R-242M MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK 800 W (IEC 705)
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 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 floor of the cavity. Then place the turntable on to the roller stay.
CONTROL PANEL 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: PLEASE 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. • 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. • This product is fitted with a re-wireable plug.
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 /WEIGHT pad down for 3 seconds. will appear in the display. x1 for 3 seconds 2. To set the 24 hour-clock, press the POWER LEVEL /WEIGHT pad once more after Step 1, will appear in the display. x1 Example: To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35 Select the 24 hour clock. Select the clock function. (12 hour clock) x1 for 3 secs.
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.
MICROWAVING Introduction: Water, sugar and fat in food absorbs microwaves and causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together. Outer areas of food are heated by microwave energy, and remaining portions by conduction. It is, therefore, important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating. Where recommended, allow food to stand.
MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING A maximum of 3 stages are possible, combining manual or automatic programmes in a sequence. Example: To cook for: 5 minutes on 100P power 16 minutes on 30P power STAGE 1 To input the time, press the 1 MIN pad 5 times. (Stage 1) followed by:(Stage 2) To input the power level press the POWER LEVEL/ WEIGHT pad once. STAGE 2 To input the time press the 10 MIN pad once. x1 x5 Then press the 1 MIN pad 6 times. x1 x6 Display.
AUTO COOK/DEFROST This function enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control panel (see Auto Cook/Defrost chart below). To operate the Auto Cook/Defrost function, follow the example given below. Example: To cook a chicken weighing 1.6 kg on Auto Cook/Defrost 3. Press the AUTO COOK/DEFROST pad 3 times. After 2 seconds the oven will start to cook. Press the POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT pad 5 times. (It is not necessary to press the START/ AUTO MINUTE pad.) Display.
AUTO COOK/DEFROST CHART No MENU AC-3 Roast Poultry 1.2kg - 1.6kg AC-4 Fresh Fish 0.1kg - 0.5kg • • • • AC-5 Jacket Potatoes 250g each 1-4 pieces • • 0.1kg - 0.3kg • • • AC-6 Rice / Pasta WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE • • Place poultry breast side down in a flan dish on the turntable. Turn poultry over when the oven bleeps. After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in foil for 10 mins.
SUITABLE COOKWARE 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.
SUITABLE COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING COOKWARE 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 manufacturer's instructions). Never use oil unless the manufacturer recommends and never cook for longer than instructed. Metal cookware.
FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION Composition & quality Piercing 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 casserole. 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 Meat joints 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 60-90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted. Poultry Place in a flan dish breast side down, turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil.
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.
COOKBOOK CONTENTS Introduction & Conversion Charts . . . . . . . . Defrosting Charts: Meat, poultry, fish, fruit, bread & pastries Cooking Charts Meat, poultry & fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit . . . . . . Rice, pasta & eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reheating Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 . . . . . . . . . .
DEFROSTING CHART FOOD Meat Joints (Beef,Lamb,Pork) Minced Meat Steak 2cm (3/4”) thick DEFROST MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL 28-30 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) LOW 10P 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. Shield.
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.
REHEATING CHART FOOD Soup, Baked beans, Spaghetti, Potatoes, Vegetables (canned) Bread rolls (med.) Croissants COOKING TIME MICRO POWER LEVEL 6 - 7 Minutes/ 425g (15oz) can 40 - 50 Seconds/ 2 croissants/2 rolls METHOD STANDING TIME MEDIUM HIGH Remove from can. Place in a dish and 70P cover. Stir halfway through cooking. MEDIUM HIGH 70P 2 Minutes Place on kitchen roll. Nil Place in a flan dish. Do not exceed cooking time advised by food manufacturer.
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.
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).
SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz Power Consumption: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.24kW Input Current: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.4A Output power: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800W (IEC 705) MAFF heating category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
