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MICROWAVING
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
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Power level: The microwave power level is varied
by the microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than 100% you will
be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing on
and off as the food cooks or defrosts.
by the microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than 100% 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 100% unless you press the MICRO. POWER key
to the desired setting.
to 100% unless you press the MICRO. POWER key
to the desired setting.
TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL:
To check the microwave power level during cooking,
press the MICRO. POWER key. As long as your
finger is pressing the MICRO. POWER key 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 MICRO. POWER key. As long as your
finger is pressing the MICRO. POWER key the power
level will be displayed. The oven continues to count
down although the display will show the power level.
To change the power level for cooking, enter
the required time and then press the MICRO.
POWER key.
For example:
the required time and then press the MICRO.
POWER key.
For example:
x1
100% (HIGH)
x2
70% (MED.HIGH)
x3
50% (MEDIUM)
x4
30% (MED.LOW)
x5
10% (LOW)
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:
level for cooking, follow the advice given in the
recipe section. Generally the following
recommendations apply:
100% - (HIGH output = 900W) used for fast
cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot
beverages, vegetables etc.
cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot
beverages, vegetables etc.
70% - (MEDIUM HIGH 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.
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.
50% - (MEDIUM 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.
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.
30% - (MEDIUM LOW 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.
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.
10% - (LOW output = 90W) For gentle defrosting,
eg. cream gateaux or pastry.
eg. cream gateaux or pastry.
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
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 24-25).
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 24-25).
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BEFORE OPERATION
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ENERGY SAVE MODE
Your oven has an Energy Save Mode. This facility saves electricity when the oven is not in use.
When you have unpacked your oven and assembled the turntable correctly (please refer to page 2) plug the
oven into your electricity supply. Open & close the door. “0” will appear on the display. The oven is now
ready for use.
The oven will default to Energy Save Mode after 3 minutes if not used. In Energy Save Mode the display is
blank and the oven cannot be operated.
To cancel Energy Save Mode:
i) Open & close the door. “0” will be displayed and the oven is ready for use.
ii) Set the clock. Please refer to “Setting the clock” on page 8. (To revert back to Energy Save Mode, follow
the procedure below).
Note: If you unplug your oven at any stage you will have to reset the clock to cancel Energy Save Mode.
When you have unpacked your oven and assembled the turntable correctly (please refer to page 2) plug the
oven into your electricity supply. Open & close the door. “0” will appear on the display. The oven is now
ready for use.
The oven will default to Energy Save Mode after 3 minutes if not used. In Energy Save Mode the display is
blank and the oven cannot be operated.
To cancel Energy Save Mode:
i) Open & close the door. “0” will be displayed and the oven is ready for use.
ii) Set the clock. Please refer to “Setting the clock” on page 8. (To revert back to Energy Save Mode, follow
the procedure below).
Note: If you unplug your oven at any stage you will have to reset the clock to cancel Energy Save Mode.
To start Energy Save Mode when the clock is set.
1. Make sure the correct
time appears on the
display.
display.
2. Press the KITCHEN TIMER/
CLOCK SET key three times.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE
key. The power will be off and the
display will show nothing.
display will show nothing.
x3
x1
Your oven has an energy save mode.
1. Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear on the
display at this time.
2. Open the door, the display will flash the message
shown opposite.
3. Close the door. The display wil show “.0”. If you
set the clock “energy save” mode will be off. If
you keep “energy save” mode, go to step 5.
you keep “energy save” mode, go to step 5.
4. Set the clock, refer to page 8.
5. Heat the oven using the upper and lower grills
without food for 20 minutes. (For operation, see
NOTES on page 10).
NOTES on page 10).
1.
2.
3.
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NOTES:
• To check the time of day during a cooking process, press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key and the
• To check the time of day during a cooking process, press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key and the
time of day will remain on the display as long as you keep your finger on the key. This does not affect the
cooking process.
cooking process.
• 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 electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, plug in the oven again, then open
and close the door. The display will show . If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be
erased. The time of day will also be erased.
erased. The time of day will also be erased.
• When you want to reset the time of day, follow the above example again.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
x1
x2
1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER/
CLOCK SET key twice.
2. To enter the hours press the
10 MIN key once then the
1 MIN key twice.
1 MIN key twice.
Example:
To set the the time of day, 12:35:
To set the the time of day, 12:35:
x2
x3
x5
x1
4. To enter the minutes press the 10 MIN
key 3 times then the 1 MIN key 5 times.
3. To change from hours to minutes
press the KITCHEN TIMER/
CLOCK SET key once.
CLOCK SET key once.
5. To start the clock press the KITCHEN
TIMER/ CLOCK SET key once.
x1
Your oven is fitted with a 12 hour clock.
To set the time of day, follow the guidelines in the example below:
To set the time of day, follow the guidelines in the example below:
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NOTES:
• Your oven can be programmed for up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90).
• When the door is opened during cooking, the cooking time on the display stops. The cooking time starts to count
• Your oven can be programmed for up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90).
• When the door is opened during cooking, the cooking time on the display stops. The cooking time starts to count
down again when the door is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
• When oven operation is finished, 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 MICRO. POWER key. As long as your finger is
• If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the MICRO. POWER key. As long as your finger is
touching the key, the power level will be displayed.
HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN
Opening and closing the door:
To open oven door, press the door opening button. The oven lamp will
light when the door is open. Close the door firmly and the lamp will go
out.
To open oven door, press the door opening button. The oven lamp will
light when the door is open. Close the door firmly and the lamp will go
out.
Starting the oven:
Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or
directly onto the turntable. Close the door and press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key.
Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or
directly onto the turntable. Close the door and press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key.
Stopping the oven:
If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR key
once or open the oven door. If you wish to cancel the cooking programme,
press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR key
once or open the oven door. If you wish to cancel the cooking programme,
press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
1. To enter the cooking time,
press the 1 MIN key
twice then the 10 SEC
key three times.
twice then the 10 SEC
key three times.
2. To input the power level press
the MICRO. POWER key
twice for 70%.
twice for 70%.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start cooking.
start cooking.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
through the cooking time.
Example:
To cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70% microwave power .
To cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70% microwave power .
x3
x2
x2
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