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Instruction Manual
Convection Microwave Oven with Grill
TFMC2512
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Cautions
Important Safety Instructions
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without
supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that
the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to
Please follow all the precautions listed below for safety and to reduce
hazards of improper use.
deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the
the risk of injury or electrical shock.
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
Read all the instructions and retain them.
If smoke is obser ved, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep
the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
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 the
oven.
WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not
There are no user serviceable parts in your microwave oven.
be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.
Unauthorised dismantling or servicing will void the product
WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent
warranty.
person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the
When cooking with your oven:
removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
microwave energy;
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, k eep an eye on
Do not use the microwave oven with a damaged cord or plug or
the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
after the appliance has malfunctioned or is damaged. Seek exper t
If you use plastic film when re-heating or cooking food using
assistance.
microwaves, use only film designed for microwave ovens and
ensure that the film does not touch the food. If necessary, prick the
film all over to allow steam to escape.
Grill, Convection & Combi-cooking: Do not use paper or plastic
containers, or plastic film. Utensils for combination-cooking should
Do not immerse the body of the microwave oven or the electrical
be heatproof and microwave safe.
cord or plug in water or liquids.
Do not place the microwave oven on or near a hot gas or electric
Do not heat oil for frying, or try to fry food in the microwave oven.
burner.
The oil could catch fire.
Use the appliance on a stable heat-resistant surface.
Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers
Never leave the microwave oven unattended when it is operational.
since they are liable to explod .
Make sure that the power cable does not touch any hot sur face or
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your electricity
overhang a table edge.
supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate of the appliance.
Do not use the microwave oven outdoors.
This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external
timer or separate remote-control system.
Do not obstruct the ventilation slots or place objects on top of the
even after microwave heating has ende
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
oven.
The disconnect device for this appliance is the mains plug. The mains
Do not use attachments or accessories not recommended by the
plug must not be obstructed in any way and must remain readily
manufacturer.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or
removeable from the mains supply.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order
CONVECTION COOKING: When preheating the oven you must
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
to avoid burns.
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
press the
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive
supervision or instruc tion concerning use of the appliance by a
boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
person responsible for their safety
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cook a food for, start with a short cooking time, and check the food
regularly.
$Clean the inside of your microwave regularly and remove any food
deposits.
$Heat-insulation (oven) gloves should be used when removing a hot
container from the oven.
$Before use check that the voltage stated on the rating plate on the
rear of your microwave oven corresponds to your mains voltage.
CAUTION: When Using the Convection Oven or Grill:
$The mains socket must be well earthed. Do not plug the oven into a
Use oven gloves when inserting and removing utensils when the grill or
mains adaptor into which other units are connected.
convection process is on. DANGER OF BURNS.
When you remove utensils from the oven, place them on a heatproof
surface, or on an insulating mat.
Keep small children away from the grill and hot dishes
Children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the
temperatures generated.
RAW MEAT AND RAW MEAT PRODUCTS
$Meat and meat products should not be fully cooked from raw in a
microwave oven. Raw meat may be partially cooked in a microwave
$Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs only. Allow the
oven but the final cooking process must be carried out by
appliance to cool before cleaning.
conventional cooking processes, (i.e boiling, roasting, frying, grilling
$ : Do not operate the microwave oven empty. This could
etc) using a conventional cooker or by using the convection oven or
cause damage to the oven.
grill in this appliance.
$When defrosting raw meat and meat products in a microwave oven
ensure the item is fully defrosted and then immediately cook the
Use your microwave oven only to heat food.
meat using conventional cooking processes.
$Always clean the oven cavity thoroughly after partially cooking or
defrosting raw meat.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
e If covered containers are used, the
covers should be loose. Move such containers to and from 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
$Unplug the oven when not in use and before cleaning.
nuts in their shells should not be heated in the microwave as they
may explode d.
$Items such as potatoes, sausages and chestnuts must be peeled or
pierced thoroughly before cooking.
