MICROWAVE CONVECTION/GRILL OVEN OA136 OWNER’S MANUAL To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELD inside the oven cavity. 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. BS 1362. 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: 01. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 02. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY", found on page 1. 03. This appliance must be earthed.
General Use Listed below are, as with all appliances, certain rules to follow and safeguards to assure top performance from this oven: 1. Do not use the oven for any reason other than food preparation, such as for drying clothes, paper, or any other nonfood items or for sterilizing purposes. They may catch on fire. 14. Do not attempt to remove covers, panels, etc. 2. Do not use the oven when empty, this could damage the oven. 16.
1. Eggs Never cook eggs in their shells. Steam will build up inside the shell during cooking and the egg will explode. If you want to cook or reheat eggs which have not been broken up by scrambling or mixing, you must always pierce the yolks or these will also explode. You should slice shelled hard boiled eggs before you reheat them in your microwave oven. 2. Piercing Always pierce food which has a skin or membrane, for example, potatoes, tomatoes, apples, sausages etc.
CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY WINDOW 11. MICROWAVE indicator, showing microwaving in progress. 12. DEFROST indicator, showing defrosting in progress. 13. GRILL(upper grill heater) indicator, showing grilling in progress. 14. GRILL(lower grill heater) indicator, showing grilling in progress. 1 2 3 4 7 % 6 5 Language 8 0 Clock 9 q Less More 15. CONVECTION indicator, showing convectioning in progress. 16. CHILD LOCK indicator. 17. % percentage microwave power level indicator. BUTTONS 18.
ACCESSORIES This oven comes equipped with several accessories. They can be used in various ways to facilitate cooking. ■ Turntable tray or turntable ■ Rotating base This is to be used in the oven for all cooking. It rotates clockwise or counterclockwise during cooking. It is easily removable for cooking and cleaning needs. This metal tray fits over the rotating base and locks into place. This fits over the shaft in the center of the oven’s cavity floor. This to remain in the oven for all cooking.
BEFORE OPERATION SETTING THE LANGUAGE Your new microwave oven comes with a six language word prompt system. Languages available are English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Francais, Italian and Espanol. When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the display will show "SELECT LANGUAGE SPRACHE WAEHLEN KIES TALL CHOISIR LA LANGUE SCEGLI LA LINGUA SELECCION IDIOMA" By pressing "language" it is possible to select the different languages. To set English 1.
SETTING THE CLOCK When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the display resets to setting the language procedure. Your oven has multiple(12hr/24hr) clock system. To set the clock follow under procedure. Example : To set 5:30 Language 1. Touch clock button once. " 12H " and "SET HOURS" shows in display. This is a 12 hour clock system. Clock ▲ Less More 2. Touch clock button once more. " 24H " and "SET HOURS" shows in display.
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, "OPEN DOOR" 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. The oven has an upper and lower grill which can be operated independently or combined. 1. Touch grill button once. GRILL(upper grill) indicator lights. "GRILL 1" and "SET TIME" shows in display. Co mb i W M/ ▲ e Auto D frost 2. Select the grill mode by pressing the grill button again until the required heating element(s) is displayed. Refer to the grill mode table below for further details.
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.( except for 40˚C convection mode ) 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.
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. Touch convection button once. CONVECTION indicator lights. “100C” and “PRESS START TO PREHEAT OR SET TIME” shows in display. e Auto D frost ▲ 2.
COMBINATION COOKING This oven offers you a choice of five methods of combining cooking ; MODE ELEMENTS COMBI 1 MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBI 2 MICROWAVE CONVECTION LOWER GRILL COMBI 3 CONVECTION UPPER GRILL LOWER GRILL COMBI 4 MICROWAVE UPPER GRILL COMBI 5 MICROWAVE UPPER GRILL LOWER GRILL Suggested use Cookware This function has many uses, particulary roasting meat and poumeringues, baking some cakes, frozen and crustyy crumb foods and reheating pastries.
COMBINATION COOKING ( Microwave + Convection + Lower Grill ) This function allows you to combine convection operation with any one of the three (50%, 40%, 30%) microwave power level 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. Co mb i W M/ 1.
COMBINATION COOKING ( Microwave + Upper Grill ) This function allows you to combine the speed of a microwave (50%, 40%, 30%) with the browning and crustying of a grill. 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. Touch combi button 4 times. MICROWAVE and GRILL(upper grill) indicator light.
AUTO DEFROST This function allows you to accurately defrost meat, poultry, fish or bread. Simply enter the weight of the food and the oven will select the correct defrosting time. During the defrosting process the oven will beep to remind you to check the food. "TURN OVER" will appear in the display to remind you to attend to the food. Use only recipients that are microwave-safe. 1. Touch auto defrost button once. DEFROST indicator lights. "1 MEAT" and "SET WEIGHT" shows in display.
