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800W (IEC 705)

R-202

TIMER

1.5

COOK & DEFROST

GUIDE (KG)

MED LOW

DEFROST

COOK

MED

COOKING CONTROL

WITH COOK & DEFROST GUIDE

MED HIGH

HIGH

LOW

R-202M

MICROWAVE OVEN

OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK

Summary of content (33 pages)

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COOKING CONTROL WITH COOK & DEFROST GUIDE MED MED LOW MED HIGH DEFROST COOK LOW HIGH TIMER O COOK & DEFROST GUIDE (KG) O 5 2.O 3O O.5 1O 25 1.5 1.
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CONTENTS OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 MAFF HEATING CATEGORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS . . . . . . . . . .
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES 1 2 3 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Control panel Oven lamp Door opening handle Waveguide cover Seal packing Oven cavity Door seals and sealing surfaces Door latches Ventilation openings Outer cabinet Power cord 7 6 5 4 9 10 11 ACCESSORIES: Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: 12 Turntable 13 Roller stay 14 Seal packing Place the roller stay in the seal packing on the base of the cavity, then place the turntable on to the roller stay.
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CONTROL PANEL 1 Cooking control 2 Defrost/cook guide 3 Timer (0 - 30 Min.) COOKING CONTROL WITH COOK & DEFROST GUIDE MED MED LOW MED HIGH DEFROST COOK 1 LOW HIGH TIMER 2 O COOK & DEFROST GUIDE (KG) O 5 2.O 3O O.5 3 1O 25 5 1. 1.O 15 2O R-202 MAFF HEATING CATEGORY Microwave Symbol. 800W Microwave output power in watts (based on international (IEC 705) standard.) E Letter representing the oven heating category.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Oven Use: • The oven is for domestic food preparation only. Never operate when empty. • Do not leave or store anything inside the oven when not in use. • Never attempt to use the oven with the door open. It is important not to force or tamper with the door safety latches. This may result in exposure to microwave energy.
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INSTALLATION BUILDING-IN-KIT. This oven is not designed to be built into a kitchen unit. • When removing the plug from the socket always grip the plug, never the mains lead as this may damage the power supply cord and the connections inside the plug. IMPORTANT! ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. • Do not allow water to come into contact with the power supply cord or plug. • The product is fitted with a re-wireable plug.
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HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN • Prepare and place food in a suitable container (refer to “Cooking advice” given on page 8), position food/container directly onto the turntable. Close the door. • To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle. 1. 1. Turn the COOKING CONTROL to the desired setting; any one of the five microwave power levels. COOKING CONTROL WITH COOK & DEFROST GUIDE MED 2. Turn the TIMER to the desired cooking/defrosting time and the oven will start automatically.
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COOKING AND DEFROSTING GUIDE This guide is designed to make cooking and defrosting specific foods easier. It can be used for:COOKING: Canned food, Fish (whole or fillets), Fruit, Minced meat and Fresh vegetables. DEFROSTING: Chicken portions, Chops, Fish (whole or fillets), Minced meat and Sausages. HOW TO USE COOKING: Turn the COOKING CONTROL to the COOK setting (MEDIUM HIGH). Then turn the TIMER to the correct weight, i.e. 0.5kg. The oven will start cooking immediately.
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COOKING ADVICE When microwaving, use only utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated below. A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook. COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING Heat resistant glass, (e.g. Pyrex®, Fire King®, Corning Ware ®). YES Microwave-safe plastic cookware. YES Microwave cling film, microwave roasting bags.
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COOKING ADVICE COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING Browning dishes & self-heating packages. YES Always place on an up-turned plate on the turntable to prevent heat stress. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Be careful as these become very hot. Popcorn: Only use microwave popcorn within recommended packaging (follow popcorn manufacturer's instructions). Never use oil unless the manufacturer recommends and never cook for longer than instructed. Metal cookware.
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FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding, mince pies) requires less heating time and should be watched, over-heating can lead to fire. Good quality ingredients should be used for microwaving. Economical cuts of meat are recommended for casseroles. Composition & quality Food with skin (such as potatoes, apples, fish, chicken), or with membrane (such as the white and yolk of eggs, including boiled eggs), must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating.
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ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4-5 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand for at least 60 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted. Meat joints Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow poultry to stand for 60-90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
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ADVICE FOR REHEATING WARNINGS: Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. Never heat liquids in narrow necked containers such as baby bottles, as this could result in the contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE OUTER CABINET Wipe the outside cabinet with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth. The control panel must be wiped clean whilst the door is open, therefore inactivating the oven. OVEN INTERIOR Clean the microwave oven cavity, after each use with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth, pay special attention to the waveguide cover.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Draught circulates around When oven is working, air circulates within the cavity. The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door. the door. Condensation forms in the The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so steam oven, and may drip from produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface. The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Some foods, the door.
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CALLING FOR SERVICE • If you are unable to resolve a problem using the checks covered on the last few pages, do not attempt to service this microwave oven yourself. • Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please contact the following telephone number: LoCall 0345 125387 (All calls will be charged at local rate).
