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HEATING CATEGORY
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.
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.
HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS
Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those
used for TV and radio signals.
used for TV and radio signals.
Electrical energy is converted into microwave
energy, which is directed into the oven cavity via
a waveguide. To prevent food and grease entering
the wave guide it is protected by the waveguide
cover.
energy, which is directed into the oven cavity via
a waveguide. To prevent food and grease entering
the wave guide it is protected by the waveguide
cover.
Microwaves cannot pass through metal, because
of this the oven cavity is made of metal and there
is a fine metal mesh on the door.
During cooking the microwaves bounce off the
sides of the oven cavity at random.
of this the oven cavity is made of metal and there
is a fine metal mesh on the door.
During cooking the microwaves bounce off the
sides of the oven cavity at random.
Microwaves will pass through certain materials,
such as glass and plastic, to heat the food.
(See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 21).
such as glass and plastic, to heat the food.
(See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 21).
Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves
which cause them to vibrate. This creates heat by
friction, in the same way your hands get warm
when you rub them together.
which cause them to vibrate. This creates heat by
friction, in the same way your hands get warm
when you rub them together.
The outer areas of the food are heated by the
microwave energy, then the heat moves to the
centre by conduction, as it does in conventional
cooking. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir
food to ensure even heating.
microwave energy, then the heat moves to the
centre by conduction, as it does in conventional
cooking. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir
food to ensure even heating.
Once cooking is complete, the oven
automatically stops producing microwaves.
automatically stops producing microwaves.
Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it
enables the heat to disperse equally throughout
the food.
enables the heat to disperse equally throughout
the food.
Microwave output power
in Watts (based on
international (IEC 60705)
standard).
in Watts (based on
international (IEC 60705)
standard).
600 700 800 900 1000 Watts
OVEN
OUTPUT
POWER
OUTPUT
POWER
Less heating time required
More heating time required
OVEN
OUTPUT
CATEGORY
OUTPUT
CATEGORY
Less heating time required
More heating time required
Letter representing the
oven heating category.
oven heating category.
Microwave Symbol.
A B C D E
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.
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.
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BEFORE OPERATION
Plug in the oven.
1. The oven display will flash:
1. The oven display will flash:
2. Press the STOP key.
3. The display will show:
NOTE: When new, the very first time the grill is used, smoke and odour will be given off.
To avoid this happening when food is being cooked, heat the grill without food for approx.
20 minutes. (Please refer to note on page 12.)
20 minutes. (Please refer to note on page 12.)
1.
2.
3.
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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
• Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown
opposite.
• To change the power level for cooking, enter
the cooking time, press the COOKING
MODE button, then turn the TIME/
WEIGHT/POWER knob until the desired
power level is displayed.
MODE button, then turn the TIME/
WEIGHT/POWER knob until the desired
power level is displayed.
Power level:
The microwave power level is varied by the
microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than 100P you
will be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing
on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.
The microwave power level is varied by the
microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than 100P 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
cook at 100P unless you turn the TIME/
WEIGHT/POWER knob to the desired
setting.
cook at 100P unless you turn the TIME/
WEIGHT/POWER knob to the desired
setting.
Check the power level:
To check the microwave power level during
cooking, press the COOKING MODE button.
As long as your finger is pressing the
COOKING MODE button the power level will
be displayed. The oven continues to count down
although the display will show the power level.
To check the microwave power level during
cooking, press the COOKING MODE button.
As long as your finger is pressing the
COOKING MODE button the power level will
be displayed. The oven continues to count down
although the display will show the power level.
Power Level
Percentage
HIGH
100P
MEDIUM HIGH
70P
MEDIUM
50P
MEDIUM LOW
30P
(Defrost)
LOW
10P
(Defrost)
TIME/WEIGHT/POWER
KNOB
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock.
• To select the 12 hour clock, press and hold
the COOKING MODE button for 3
seconds. “12H” will appear on the display.
seconds. “12H” will appear on the display.
To set the time of day follow the instructions
opposite.
opposite.
1. Select the clock type required.
2. Enter the hours by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT/POWER knob.
3. Press the COOKING MODE button once.
4. Enter the minutes by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT/POWER knob.
5. To start the clock, press the COOKING
MODE button once.
NOTES:
• Press the STOP button if you make a mistake
• Press the STOP button if you make a mistake
during programming.
• 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 “ : ” when cooking is complete.
If the clock has not been set, the display will
only show “ : ” when cooking is complete.
• If the electrical power supply to your
microwave oven is interrupted, the display will
intermittently show “88:88” after the power is
reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the
programme will be erased. The time of day will
also be erased.
intermittently show “88:88” after the power is
reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the
programme will be erased. The time of day will
also be erased.
• When you want to reset the time of day,
follow the opposite example again.
• To select the 24 hour clock, press and hold
the COOKING MODE button for 3
seconds, then press again.
“24H” will appear on the display.
seconds, then press again.
“24H” will appear on the display.
x1
x1
x1 and hold for 3 seconds.
1. x1 and hold for 3 seconds.
2. x1 again.
2. x1 again.
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN
MANUAL COOKING
• Enter the cooking time.
• Select the cooking mode; MICROWAVE,
• Select the cooking mode; MICROWAVE,
GRILL and DUAL GRILL can be selected.
• Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3
times during cooking, if required.
• After cooking, cover the food and leave to
stand, if required.
• Refer to the cooking charts in the cookbook
section, pages 30 - 34.
Your oven enables you to cook and defrost food
using the automatic programmes, or to cook and
defrost food manually.
Automatic cooking and defrosting allows you to
cook and defrost using preset programmes
where the timings have been calculated for you,
e.g Auto Cook and Auto Defrost.
using the automatic programmes, or to cook and
defrost food manually.
Automatic cooking and defrosting allows you to
cook and defrost using preset programmes
where the timings have been calculated for you,
e.g Auto Cook and Auto Defrost.
Manual cooking and defrosting allows you to
cook/defrost foods and weights which are not
included in the automatic programmes.
The following are examples of manual cooking
and defrosting.
For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to
pages 14 - 17.
cook/defrost foods and weights which are not
included in the automatic programmes.
The following are examples of manual cooking
and defrosting.
For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to
pages 14 - 17.
Example:
To cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 70P
microwave power.
To cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 70P
microwave power.
1. Enter the cooking time by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT/POWER knob.
2. Input the power level by pressing the
COOKING MODE button once and then
turning the TIME/WEIGHT/POWER knob.
turning the TIME/WEIGHT/POWER knob.
Opening and closing the door:
To open the oven door, pull the door opening
handle.
To open the oven door, pull the door opening
handle.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE button
once to start cooking.
Starting the oven:
Close the door and press the
START/AUTO MINUTE
button.
Close the door and press the
START/AUTO MINUTE
button.
Stopping the oven:
If you want to stop the oven
during cooking, press the
STOP button once or open
the oven door.
If you want to cancel the
cooking programme, press
the STOP button twice.
If you want to stop the oven
during cooking, press the
STOP button once or open
the oven door.
If you want to cancel the
cooking programme, press
the STOP button twice.
x1
x1
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