$Food can burn if overcooked. If you are unsure about how long to
Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button twice or the oven
will not start! Please refer to Pages 6 and 7.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT DISMANTLE
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Before You Start
Useful Information
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About Your Microwave Oven Suitable and unsuitable containers
Microwave cooking is very quick and efficient. Microwave
Some basic guidelines are given in the table below.
cooking can also help preserve the minerals and vitamins in
many foods.
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:
(*Combination refers to microwave + grill /convection cooking)
Use heat resistant porcelain, glass or plastic containers made for
Cooking In your Oven
microwave ovens, other wise there is a risk of shr inking,
Your oven can carry out a number of cooking processes.
deforming or burning. Metal containers, or containers having
$Microwave Cooking
metal decoration or trim are not suitable for use with your
$Grilling
microwave oven.
$Convection Cooking
When you are combination cooking, the container must be fully
$Microwave/Grill/Convection combination cooking
heatproof as well as suitable for microwave cooking.
In his last process, food is partially cooked by microwaves and then
Avoid containers which narrow at the top as these may cause the
finished by grilling and/or convection cooking. This accelerates the
contents to erupt when removed from the oven.
cooking process whilst maintaining the finish and texture of
Tesco stores stock a wide range of microwave containers and
traditionally cooked foods. There is also a process that enables you
wraps designed for microwave ovens. Plastic films should not
to defr ost frozen food and the n combinati on cook i t thus
touch food as they may gas, melt or break down when hot and
completing the entire cooking process in one operation.
contaminate food.
Preset cooking programmes
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.
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.
Operation of the microwave oven can cause interference to your
Unpack all these items .
radio, TV or similar equipment. When there is interference, it may
be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:
Check the oven carefully, especially the door, door seals and the
$Clean the door and sealing surface of the oven.
locking mechanism. If any items are missing or damaged, contact
$Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
your nearest Tesco store for assistance.
$Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
If possible retain the packaging. If you dispose of the packaging,
$Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
do so having regard to recycling provisions in your area.
Your oven has 10 preset programmes. These programmes allow
you to automate the cooking of a range of standard foods for
greater convenience.
WARNING: Some accessible surfaces may be
hot during operation of this appliance
Placement
Place your microwave oven on a flat, level stable work sur face
away from sources of cold, heat and damp.
For good ventilation, the rear of the oven should have a clearance
of at least 10 cm from the wall, the free distance above the top
should be at least 30 cm with a gap of at least 7.5cm at both sides.
Remove all packing materials plastic film, etc. before connecting
the oven.
7.5cm
30cm
OPEN
10cm
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
Microwave Grill Convection Combination*
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Installation
Unpacking and Assembly
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Place the suppor t ring in the recess.
Assembling the Oven
Place the turntable on the support ring
Always operate your microwave oven
with the smooth side up permost.
with the turntable assembly properly
Locate the turntable on the rotor and
installed.
check that it is central to and properly
Press the Door Release to open the
supported by the ring. Refer to the
door. Drop the Turntable Rotor gently
drawing below.
through the hole in the centre of the
Close the door.
oven and locate it on the spindle
Unwrap the power cord fully. Plug the
beneath. There is a flat machined on the
oven directly into the wall socket.
spindle to hold the rotor securely
during operation.
Control Panel
Viewing Window
Door Locking
Assembly
Turntable
Support Ring
Turntable
Grill Element
Ventilation Slots
Oven Air Vent
1: Microwave
Select the Microwave function. Alter
the microwave power level
2: Grill/Combi
Press once to select the Grill Function.
Press again to select two levels of combi
grill/microwave cooking.
3: Convection
4: Weight /Time Defrost
Press to defrost food by weight (
or by inputting a preset time.
5: Clock/Kitchen Timer
1: Set the time of day
2: Use the oven as a cooking timer.
6: Stop
Cancel a programme; stop the oven.
Set/release the Child Lock.
