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ENGLISH
GB-8
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5. Securely connect the plug of the oven to a standard
earthed (grounded) household electrical outlet.
WARNING: Do not place the oven where heat, moisture
or high humidity are generated, (for example, near
or above a conventional oven) or near combustible
materials (for example, soft furnishings).
Do not block or obstruct air vent openings.
Do not place objects on top of the oven.
or high humidity are generated, (for example, near
or above a conventional oven) or near combustible
materials (for example, soft furnishings).
Do not block or obstruct air vent openings.
Do not place objects on top of the oven.
1. Remove all packing materials from the inside of
the oven cavity.
2. Check the oven carefully for any signs of damage.
3. Place oven on a secure, level surface, strong
enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest
item likely to be cooked in the oven. Do not place
the oven in a cabinet.
item likely to be cooked in the oven. Do not place
the oven in a cabinet.
4. Select a level surface that provides enough open
space for the intake and/or outlet vents.
The rear surface of appliance shall be placed
against a wall.
against a wall.
• A minimum space of 7.5 cm is required between
the oven and any adjacent walls. One side must
have open space.
have open space.
• Leave a minimum space of 30 cm above the oven.
•
Do not remove the feet from the bottom of the oven.
• Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can
damage the oven.
• Place the oven as far away from radios and TV's as
possible. Operation of the microwave oven may
cause interference to your radio or TV reception.
cause interference to your radio or TV reception.
NOTE:
If you are unsure how to connect your oven, please
consult an authorised, qualifi ed electrician.
Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept
any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury
resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical
connection procedure.
Water vapour or drops may occasionally form on
the oven walls or around the door seals and sealing
surfaces. This is a normal occurrence and is not an
indication of microwave leakage or a malfunction.
If you are unsure how to connect your oven, please
consult an authorised, qualifi ed electrician.
Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept
any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury
resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical
connection procedure.
Water vapour or drops may occasionally form on
the oven walls or around the door seals and sealing
surfaces. This is a normal occurrence and is not an
indication of microwave leakage or a malfunction.
Do not use metal utensils, which refl ect microwaves
and may cause electrical arcing. Do not put cans in
the oven.
Use only the turntable and the turntable support
designed for this oven. Do not operate the oven
without the turntable.
To prevent the turntable from breaking:
(a) Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave
and may cause electrical arcing. Do not put cans in
the oven.
Use only the turntable and the turntable support
designed for this oven. Do not operate the oven
without the turntable.
To prevent the turntable from breaking:
(a) Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave
the turntable to cool.
(b) Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on a cold
turntable.
(c) Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on a hot
turntable.
Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during
operation.
operation.
BEFORE
OPERATION
Plug in the oven. The oven display will display: “0:00”, an audible signal will sound once.
This model has a clock function and the oven uses less than 1.0 W in stand by mode.
To set the clock, see next page.
7.5 cm
30 cm
Open space
GB-9
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL
SETTING
THE
CLOCK
Your oven has a 24 hour clock mode.
1. Press the SET CLOCK key
once and “0:00” will fl ash.
2. Press the time keys and enter the current time. Enter the hours by pressing the 10 min. key and enter the
minutes by pressing the 1 min. and 10 sec. keys.
3. Press the SET CLOCK key
to fi nish clock setting.
NOTES:
• If the clock is set, when cooking is complete, the display will show the correct time of day. If the clock has not
• If the clock is set, when cooking is complete, the display will show the correct time of day. If the clock has not
been set, the display will only show “0:00” when cooking is complete.
• To check the time of day during a cooking process, press SET CLOCK key and the LED will display the time of
day for 2-3 seconds. This does not aff ect the cooking process.
• In the process of clock setting, if the STOP/CLEAR key is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute,
the oven will go back to the former setting.
• If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently show “0:00” - after
the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be erased. The time of day will also be erased.
Power Level
Press the POWER LEVEL
key
Display
(Percentage)
• Your oven has 11 power levels, as shown.
• To change the power level for cooking, press
• To change the power level for cooking, press
the POWER LEVEL key until the display
indicates the desired level. Press the START
key to start the oven.
indicates the desired level. Press the START
key to start the oven.
• To check the power level during cooking,
press the POWER LEVEL key. As long as your
finger is pressing the POWER LEVEL key
the power level will be displayed. The oven
continues to count down although the display
will show the power level.
finger is pressing the POWER LEVEL key
the power level will be displayed. The oven
continues to count down although the display
will show the power level.
