MICROWAVE CONVECTION/GRILL OVEN SA985-2CX OWNER’S MANUAL Before operating this oven, please read these manual completely.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
INSTALLATION AND EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS How to examine your microwave oven after unpacking. We recommend the use of good quality plugs and wall sockets that can be switched off when the machine is not in use. Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door, latches or cracks in the door. Do not remove the film from inside the door. Notify dealer immediately if the oven is damaged. Do not install if the oven is damaged.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE When using electrical apliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING-To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other com-bustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
General Use READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING : To prevent fire, burns, electric shock and other warnings: Listed below are, as with all appliances, certain rules to follow and safeguards to assure high performance from this oven: 11. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. 11.
WHICH UTENSIL CAN BE USED IN THE OVEN? Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens. Material Glass (general) Glass (heat resistant) Glass-ceramic and ceramic (heat resistant) Earthenware China (heat resistant) Plastic (general) Plastic (heat resistant) Aluminium foil containers /aluminium foil Metal baking tins Metal (pots.pans, etc) Paper Grill & Convection Microwave cooking cooking Utensils made of china and ceramic excellent to use in your microwave oven.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken choosing the utensil. If the utensil is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. The following table lists various of utensil and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.
FEATURES DIAGRAM 1 DOOR HOOK - When the door is closed, it will automatically lock shut. If door is opened while oven is operating, the magnetron will immediately stop operating. 8 TURNTABLE TRAY - Rotates during cooking and ensure even distribution of Microwaves. It can also be used as a cooking utensil. 2 DOOR VIEWING SCREEN - Allows viewing of food. The screen is designed so that light can pass through, but not the microwave.
FEATURES DIAGRAM(continued) 1 Display : Cooking time, power level, indicators and present time are displayed. MW : When blinking, the oven is operating in MICROWAVE COOK. Grill : When blinking, the oven is operating in GRILL. Combi : When blinking, the oven is operating in COMBI. Defrost Weight : When blinking, the oven is operating in WEIGHT DEFROST. Time : When blinking, the oven is operating in TIME DEFROST. Auto-cook : When blinking, the oven is operating AUTO COOK.
ACCESSORIES This oven comes equipped with several accessories. They can be used in various ways to facilitate cooking. ■ Turntable tray or turntable This metal tray fits over the rotating base and locks into place. ■ Rotating base This is to be used in the oven for all cooking. It rotates clockwise or counterclockwise during cooking. It is easily This fits over the shaft in the center of the oven’s cavity floor. This to remain in the oven for all cooking. It should only be removed for cleaning.
BEFORE OPERATION SETTING THE CLOCK When your oven is plugged in, the display will flash “ :0” and a tone will sound. If the AC power ever goes off, the display shows “ :0” when the power comes back on. Your oven has multiple(12hr/24hr) clock system. To set the clock follow under procedure. Example : To set 5:30 1. Press Clock button once. (example : to set " 5:30 ") The display will be " 12H " shows. ▲ 2. Press Clock button once more, " 24H " shows in display. This is a 24hour clock system.
CHILD LOCK AND POWER SAVE MODE Child lock : The child lock prevents the oven from being used. For example because children could hurt themselves on hot liquids etc. Power save mode : This function is used for saving energy. To set child lock ▲ 1. Press STOP/CLEAR button. " : 0" or clock appears in the display. 2. Press and then hold STOP/CLEAR button for 3 seconds. The oven will lock indicator lights. Now the oven cannot be operated. 3. To cancel child lock simply repeat procedure 2.
OPERATION Tips : Also remember to read this operating instruction for proper safety information and instruction before using the oven. Prior to setting the controls, place one cup of water in the oven, on a heat-proof glass measuring cup, for testing purposes. Note : When the operation is finished the oven beeps three times, " : 0" or clock appears in the display, the rotating plate stops turning and the oven light turns off.
