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900W

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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 60705) standard.)

600  700  800  900  1000 Watts

OVEN 
OUTPUT 
POWER

Less heating time required

More heating time required

Letter representing the oven
heating category.

Microwave 
Symbol.

A       B       C      D       E

OVEN 
OUTPUT 
CATEGORY

Less heating time required

More heating time required

Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating
categories A to E.  Follow instructions for the letter
corresponding to the oven’s heating category. The
higher the output power and heating category of
the oven the less heating time is required. As
shown opposite.

Power level: The microwave power level is varied
by the microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than 100P (HIGH)
you will be able to hear the microwave energy
pulsing on and off as the food cooks or defrosts. 

IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will default
to 100P (HIGH) unless you press the POWER LEVEL
key to the desired setting.

Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power
level for cooking, follow the advice given in the
recipe section. Generally the following
recommendations apply:

HIGH - (100P output = 900W) used for fast
cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot
beverages, vegetables etc.

MEDIUM HIGH - (70P output = 630W) used for
longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints,
meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes
such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes. At this
reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and
food will cook evenly without over cooking at the
sides.

MEDIUM - (50P output = 450W) for dense foods
which require a long cooking time when cooked
conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is advisable to use
this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.

MEDIUM LOW - (30P output = 270W Defrost
setting) to defrost, select this power setting, to
ensure that the dish defrosts evenly. This setting is
also ideal for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and
cooking egg custard.

LOW - (10P output = 90W) For gentle defrosting,
eg. cream gateaux or pastry.

P = Percentage

100P (HIGH)

STIR    TURN    KG    PCS    MICRO    COOK

70P (MED.HIGH)

STIR    TURN    KG    PCS    MICRO    COOK

50P (MEDIUM)

STIR    TURN    KG    PCS    MICRO    COOK

30P (MED.LOW)

STIR    TURN    KG    PCS    MICRO    COOK

10P (LOW)

STIR    TURN    KG    PCS    MICRO    COOK

To change the power level for cooking, enter the
required time and then press the POWER LEVEL
key.
For example:

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Introduction:
Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves
which 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.  This is not optional but necessary to ensure

thorough cooking and is particularly important for
dense food, such as joints of meat.
Microwaves pass through non-metallic dishes and
utensils and heat the food inside the dishes.
Microwaves are reflected by metal.  The oven is lined
with metal and has a fine metallic mesh in the door to
prevent microwave leakage. Metallic dishes are not
suitable for microwaving. Only use utensils that are
suitable for microwave ovens.
(See suitable cookware, pages 13 - 14).

Opening and closing the door:
To open the oven door, press the door opening button.
Stopping the oven:
If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press the
STOP/CLEAR key or open the oven door.  To start
the oven, close the door and press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key. If you wish to cancel the cooking
programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice. 

Prepare and place food in suitable container onto the
turntable or directly onto the turntable. Close the door.
Example:
To melt 50g (2oz) butter on (70P) MEDIUM for 30
seconds.

Press the 10 SEC key
3 times.

To input the power level
press the POWER LEVEL
key twice.

10sec.

Press the
START/AUTO
MINUTE key once.

STIR    TURN    KG    PCS    MICRO    COOK

STIR    TURN    KG    PCS    MICRO    COOK

STIR    TURN    KG    PCS    MICRO    COOK

The display will count down
through the set heating time.

NOTE:
1. When the door is opened during the cooking process, the

cooking time on the digital display stops automatically. The
cooking time starts to count down again when the
door is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE key
is pressed.

2. If you wish to know the power level during

cooking, press the POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT
key. As long as your finger is pressing this button,
the power level will be displayed.

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Example:
To cook rice:  5 minutes on (100P) HIGH power 

(Stage 1)

16 minutes on (30P) MEDIUM LOW power  (Stage 2)

A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed, consisting of manual cooking time and mode.

To input the power level
press the POWER
LEVEL/WEIGHT key
once.

STAGE 1
To input the time, press
the 1 MIN key 5
times.

STAGE 2
To input the time
press the 10 MIN
key once.

1min.

1min.

10min.

Then press the 1
MIN key 6 times.

STIR    TURN    KG    PCS    MICRO    COOK

STIR    TURN    KG    PCS    MICRO    COOK

STIR    TURN    KG    PCS    MICRO    COOK

STIR    TURN    KG    PCS    MICRO    COOK

The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on 100P (HIGH) and then for 16 minutes on 30P
(MEDIUM LOW).

NOTE:
If 100P (HIGH) is selected as the final power level, it is not necessary to enter the power level.

STIR    TURN    KG    PCS    MICRO    COOK

Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start.

STIR    TURN    KG    PCS    MICRO    COOK

Press the POWER
LEVEL/WEIGHT
key four times.

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AUTO COOK / DEFROST
enables you to cook or defrost those foods listed on
the control panel of the microwave oven. For more
details, see the AUTO COOK / DEFROST chart on
page 11.

HOW TO OPERATE AUTO COOK / AUTO
DEFROST:
• Press AUTO COOK or AUTO DEFROST until the

number corresponding to the food listed on the
control panel appears in the display.

Example:
1. In the example given here, AUTO COOK is

pressed once to select the first item, Roast
Beef/Lamb. The display shows AC-1.

• Enter the weight in kg/g.

WEIGHT RANGE:
Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest
0.1kg, for example, 0.65 kg to 0.7 kg.
You are restricted to enter a weight within the range
given (see chart on page 11). 
To cook/defrost weights below or above that range,
or foods not included in the AUTO COOK /
DEFROST function refer to the charts on page 23-29.
NOTE:
Jacket potatoes: In this menu, the weight is input in
pieces (ie 1 piece = 1 potato = 250g). After selecting
menu, use POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key to select
number of pieces from 1-4.

2. In the example, 1.5 kg is entered by pressing the

POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key ten times.

3. The oven will start automatically.

The display counts down through the cooking time. 

NOTE:
•  As recommended in the chart on the following

page, select the LESS/PLUS function immediately
after pressing POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key.

When action is required (example, to turn food over)
the oven stops and the audible signals sound, the
remaining cooking time and any indicator will flash
on the display. To continue cooking press the AUTO
MINUTE/START key.

• The final temperature will vary according to the

initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot
after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the
cooking time and change the power level.

Poultry

Meat Joint

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Auto Defrost

1 Roast Beef / Lamb

2 Roast Pork

3 Roast Poultry

Auto Cook

4 Fresh Vegetables

5 Jacket Potatoes

6 Rice / Pasta

STIR    TURN    KG    PCS    MICRO    COOK

1.

2.

3.

STIR    TURN    KG    PCS    MICRO    COOK

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