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EXPRESS DEFROST CHART
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For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart on page 18.
Weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking as the labelled weight is only approximate.
Weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking as the labelled weight is only approximate.
Defrost: If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil. This will
prevent the areas from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the
oven walls. Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted.
oven walls. Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted.
NOTES: To defrost foods not included in the EXPRESS DEFROST chart (above), use Microwave Power
levels 30P or 10P. Stir or turn food at least 2 - 3 times during defrosting. After defrosting, cover
food or wrap in aluminium foil and leave to stand until throroughly defrosted.
Refer to the defrosting chart in the cookbook section on Page 19.
food or wrap in aluminium foil and leave to stand until throroughly defrosted.
Refer to the defrosting chart in the cookbook section on Page 19.
EXPRESS DEFROST
MENU
WEIGHT RANGE
COOKING PROCEDURE
Meat joint:
0.5kg - 1.5kg
• Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb/Pork
• Turn over when audible signal sounds.
• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes until evenly
• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes until evenly
defrosted.
Minced Meat
0.2kg - 0.8kg
• Place minced meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb/Pork
• Turn over and remove defrosted parts when the audible
signal sounds.
• Stand (if required), covered with foil, for 15 - 30
minutes until evenly defrosted.
Whole Poultry
1.2kg - 1.6kg
• Place poultry breast side up in a flan dish on the
turntable.
• Turn over when the audible signal sounds.
• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60-90 minutes until evenly
• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60-90 minutes until evenly
defrosted.
MENU
WEIGHT RANGE
COOKING PROCEDURE
EC-6 Rice / Pasta
0.1kg - 0.3kg
• Add 300ml (
1
/
2
pint) boiling water per 100g (4oz)
rice/pasta.
• Do not cover.
• Stir when the audible signal sounds.
• Stand for 2 minutes before draining and rinsing in
• Stir when the audible signal sounds.
• Stand for 2 minutes before draining and rinsing in
boiling water.
EC-7 Cake
0.7kg
• Prepare the cake referring to the recipes on page 30.
• Place the prepared dish on the turntable.
• Stand for approx. 10 minutes after cooking.
• Remove from the cake dish.
NOTE: This menu has one setting for 0.7kg. It is not
• Place the prepared dish on the turntable.
• Stand for approx. 10 minutes after cooking.
• Remove from the cake dish.
NOTE: This menu has one setting for 0.7kg. It is not
necessary to enter the weight. When you select this
menu, the display will show 0.7 kg automatically.
menu, the display will show 0.7 kg automatically.
EXPRESS COOK
x6
x7
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
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The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on 100P and then for 16 minutes on 30P.
NOTE: If 100P is selected as the final power level, it is not necessary to input the power level.
x4
x1
Example:
To cook for: 5 minutes on 100P power
To cook for: 5 minutes on 100P power
(Stage 1)
16 minutes on 30P power
(Stage 2)
1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING:
A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed.
2. To input the power level
press the POWER LEVEL
button once.
button once.
STAGE 1
1. To enter the cooking time, rotate
1. To enter the cooking time, rotate
the TIME/WEIGHT knob until
the desired time is displayed.
the desired time is displayed.
STAGE 2
3. To enter the cooking time, rotate
3. To enter the cooking time, rotate
the TIME/WEIGHT knob until
the desired time is displayed.
the desired time is displayed.
x1
5. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE
button once to start cooking.
4. To input the power level press the
POWER LEVEL button 4 times.
x2
AUTO MINUTE enables you:
• To cook on 100P microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.
• To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
• To cook on 100P microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.
• To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
Example:
To cook on 100P for 2 minutes, press the START/AUTO MINUTE button twice.
To cook on 100P for 2 minutes, press the START/AUTO MINUTE button twice.
NOTES:
• The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start, can only be input within 3 minutes after cooking completion, closing
• The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start, can only be input within 3 minutes after cooking completion, closing
the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR button.
