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GB-15

ENGLISH

The AUTO MENU programmes automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking of the foods (details on page 
GB-16). Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function.

Example: To cook 350 g carrots by using the AUTO MENU function for fresh vegetables.

1. Rotate the ENTRY dial and 

select the desired auto menu.  

The display will show:

2. Press the START/+1min/

ENTER button to confi rm 
the setting.

3.  Enter the desired weight 

by rotating the ENTRY 
dial until the display 
shows:

4. Press the START/+1min/

ENTER button to start 
cooking. (The display 
will count down through 
cooking time.)

NOTES:
•  The weight or quantity of the food can be input by rotating the ENTRY dial until the desired weight/ quantity is displayed. 

Enter the weight of the food only. Do not include the weight of the container.

•  For food weighing more or less than the weights/quantities given in the AUTO MENU chart on page GB-16 cook by manual operation.

1. WEIGHT DEFROST
The microwave oven is pre-programmed with a time and power level so that the following food can be defrosted easily: Pork, 
beef and chicken. The weight range for these foods are from 100g – 2000g in 100g steps. Frozen foods are defrosted from -18°C.
Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions.
Example: To defrost a meat joint weighing 1.2kg using WEIGHT DEFROST.
Place the meat in a fl an dish or on a microwave oven rack on the turntable.

1.  Select the menu required by pressing 

the WEIGHT/ TIME  DEFROST button 
once. 

 

 

the display will show: 

2.  Enter the desired weight by 

rotating the ENTRY dial until the 
display shows:

 

At the same time “g” indicator 
will light up on the display.

3. Press the START/+1min/ENTER button 

to start defrosting. The time and defrost 
indicators will light up and “g” indicator 
will disappear. (The display will count 
down through defrosting time).

NOTES for WEIGHT DEFROST:
•  Before freezing foods, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.
•  Place food with a weight less than 200 g at the edge of the turntable and do not place it to the centre of the turntable.
•  Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 100 g, for example, 650 g to 700 g.
•  If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with fl at pieces of aluminium foil. This will prevent the areas from becoming 

warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls.

2. TIME DEFROST
This function quickly defrosts food while enabling you to choose a suitable defrost period, depending on the food type. Follow 
the example below for details on how to operate this function. The time range is 0:05 – 95:00.
Example: To defrost the food for 10 minutes.

1.  Select the menu required by pressing the 

WEIGHT/TIME DEFROST button twice. 

 

 

the display will show: 

2.  Enter the desired cooking time 

by rotating the ENTRY dial until 
the display shows: 10:00

3.  Press the START/+1min/ENTER button 

to start defrosting. The time and defrost 
indicators will light up.

NOTES for TIME DEFROST:
•  After cooking an audible signal will sound fi ve times and the LED will then display the time of day, if the clock has been set. If 

the clock has not been set, the display will only show “0:00” when cooking is complete.

•  The preset microwave power level is P30 and can not be changed.

GB-16

Reheat
Dinner Plate
(pre-cooked food e.g. 
meat, vegetable and 
garnishes)

A1

100% Micro

150g, 250g, 350g, 450g, 600g
(initial temp. 5°C)
Plate and vent microwave cling 
fi lm or suitable lid

Put the pre-cooked food on a plate. Use vented 
microwave cling fi lm or a suitable lid to cover the plate. 
Place the plate in the centre of the turntable. Stir after 
cooking.

Jacket Potato

A2

100% Micro

1, 2, 3  potatoes (pieces)
1 potato = approx. 230g
(initial temp. 20°C)

Please use potatoes which are similar in size of approx. 
230g. Pierce each potato in several places and place 
towards the edge of the turntable. Turn over and 
rearrange halfway through cooking. Stand for 3 - 5 
minutes before serving.

Meat
(boneless meat e.g.  
beef, lamb, pork or 
poultry)

A3

100% Micro

150g, 300g, 450g, 600g
(initial temp 5°C)
Flan dish and vented microwave 
cling fi lm or suitable lid

Cut the meat into small strips and place it in a fl an dish. 
Use vented microwave cling fi lm or a suitable lid to 
cover the fl an dish. Place the fl an dish in the centre of 
the turntable.

