Tricity TMC209 User Manual

TMC209

Convection Microwave Oven with Grill

Instruction Manual

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT DISMANTLE

Please follow all the precautions listed below for safety
and to reduce the risk of injury or electrical shock.

$Read all the instructions and retain them.

$Before use check that the voltage stated on the rating plate on

the rear of your microwave oven corresponds to your mains
voltage.

$The mains socket must be well earthed. Do not plug the oven

into a mains adaptor into which other units are connected.

$WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must

not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent
person.

$ 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 exposure
to microwave energy;

$Do not use the microwave oven with a damaged cord or plug or

after the appliance has malfunctioned or is damaged. Seek
expert assistance.

$Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or buttons only. Allow

the appliance to cool before cleaning.

$ : Do not operate the microwave oven empty. This

WARNING

could cause damage to the oven.

$Do not immerse the body of the microwave oven or the

electrical cord or plug in water or liquids.

$Do not place the microwave oven on or near a hot gas or electric

burner.

$Use the appliance on a stable heat-resistant surface.
$Never leave the microwave oven unattended when it is

operational.

$Make sure that the power cable does not touch any hot surface

or overhang a table edge.

$Do not use the microwave oven outdoors.

$Unplug the oven when not in use and before cleaning.

$Do not obstruct the ventilation slots or place objects on top of

the oven.

$Do not use attachments or accessories not recommended by $

the manufacturer.

$ WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without

supervision when adequate instructions have been given so

$Items such as potatoes, sausages and chestnuts must be peeled

that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and
understands the hazards of improper use.

$This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

$The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been

$Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive

given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliances by a person responsible for their safety

$Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play

$Food can burn if overcooked. If you are unsure about how long

with the appliance.

$Heat-insulation (oven) gloves should be used when removing a

hot container from the oven.

$Do not use the microwave oven for any purpose not expressly

specified in this manual.

$When not in use, do not store utensils, food or other objects in

$Clean the inside of your microwave regularly and remove any

$Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to

the oven.

$There are no user serviceable parts in your microwave oven.

$ If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and

Unauthorised dismantling or servicing will void the product
warranty.

When cooking with your oven:

$ Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
$When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye

CAUTION: When Using the Convection Oven or Grill:

$Use oven gloves when inserting and removing utensils when

$When you remove utensils from the oven, place them on a

on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

$If you use plastic film when re-heating or cooking food use only

film designed for microwave ovens and ensure that the film

$Keep small children away from the grill and hot dishes
$Children should only use the oven under adult supervision due

does not touch the food. If necessary, prick the film all over to
allow steam to escape.

$Grill & microwave/grill cooking: Do not use paper or plastic

containers, or plastic film. Utensils for combination-cooking
should be heatproof and microwave safe.

$Use your microwave oven only to heat food.

$Do not heat oil for frying, or try to fry food in the microwave

oven. The oil could catch fire.

$Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers

since they are liable to explod .

e If covered containers are used,

the covers should be loose. Move such containers to and from

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your
electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating
plate of the appliance

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

The disconnect device for this appliance is the mains plug.
The mains plug must not be obstructed in any way and must
remain readily removeable from the mains supply.

the oven with care as food may splash and the lid may fall.

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 d.

even after microwave heating has ende

or pierced thoroughly before cooking.

stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before
consumption, in order to avoid burns.

boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the
container.

to cook a food for, start with a short cooking time, and check the
food regularly.

food deposits.

deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of
the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

the grill or convection oven is on. DANGER OF BURNS.

heatproof surface, or on an insulating mat.

to the temperatures generated.

Cautions

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Useful Information

About Your Microwave Oven Tips for good microwave cooking

Microwave cooking is very quick and efficient. Microwave Arrange food in the dish so that the thicker part is on the outside
cooking can also help preserve the minerals and vitamins in and the thinner part inside for more even cooking. Fold under the
many foods. thin edges of fish fillets and other tapered foods. Where it is

The microwave power output of your oven is 800 watts.
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 cause interference to your
radio, TV or similar equipment. When there is interference, it may
be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:

$Clean the door and sealing surface of the oven.
$Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
$Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
$Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

Suitable and unsuitable containers:

Some basic guidelines are given in the table below.