CAKE This function allows you to simply and automatically cook a range of cakes/breads. Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven. on Cake Crusty 1. Touch cake button once. MICROWAVE and CONVECTION indicator light. "1 CAKE" and "SET WEIGHT" shows in display. Auto cook ▲ 2. Select the menu by pressing the cake button until the required menu is displayed. Refer to the cake menu chart below for further details. Memory Weight Qu an me Ti t ity 3.
Ingredients Method Cookware Chocolate cake 50g (2oz) cocoa 175g (6 oz) caster sugar 10 ml (3fl.oz) water 90g (31/2oz) butter 175g (6oz) caster sugar 2 eggs 15ml (1tbsp) golden syrup 5ml (1tbsp) vanilla essence 15ml (1tbsp) raspberry jam 275g (10oz) plain flour Pinch of salt 10ml (2tsp) baking powder 150ml (1/4pt) milk 1. Mix cocoa , 175g (6oz) caster sugar and water together in a small bowl. 2. Cream the butter and sugar together, gradually add the eggs. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. 3.
Ingredients Method Cookware Biscuits 200g plain flour 150g butter 100g caster sugar beaten egg to mix 1. Cream butter, sugar and vanilla essence. Mix in flour. Mix to a very stiff dough with beaten egg. Knead lightly on a floured board. 2. Chill for 30mins. 3. Roll out quite thinly, cut into rounds with a 5Cm cutter. Transfer to greased baking trays. Prick with a fork. Brush lightly with beaten egg and sprinkle with caster sugar. 4. Cook on "CAKE" until pale golden brown. 5.
CRUSTY This function allows you to simply and automatically cook a range of crusty foods. Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven. Cake Crusty 1. Touch crusty button once. MICROWAVE and CONVECTION indicator light. "1 FRESH PIZZA" and "SET WEIGHT" shows in display. Auto cook ▲ 2. Select the menu by pressing the crusty button until the required menu is displayed. Refer to the crusty menu chart below for further details.
Crusty Menu Method Please refer to recommended recipes. Topping Variation : Replace the onion with chopped bacon and continental sausage, mushrooms. Place the prepared fresh pizza in a pizza tin. For best results ensure that the topping is evenly spread over the pizza surface. Pizza (White Loaf Dough base) FRESH PIZZA FROZEN PIZZA 150g(6oz) strong white flour 90ml milk,lukewarm 3g dried yeast 1.5tsp.
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. Cake Crusty 1. Touch auto cook button once. MICROWAVE, CONVECTION and GRILL(lower grill) indicator light. "1 ROAST BEEF" and "SET WEIGHT" shows in display. Auto cook ▲ M 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.
Auto Cook Menu Start Temp. Method Cookware Chilled temp. 1. Tie the joint into a neat shape. 2. Place the beef directly on the turntable. 3. Brush with a little oil. 4. Cook on "AUTO COOK-ROAST BEEF". 5. Remove from oven. Drain off any excess juices. 6. Stand for 10 minutes in foil before serving. 7. Serve with Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Place the beep directly on the turntable. Chilled temp. 1. Wash and dry chicken. Tie the legs loosely together with string. 2.
MEMORY COOK If you often cook or reheat the same types of dishes, you can store the cooking times and functions in the oven's memory, so that you do not have to reset them each time. You can store one cooking. To set memory Set your cooking programme...................... 1. Set your cooking programme as usual. ( except for auto defrost, cakes, crusty and auto cook function ) Memory ▲ Weight Qu an me Ti t ity 2. Touch memory button. The oven will beep and " : 0" or clock appears in the display.
MANUAL COOLING To get better cooking result, the oven needs "cooling" which discribes in below. ▲ 1. Press and hold m/w button for 3 seconds. The oven will beep and MICROWAVE indicator lights off. "COOLING" and "SET TIME" shows in display. Co mb i W M/ e Auto D frost 2. Turn the dial knob to set the cooling time. For a cooling time of 10 minutes, turn the dial knob to the right to set 10:00.( up to 60 minutes ) "10:00" and "PRESS START" shows in display. Co nv ec tion ill Gr Memory 3.
TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING 1. Open the door. • Oven stops operating. • You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching start/speedy cook button. 2. Press the stop/clear button. • Oven stops operating. • If you wish to cancel the cooking settings, press the stop/clear button again. ABNORMAL MESSAGE • “TEMPERATURE IS HIGH” message will be shown when the inside temperature of the oven is high before selecting defrost or 40˚C convection mode.
GENERAL GUIDE LINES Since microwave cooking to some extent is different from traditional cooking, the following general guidelines should be considered whenever you use your microwave oven 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?” If the food is undercooked Check if: • You have selected the correct power level.
KEEP THE OVEN CLEAN Note: Do not use any other Turntable in the oven. Do not operate the oven without the Turntable and Rotating Base Properly in place. % Language Clock Less More 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.
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: We do not recommend to operating the microwave oven without any food. However, running the oven empty for a SHORT time will not damage the oven. Q: Why does my oven light dim? A: When cooking at reduced power level, the oven must cycle to obtain the selected power levels. The oven light, dims and clicking noises can be heard when the oven cycles.
