway through 3.5-5 minutes 4-6 minutes
The times given above are approximate and should be adjustedto suit portion sizes and individual taste. The average cooking time for
fish is around3.5 minutesper 450 g(1lb). The fishshould belightly covered during thestandingperiod.
Poultry dark meatshouldreach 80º C.
Is it cooked?
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Poultry white meatshould reach77º C.
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Juices from meatand poultry should neverbe pink.
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Poultry thigh jointsshouldmove easily.
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MC209 Microwave Oven User Guide
APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES FOR FRESH VEGETABLES (ON FULL POWER)
Item Weight Added water CookingTime
Aubergines(peeled and diced) 450g 30-40ml 4.5-5.5minutes
Broccoli(trimmed andsliced intospears) 225g 50 ml 3.5-4.5minutes
Brussels Sprouts(peeled) 225g 50 ml 5.5-7.5 minutes
Carrots(diced) 225g 30 ml 5.5-7.5 minutes
Cauliflower(in florets) 450g 50-60 ml 7-9 minutes
Courgettes(diced or sliced) 450g 10 ml 5.5-7.5 minutes
Peas(removedfrom pods) 225g 40-50 ml 4.5-5.5minutes
Potatoes,jacket ( 2,scrubbed andpierced all round) 225g None 7-9 minutes
Potatoes,(in 40mm pieces) 450 g 40-50 ml 6-7 minutes
Spinach (shredded) 225g None 3.5-5.5 minutes
The times givenabove areapproximateand shouldbe adjustedto suitquantities, portion sizes andindividual taste.The average cooking
time for vegetablesis around5.5 minutes per450 g(1 lb).When addingsalt, mixit with thewateror addit aftercooking.
Tocook vegetables: Mixthem withthe waterin a ceramiccurved bottomedbowl andcover lightly. After cooking leave thevegetables to
stand for 2-3minutes beforestraining(if necessary)andserving.
Cleaning and Care
Thesesteps shouldbe takenafter every use.
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Disconnect the power supply and wait for the appliance to
completelycool down.
Remove the turntable support ring and the turntable and
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wash then inwarmsoapy water.
Clean the oven cavity, the outer edge of the cavity, and the
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oven door with water and a mild detergent. A special
microwave oven cleaner is not necessary. Do not use
scouring pads, orother abrasives.
Wipeouter surfacesandcontrol panel withadamp softcloth.
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If liquids have been splashed on the wall of the oven cavity,
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they must be fully removed otherwise smoke may occur
when the applianceis next used.
If the cavity emits odours, boil a cup of water with a squeeze
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of lemon juicefor 5-7min. to remove them.
Dry allparts thoroughly andreplace them.
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Warranty
Your Tescoappliance is covered bya warranty for 12months from
the date ofpurchase. If afault developsduring this period, please
contact the TESCO electrical help line on 0845 456 6767. Please
have your original purchase receipt with you when you call. This
warranty in nowayaffects yourconsumer rights.
Specifications
MainsVoltage:
Mains Power:
MicrowaveFrequency:
MicrowaveOutput:
OvenCapacity:
NetWeight:
THIS APPLIANCE MUSTBE EARTHED.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed
UK:
of with household waste.
exist, for your nearest facilities see www.recyclemore.co.ukorin-stor
Produced after 13thAugust 2005. Waste electrical
ROI:
products should not be disposed of with household
waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with
yourLocal Authority orretailerfor recycling advice.
230V-240VAC, 50 Hz
1200W (Microwave)
1200W (Grill) 2200W (Convection)
2,450 MHz
800Watts
20 Litres
15.4 kg
Separate disposal facilities
e for details.
Tesco Stores Ltd
Delamare Road
Cheshunt
Herts
EN8 9SL
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