Merrychef ® ® MENUKEY2 Microcook HD USER GUIDE IMPORTANT INFORMATION READ BEFORE USE
CONTENTS Safety instructions.............................................. 3 Electrical supply ................................................. 3 Precautions ........................................................ 4 Installation instructions....................................... 5 Suitable cooking utensils ................................... 6 Introduction ........................................................ 7 Main features ..................................................... 8 Control panel........
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. DO NOT operate empty, without food or liquid inside the oven, as this will result in overheating and may cause damage. NEVER remove the exterior casework of the oven. NEVER remove any fixed internal parts of the oven. NEVER tamper with the control panel, door, seals, or any other part oven. DO NOT obstruct air vents/filters or steam outlet. NEVER hang tea towels or cloths on any part of the oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED 1. 2. Read this manual before using your oven. As with all electrical appliances, it wise to have the electrical connections inspected periodi- 3. cally. The oven interior, door seals should be cleaned frequently, following the instructions described in the CLEANING section. 4. There is no need to switch off your oven after each function but remember to switch off at the end of the day or period of operation. 5. 6.
INSTALLATION Remove packing material and protective film from the oven. Check for obvious signs of transit damage. If necessary, inform the supplier IMMEDIATELY. LOCATION AND POSITIONING Choose a site away from major heat sources. DO NOT position so that hot air is drawn in from fryers, grills, griddles, etc. A heat barrier to the height of the oven must be installed if sited next to a hob, stove or range.
SUITABLE COOKING UTENSILS Manufacturer’s instructions should be checked to determine the suitability of individual containers or utensils using each of the cooking functions. The following chart provides general guidelines: ly e av ow r ic m on Heat resistant containers Toughened glass Vitreous ceramics Earthenware (porcelain, crockery, china etc.) Do not use items with metallic decoration. Metallic Trays Do not use metal items.
INTRODUCTION We hope you enjoy using this advanced high speed oven which has been designed to achieve very high quality food results with rapid cooking times. There are many advanced features in this product described below and we would ask all operators to carefully read the instructions given in the following sections. In particular, close attention MUST be given to the safety and installation instructions.
MAIN FEATURES 6 5 1 2 7 3 8 4 9 1 AIR OUTLETS 2 3 4 5 6 ON/OFF SWITCH These vents on the side and rear panels enable air which has been used to cool internal components to escape. It will not allow microwave energy to escape into the environment. They must be kept free from obstruction. OVEN CAVITY The cavity is constructed mainly from stainless steel. It must be kept clean see CLEANING). AIR INLET FILTER (AT REAR) Situated on the rear panel.
CONTROL PANEL MULTI-STAGE INDICATOR/ PROGRAM DISPLAY POWER PADS PROGRAM PAD TIME/ERROR DISPLAY CANCEL PAD TIME/PROGRAM SELECT PADS TIME/ERROR DISPLAY PROGRAM DISPLAY MULTI-STAGE INDICATOR PROGRAM DISPLAY/MULTI-STAGE INDICATOR The program display indicates the program number selected. ‘P’ indicates programming stage in a multi-stage program.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: MANUAL MODE (Microcook HD Models) The oven can be operated in manual or programmed mode. It is important to understand manual mode prior to attempting program operation. WARNING: DO NOT APPLY MICROWAVE ENERGY WHEN OVEN IS EMPTY DO NOT USE THE OVEN WITHOUT CLEAN AIR FILTERS IN POSITION To familiarise yourself with the controls place a bowl containing approximately 1.5 litres of water in the oven prior to operation. 1 Place the food in the oven and close the door.
PAUSE FACILITY A cooking cycle may be interrupted by opening the door. This facility is useful when stirring, repositioning or if temperature readings are required during a heating cycle On opening the door the timer will be held at this point and the light on the relevant power pad will flash to indicate an interrupted cycle. TO CONTINUE To continue the cycle or program close the door press any POWER PAD to restart the timer.
PROGRAMMING NUMBER PADS ( 0-9 ) Pre-programming allows repetitive cooking procedures to be stored for ease of use. Each program can comprise up to three stages, allowing at each independent control of Stage time and Microwave power level. However, programs must be used with caution since if the food to cook varies in weight or density then good results and more importantly adequately cooked food may not be achieved.
RUNNING A PROGRAM Using number pad keys to run a programme Programs 0 to 9 can be recalled using the number pad keys. The following procedure should be used to activate these programs. 1 Place the food in the centre of the oven and lower the door 2 Press the PROGRAM PAD the ‘P’ will appear in the PROGRAM DISPLAY. (Microcook HD models only) TO STOP THE COOK CYCLE The cycle may be stopped and cancelled at any time by pressing the CANCEL PAD.
CLEANING For the oven to operate at peak efficiency, the cavity, door and air filters must be kept clean. A daily cleaning routine will ensure that you comply with the required hygiene standards and will help to maintain and prolong the efficiency of your oven. Follow the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS at the beginning of this manual. ALWAYS switch off at the electrical supply.
PROBLEM SOLVING Error code display The oven will identify some of the most common problems by flashing an error message code in the time display window. Fault Error code display Recommended action Door not fully shut. Possible electrical fault Oven has overheated Close door fully. Call Merrychef Service Dept. Clean air filter and vents Leave oven switched on but not cooking for 4-5 minutes. No time has been set. Invalid time has been set. e.g.
MERRYCHEF SERVICE DEPARTMENT To register for service visits, please complete and return the SERVICE REGISTRATION CARD enclosed with this guide. Unless this card is received, the terms of the guarantee will commence from the date of despatch from the manufacturer and NOT from the date of purchase. If, after referring to the PROBLEM SOLVING section, you need a service engineer, telephone: FREE CALL 1800 998 125 www.iceandoven.