Fresh vegetables e.g. 
Caulifl ower, carrots, 
broccoli, fennel, leek, 
pepper, courgettes 
etc. 

A4

100% Micro

150g, 350g, 500g
(initial temp 20°C)
Bowl and lid

Cut, chop or slice fresh vegetables into evenly sized 
pieces. Place the fresh vegetables into a suitable container. 
Place onto the turntable. Add the required amount of 
water (1tbsp per 100 g). Cover with a lid. Sir after cooking 
and let the food stand for approx. 2 minutes.

Fish 
(Only fi sh fi llet is 
recommended for 
this programme)

A5

80% Micro

150g, 250g, 350g, 450g, 650g
(initial temp. temp 20°C)
Flan dish and vented microwave 
cling fi lm or suitable lid

Place in a single layer in a fl an dish. Use vented 
microwave cling fi lm or a suitable lid to cover.

Pasta
(dried pasta e.g. 
Fussili, Farfalle, 
Rigatoni)

A6

80% Micro

Pasta 

Water

  50 g 

  450 ml

 100 g 

  800 ml

 150 g 

 1200 ml

(initial temp. for the water: 20°C) 
Big wide bowl

Place pasta in an appropriate sized bowl and add the 
water. Do not cover. Place the bowl in the centre of the 
turntable.
After cooking, stir well and stand for 2 minutes before 
draining.

Soup

A7

100% Micro

(initial temp. 5°C)
Cups (200 g per cup)

Place the cups on the turntable and stir after cooking.

Sponge Cake*
Ingredients:
4 eggs
110 g sugar
100 g fl our
  10 g corn starch
  60 g water
  60 g vegetable oil

A8

Preheat at 
160°C

475g
(initial temp. 20°C)
Spring form tin
(about 26 cm diameter) 
Rack

Preheat the oven to 160°C. When the temperature is 
reached, open the door and place the cake on the rack 
inside. Press the START/+1min/ENTER button to start 
the baking.

Frozen Pizza (Oven 
Ready Pizza 

Æ 

prebaked)

A9

200g, 300g, 400g
(initial temp. -18°C)
Rack

Remove packaging and place directly on the rack. No 
standing time is required.

Roast Chicken

A10

500g, 750g, 1000g, 1200g
(initial temp. 20°C) 
Rack

If desired, season with salt, pepper and paprika. Pierce 
the skin of the chicken a few times. Place the chicken, 
breast side up, onto the rack.

* Preparation of the sponge cake (A8):
1.  Separate the eggs.
2.  Cream the egg yolk, oil and water with a handheld blender (low speed) until light and fl uff y.
3.  Add the fl our and mix well.  
4.  In a separate dish, beat the egg white, sugar and cornstarch with a handheld blender (high speed) until stiff . Carefully fold 

into the cake mixture.

5.  Spoon in the mixture into the greased spring form tin and smooth the surface. 
6.  After preheating place the spring form tin on the rack.
NOTES:
• The fi nal temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot after cooking. If necessary, 

you can extend the cooking time manually.

•  When using the auto cook function the results depend on variances such as the shape and size of the food and your personal 

preference as regards cooking results. If you are not satisfi ed with the programmed result, please adjust the cooking time to 
match your requirement.

200g, 400g, 600g

C-1

C-1

GB-17

ENGLISH

To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to 
penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook. A variety 
of cookware can be used as listed below.

Aluminium foil / Foil 
containers

✔ / ✘

✔

✔

✔ / ✘

Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used 
to shield food from overheating. Keep foil 
at least 2cm from the oven walls, as arcing 
may occur.
Foil containers are not recommended 
unless specified by the manufacturer, e.g. 
Microfoil®, follow instructions carefully.

Browning dishes

✔

✘

✘

✘

Always follow the manufacturers instructions. 
Do not exceed heating times given. Be very 
careful as these dishes become very hot.