7:
Press to select an Auto-Cook process.
Press to increase Time/Weight, etc.
8:
Press to decrease Time/Weight, etc.
9: Start/+30Sec./Confirm
Press to confirm an Auto-Cook process.
Start cooking/defrosting/grilling etc.
In Quick Start mode the oven will autostart at full power as soon as the button
is pressed. Further presses of the
button will extend cooking time.
10: Door Release
Press to open the oven door.
Press to cook by co nvection. Two
convection cooking programmes are
available, one with preheats the oven
and one which does not..
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oven auto-calculates the defrost time)
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The Control Panel
Microwave Oven Components
Display
Screen
Door Handle
Metal
Grill Rack
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The metal grill rack should
be used ONLY for grilling.
ALWAYS us e a suitable
heatproof ceramic utensil
when combi cook ing.
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Convection Element
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Operation
Basic Procedures
$Press the key once
The Display Screen
SETTING THE CLOCK
Around the perimeter of the screen there are icons. These icons,
The clock is a 24 hour clock. To enter a time of 8:30 pm
singly or in combination give you a visual indication of the
$Press the Clock/Kitchen Timer
process which the oven is carrying out.
button once.
When executing a program the display indicates the amount of
$Press the / keys
cooking time remaining on the program.
to set 10 minutes.
$Press the / keys
to set the hours
$Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm.
to start cooking
$Press the Clock/Kitchen Timer
button again.
STOPPING THE OVEN
$Press the / keys
to set the minutes.
Open the door to interrupt cooking. To continue cooking, close
the oven door and press the Start/+30 sec./Confirm. button.
$Press the Clock/Kitchen Timer
Press Stop/Clear:
button again.
The cooking process is interrupted.
The time is now set.
To continue cooking press the Start/+30 sec./Confirm button.
BASIC COOKING
Pressing Stop/Clear twice will stop the oven
and any cook ing programme will be erased.
$Open the oven door.
$Place the food in a suitable container. Site the container
WHEN COOKING HAS ENDED
centrally within the rim of the turntable.
The oven will beep 5 times and the clock time
$Close the door.
restores
$Press the key once
$Open the door and remove the food. Close the door.
$Press the / keys to set a cook ing time from 5 seconds to
QUICK START (EXPRESS) COOKING
a maximum of 95 minutes.
By pressing the Start/+30 sec./Confirm button repeatedly you
Each key press increases/decreases the operating time:
can program the oven for Express cooking. at FULL power(100%).
0 -1 min : 5 seconds:
$Each press of the Start/+30 sec./Confirm button increases
1- 5 min : 10 seconds:
USING THE OVEN
the cooking time in 30 second intervals.
5 -10 min : 30 seconds
$The oven will start almost as soon you press the Start/+30
SWITCHING ON
10 - 30 min : 1 minute:
sec./Confirm button so be prepared!!
30 - 95 min : 5 minute intervals
$Unwrap and uncoil the power cord fully.
$During the cooking cycle, you can top up the remaining time
$Press Start/+30 Sec./Confirm. The oven will commence
$Plug the mains plug into a suitable wall socket.
to a maximum of 95 minutes by further presses of the
cooking at full power. The clock displays the remaining time
$Switch the mains power on.
Start/+30 sec./Confirm button.
left for the cooking programme.
$The oven will display
$Express cooking is a very good way of rapidly heating small
Example: Cook food at 50% power for 10 min.
portions of food, or easily adding a small amount of cooking
$Your oven is now ready to be programmed
time to finish dishes that are slightly undercooked.
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Auto Cook
Menus
Microwave
Weight
Auto Cook
Defrost
Cake Chicken
ºC
Convection
Grill
Child Lock
Temp in °C
Convection
Oven Temp.
X1
X2
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$When removing or inserting the provided grill rack into a hot
VARYING THE MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL USING THE GRILL
oven use a suitable heatproof implement.
