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MICROWAVE OVEN N230S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before operating this oven, please read these instructions 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, 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: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 15.
EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be earthed. In the event of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a earthing wire with a earthing plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed. WARNING : Improper use of the earthing plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
FEATURES DIAGRAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 8 1 Door latch - If the door is opened while the oven is operating, the magnetron will automatically shut off. 6 Door release button - Pushing this button stops oven operation and opens the door. 7 Glass cooking tray - Made of specical heat resistant glass. The tray must always be in proper position before operating. 2 Door seal - The door seal maintains the microwave within the oven cavity and prevents microwave leakage.
FEATURES DIAGRAM (continued) q w e r u y p 0 o t i 0 Time set pad - Used to set the cooking time and the clock. y Time Defrost - Used to defrost foods.(for time) q Display - Cooking time, power level, indicators and clock are displayed. u Kitchen Timer - Used as a minute timer, delay cooking, hold setting after cooking. w One touch - Used to cook or reheat specific quantities of food. i Clock - Used to set clock. e Cook - Used to cook or reheat.
OPERATION PROCEDURE This section includes useful information about oven operation. 1. Plug power supply cord into 230V~240V, 50Hz power outlet. 2. After placing the food in a suitable container, open the oven door and put it on the glass tray. The glass tray and roller guide must always be in place during cooking. 3. Shut the door. Make sure that it is firmly closed. oven light is on when the microwave 1 The oven is operating or the door is opened.
CONTROLS SETTING THE CLOCK When the oven is first 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. CLOCK 1. Touch CLOCK pad. This is a 12 hour clock system. NOTE: This oven has a multiple clock system, omit this step. 2. Touch CLOCK pad once more. This is a 24hour clock system. 3. Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers in sequence. The display stops blinking, and the colon starts blinking.
AUTO DEFROSTING AUTO DEFROSTING lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting. AUTO DEFROST 1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad. When you touch AUTO DEFROST pad once, The g indicator light and “500” is displayed. By repeatedly touching this pad, you can select other weight as shown in the chart below. * WEIGHT DEFROST CHART Touch pad MEAT once 500 g twice 800 g 3 times 1000 g 4 times 1200 g 1. Touch START pad.
COOKING IN ONE STAGE 1. Touch POWER pad. (Select desired power level.) POWER The M/W indicator lights. The display will show what you touched. x6 NOTE: If step is omitted the oven will cook at full power. 2. Touch the number pads for the cooking time. This example shows power level 5. The display will show the numbers you pressed in the order you touched. 3. Touch START pad. NOTE: Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds.
KITCHEN TIMER MODE Timer operates as a minute timer, and can also be set to delay cooking, or used as a hold setting after cooking. However, delay cooking can not be programmed for defrost. Timer operates without microwave energy. HOW TO USE AS A MINUTE TIMER KITCHEN TIMER 1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad. The KITCHEN TIMER indicator lights and “ : 0” is displayed. 2. Press the amount of time you want to count down. The display will show the numbers you pressed in the order you touched. 3. Touch START pad.
EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply touching the EXPRESS COOK pad. By repeatedly touching the EXPRESS COOK pad, you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes by 30 second increments. EXPRESS COOK 1. Touch EXPRESS COOK pad. When you touch EXPRESS COOK, ":30" is displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts reheating. ONE TOUCH COOKING One touch cook allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad.
ONE TOUCH COOKING (CONTINUED) BEVERAGE 1. Pour beverage in microwave mug. Place it on the turntable. Do not cover. Stir before serving. 2. Touch BEVERAGE pad once for 1 cup, twice for 2 cups or three times for 3 cups. When you touch BEVERAGE pad once, "1" is displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the display changes to cooking time and the oven starts cooking. * BEVERAGE * (200ml/cup) • 1 cup(mug) : Touch BEVERAGE once. • 2 cups(mugs) : Touch BEVERAGE twice within 1.5 seconds.
CHILD SAFETY LOCK The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. To set, press and hold PAUSE/CLEAR for 3 seconds, LOCK indicator lights. To cancel, press and hold PAUSE/CLEAR for 3 seconds, LOCK indicator goes off. TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING 1. Press PAUSE/CLEAR pad. • You can restart the oven by touching START pad. • Touch PAUSE/CLEAR once more to erase all instructions. • You must enter in new instructions. 2. Open the door.
CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 2 Turn the oven off before cleaning. 3 The outside oven surface should be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed and dried with a soft cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings. 4 5 6 It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Refer to following checklist, you may prevent an unnecessary service call. * The oven doesn’t work : 1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged in. 2. Check that the door is firmly closed. 3. Check that the cooking time is set. 4. Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house. * Sparking in the cavity; 1. Check utensils. Metal containers or dishes with metal trim should not be used. 2.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (continued) * Q : Why is standing time recommended after cooking operation has been completed? * A : Standing time is very important. With microwave cooking, the heat is in the food, not in the oven. Many foods build up enough internal heat to allow the cooking process to continue, even after the food is removed from the oven. Standing time for joints of meat, large vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to cook completely, without overcooking the outside.