GRILL COOKING The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves. ▲ 1. Press Grill button once. GRILL(upper grill) indicator lights. ▲ 2. Turn the dial knob to set the grilling time. For a grilling time of 11 minutes, turn the dial knob to the right to set 11:00.( up to 60 minutes ) “11:00” shows in display. 3. Press START/SPEEDY COOK button. The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating. Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
CONVECTION COOKING(with pre-heat) For convection cooking, it is recommended that you preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature before placing the food in the oven. The maximum preheating time is 30 minutes. If the cooking is not started immediately after preheating, the convection indicator will continue to flash and the preheated oven temperature will be displayed. It is maintained for 15 minutes; it is then switched off automatically. ▲ 1. Press Convection button once. CONVECTION indicator lights.
CONVECTION COOKING(traditional cooking) The convection mode enables you to cook food in the same way as in a traditional oven. Microwaves are not used. Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot. ▲ 1. Press Convection button once. CONVECTION indicator lights. “110C” shows in display. 2. Select the convection cooking temperature by pressing the Convection button again until the corresponding temperature is displayed.
COMBINATION COOKING ( Microwave + Convection + Upper Grill ) ▲ ▲ This function allows you to combine convection operation with microwave to produce traditional baked or roasted results in less time. Always use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware. Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate the food evenly. Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot. 1. Press Combi button once.
WEIGHT DEFROST Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for frozen food. During the defrosting process the oven will beep to remind you to check the food. The oven will beep, open the door, turn the frozen food over and close the door, press the START/SPEEDY COOK button. 1. Press Weight Defrost button once. The Weight-Defrost indicator lights and “ 0 ” is displayed. The “g ” indicator blinks. ▲ 2. Turn the dial knob to set the weight.
AUTO COOK ▲ This function allows you to simply and automatically cook a range of popular foods. Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven. 1. Press Auto Cook button once. Auto Cook indicator light. "AC-1 " will show in the display. 2. Select the menu by pressing the Auto Cook button until the required menu is displayed. Refer to the auto cook menu chart below for further details. 3. Turn the dial knob to set the cooking weight.
SPEEDY COOK ▲ The speedy cook function allows the oven to being cooking immediately on full power. The speedy cook button has been pre-programmed to increase in increments of 30 seconds up to a maximum time of 5 minutes. 1. Press START/SPEEDY COOK button. The oven will be " : 30" is displayed. MW indicator lights. And the oven will start immediately. No need to press START/SPEEDY COOK button. The oven light comes on and the turn table starts rotaing and the time in the display will count down in seconds.
GENERAL GUIDE LINES Covering food helps: • To reduce spattering • To shorten cooking times • To retain food moisture All covering, which will allow microwaves to pass through are suitable-See above “Which utensils can be used in the oven?” Since microwave cooking to some extent is different from traditional cooking, the following general guidelines should be considered whenever you use your microwave oven If the food is undercooked Check if: • You have selected the correct power level.
KEEP THE OVEN CLEAN DOOR While the oven door is still warm, any spatters or food soils should be wiped off with a damp sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse with water and wipe dry with a cloth. If steam or condensation appears around this area, wipe with a cloth. This may occur when the oven is operating under high humidity and with foods containing lots of moisture. This is a normal part of microwave cooking. Note: • Although your oven is provided with safety features, it is important to observe the following: 1.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave/grill oven fails to work properly, locate the operating problem in the chart below and try the solutions marked for each problems. Note: It is quite normal for steam to be emitted around the door during the cooking cycle. The door is not intended to seal the oven cavity completely but its special design contributes to the complete safety of the appliance.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS * Q : I accidentally ran my microwave oven without any food in it. Is it damaged? * A : Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven. However, it is not recommended. * Q : What does “standing time” mean? * A : “Standing time” means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking. This frees the oven for other cooking. * Q : Can the oven be used with the tray or tray rack removed? * A : No.
SPECIFICATIONS Power supply Microwave 240V~,50Hz Power consumption 1450 W Output power 900W ( IEC 705 ) Frequency 2,450 MHz Grill power consumption 950 W Convection power consumption 1550 W Combination heating power consumption 1550 W Outside Dimension(W x D x H) 542(21.3) x 515(20.3 x 329(13.0)mm (inch) Cavity Dimensions(W x D x H) 350(13.8) x 355(14.0) x 230(9.1)mm (inch) Net Weight Approx. 20Kg (44.1 lbs.