• The cooking time may be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.
2. AUTO MINUTE:
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SUITABLE COOKWARE
Browning dishes
& self-heating
packages.
& self-heating
packages.
Metal cookware.
Aluminium
foil & foil
containers, made
from "Micro Foil®".
foil & foil
containers, made
from "Micro Foil®".
Heat resistant glass,
(e.g. Pyrex®,
Fire King®,
Corning Ware ®).
(e.g. Pyrex®,
Fire King®,
Corning Ware ®).
Microwave-safe
plastic cookware.
plastic cookware.
Microwave cling
film, microwave
roasting bags.
film, microwave
roasting bags.
Heat-resistant china
and ceramics.
and ceramics.
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.
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.
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 in recommended packaging
(follow popcorn manufacturer's instructions). Never use
oil unless the manufacturer recommends and never
cook for longer than instructed.
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 in recommended packaging
(follow popcorn manufacturer's instructions). Never use
oil unless the manufacturer recommends and never
cook for longer than instructed.
NO
YES/NO
Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food from
overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven
walls. Foil containers are not recommended unless
specified by the manufacturer, eg. MicroFoil ®, follow
instructions carefully.
Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food from
overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven
walls. Foil containers are not recommended unless
specified by the manufacturer, eg. MicroFoil ®, follow
instructions carefully.
YES
YES
YES
Microwave cling film and bags must be vented for
steam to escape, pierce in 4 - 5 places. Do not use
plastic or metal ties as they may melt or catch fire due
to electrical ‘arcing’.
Microwave cling film and bags must be vented for
steam to escape, pierce in 4 - 5 places. Do not use
plastic or metal ties as they may melt or catch fire due
to electrical ‘arcing’.
YES
Except for dishes with metallic decoration.
Except for dishes with metallic decoration.
COOKWARE
SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING
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FOOD HANDLING AND PREPARATION
SUITABLE COOKWARE
Disposable
containers:
Thin plastic, paper,
straw and wooden
containers.
containers:
Thin plastic, paper,
straw and wooden
containers.
Kitchen paper.
YES
Always attend the oven closely. Look at the oven from time
to time when cooking or reheating food in disposable
containers of plastic, paper or other combustible material.
Only use for warming food. Pay special attention as over-
heating may cause a fire in your oven. When heating
food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the
oven due to the possibility of ignition.
Always attend the oven closely. Look at the oven from time
to time when cooking or reheating food in disposable
containers of plastic, paper or other combustible material.
Only use for warming food. Pay special attention as over-
heating may cause a fire in your oven. When heating
food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the
oven due to the possibility of ignition.
YES
Always attend the oven closely. Only use to absorb fat
and moisture when warming food. Pay special attention
as over-heating may cause a fire in your oven.
Always attend the oven closely. Only use to absorb fat
and moisture when warming food. Pay special attention
as over-heating may cause a fire in your oven.
COOKWARE
SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING
Stir, turn &
stand
Initial and final
temperature of
food
Composition
& quality
Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. 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.
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.
For even cooking stir, turn or rearrange food during
cooking. Where recommended, leave food to stand after
cooking or defrosting.
cooking. Where recommended, leave food to stand after
cooking or defrosting.
The initial temperature of food affects the amount of
cooking time needed, eg. chilled food requires more
cooking than food at room temperature.
The temperature of the container is not a true indication
of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut into foods
with fillings, for example, jam doughnuts, to release heat
or steam.
cooking time needed, eg. chilled food requires more
cooking than food at room temperature.
The temperature of the container is not a true indication
of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut into foods
with fillings, for example, jam doughnuts, to release heat
or steam.
Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding or 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.
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.
Check the temperature of food and drink and stir before serving. Take special care when
serving to babies, children or the elderly. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food
jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before
consumption to avoid burns.
serving to babies, children or the elderly. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food
jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before
consumption to avoid burns.
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