The default setting of the oven is full (100%) power. Many recipes
The grill is useful for cooking thin slices of meat, steaks, kebabs,
call for lower power settings. There are 5 power settings.
sausages and pieces of chicken. It is also suitable for hot
CAUTION:
100% - 80% - 50% - 30% - 10%
sandwiches and au gratin dishes. Grilling takes place at full power.
When you use the grill or the convection oven, the cooking
The maximum time available for grilling is 95 minutes.
To alter the microwave power level
utensils and the interior of the oven get very hot, much hotter
$Press Microwave.
Example: To grill food for 6 minutes:
than when you are using the oven as a regular microwave.
$Press the / keys to set the level
Always stir food with long handled implements, tongs, etc.
1: Press the Gill/Combi button once : “G-1” (Grill) appears.
Always use oven gloves when removing or placing utensils in
an oven where the grill or convection ovenhas recently been on.
When you set utensils down on a surface make sure it is
Pressing the Microwave button will also alter the power level.
heatproof or use an insulating mat.
2: Press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to confirm
Example: Cook food at 50% power for 10 min.
After use allow an extra long period for the oven to cool down
before cleaning or re-use.
$Press the Microwave button
3: Press the / keys to set 6 minutes.
CONVECTION COOKING
$Press the / keys
Convection cooking allows you to use your microwave oven in
to select 50% power
the same way as a traditional oven.
4: Press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to start
Two procedures are available:
$Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm.
A: Preheat the oven to the desired temperature. When the oven
reaches the operating temperature, set the cooking time and
insert the food. We recommend you preheat the oven unless
Half way through cooking the oven will beep twice. This to
$Press the / key
your recipe specifically says otherwise.
remind you that you need to turn the food over.
to set 10 minutes
B: Set the oven temperature. Cook the food omitting preheating.
Open the door, turn the food with heatproof tongs and close the
A: Standard Convection Cooking Procedure (with preheating)
$Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm.
door and press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to continue.
to start cooking
Press Stop/Clear to clear any previous setting.
When the cooking cycle is over: The oven will ‘beep’ five times,
2: Press Convection to select the Convection function
and reset to the clock time.
3: Press Convection repeatedly (refer to the table below) to
Points to remember when grilling:
All cooking programs can be set up with the oven
select an oven temperature or use the / keys .
door open or closed with the exception of the Quick
$Use a metal grill rack (supplied) so that food can drain.
4: Press to confirm the temperature.
Start program which requires the door to be closed.
$Do not overload the grill rack. Space the food out.
5: Push again to preheat the oven.
If you are setting up a program when the door is
$Brushing the grill rack very sparingly with vegetable oil will
When the oven has reached the preset temperature the temperature
open, pressing the Stop/Clear button once will
stop food adhering to it and make washing up easier.
indicators on the display will flash and the buzzer will sound twice.
erase the program.
$Always stand the grill rack in a heatproof ceramic dish. This
6: Press the Door Release to open the door. Using oven gloves
will catch drips and help keep the oven clean.
place the food in the centre of the turntable. Close the door.
$Do not use the grill without the turntable in place. The
7: Input the cooking time with the / keys.
turntable helps the food to cook evenly.
8: Push Start/+30 Sec./Confirm to star t the oven.
$When removing or turning over food use heatproof tongs.
Press Stop/Clear to clear any program.
1:
Start/+30 Sec./Confirm
Start/+30 Sec./Confirm
Operation
`Power Microwaving, Grilling & Convection Cooking
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Example. Convection cook for 18:00 at 200º Notes: Example 1: Auto Defrost 1 kg of food by weight (Defrost 1)
When the preset temperature has been reached, the oven
A: SET THE TEMPERATURE AND PREHEAT THE OVEN 1 Press the Weight/Time Defrost button once.
door must be opened before the cooking time can be set.
Press the Convection Button
You can only input the cooking time when the oven has
reached its preset operating temperature.
