Tricity Bendix TMTSS2011 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Microwave Oven

TMTSS2011

Cautions

Important Safety Instructions

$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.

Please follow all the precautions listed below for safety and to reduce the

$There are no user serviceable part s in your microwave oven.

risk of injury or electrical shock.

Unauthorised dismantling or servicing will void the product warranty.

$Read all the instructions and retain them.

When cooking with your oven:

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

oven due to the possibility of ignition.

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

$WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be

designed for microwave ovens and ensure that the film does not touch

operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your electricity supply

the food. If necessary, prick the film all over to allow steam to escape.

$WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to

is the same as that indicated on the rating plate of the appliance.

$

carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

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

cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy;

The disconnect device for this appliance is the mains plug. The mains plug

could catch fire.

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

must not be obstructed in any way and must remain readily removeable

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

appliance has malfunctioned or is damaged. Seek expert assistance.

from the mains supply.

they are liable to explod .

The appliance is not intended to be controlled by an external timer or
separate remote-control system.

WARNING

$

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

even after microwave heating has ende

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.

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

$Never leave the microwave oven unattended when it is operational.

shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to

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

avoid burns.

overhang a table edge.

$Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,

$Do not use the microwave oven outdoors.

therefore care must be taken when handling the container.

$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.

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

with reduced physical, sensor y or mental capabilities, or lack of

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

experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or

deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the

instruction concerning use of the appliances by a person responsible for

appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

their safety

$If smoke is obser ved, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the

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

door closed in order to stifle any flames.

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 hazards of improper use.

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

RAW MEAT AND RAW MEAT PRODUCTS

container from the oven.

$Meat and meat products should not be fully cooked from raw in a

microwave oven. Raw meat may be partially cooked in a microwave
oven but the final cooking process must be carried out by conventional
cooking processes, (i.e boiling, roasting, frying, grilling etc) using a
conventional cooker.

$When defrosting raw meat and meat products in a microwave oven

ensure the item is fully defrosted and then immediately cook the meat

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

using conventional cooking processes.

your microwave oven corresponds to your mains voltage.

$Always clean the oven cavity thoroughly after partially cook ing or

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

defrosting raw meat.

mains adaptor into which other units are connected.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

Use your microwave oven only to heat food.

e If covered containers are used, the covers

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

should be loose. Move such containers to and from the oven with care as

appliance to cool before cleaning.

food may splash and the lid may fall.

$ : Do not operate the microwave oven empty. This could cause

Eggs in their shells (whether raw or cooked), fruits in thick skins and nuts

damage to the oven.

GENERAL NOTES

in their shells should not be heated in the microwave as they may
explode d.

Steam: Steam is a natural product of microwave cooking. It

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

escapes from the vents in the appliance. These vents should

pierced thoroughly before cooking.

never be blocked. Steam may condense in and around the oven
during cooking and should be dried off after use.

Smoke: If during cook ing, 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

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

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

you use your microwave oven again, consult a service technician

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

and have the oven tested .

$Food thermometers, if used, must be certified microwave safe.
$Clean the inside of your microwave regularly and remove any food

Testing Your Oven: Place a cup of water in the oven and heat it

deposits.

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.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT DISMANTLE

Before You Start

Useful Information

Heatproof plastic Ordinary plastic

Ceramics

Microwaveable film

Metal Grilles

Metal containers

Melamine

Heat-resistant glass Ordinary glass

$When re-heating liquids such as meat stews see that the Avoid containers which narrow at the top as these may cause the

TIPS FOR GOOD COOKING

liquid boils for around 3-5 minutes to ensure the pieces of contents to erupt when removed from the oven.

Please read this section together with the Safety Guide on Page 2.

meat are completely heated through.

Tesco stores stock a wide range of microwave containers and

$Stir liquids and purees before during and after cooking to

wraps designed for microwave ovens. Plastic films should not

Is it cooked?

distribute the heat evenly. Mashed potato will cook more

touch food as they may gas, melt or break down when hot and

$Temperature should reach 70º C for meat, fish and eggs.

evenly and more thoroughly if lightly covered.

contaminate food.

$Fish should be opaque and flake easily.

$ Never tightly cover food. Always cover it loosely.

Wax paper, oven cooking bags, parchment paper and white

$ Do not allow plastic film to touch food as it may chemically

microwave paper towels are safe for microwave use. Wooden

break down, melt or even catch fire and contaminate the food.

$Only defrost food in the microwave if you plan to cook the

objects may catch fire - so avoid their use.

food immediately after it has thawed. Some areas of the food

Do not use aluminium foil for microwave cooking unless the

$Arrange food in the dish so that the thicker part is on the

may begin to cook during defrosting, which can allow

recipe requires it. Keep foil at least 25mm away from the oven

outside and the thinner part inside for more even cooking.

bacteria can flourish. Do not cook defrosted raw meat in a

walls. Metal skewers, ties, etc. should be removed from food

Fold under the thin edges of fish fillets and tapered foods.

microwave oven.

before cooking.

$6-7 minutes per 500 gr. will cook most fruit and vegetables.

$Remove the food from the wrapping, place it on a microwave

Seafood takes less time.

Some basic guidelines are given in the table below.

safe dish. Rotate and re-arrange food during defrosting.

$Different foods require different temperatures to cook. Add

Where appropriate, stir the food and if possible, separate the

more minutes as you drop the power.

food items and remove those which have already defrosted.

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

so always remember that your food will continue cook ing

About Your Microwave Oven

after you've removed it.

The microwave power output of your oven is 700 watts.

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

Because the temperature in a microwave oven is relatively cool

take around 15 minutes in the microwave.

you have to remember that the food can be extremely hot.

$Foods with baking powder should stand a few minutes

Always take precautions when handling containers.

before cooking to allow the leavening agents to work.

Auto Cook buttons

$If a recipe calls for milk and water, reduce the water.

$Rotate large items of food occasionally during cooking to

encourage even heat distribution.

Radio Interference:

$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.

Suitable and unsuitable containers:

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

filling gets hotter than the pastry.

Use heat resistant porcelain, glass or plastic containers made for
microwave ovens, otherwise there is a risk of shrinking,

Hints for reheating food

deforming or burning. Metal containers, or containers having

$Heat leftovers and pre-cooked food to at least 70°C. Food

metal decoration or trim are not suitable for use with your

should be hot and steaming before it is ser ved.

microwave oven.

Hints for defrosting

Getting Started

Please read all the instructions and the safety notes and
familiarise yourself with the features and operation of your oven
before use.

Unpacking the Microwave Oven

Remove the polystyrene top pack ing 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. 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.

Your oven has 8 Auto Cook menus. These allow you to automate
the cooking of a range of standard foods for greater convenience.

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.