China and ceramics

✔ / ✘

✘

✔

✔

Mix Conv. 

only

Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and 
bone china are usually suitable, except for 
those with metallic decoration.

Glassware e.g. Pyrex ®

✔

✔

✔

✔

Care should be taken if using fi ne glassware 
as it can break or crack if heated suddenly.

Metal

✘

✔

✔

✘

It is not recommended to use metal cookware 
as it will arc, which can lead to fi re.

Plastic/Polystyrene e.g.  
fast food containers

✔

✘

✔

✔ / ✘

Care must be taken as some containers warp, 
melt or discolour at high temperatures.

Cling fi lm

✔

✘

✘

✘

It should not touch the food and must be 
pierced to let the steam escape.

Freezer/Roasting bags

✔

✘

✔ / ✘

✘

Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure 
bags are suitable for microwave use. Do not 
use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or 
catch fi re due to the metal ‘arcing’.

Paper - Plates, cups and 
kitchen paper

✔

✘

✘

✘

Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. 
Care must be taken as overheating may 
cause fi re.

Straw and wooden 
containers

✔

✘

✘

✘

Always attend the oven when using these 
materials as overheating may cause fi re.

Recycled paper and 
newspaper

✘

✘

✘

✘

May contain extracts of metal which will 
cause ‘arcing’ and may lead to fi re.

Rack

✔

✔

✔

✔

The metal rack supplied have been specially 
designed for all cooking modes and will not 
damage the oven.

GB-18

Oven exterior
The outside of your oven can be cleaned easily with 
mild soap and water. Make sure the soap is wiped off  
with a moist cloth, and dry the exterior with a soft 
towel.

Oven controls
Open the door before cleaning to de-activate the 
oven controls. Care should be taken when cleaning 
the oven control. Using a cloth dampened with water 
only, gently wipe the panel until it becomes clean. 
Avoid using excessive amounts of water. Do not use 
any sort of chemical or abrasive cleaner.

Oven Interior
1. For cleaning, wipe any splatters or spills with a 

soft damp cloth or sponge after each use while 
the oven is still warm. For heavier spills, use a mild 
soap and wipe several times with a damp cloth 
until all residues are removed. Built-up splashes 
may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fi re, and 
cause arcing. Do not remove the waveguide cover.

2. Make sure that mild soap or water does not 

penetrate the small vents in the walls which may 
cause damage to the oven.

3. Do not use spray type cleaners on the oven interior.
4. Heat up your oven regularly by using the convection 

and grill. Remaining food or fat can cause smoke or a 
bad smell.

5. Food will release steam during cook ing and 

cause condensation inside the oven and door. It 
is important to wipe the oven dry. A build up of 
condensation will eventually lead to rust forming 
on the oven interior.

SPECIAL NOTE for WAVEGUIDE COVER: Keep the 
waveguide cover clean at all times. The waveguide 
cover is constructed from a fragile material and should 
be cleaned with care (follow the cleaning instructions 
above).
Excessive soaking may cause disintegration of 
the waveguide cover. The waveguide cover is a 
consumable part and without regular cleaning, will 
need to be replaced.

Accessories
The accessories such as the turntable and rack should 
be washed in a mild washing up liquid solution and 
dried. They are dishwasher safe.

Door
To remove all traces of dirt, regularly clean both sides 
of the door, the door seals and adjacent parts with a 
soft, damp cloth. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners 
or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass oven door 
since they can scratch the surface, which may result in 
shattering of the glass.

NOTE: A steam cleaner should not be used.

Cleaning tip - For easier cleaning of your oven:
Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100% for 10 -12 minutes.
Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.

IMPORTANT: 
•  If you cook food for more than the standard time (see chart below) using the same cooking mode, the oven's safety 

mechanisms automatically activate. The microwave power level will be reduced or the grill heating element will 
turn on and off . 

Microwave P100

30 minutes

Grill/ Convection/ Combi cooking mode

Intermittent operation, temperature and time 
controlled