After preh eating, th e oven will maint ain t he pr eset
2 Press the / keys to enter the weight of the food (you
temperature for five minutes. If the cooking time is not set
Press the / keys to select the temperature (200°C)
can auto defrost weights from100g to 2.0 kg).
within this period, the oven will beep 5 times, cancel the
convection function and return to a standby state.
Push Start/+30Sec. /Confirm twice to confirm the temperature
To Convection Cook without Preheating:
3 Press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to start. The
and start preheating the oven.
1: SET THE OVEN TEMPERATURE
programme automatically calculates the time required.
B: WHEN THE OVEN HAS PREHEATED:
the indicators on the display will flash and
Example 2: Auto Defrost food for24 min. (Defrost 2)
the buzzer will sound twice.
1 Press the Weight/Time Defrost button twice.
Open the door. Place the food in the oven. Close the door.
C: SET THE COOKING TIME AND START THE OVEN
2: SET THE COOKING TIME AND START THE OVEN
Press the / keys to set the cooking time (18 min)
2 Press the / keys to enter the defrosting time. You can
enter a maximum time of 95 minutes.
Push Start/+30Sec. /Confirm to start the oven.
AUTO DEFROST
3 Press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to start.
When defrosting:
Stop the oven periodically to remove or separate defrosted
portions.
Periodically check food during defrosting, turning it if necessary.
When the defrost cycle is over: the oven will beep 5 times.
When using plastic containers, defrost the food just long enough
$Open the oven door.
to free it from the plastic and then place it a microwave-safe dish.
$You should now ensure the food is fully defrosted before
There are two Auto Defrost programmes:-
proceeding. If the food is not defrosted program the oven in
one minute increments until totally defrosted.
Weight Defrost: Defrost food by entering the weight of the food
$Always ensure that food is fully defrosted before cooking. This is
and the oven will calculate the defrosting time.
particularly important with poultry and pork .
Time Defrost: If the food packaging has a microwave defrost
time, you can dial in the recommended Defrosting time.
Operation
Convection Cooking and Defrosting
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ºC
ºC
ºC
ºC
X2
Oven
Temperature
150 ºC
160 ºC
170 ºC
180 ºC
190 ºC
PRESSES
200 ºC
210 ºC
220 ºC
230 ºC
240 ºC
Oven
Temperature
PRESSES
CONVECTION OVEN TEMPERATURE SETTING TABLE
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
X6
X7
X8
X9
X10
ºC
ºC
ºC
X1
X1
X2
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AUTO-COOKING AUTO COOK MENU SETTINGS COMBINATION COOKING
The AUTO COOK MENU has 10 This oven has four pre-programmed settings that make it easy to
s et ti ng s. A ut o C oo k in g cook automatically with various combinations of convection,
autom ates the co oking of grill and microwave cooking. The combination programmes are
commonly used foods. The
accessed by repeatedly pressing the Grill/Combi button as
currently selected menu is
follows:
illuminated on the display for
handy reference.
The results of auto-cooking
depend on many factors: the
ac tual t ype o f f ood, t he
temperature at which it goes
into the oven , etc.
If after the program has ended the food is underdone use the
Basic Cooking method for a short time to complete the process.
Method:
1: Press the key once to enter auto-cook menu mode.
2: Press the / keys to selec t one of the 10 menus.
3: Start/+30 sec./Confirm
4: Press / to enter the weight
5: Start/+30 sec./Confirm
Example: Set a C-1 cooking program taking 30 minutes:
$Press Grill/Combi. twice.
Start/+30Ssec./Confirm
$Press Start/30Sec./Confirm
Select 300g
$Press the / keys
to select the time.
Start/+30 Sec./Confirm
$Press Start/30Sec./Confirm
to start.
Note: Use a grill-proof utensil with Auto-cook menus 1 (pizza), 3
When the cooking c ycle is over: The oven will ‘beep’ five times
(meat), 9 (cake) and 10 (chicken) and never use the grill rack .
and the oven will revert to Clock display.