(*Combination refers to microwave + grill and microwave +
convection cooking)

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

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
microwave oven.

Microwave Grill Convection Combination*

When you are combination cooking, the container must be fully
heatproof as well as suitable for microwave cooking.

Avoid containers which narrow at the top as these may cause the
contents to erupt when removed from the oven.

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 catch fire - so avoid their use.

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
before cooking.

Cooking In your Oven

Your oven can carry out a number of cooking processes.

$Basic Microwave Cooking
$Basic Grilling
$Convection Cooking ( standard convection oven)
$Microwave/Grill combination cooking
$Microwave/Convection combination cooking

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 texture of traditionally cooked foods. There is also a
programme that enables you to defrost frozen food and then
combination cook it thus completing the entire cooking process
in one operation.

Preset cooking programmes

Your oven has 10 preset programmes. Some programmes use
one cooking method, others use combination cooking.

These programmes allow you to automate the cooking of a range
of standard foods for greater convenience.

In addition to the preset cooking programmes there are four
programmes to reheat food and four defrost programmes.

possible to control the shape, e.g. by tying a meat roast into a
cylinder, more uniform results will be obtained.

$5-6 minutes per 500 g. will cook most diced foods including

meat, poultry fruit and vegetables. Seafood takes less time.

$Different foods require different temperatures to cook

properly. Add more minutes as you drop the power.

$About 20% of the cooking takes place after the oven turns off

so your food will continue cooking after you've removed it.

$Food that takes an hour in to cook in a regular oven should

take around15 minutes in the microwave.

$Foods such as cakes with baking powder should stand a few

minutes before cooking to allow the leavening agents to
work.

$If a recipe calls for milk and water, reduce the water.
$Stir liquids and purees before during and after cooking.
$Rotate large items of food occasionally during cooking to

encourage even heat distribution.

$Food cooks better in a dish with round or curved sides.
$Salt attracts microwaves. Don't just sprinkle it on food before

cooking, stir it in or add it later.

$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 .

$Stuffing in poultr y does not have an opportunity to

completely cook, because the meat outside is heated quickly.
Stuffing for poultry should be cooked beforehand and
inserted later.

$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.

$Handle pastry-wrapped foods like mince pies carefully as the

filling gets hotter than the pastry.

Always follow the advice in the Safety Guide on Page 2.

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Before You Start

Unpacking and Assembly

Getting Started

Please make sure you read all the instructions and the safety
notes carefully and that you familiarise yourself with the features
and operation of your oven before use.

Unpacking the Microwave Oven

Remove the polystyrene top packing pieces and lift out the oven.

Unpack the oven completely removing all the protective tape.

Open the oven door. In the oven compartment you should find
the turntable and rotating support ring, and the grill rack.
Unpack all these items .

Check the oven carefully, especially the door, door seals and the
locking mechanism. If any items are missing or damaged, contact
your nearest Tesco store for assistance.

If possible retain the packaging. If you dispose of the packaging,
do so having regard to recycling provisions in your area.

Assembly and Placement

Place your microwave oven on a flat, level stable work surface
away from sources of cold, heat and damp.

good ventilation, the rear of the oven should have a clearance

For

of at least 10 cm from the wall, the free distance above the top
should be at least 20 cm and there should be a gap of at least 5cm
at both sides.

20cm

10cm

5cm

Oven Door

Turntable Rotor

Door Interlocks

Viewing Window

Support Ring

Turntable

Installing the Turntable

$Open the oven door. (To open the door press the Oven

Release button firmly).

$Place the Turntable Support Ring in the oven
$Lower the turntable onto the Rotor. There is a recess in the

turntable to lock securely on the rotor.

Features and Controls

Control Panel

Grill Rack

Door Release

5cm

The oven should be plugged directly into the wall socket and not
via an adaptor or any other power sharing device.

Installation

$Close the door. Ensure it latches securely and that the oven

light goes off.

$You must always operate your microwave oven with the

turntable assembly properly in place.

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