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EXPRESS DEFROST/AUTO COOK enables you to defrost or cook foods listed on the control panel and
the charts on pages 12 and 13. Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions.

EXAMPLE: To defrost 1.2kg Meat Joint.

The display counts
down through
defrosting time. 

1. Press the EXPRESS

DEFROST key once to
select Meat Joint. 

WEIGHT RANGE:
• Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and

12.5oz to 13oz (except for Ready Meals AC-1 & AC-2 which should be rounded up to the nearest
0.05kg).

• You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see the charts on pages 12 and 13). 
• To defrost/cook weights below or above that range or foods not included in the charts on pages 12 and

13, refer to the charts in the Cookery Book.

NOTES:
• If the DOWN (

) weight key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range/

number of pieces, each time the key is pressed.
If the UP (

) weight key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range/number of

pieces, each time the key is pressed.

• Press the MORE (

) or LESS (

) keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key where

recommended in the charts on pages 12 and 13.

• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops and the audible signal sounds, the

remaining cooking time and any indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE 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.

• You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To convert to either weight range press the WEIGHT

CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 17.

3. Press the

START/AUTO MINUTE
key to start defrosting.

2. Enter the weight by pressing the

WEIGHT keys until the desired 
weight is displayed.

DOWN

UP

 Lb  Pcs

Kg  Lb  Pcs

DOWN

DOWN

UP

Kg  Lb 

Kg  Lb  Pcs

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d - 1

Meat joint:

0.6kg - 1.8kg

• Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

Beef/Lamb/Pork

• Turn over when the audible signal sounds.
• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60-90 minutes until  defrosted. 

d - 2

Whole Poultry

1.2kg - 1.8kg

• 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 defrosted.

d - 3

Chicken Portions

0.3kg - 1.2kg

• Place portions best side up in a flan dish on the turntable.
• Turn over and rearrange when the audible signal sounds.
• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 15-30 minutes until evenly defrosted.

d - 4

Steaks, Chops

0.2kg - 1.2kg

• Place in a flan dish on the turntable.
• Turn over and rearrange when the audible signal sounds.
• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 15-30 minutes until evenly defrosted.

d - 5

Minced Meat

0.2kg - 1.0kg

• Place minced meat in a flan dish.

Beef/Lamb/Pork

• When the audible signal sounds turn over and remove defrosted 

Poultry

parts.

• Stand for 15-30 minutes, covered with foil, after defrosting if 

required.

d - 6

Casserole

0.5kg - 1.5kg

• Freeze in microwave-safe plastic container.
• To defrost, cover with clingfilm and place on turntable.
• When the audible signal sounds, stir.
• Stand for 15-30 minutes.

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For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart on page 23.
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.

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AC-1

Chilled Ready Meals

0.3kg - 0.8kg

• For one section containers, use a

(5°C)

skewer to pierce film in five places.

Stirrable e.g:

• For two section containers, pierce

Spaghetti Bolognese,

using a skewer. Pierce meat/main

Beef stew

portion three times and rice/pasta
portion twice.

Non-Stirrable e.g:

• For food contained in bag(s), pierce meat portion five times

Lasagne,

on each side. For rice/pasta pierce five times on one side

Cottage pie

only (where rice/pasta portion bags come already
perforated, do not pierce further).

• Place on the turntable.

AC-2

Frozen Ready Meals

0.3kg - 0.8kg

NOTE: For non-stirrable foods, press the MORE 

(

)

key, 

(-18°C)

before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

• After cooking, leave to stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Stirrable e.g:
Spaghetti Bolognese,

Beef stew

• For stirrable foods, stir as oven indicates. For food in bags,

manipulate contents. For non-stirrable foods, it is not

Non-Stirrable e.g:

necessary to stir.

Lasagne,

• It is not possible to use the LESS 

(

)

function for these menus.

Cottage pie

AC-3

Fresh Fish

0.1kg - 0.6kg

• Arrange in a single layer in a large flan dish, cover dish

(whole fillets, steaks)

tightly with microwave cling film and pierce in several places.

oily fish e.g:

Place on the turntable.

salmon, mackerel

• After cooking, leave to stand  for 5 minutes before serving.

white fish e.g:

cod, haddock

For white fish press the MORE 

(

)

key before pressing the 

START/AUTO MINUTE key.

AC-4

Jacket Potatoes

1, 2, 3, or 4 pieces

• Pierce each potato in several places, place towards the edge of 

(1 potato = app. 250g)

the turntable.

• Stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.

AC-5

Rice / Pasta

0.1kg - 0.3kg

• Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water per 100g rice/pasta.
• Do not Cover.
• Stir when oven indicates.
• Stand for 3-4 minutes before draining and rinsing in boiling 

water.

AC-6

Fresh Vegetables

0.1kg - 0.6kg

• Place the prepared vegetables into a casserole dish.
• Add 1 tbsp of water per 100g of vegetables.
• Cover with microwave cling film and pierce in five places.
• Place on the turntable.
• Stand for 2 minutes before serving.

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For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart on page 23.

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

(Stage 1)

Followed by: 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.

2. To input the power level

press the POWER LEVEL
key once.

STAGE 1
1. To input the time, press

the 1 MIN key 5
times.

STAGE 2
3. To input the time

press the 10 MIN
key once.

POWER

LEVEL

4. Then press the 1

MIN key 6
times.

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.

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6. Press the START/AUTO

MINUTE key once to start.

POWER

LEVEL

5. Press the POWER

LEVEL key four times.

AUTO MINUTE enables you:
• To cook directly on 100P (HIGH) microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.
• Extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
Example:
To cook on 100P (HIGH) for 2 minutes, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
twice.

NOTE: The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start, can only be input within 1
minute after cooking completion, closing the door or pressing the
STOP/CLEAR key. The cooking time may be extended to a maximum of 99
minutes.

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