Half way through the grill cycle the oven will beep to remind you
to turn the food over. When auto-cooking Pizza do not turn the
food over when the oven beeps.
Press
(refer to the table)
Press to start cooking.
Example: Auto-Cook 300g of Meat.
A: Select A3 (Meat)
B: Press
C:
D: Press
X2
X3
Cake Chicken
Operation
Auto and Combi-Cooking
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X2
X5
X4X3
X1
MENU NO. /
PROCESS
200g 300g
A1: Pizza
MW
Conv.
Grill
Comb
4
400g
1(230g)
A2: Potato
MW (100%)
2 (460g) 3 (390g)
150g 300g
A3: Meat
MW
Grill
Comb
2
450g 600g
A4: Fish
MW (80%)
150g 250g 350g 450g 650g
A5: Vegetable
MW (100%)
150g 350g 500g
A6: Beverage
MW (100%)
1 Cup
(c.240ml)
2 Cups
(c.480ml)
3 Cups
(c.720ml)
A7: Pasta
MW (80%)
50g
( + 450ml
cold water)
100g
( + 800ml
cold water)
150g
(+1200 ml
cold water)
50g 100g
A8: Popcorn
MW (100%)
475g
A9: Cake
Conv.
( Cooking time 45 minutes +preheating to 160°C)
A10: Chicken
(Roast)
MW
Conv.
Grill
Comb
4
500g 750g 1000g 1200g
DISPLAY
PRESSES
COMBINATION COOKING TABLE
COMBINATION PROCESSES USED
MICROWAVE GRILL CONVECTION
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
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Using this procedure you can set these programs e.g.
MULTI-STAGE COOKING QUERIES
$Defrost Microwave
Your oven can be programmed for up to 2 cooking sequences.
$During cooking: press the Microwave button to briefly
$Defrost Grill or Defrost Convection
DEFROST is the logical first stage in this program.
display the microwave power in the current programme.
$Microwave Grill or Microwave Convection
$During cooking: press the Clock/Kitchen timer button to
Suppose you want to set the following 2 stage cooking program.
$Convection Grill
briefly display the clock time.
Defrost Microwave
To do this just join the flow sequences for the various processes as
1. S elect a Defrost programme (D-1 or D- 2)
shown in the relevant sections of this manual.
2. Input the defrost time/weight.
$Every time you press a button, the oven will beep once. If the
IMPORTANT: It is possible to set
3. Press the Microwave key to select a microwave power level.
button is not fully depressed, or the action is not part of the
$Multi-cookingwith grill /convection before microwave:
process you will not hear a beep and nothing will happen..
4. I nput the microwave cooking time.
$Multi-cooking with grill /convection/microwave before defrost.
$When setting a cooking process, if you do not confirm the
5: Press the START/+30SEC button to start cooking.
Such settings must not be used.
process by pressing the Start/+30Sec./Confirm button
Example: Defrost 1000g of food and microwave at 50%
In a multi-stage process, Defrost (if used) should always come first,
within one minute, the process will be cancelled and the
powerfor 10 minures.
next microwave (if used), and Convection or Grill (if used) last.
oven will revert to displaying the clock time.
A: Press the Weight/Time Defrost button once.
It is permissible to set a multi-stage program involving Combi-
Cooking (menus C-1 to C4) ONLY with Defrost as the first step.
$Before inputting any cooking process, it is good practice to
press the Stop/Clear button twice to clear the oven memory.
ADDING TIME DURING COOKING
B: Press the / keys to enter 1000g
CHILD LOCK
During normal cooking and defrosting, you can
increase the cooking time by repeatedly pressing
The Child lock prevents operation by children. All oven functions
the START/QUICK START button.
are disabled including the clock when the child lock is on.
