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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
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3. LESS (
) and MORE (
):
The LESS (
) and MORE (
) keys allow you to cook/defrost food for more or less time than the preset
programmes.
For Example: If you prefer Jacket Potatoes which are cooked but still firm, use the LESS (
) key.
Alternatively, if you prefer Jacket Potatoes softer, use the MORE (
) key.
• TO USE LESS AND MORE WITH EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST / AUTO COOK
Press the LESS (
) / MORE (
) key before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
• TO USE LESS AND MORE WITH MEAL IN ONE
Press the LESS (
) / MORE (
) key within 2 seconds after pressing the desired MEAL IN ONE key.
If you select MORE, the display will show . Alternatively, if you select LESS, the display will show .
Some menus cannot use the LESS function. If you select LESS for them, will appear when the
START/ AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
Some menus cannot use the LESS function. If you select LESS for them, will appear when the
START/ AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
NOTE: To cancel LESS (
) / MORE (
), simply press the same key again.
To change MORE to LESS simply press the LESS (
) key.
To change LESS to MORE simply press the MORE (
) key.
• TO USE LESS AND MORE WITH MANUAL COOKING
Press the LESS (
) or MORE (
) key to decrease or increase the cooking or defrosting time in
multiples of 1 minute whilst the oven is in use. The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of
99 minutes.
99 minutes.
Example: To cook on 50P for 10 minutes and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes:
1. To input the time press
the 10 MIN key once.
10min.
x1
2. To input the power press the
POWER LEVEL key three
times.
times.
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
x3
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE
key once to start cooking.
x1
4. To reduce the time by 2 minutes
press the LESS key twice.
LESS
LESS
MORE
x2
Cooking time is reduced by two minutes
and continues to count down, for example:
and continues to count down, for example:
START
AUTO MINUTE
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
NOTE:
If you use this function for EXPRESS COOK, EXPRESS DEFROST, AUTO COOK and MEAL IN ONE, the
food may be overcooked or undercooked.
If you use this function for EXPRESS COOK, EXPRESS DEFROST, AUTO COOK and MEAL IN ONE, the
food may be overcooked or undercooked.
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x4
2. Press the DELAY START/
CLOCK SET key once to set
the start time for cooking.
the start time for cooking.
1. Enter the time at which you
want the casserole to begin
reheating by pressing the
TIME keys.
reheating by pressing the
TIME keys.
3. Enter the cooking time
by pressing the 10
MIN key four times.
MIN key four times.
x1
1min.
10sec.
KG / LB
CONVERSION
DELAY START
CLOCK SET
TIMER
KITCHEN
10min.
x3
x4
Example:
The current time of day is 1:00pm and you want to programme the oven to reheat a casserole on 50P for
40 minutes at 4:30pm. (In this example the oven is set to the 12 hour clock mode)
The current time of day is 1:00pm and you want to programme the oven to reheat a casserole on 50P for
40 minutes at 4:30pm. (In this example the oven is set to the 12 hour clock mode)
5. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key to
start the programme.
start the programme.
4. Enter the power level by
pressing the POWER
LEVEL key three times.
LEVEL key three times.
When the oven
starts at 4:30pm,
the preprogrammed
sequence will start.
The cooking time
will appear on the
display.
starts at 4:30pm,
the preprogrammed
sequence will start.
The cooking time
will appear on the
display.
x1
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
x3
DELAY START enables you to programme
the oven to cook at any time during the:
• next 12 hours (if the 12 hour clock is set).
• next 24 hours (if the 24 hour clock is set).
the oven to cook at any time during the:
• next 12 hours (if the 12 hour clock is set).
• next 24 hours (if the 24 hour clock is set).
IMPORTANT: It is recommended the oven is
always attended when in use. Check to
ensure you have programmed the oven
correctly. Exceeding cooking times and use
of excessive power levels can lead to food
overheating and cause a risk of fire.
always attended when in use. Check to
ensure you have programmed the oven
correctly. Exceeding cooking times and use
of excessive power levels can lead to food
overheating and cause a risk of fire.
• You can use DELAY START only with manual
cooking.
• Before programming the oven, always check the
display is showing the correct time of day.
• Once the oven is programmed for DELAY START
the display will flash between the time of day and
.
• If you press and hold the DELAY START/
CLOCK SET key, the DELAY START time will be
displayed until you release your finger from the
key.
displayed until you release your finger from the
key.
• If you want to cancel a DELAY START programme,
press the STOP/CLEAR key.
• The DELAY START time can only be entered in
multiples of 10 minutes. It is not possible to enter
less than 10 minutes or any time which is not in
multiples of 10 minutes.
less than 10 minutes or any time which is not in
multiples of 10 minutes.
• If the door is opened after programming, close
the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE
key to continue with DELAY START.
key to continue with DELAY START.
4. DELAY START:
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Example:
To change from kg to lbs when using EXPRESS DEFROST “Whole Poultry” (3lb 8 oz).
To change from kg to lbs when using EXPRESS DEFROST “Whole Poultry” (3lb 8 oz).
x1
2. Press the WEIGHT
CONVERSION key to
change from kg to lbs.
change from kg to lbs.
1. Press the WHOLE
POULTRY key to
select poultry.
select poultry.
3. Enter the weight by pressing
the WEIGHT keys.
x1
KG / LB
CONVERSION
DELAY START
CLOCK SET
TIMER
KITCHEN
DOWN
DOWN
UP
x1
4. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key
once to begin cooking.
once to begin cooking.
x1
DOWN
UP
x15
6. WEIGHT CONVERSION:
Your oven comes set for kg.
You can use the weight conversion function to convert kg to lbs or vice-versa. The oven memorises the weight
unit of the last operation, until you change it. To change from kg to lbs press the WEIGHT CONVERSION
key when the display shows the time of day or before entering the weight.
You can use the weight conversion function to convert kg to lbs or vice-versa. The oven memorises the weight
unit of the last operation, until you change it. To change from kg to lbs press the WEIGHT CONVERSION
key when the display shows the time of day or before entering the weight.
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
NOTE: If you change from lbs to kg, the display will show .
2. Enter the desired
time by pressing
the 1 MIN key 5
times.
the 1 MIN key 5
times.
1. Press the KITCHEN
TIMER key once.
3. Press the
START/AUTO
MINUTE key once.
MINUTE key once.
The display will
count down. When
the display reaches
zero, the audible
signal will sound.
count down. When
the display reaches
zero, the audible
signal will sound.
1min.
KG / LB
CONVERSION
DELAY START
CLOCK SET
TIMER
KITCHEN
5. KITCHEN TIMER:
You can use the KITCHEN TIMER for timing where microwave cooking is not involved. For example, to time
boiled eggs cooked on a conventional hob, to monitor the standing time for microwaved food or to remind
you of the time when making a phone call.
boiled eggs cooked on a conventional hob, to monitor the standing time for microwaved food or to remind
you of the time when making a phone call.
Example:
To set the timer for 5 minutes.
To set the timer for 5 minutes.
You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds. To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER whilst counting
down, simply press the STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to the time of day, if set.
down, simply press the STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to the time of day, if set.
NOTE: The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst cooking or when the DELAY START function is set.
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
x1
x5
x1
or
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SUITABLE COOKWARE
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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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