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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).
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).
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 28).
such as glass and plastic, to heat the food.
(See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 28).
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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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
BEFORE OPERATION
Your oven comes pre-set in Energy Save Mode (see page 9 for details).
To operate the oven in Energy Save Mode:
1. Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear on the display at this time.
1. Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear on the display at this time.
2. Open the door.
The display will flash:
Close the door.
3. Press the STOP/CLEAR button.
The display will show:
NOTES: In Energy Save Mode, if you do not operate the oven for 3 minutes or more (i.e. after
closing the door, pressing the STOP/CLEAR button, or at the end of cooking), you will
not be able to operate the oven until you open and close the oven door.
not be able to operate the oven until you open and close the oven door.
When new, the very first time the grills are used, smoke and odour will be given off.
To avoid this happening when food is being cooked, heat the grills without food for approx.
20 minutes. (Please refer to note on page 13.)
To avoid this happening when food is being cooked, heat the grills without food for approx.
20 minutes. (Please refer to note on page 13.)
Power Level
Press the
Percentage
POWER
LEVEL button
HIGH
x 1
100%
MEDIUM HIGH
x 2
70%
MEDIUM
x 3
50%
MEDIUM LOW
x 4
30%
(Defrost)
LOW
x 5
10%
(Defrost)
• Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown
opposite.
• To change the power level for cooking, enter
the cooking time and then press the POWER
LEVEL button.
LEVEL button.
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.
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.
IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will
cook at 100% unless you press the POWER
LEVEL button to the desired setting.
cook at 100% unless you press the POWER
LEVEL button to the desired setting.
Check the power level:
To check the microwave power level during
cooking, press the POWER LEVEL button. As
long as your finger is pressing the POWER
LEVEL 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 POWER LEVEL button. As
long as your finger is pressing the POWER
LEVEL button the power level will be displayed.
The oven continues to count down although the
display will show the power level.
POWER LEVEL
BUTTON
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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.
This facility saves electricity when the oven is not
in use.
• If the oven is not used, it will default to Energy
Save Mode after 3 minutes. The display is blank
and the oven cannot be operated.
and the oven cannot be operated.
• To operate the oven, open and then close the
door. “0” will be displayed and the oven is
ready to use.
ready to use.
To cancel Energy Save Mode, set the clock.
(Please refer to page 10.)
(Please refer to page 10.)
To cancel the clock, follow the procedure
opposite. (This will restart Energy Save Mode.)
opposite. (This will restart Energy Save Mode.)
Notes:
• If you unplug your oven at any stage you will
• If you unplug your oven at any stage you will
have to reset the clock to cancel Energy Save
Mode.
Mode.
• If the clock has been set, cancelling Energy
Save Mode, then your oven has a safety feature
which prevents START/AUTO MINUTE
button from working if the oven has not been
in use for more than 3 minutes. Press the
STOP/CLEAR button or open and close the
door to re-use the oven.
which prevents START/AUTO MINUTE
button from working if the oven has not been
in use for more than 3 minutes. Press the
STOP/CLEAR button or open and close the
door to re-use the oven.
1. Time of day appears on the display.
2. Press the CLOCK SET button once.
4. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE button.
The power will be off and the display will
show nothing.
show nothing.
x1
x1
3. Adjust the display to “0” by rotating the
TIME/WEIGHT 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 the
CLOCK SET button once.
“12H” will appear on the display.
“12H” will appear on the display.
To set the time of day follow the instructions
opposite.
opposite.
x1
NOTES:
• Press the STOP/CLEAR button if you make a
• Press the STOP/CLEAR button if you make a
mistake during programming.
• To check the time of day during a cooking
process, press the CLOCK SET button and
the time of day will remain on the display as
long as you keep your finger on the button.
This does not affect the cooking process.
the time of day will remain on the display as
long as you keep your finger on the button.
This does not affect the 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 “.0” when cooking is complete.
If the clock has not been set, the display will
only show “.0” when cooking is complete.
• If the electrical power supply to your
microwave oven is interrupted, the display will
intermittently show “.0” 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 “.0” 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.
x2
• To select the 24 hour clock, press the
CLOCK SET button twice.
“24H” will appear on the display.
“24H” will appear on the display.
1. Select the clock type required.
2. Enter the hours by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob.
3. Press the CLOCK SET button once.
4. Enter the minutes by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob.
5. To start the clock, press the CLOCK SET
button once.
x1
x1
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