• If “0P” is selected, the oven will work with the
fan but no power. You can use this level to
remove the odour.
remove the odour.
HIGH
x1
100P
x2
90P
MEDIUM HIGH
x3
80P
x4
70P
MEDIUM
x5
60P
x6
50P
MEDIUM LOW
(DEFROST)
(DEFROST)
x7
40P
x8
30P
LOW
x9
20P
x10
10P
x11
0P
Generally the following recommendations apply:
100P/ 90P - (HIGH) used for fast cooking or reheating
e.g. for casseroles, hot beverages, vegetables etc.
80P/ 70P - (MEDIUM HIGH) used for longer cooking of
dense foods such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated
meals, also for sensitive dishes such as sponge cakes.
At this reduced setting, the food will cook evenly
without over cooking at the sides.
e.g. for casseroles, hot beverages, vegetables etc.
80P/ 70P - (MEDIUM HIGH) used for longer cooking of
dense foods such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated
meals, also for sensitive dishes such as sponge cakes.
At this reduced setting, the food will cook evenly
without over cooking at the sides.
60P/ 50P - (MEDIUM) for dense foods which require a
long cooking time when cooked conventionally, e.g.
beef casserole, it is advisable to use this power setting
to ensure the meat will be tender.
40P/ 30P - (MEDIUM LOW ) 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.
20P/ 10P - (LOW) For gentle defrosting, e.g. cream
gateaux or pastry.
long cooking time when cooked conventionally, e.g.
beef casserole, it is advisable to use this power setting
to ensure the meat will be tender.
40P/ 30P - (MEDIUM LOW ) 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.
20P/ 10P - (LOW) For gentle defrosting, e.g. cream
gateaux or pastry.
ENGLISH
GB-10
MICROWAVE
COOKING
MANUAL
OPERATION
Opening the door:
To open the oven door, push the door opening button.
Starting the oven:
Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or place directly onto the
turntable. Close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key after selecting the desired
cooking mode.
Once the cooking programme has been set and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is not pressed
in 1 minute, the setting will be cancelled.
The START/AUTO MINUTE key must be pressed to continue cooking if the door is opened during
cooking. The audible signal sounds once by effi
To open the oven door, push the door opening button.
Starting the oven:
Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or place directly onto the
turntable. Close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key after selecting the desired
cooking mode.
Once the cooking programme has been set and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is not pressed
in 1 minute, the setting will be cancelled.
The START/AUTO MINUTE key must be pressed to continue cooking if the door is opened during
cooking. The audible signal sounds once by effi
cient press, ineffi
cient press will be no response.
Use the STOP/CLEAR key to:
1. Erase a mistake during programming.
2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
3. Cancel a programme during cooking, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
4. To set and to cancel the child lock (refer to page GB-11).
1. Erase a mistake during programming.
2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
3. Cancel a programme during cooking, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
4. To set and to cancel the child lock (refer to page GB-11).
Your oven can be programmed for up 99 minutes 50 seconds (99.50).
MANUAL COOKING/ MANUAL DEFROSTING
• Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels 100P to 10P to cook or defrost (refer to page GB-9).
• Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking.
• After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, where recommended.
• After defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted.
MANUAL COOKING/ MANUAL DEFROSTING
• Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels 100P to 10P to cook or defrost (refer to page GB-9).
• Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking.
• After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, where recommended.
• After defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted.
Example:
To cook 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70% microwave power.
To cook 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70% microwave power.
1. Input the power level by pressing
the POWER LEVEL key 4 times
for 70 P.
for 70 P.
x4
2. Enter the cooking time by
pressing the 1 min. key
twice and then the 10 sec.
key 3 times.
twice and then the 10 sec.
key 3 times.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
to start the timer.
(The display will count down through
the set cooking/defrosting time.)
the set cooking/defrosting time.)
NOTE:
• When the oven starts, the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anticlockwise.
• If the door is opened during cooking/defrosting to stir or to turn over food, the cooking time on the display
• When the oven starts, the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anticlockwise.
• If the door is opened during cooking/defrosting to stir or to turn over food, the cooking time on the display
stops automatically. The cooking/ defrosting time starts to count down again when the door is closed and
the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
• When cooking/defrosting is complete, open the door or press STOP/CLEAR key and the time of day will
reappear on the display, if the clock has been set.
• If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL key. As long as your fi nger is
touching the POWER LEVEL key, the power level will be displayed.
