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HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN
MICROWAVING
Introduction: Water, sugar and fat in food are
absorbed by the microwaves and causes them to
vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in the same way
your hands get warm when you rub them together.
Introduction: Water, sugar and fat in food are
absorbed by the microwaves and 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
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. (Refer to suitable cookware
page 21-22)
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. (Refer to suitable cookware
page 21-22)
Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto
the turntable or directly onto the turntable. Close the
door.
the turntable or directly onto the turntable. Close the
door.
Opening and closing the door: To open the
oven door, press the door opening button. The oven
lamp will come on while the door is open. Close the
door firmly and the oven lamp will go out.
oven door, press the door opening button. The oven
lamp will come on while the door is open. Close the
door firmly and the oven lamp will go out.
Stopping the oven: If you wish to stop the oven
during cooking press STOP/CLEAR or open the
oven door. To start the oven, close the door and
press START/AUTO MINUTE. If you wish to
cancel the cooking programme, press
STOP/CLEAR twice.
during cooking press STOP/CLEAR or open the
oven door. To start the oven, close the door and
press START/AUTO MINUTE. If you wish to
cancel the cooking programme, press
STOP/CLEAR twice.
1. Press the TIME
keys to enter the
cooking time.
cooking time.
2. Select power level.
(See Power Levels,
page 8).
page 8).
3. Press
START/AUTO
MINUTE once to
start cooking.
MINUTE once to
start cooking.
Press START/AUTO
MINUTE once to start
cooking.
cooking.
Enter heating time,
press the 10 SEC.
key three times.
press the 10 SEC.
key three times.
Press MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL once
for 100P (HIGH).
POWER LEVEL once
for 100P (HIGH).
Display will count
down through
heating time.
down through
heating time.
Example:
To melt 50g (2oz) butter on 100P (HIGH) power for 30 seconds.
To melt 50g (2oz) butter on 100P (HIGH) power for 30 seconds.
x3
GETTING STARTED:
Getting started in three simple steps:
Getting started in three simple steps:
Display will count down through cooking time.
WARNING
Always operate the oven with the turntable and
support fitted correctly, see page 2. This promotes
thorough even cooking.
Always operate the oven with the turntable and
support fitted correctly, see page 2. This promotes
thorough even cooking.
A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate
properly and damage the oven.
properly and damage the oven.
The turntable rotates clockwise or counter
clockwise. The rotary direction may change each
time you start the oven. This does not affect
cooking performance.
clockwise. The rotary direction may change each
time you start the oven. This does not affect
cooking performance.
C O O K
10min.
1min.
10sec.
10sec.
x1
x1
AUTO MINUTE
START
AUTO MINUTE
START
x1
MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL
MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL
8
100P (HIGH)
70P (MEDIUM HIGH)
50P (MEDIUM)
30P (MEDIUM LOW)
10P (LOW)
To defrost foods not included in the Auto Defrost menu, use microwave power levels 30P (MEDIUM LOW) or
10P (LOW). Stir or turn food at least 2-3 times during defrosting.
10P (LOW). Stir or turn food at least 2-3 times during defrosting.
After defrosting, cover food or wrap in aluminium foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted. Refer to the
defrosting charts in the cookbook section of this manual.
defrosting charts in the cookbook section of this manual.
Enter required time and select the power level: There are
5 microwave power levels:
5 microwave power levels:
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
To check the power level during cooking /
defrosting: Press the MICROWAVE POWER
LEVEL key and the power level will be displayed
as long as the key is pressed. This does not affect
the programme or cooking time.
defrosting: Press the MICROWAVE POWER
LEVEL key and the power level will be displayed
as long as the key is pressed. This does not affect
the programme or cooking time.
Important: The microwave power level will default
to 100P (HIGH) unless you press MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL to the desired setting. To help you
decide which power level is suitable, for Defrosting
advice see below, also charts, Page 28, and for
cooking, see charts, Page 29-31. For advice on
Reheating, see Page 32.
to 100P (HIGH) unless you press MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL to the desired setting. To help you
decide which power level is suitable, for Defrosting
advice see below, also charts, Page 28, and for
cooking, see charts, Page 29-31. For advice on
Reheating, see Page 32.
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.
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.
AUTO MINUTE
AUTO MINUTE enables you to cook on 100P
(HIGH) microwave power in multiples of 1 minute,
or extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
Example:
To cook on 100P (HIGH) for 2 minutes, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.
AUTO MINUTE enables you to extend cooking
time in multiples of 1 minute during cooking.
(HIGH) microwave power in multiples of 1 minute,
or extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
Example:
To cook on 100P (HIGH) for 2 minutes, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.
AUTO MINUTE enables you to extend cooking
time in multiples of 1 minute during cooking.
x2
AUTO MINUTE
START
C O O K
D E F R O S T S E N S O R A U T O %
N P.
L B S .
L B S .
K G O Z
DEFROSTING
MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL
C O O K D E F R O S T S E N S O R A U T O %
C O O K D E F R O S T S E N S O R A U T O %
N P
N P.
L B S .
L B S .
L B S .
K G O Z
K G O Z
x1
MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL
C O O K D E F R O S T S E N S O R A U T O %
C O O K D E F R O S T S E N S O R A U T O %
N P
N P.
L B S .
L B S .