You cannot add time during the ‘Defrost by Weight’
$Press and hold the Stop/Clear button for five seconds after
C: Press the Microwave button
and ‘Auto-Cook’ programs
which time a beep sounds and the LOCK indicator appears.
THE KITCHEN TIMER
D: Press the / keys
When the oven is not in use you can use the clock as a timer for
to select 50% power
other procedures. You can set a maximum of 95 minutes.
$To cancel, press and hold the Stop button until the beep
sounds and the lock indicator disappears.
E: Press Star t/+30 sec./Confirm.
1: Press Clock/Kitchen timer twice.
F: Press the / key
2: Press the / keys
to set 10 minutes
to set the time.
G: Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm.
3: Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm.
The defrost cycle will start. When this has ended the oven will
The clock will start counting down. When the pre-set time has
beep and move on to the microwave cycle.
elapsed the oven will beep five times. When the kitchen timer is
You cannot add time on to any process during multi-stage cooking.
on you cannot use the oven for any other process..
DISPLAYS AND OVEN STATES
$ The buzzer sounds five times when cooking is finished.
Operation
Multi-Stage Operation
9
5sec
X1
X2
5sec
5sec
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Further Information
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Hints and Tips
TIPS FOR GOOD COOKING
Please read this section in conjunction with the Safety Guide on
Page 2.
$Stir liquids and purees before during and after cooking to
distribute the heat evenly. Mashed potato will cook more
evenly and more thoroughly if lightly covered.
$ Never tightly cover food. Always cover it loosely.
$Do not allow plastic film to touch food as it may chemically
break down or melt or even catch fire and contaminate the
food.
$Arrange food in the dish so that the thicker par t is on the
outside and the thinner part inside for more even cooking.
Fold under the thin edges of fish fillets and tapered foods.
$5-6 minutes per 500 gr. will cook most fruit and vegetables.
Seafood takes less time.
$Different foods require different temperatures to cook. Add
more minutes as you drop the power.
$Up to 20% of the cooking takes place after the oven turns off
so always remember that your food will continue cook ing
after you've removed it.
$Food that takes an hour in to cook in a regular oven should
take around 15 minutes in the microwave.
$Foods 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.
$Rotate large items of food occasionally during cooking to
encourage even heat distribution.
$Food cooks best and reheats better in a round dish or a dish
with curved sides.
$Salt attracts microwaves. Don't just sprinkle it on food before
cooking, stir it in or add it later.
$Fats and sugars attract microwaves - thoroughly mix sugar
with other ingredients. Care should be taken when cooking
foods with high sugar or fat contents as they can reach ver y
high temperatures.
$Handle pastry-wrapped foods like mince pies carefully as the
filling gets hotter than the pastry.
Hints for reheating food
$Heat leftovers and pre-cooked food to at least 70°C. Food
should be hot and steaming before it is served.
$When re-heating liquids such as meat stews see that the
liquid boils for around 3-5 minutes to ensure the pieces of
meat are completely heated through.
$Only defrost food in the microwave if you plan to cook the
food immediately after it has thawed. Some areas of the food
may begin to cook during defrosting, which can allow
bacteria can flourish.
$Remove the food from the wrapping, place it on a microwave
safe dish. Rotate and re-arrange food during defrosting.
Where appropriate, stir the food and if possible, separate the
food items and remove those which have already defrosted.
Steam and Smoke
$Steam is a natural product of microwave cooking. It escapes
from the vents in the top and rear of the appliance. These
vents should never be blocked.
$Steam may condense in and around the oven during cooking
and should be dried off after use.
$If during cooking, smoke starts to come from the oven do
NOT open the oven door! Immediately switch off at the
mains, unplug the oven and wait for the smoke to completely
subside and the oven to fully cool down before removing the
food.
$Before you use your microwave oven again, consult a service
technician and have the oven tested .
Testing Your Oven
Place a cup of water in the oven and heat it on full power for 2
minutes. If the water gets hot the oven is working.