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COOKBOOK CONTENTS Introduction, Cookery Notes & Conversion Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Defrosting Chart: Meat, poultry, fish, fruit, bread, pastry, meat & fruit pies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Cooking Charts: Meat, poultry & fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DEFROSTING CHART FOOD Meat Joints (Beef,Lamb,Pork) Minced Meat Steak 2cm (3/4”) thick DEFROST MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 times during defrosting. Shield. 28-30 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) LOW 10% 8-9 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM LOW 30% 11-12 Minutes/ MEDIUM LOW 450g (1lb) 30% 60 Minutes Minimum Place on a plate. Turn over 3-4 times, 15-20 Minutes removing defrosted mince each time. Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times, separate during defrosting.
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COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Beef (rare) (Topside, Silverside) 10-11 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH 70% Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking. 6 Minutes Beef (medium) (Topside, Silverside) 13-14 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH 70% Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking. 8 Minutes Beef (well done) (Topside, Silverside) 16-17 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH 70% Place in a flan dish.
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COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Aubergines & Broccoli (fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) Slice/chop. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes 100% Beans (green - fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100% Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Brussels Sprouts (fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100% Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
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COOKING CHARTS FOOD ❇ COOKING TIME MICRO POWER LEVEL METHOD ● STANDING TIME White rice (long grain) 14-15 Minutes MEDIUM HIGH Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. 70% 5 Minutes Brown rice 20-21 Minutes MEDIUM HIGH Add 400ml (14fl.oz) boiling water/100g (4oz) rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. 70% 5 Minutes Spaghetti (short cut) 11-12 Minutes MEDIUM HIGH Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) pasta. Do not cover.
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REHEATING CHART FOOD Soup, Baked beans, Spaghetti, Potatoes, Vegetables (canned) Bread rolls (med.) Croissants COOKING TIME MICRO POWER LEVEL METHOD STANDING TIME 5-6 Minutes/ 425g (15oz) can MEDIUM HIGH 70% Remove from can. Place in a dish and cover. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes 30-40 Seconds/ 2 croissants/2 rolls MEDIUM HIGH 70% Place on kitchen roll. Nil Christmas pudding 30 Seconds/125g (5oz) slice MEDIUM Place in a flan dish.
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RECIPES 1 Melt the butter in a large bowl on HIGH (100%) for 1 minute. 2 Add the onion, carrot and potato and heat on HIGH (100%) 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 (100%) for 18 minutes, stir 2-3 times during cooking, until the vegetables are tender. 4 Blend and serve immediately.
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RECIPES 1 Place potatoes in a bowl, add 75ml (5tbsp) water. Cover and cook on HIGH (100%) for 14 minutes, until soft enough to mash. Mash with butter, milk and seasoning. 2 Place fish in a flan dish in a single layer, cover and cook on MEDIUM HIGH (70%) for 7 minutes. Flake the fish and mix with the parsley sauce. Pour into a flan or casserole dish. Spread the potatoes on top and sprinkle with the grated cheese. 3 Cook on MEDIUM HIGH (70%) for 7 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
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RECIPES 1 Toss the steak in the flour, salt and pepper, until evenly coated. 2 Place the steak, remaining flour, onion, tomato purée, beef stock and white wine in a casserole dish. Cover and cook on MEDIUM HIGH (70%) for 30 minutes. 3 Stir in cornflour and mushrooms. Cook on MEDIUM HIGH (70%) for 5 minutes. Stir in the cream to serve.
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RECIPES 1 Melt the butter and oil in a large bowl on HIGH (100%) for 30 seconds. Stir in the onion, celery, garlic and bacon. Cook on HIGH (100%) for 6 minutes, stir halfway through cooking. 2 Add the bay leaf, tomatoes, tomato purée and minced beef to the vegetable mixture. Cook on HIGH (100%) for 5 minutes, stir twice during cooking to break up the mince as it cooks. 3 Add the herbs, wine and stock, mix thoroughly.
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RECIPES TURKEY FRICASSEE 1 Melt the butter in a large bowl on HIGH (100%) for 1 minute. 2 Stir in the onion and cook on HIGH (100%) for 1 minute. 3 Stir in the flour and gradually add the milk and cream. Cook on HIGH (100%) for 5 minutes, stirring every minute, until smooth and thickened. 4 Allow to cool slightly before stirring in the egg yolks. 5 Add peas, turkey, nutmeg and seasoning. Cook on HIGH (100%) for 12 minutes, stir every 3 minutes.
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RECIPES 1 Line a 20.4cm (8”) flan dish with pastry. 2 Place the bacon and the onion in a bowl, cover and cook on HIGH (100%) for 3-4 minutes. 3 Place the eggs, milk, salt and pepper and mixed herbs in a bowl and mix thoroughly. 4 Spread the bacon and onion on pastry base. Pour in the egg mixture and top with the grated cheese. 5 Cook on MEDIUM HIGH (70%) for 33-35 minutes.
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RECIPES 1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on HIGH (100%) for 30 seconds, until melted. 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on HIGH (100%) for 5 minutes, stir halfway through cooking until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. WHITE SAUCE 300ml (1/2 pint) Preparation time - 5 - 6 minutes 25g (1oz) butter 25g (1oz) plain flour 300ml (1/2 pint) milk salt and pepper to taste Variations: Cheese sauce: Stir in 75g (3oz) grated cheese and 5ml (1tsp) mustard powder at Stage 2.
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RECIPES 1 Line the base of 17.8cm (7”) cake dish with kitchen paper. 2 Cream the margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and fold in the sifted flour alternately with the milk. 3 Pour into prepared container. Cook on HIGH (100%) for 4 mins, until a skewer comes out cleanly. 4 Leave the cake to stand for 5 mins before turning out.
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SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz Power Consumption: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.24kW Input Power: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.4A Output power: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800W (IEC 705) MAFF heating category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E Microwave frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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