SPECIFICATIONS 230V~240V AC 50 Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING POWER SUPPLY MICROWAVE POWER CONSUMPTION 1400 W OUTPUT POWER 1000 W FREQUENCY 2450 MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 539 x 300 x 406 mm CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 354 x 228 x 373 mm NET WEIGHT APPROX. 15.5KG TIMER 99 min. 99 sec. POWER LEVELS 10 LEVELS * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens. UTENSILS TEST Place the utensil in question next to a glass measure filled with water, in the microwave oven. Microwave at high power for 1-2 minutes. If the water heats up, but the utensil remains cool, the utensil is microwave-safe. However if the utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it should not be in the microwave oven.
USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY General Use Do not attempt to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks. Do not place any object between the oven front frame and the door or allow residue to build up on sealing surfaces. Wipe with a mild detergent, rinse and dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads. Do not subject the oven door to strain or weight such as a child hanging on an open door. This could cause the oven to fall forward resulting in injury to you and damage to the oven.
MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War ll. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car phones. HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD ▲ In a microwave oven, electricity is converted into microwave by the MAGNETRON.
COOKING TECHNIQUES STANDING TIME STARTING TEMPERATURE Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require standing time(inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the center completely. Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes in aluminium foil while standing. Meat joints need approx. 10-15 minutes, jacket potatoes 5 minutes. Other foods such as plated meals, vegetables, fish etc require 2-5 minutes standing.
GENERAL DEFROSTING GUIDE • Do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allow cooking to take place. Always remove outer wrap and tray. Use only containers that are microwave-safe. • Begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side- down. Begin defrosting roasts fat-side-down. • The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly than a deep block. • After 1/3 of the defrost time has elapsed, check the food.
DEFROSTING CHART Item and Weight Defrosting Time Standing Time Special Techniques BEEF Minced beef 1 lb./454g 7-9 min. 15-20 min. Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork. Stew Meat 11/2 lbs./675g 7-12 min. 25-30 min. Separate and rearrange once. Loin Roast 2 lbs./900g 12-15 min. 45-60 min. Turn over after half the time. Shield as needed. Patties 4 (4 oz..110g ) 5-7 min. 15-20 min. Turn over after half the time. PORK Loin Roast 2 lbs./900g 10-13 min. 45-60 min.
COOKING & REHEATING CHART Item Power Level Cooking Time Per lb./450g MEAT Beef Standing / rolled Rib - Rare PL-8 6-9 min. - Medium PL-8 8-10 min. - well done PL-8 10-12 min. Ground Beef (to brown for casserole) HIGH 4-6 min. Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted (4oz. Each/100g) 2 patties HIGH 2-4 min. 4 patties HIGH 3-5 min. Pork Loin, Leg PL-8 11-14 min. Bacon 4 slices HIGH 2-3 min. 6 slices HIGH 3-4 min.
ITEM Ravioli or pasta in sauce 1 cup 4 cups Sandwich roll or bun 1 roll POWER LEVEL Cooking Time HIGH HIGH 3-4 min. 6-9 min. HIGH 20-30 sec. Standing Time Cook covered in microwaveable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. Wrap in paper tower and place on glass microwaveable rack * Note : Do not use recycled paper towels. VEGETABLE CHART * Note : Use power level HIGH unless otherwise noted.
VEGETABLES Mixed vegetable frozen Peas fresh, shelled frozen Potatoes fresh, cubed, white fresh, whole, sweet or white Spinach fresh frozen, chopped, and leaf Squash fresh, summer, and yellow winter, acorn, or butternut AMOUNT TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 10-oz./280g package 2-6 min. In medium casserole, place 3 tbsp water. 2 lbs.(450g) unshelled 10-oz.(280g) package 7-10 min. 2-6 min. In medium casserole, place 1/4 cup water. In medium casserole, place 2 tbsp water. 4 potatoes (6-8 oz.
RECIPES TOMATO & ORANGE SOUP 1. Melt the in a large bowl on HIGH for 1 minute. 2. Add the onion, carrot and potato and cook on HIGH for 6 minutes. stir halfway through cooking. 3. Add the tomatoes, orange juice, orange rind and stock. Mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the bowl and cook on HIGH for 13 minutes. stir 2-3 times during cooking, until the vegetables are tender. 4. Blend and serve immediately. 1 oz.
BLUE CHEESE & CHIVE JACKETS 1. Pierce each potato in several places. Cook on HIGH for 10-12 minutes. Halve and scoop the flesh into a bowl, add the butter, cheese, chives, mushrooms, salt and pepper, mix thoroughly. 2. Pile mixture into the potato skins and place in a flan dish, on the rack. 3. Cook on PL-5 for 8 minutes. 2 baking potatoes, (approx.9 oz.(250g) each) 2 oz.(50g) butter 4 oz.(100g) blue cheese, chopped 1 tbsp(15ml) fresh chives, chopped 2 oz.
SCRAMBLED EGG 1/2 oz.(15g) 1. Melt the butter in a bowl on HIGH for 1 minute. 2. Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix well. 3. Cook on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. butter 2 eggs 2 tbsp(30ml) milk salt & pepper SAVOURY MINCE 1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole, and cook on HIGH for 2 minutes or until soft. 2. Place all other ingredients in casserole. Stir well. 3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 minutes then PL5 for 10-15 minutes or until the meat is cooked.
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