Dim Oven Light
During low power microwave cooking the oven light may appear
to dim slightly. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
If the oven fails to work or will not respond to commands.
Unplug the oven and inspect the plug fuse. If this is intact, leave
the oven for 30 minutes and then plug the oven in again. The
oven should now work normally.
Hints for defrosting
TROUBLESHOOTING: If the oven fails to operate:
$Check that the oven is plugged in securely. If it is not, unplug
from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely.
$Check for a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. If these are
intact, test the outlet with another appliance.
$Check that the clock is set and that the child lock is off.
$Make sure that the oven door closes fully and securely.
If none of the above rectifies the situation, contact the Tesco
helpline. Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself.
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Suggested Cooking Times
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APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES FOR FRESH VEGETABLES (ON FULL POWER)
Item Weight Added water Cooking Time
Aubergines (peeled and diced) 450g 30-40 ml 4.5-5.5 minutes
Broccoli (trimmed and sliced into spears) 225g 50 ml 3.5-4.5 minutes
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 (removed from pods) 225g 40-50 ml 4.5-5.5 minutes
Potatoes, jacket ( 2, scrubbed and pierced 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 given above are approximate and should be adjusted to suit quantities, portion sizes and individual taste. The average cooking
time for vegetables is around 5.5 minutes per 450 g (1 lb). When adding salt, mix it with the water or add it after cooking.
To cook vegetables: M ix them with the water in a ceramic curved bottomed bowl and cover lightly. After cooking leave the vegetables to
stand for 2-3 minutes before straining (if necessary) and serving.
Is it cooked?
$Temperature should reach 70º C for meat, fish and eggs.
$Fish should be opaque and flake easily.
APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES FOR FISH (ON FULL POWER)
Item Weight Cooking Time StandingTime
Cod fillets 450g 3-4 minutes 4-10 minutes
Cod steaks 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 but whole) turn fish over half way through 3.5-5 minutes 4-6 minutes
The times given above are approximate and should be adjusted to suit portion sizes and individual taste. The average cooking time for
fish is around 3.5 minutes per 450 g (1 lb). The fish should be lightly covered during the standing period.
Cooking Times for Fish and Vegetables
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Conclusion
Care, Warranty and Specifications
Tesco Stores Ltd, Delamare Road,
Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL
UK: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with
household waste.
e for details.
ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste electrical products should
not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities
exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
Separate disposal facilities exist, for your nearest
facilities see w ww.recycle-more.co.uk or in-stor
CLEANING AND CARE WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS
These steps should be taken after every use.
Your Tesco ap pliance is covered b y a warra nty for 12 months Rated Voltage: 230-240V~50Hz
from th e date of purc hase. If a fa ult develops durin g this
$Disconnect the power supply and wait for the appliance to
Rated Input Power(Microwave): 1450-1500W
period , please c ontact the T ESCO elect rical help line on 0 845
completely cool down.
Rated Output Power(Microwave): 850-900W
456 6767 . Please have your or iginal purchas e receipt with you
$Remove the turntable support ring and the turntable and
Rated Input Power(Grill): 1300-1400W
when yo u call. This war ranty in no wa y affects you r consumer
wash then in warm soapy water.
Rated Input Power(Convection): 2250-2400W
rights .
$Clean the oven cavity, the outer edge of the cavity, and the
Oven Capacity: 25L
oven door with water and a mild detergent. A special
Turntable Diameter: 315mm
microwave oven cleaner is not necessary. Do not use
scouring pads, or other abrasives.
Dimensions: 485(W )x 400 (D) x 296mm (H)
$Wipe outer sur faces and control panel with a damp sof t cloth.
Net Weight: 14.5Kg
$If liquids have been splashed on the wall of the oven cavity,
they must be fully removed otherwise smoke may occur
when the appliance is next used.
$If the cavity emits odours, boil a cup of water with a squeeze
of lemon juice for 5-7 min. to remove them.
$Dry all parts thoroughly and replace them.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
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