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CONTENTS OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Important INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 BEFORE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 SETTING THE CLOCK . . .
OVEN AND ACCESSORIES 1 2 3 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Control panel Oven lamp Door opening button 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 floor of the cavity. Then place the turntable on the roller stay.
CONTROL PANEL 1 STIR TURN KG PCS MICRO COOK Auto Cook /Defrost 2 Power Level 3 Stop/Clear 4 Auto Minute /Start 5 Time/Weight 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DIGITAL DISPLAY AUTO COOK/DEFROST button POWER LEVEL button STOP/CLEAR button AUTO MINUTE/START button TIME/WEIGHT dial DOOR OPENING button 3
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.
INSTALLATION BUILDING-IN-KIT. This oven is not designed to be built into a kitchen unit. IMPORTANT! ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. • Do not allow water to come into contact with the power supply cord or plug. • Insert the plug properly into the socket as the plug may otherwise overheat and catch fire. • Do not connect other appliances to the same socket using an adaptor plug as it may cause the house wiring to overheat and catch fire.
SETTING THE CLOCK There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock 1. To set the 12 hour clock, hold the POWER LEVEL button down for 3 seconds. will appear in the display. Power Level x1 for 3 secs. 2. To set the 24 hour clock, touch the POWER LEVEL button once more after Step 1, in the example below will appear in the display. Power Level x1 Then when setting the time for 12 or 24 hour clock, follow the example below. Example: To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35 Choose the clock function.
MAFF HEATING CATEGORY 800W E Letter representing the oven heating category. Microwave Symbol. OVEN OUTPUT POWER OVEN OUTPUT CATEGORY The heating category (a letter A to E) developed by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) with microwave oven and food manufacturers indicates the ability of the oven to heat small quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb 2oz]). It does not represent the general performance of the oven. Microwave output power in watts (based on international (IEC 705) standard.
BASIC OPERATION Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. (90.00) The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time varies from 10 seconds to five minutes. It depends on the total length of the cooking (defrosting) time as shown on the table. Cooking time 0-5 minutes 5-10 minutes 10-30 minutes 30-90 minutes Increasing unit 10 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 5 minutes Example: Suppose you want to heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70P microwave power.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION AUTO COOK/DEFROST automatically works out the correct cooking mode and cooking time. You can choose from 8 AUTO COOK/DEFROST menus. 1. Press the AUTO COOK/DEFROST button once, the display will appear as shown. The menu can be chosen by pressing the AUTO COOK/DEFROST button until the desired menu number is displayed. See page 10 “AUTO COOK/DEFROST chart”. Auto Cook /Defrost x1 STIR TURN KG PCS MICRO COOK 2.
AUTO COOK/DEFROST CHART AUTO COOK MENU NUMBER WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. AC-1 0.5 - 1.5kg • Turn meat over when the oven bleeps. Roast Beef / Lamb • After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes. AC-2 0.5 - 1.5kg Roast Pork AC-3 Roast Poultry 1.2 - 1.6kg • Place poultry breast side down in a flan dish on the turntable. • Turn poultry over when the oven bleeps.
COOKING ADVICE When microwaving, use only those 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 YES Microwave cling film and bags must be vented for steam to escape, pierce in 4-5 places.
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 manufacturers' instructions. Be careful as these become very hot. Popcorn: Only use microwave popcorn within recommended packaging (follow popcorn manufacturers’ instructions). Never use oil unless the manufacturer recommends and never cook for longer than instructed. Metal cookware.
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 Piercing 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.
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.
ADVICE FOR REHEATING WARNINGS: Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands. 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.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 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. 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.
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.
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).
COOKBOOK CONTENTS Introduction & Conversion Charts . Defrosting Chart: Meat, poultry, fish & fruit . . . . . Cooking Charts Meat, poultry & fish . . . . . . . . . Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit Rice, pasta & eggs . . . . . . . . . Reheating Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . .
DEFROSTING CHART FOOD Meat Joints (Beef,Lamb,Pork) Minced Meat Steak 2cm (3/4”) thick DEFROST MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL 28-30 Minutes/ MEDIUM LOW 450g (1lb) 30P 8-9 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM LOW 30P 11-12 Minutes/ MEDIUM LOW 450g (1lb) 30P ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 times during defrosting. Shield. 45-60 Minutes 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.
COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Beef (rare) (Topside, Silverside) 10-11 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH 70P Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking. 6 Minutes Beef (medium) (Topside, Silverside) 13-14 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH 70P Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking. 8 Minutes Beef (well done) (Topside, Silverside) 16-17 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH 70P Place in a flan dish.
COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Aubergines & Broccoli (fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100P Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Beans (green - fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100P Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Brussels Sprouts (fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100P Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
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. 70P 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. 70P 5 Minutes Spaghetti (short cut) 11-12 Minutes MEDIUM HIGH Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) pasta. Do not cover.
REHEATING CHART FOOD Soup, Baked beans, Spaghetti, Potatoes, Vegetables (canned) Bread rolls (med.) Croissants COOKING TIME MICRO POWER LEVEL METHOD STANDING TIME 6-7 Minutes/ 425g (15oz) can MEDIUM HIGH 70P Remove from can. Place in a dish and cover. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes 40-50 Seconds/ 2 croissants/2 rolls MEDIUM HIGH 70P Place on kitchen roll. Nil Christmas pudding 40 Seconds/125g (5oz) slice MEDIUM Place in a flan dish.
RECIPES 1 Melt the butter in a large bowl on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute. 2 Add the onion, carrot and potato and heat on 100P (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 100P (HIGH) for 15 minutes, stir 2-3 times during cooking, until the vegetables are tender. 4 Blend and serve immediately.
RECIPES 1 Place potatoes in a bowl, add 75ml (5tbsp) water. Cover and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 14-15 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 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) 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 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 7 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
RECIPES 1 Toss the meat in the flour, salt and pepper, until evenly coated. 2 Place the steak, remaining flour, onion, tomato purée, stock and white wine in a casserole dish. Cover and cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 30 minutes. 3 Stir in cornflour and mushrooms. Cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 5 minutes. Stir in the cream to serve.
RECIPES 1 Melt the butter and oil in a large bowl on 100% (HIGH) for 1 minute. Stir in the onion, celery, garlic and bacon. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 6 minutes, stir halfway through cooking. 2 Add the bay leaf, tomatoes, tomato purée and minced meat to the vegetable mixture. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 5 minutes, stir 2-3 times during cooking to break up the mince as it cooks. 3 Add the herbs, wine and stock, mix thoroughly.
RECIPES TURKEY FRICASSEE 1 Melt the butter in a large bowl on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute. 2 Stir in the onion and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 2 minutes. 3 Stir in the flour and gradually add the milk and cream. Cook on 100P (HIGH) 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 100P (HIGH) for 12 minutes, stir every 3 minutes.
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 100P (HIGH) 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 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 33-35 minutes.
RECIPES 1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on 100P (HIGH) for 30 seconds, until melted. 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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 100P (HIGH) for 4 mins, until a skewer comes out cleanly. 4 Leave the cake to stand for 5 mins before turning out.
SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz Power Consumption: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3kW Input Current: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6A Output power: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800W (IEC 705) MAFF heating category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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