IMPORTANT:
• Close the door after cooking / defrosting. Please note that the light will remain on when the door is open,
• Close the door after cooking / defrosting. Please note that the light will remain on when the door is open,
this is for safety reasons to remind you to close the door.
• If you cook the food over the standard time with only 100P, the power of the oven will lower automatically to
avoid overheating. (The microwave power level will be reduced).
Cooking Mode
Standard time
Microwave 100P
30 minutes
GB-11
OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
1. SEQUENCE COOKING
This function allows you to cook using up to 2 diff erent stages which can include manual cooking time and
mode and /or time defrost as well as weight defrost function. Once programmed there is no need to interfere
with the cooking operation as the oven will automatically move onto the next stage. The audible signal will
sound once after the fi rst stage. If one stage is defrosting, it should be in the fi rst stage.
This function allows you to cook using up to 2 diff erent stages which can include manual cooking time and
mode and /or time defrost as well as weight defrost function. Once programmed there is no need to interfere
with the cooking operation as the oven will automatically move onto the next stage. The audible signal will
sound once after the fi rst stage. If one stage is defrosting, it should be in the fi rst stage.
Note: Auto menu cannot be set as one of the multiple sequences.
Example: If you want to defrost the food for 5 minutes, then to cook with 80P microwave power for 7
minutes. The steps are as follows:
minutes. The steps are as follows:
1. Press the TIME DEFROST key once, in the LED display will appear dEF2.
2. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 min. key 5 times.
3. Input the power level (80P) by pressing the POWER LEVEL key 3 times.
4. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 min. key 7 times.
5. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start cooking.
2. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 min. key 5 times.
3. Input the power level (80P) by pressing the POWER LEVEL key 3 times.
4. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 min. key 7 times.
5. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start cooking.
2. AUTO MINUTE FUNCTION
The START/AUTO MINUTE key allows you to operate the two following functions:
The START/AUTO MINUTE key allows you to operate the two following functions:
a. Direct start
You can directly start cooking on 100P microwave power level for 1 minute by pressing the AUTO MINUTE key.
You can directly start cooking on 100P microwave power level for 1 minute by pressing the AUTO MINUTE key.
b. Extend the cooking time
You can extend the cooking time during manual cooking, time defrost and auto menu operation in multiples of
1 minute if the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed while the oven is in operation. During the weight defrost,
the cooking time cannot be increased by pressing START/AUTO MINUTE key.
NOTE: The cooking time may be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes 50 seconds.
You can extend the cooking time during manual cooking, time defrost and auto menu operation in multiples of
1 minute if the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed while the oven is in operation. During the weight defrost,
the cooking time cannot be increased by pressing START/AUTO MINUTE key.
NOTE: The cooking time may be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes 50 seconds.
3. KITCHEN TIMER FUNCTION :
You can use the kitchen timer for timing where microwave cooking is not involved for example to time boiled
eggs cooked on conventional hob or to monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted food.
You can use the kitchen timer for timing where microwave cooking is not involved for example to time boiled
eggs cooked on conventional hob or to monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted food.
Example:
To set the timer for 5 minutes.
To set the timer for 5 minutes.
1. Press the KITCHEN
TIMER key once.
2. Enter the desired time
by pressing the 1 min.
key 5 times.
key 5 times.
3. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key
to start the timer.
to start the timer.
Check the display.
(The display will count down
through the set cooking/
defrosting time.)
(The display will count down
through the set cooking/
defrosting time.)
When the timer time arrives, the audible signal will sound 5 times and the LED will display the time of day.
You can enter any time up to 99 minutes 50 seconds. To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER whilst counting down, sim-
ply press the STOP/CLEAR key.
NOTE: The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst cooking.
You can enter any time up to 99 minutes 50 seconds. To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER whilst counting down, sim-
ply press the STOP/CLEAR key.
NOTE: The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst cooking.
4. CHILD LOCK:
Use to prevent unsupervised operation of the oven by children.
a. To set the CHILD LOCK:
Press and hold the STOP/CLEAR key for 3 seconds until a long a beep sounds. The display will show:
Use to prevent unsupervised operation of the oven by children.
a. To set the CHILD LOCK:
Press and hold the STOP/CLEAR key for 3 seconds until a long a beep sounds. The display will show:
b. To cancel the CHILD LOCK:
Press and hold the STOP/CLEAR key for 3 seconds until a long beep sounds.
Press and hold the STOP/CLEAR key for 3 seconds until a long beep sounds.
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