L B S .
K G O Z
K G O Z
x2
MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL
C O O K D E F R O S T S E N S O R A U T O %
N P.
L B S .
L B S .
K G O Z
x3
MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL
C O O K D E F R O S T S E N S O R A U T O %
N P.
L B S .
L B S .
K G O Z
x4
MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL
C O O K D E F R O S T S E N S O R A U T O %
N P.
L B S .
L B S .
K G O Z
x5
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GRILLING
1. Press the TIME
keys to enter
grilling time.
grilling time.
2. Press GRILL once.
3. Press
START/AUTO
MINUTE to start
grilling.
MINUTE to start
grilling.
GETTING STARTED: Getting started in three simple steps:
Display will count down through grilling time.
x8
x1
x1
x1
Example:
x1
10min.
1min.
10sec.
AUTO MINUTE
START
GRILL
1min.
AUTO MINUTE
START
AUTO MINUTE
START
GRILL
The grill at the top of the oven cavity has one
power setting. Assisted by the turntable which
rotates to ensure even browning, the grill is both
economical and ideal for cooking bacon, gammon
steaks, fish fingers and tea cakes or for making
cheese on toast. It is also ideal for browning and
crisping food which has been microwaved.
power setting. Assisted by the turntable which
rotates to ensure even browning, the grill is both
economical and ideal for cooking bacon, gammon
steaks, fish fingers and tea cakes or for making
cheese on toast. It is also ideal for browning and
crisping food which has been microwaved.
It is not necessary to preheat the grill. Follow
recommended grilling times and procedures in the
cookbook section of this manual.
recommended grilling times and procedures in the
cookbook section of this manual.
NOTE:
When first using the grill heater, smoke and odour
will be given off. To avoid this happening when
food is being cooked, heat the grill heating element
without food for approximately 20 minutes.
When first using the grill heater, smoke and odour
will be given off. To avoid this happening when
food is being cooked, heat the grill heating element
without food for approximately 20 minutes.
The high rack is recommended for grilling small items such as toast, bacon or steak, turn over halfway
through grilling. Place food directly on the rack, in a flan dish or on a heat-resistant plate.
When browning or crisping foods in a casserole dish, use the high rack if the container is shallow enough.
However, it is advisable to place such containers directly onto the turntable or low rack - allow a little extra
time to brown and crisp.
Example:
To grill 6 rashers of bacon for 8 minutes. Place the bacon
in a flan dish on the high rack. Close the oven door.
To grill 6 rashers of bacon for 8 minutes. Place the bacon
in a flan dish on the high rack. Close the oven door.
1. Enter the grilling time, press the 1 MINUTE key
eight times.
2. Press GRILL once.
3. Press START/AUTO MINUTE once to start
grilling.
The display will count down through grilling time.
4. Halfway through cooking, open the door (or press
STOP/CLEAR once, then open the door). Turn the
bacon over.
bacon over.
5. Press START/AUTO MINUTE once to continue
grilling.
The display will count down through grilling time and
will show at regular intervals
STOP/
CLEAR
x1
x1
10
DUAL GRILLING
Place the chops on the high rack.
1. Press the 10 MINUTE key once and the
1 MINUTE key once to enter the grilling time of
11 minutes.
2. Press DUAL GRILL once.
3. Press MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL twice for
70P (MEDIUM HIGH).
4. Press START/AUTO MINUTE once to start
cooking.
The display will count down through cooking time.
5. Halfway through cooking, open the door (or press
STOP/CLEAR once, then open the door). Turn the
chops over.
chops over.
6. Press START/AUTO MINUTE once to continue
cooking.
The display will count down through cooking time
and will show at regular intervals.
and will show at regular intervals.
x1
x1
x1
x2
x1
x1
10min.
1min.
AUTO MINUTE
START
AUTO MINUTE
START
MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL
DUAL GRILL
DUAL GRILL combines the power of the microwave with the grill. The DUAL GRILL default setting combines
the GRILL with 30P ( MEDIUM LOW) microwave power. Please note that microwave level 100P (HIGH) cannot
be set for DUAL GRILL.
the GRILL with 30P ( MEDIUM LOW) microwave power. Please note that microwave level 100P (HIGH) cannot
be set for DUAL GRILL.
The combination of microwaves with the grill reduces cooking time and provides a crisp, brown finish giving you
the convenience of fast cooking with a traditional appetising appearance.
the convenience of fast cooking with a traditional appetising appearance.
Use the high rack for dual grilling small items such as toast, bacon or steak, turn over halfway through cooking.
Food can be placed directly on the rack, on a heat-resistant plate or in a flan dish.
When browning or crisping foods in a casserole dish, use the high rack if the container is shallow enough.
However, it is advisable to place such containers directly onto the turntable or low rack - allow a little extra time
to brown and crisp.
Food can be placed directly on the rack, on a heat-resistant plate or in a flan dish.
When browning or crisping foods in a casserole dish, use the high rack if the container is shallow enough.
However, it is advisable to place such containers directly onto the turntable or low rack - allow a little extra time
to brown and crisp.
STOP/
CLEAR
Example:
To cook 450g (1lb) boneless pork chops using dual grill, 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) microwave power for 11
minutes.
To cook 450g (1lb) boneless pork chops using dual grill, 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) microwave power for 11
minutes.
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