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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.
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.
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.
HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS
Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those
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.
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.
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.
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.
Microwaves will pass through certain materials,
such as glass and plastic, to heat the food.
(See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 34).
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.
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.
Once cooking is complete, the oven
automatically stops producing microwaves.
Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it
enables the heat to disperse equally throughout
the food.
such as glass and plastic, to heat the food.
(See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 34).
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.
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.
Once cooking is complete, the oven
automatically stops producing microwaves.
Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it
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).
Letter representing the
oven heating category.
oven heating category.
Microwave Symbol.
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
A B C D E
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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.
2. Open the door.
1. Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear on the display at this time.
2. Open the door.
The display will flash:
3. Close the door.
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 key, or at the end of cooking), you will not be able to
operate the oven until you open and close the oven door.
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 12.)
To avoid this happening when food is being cooked, heat the grills without food for approx.
20 minutes. (Please refer to note on page 12.)
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Power Level
Press the
Percentage
MICRO (Display)
POWER
key
HIGH
x
1
100%
(100P)
MEDIUM HIGH
x 2
70%
(70P)
MEDIUM
x
3
50%
(50P)
MEDIUM LOW
x 4
30%
(Defrost)
(30P)
LOW
x
5
10%
(Defrost)
(10P)
• Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown
opposite.
• To change the power level for cooking, enter
the cooking time and then press the MICRO
POWER key.
POWER key.
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
MICRO POWER key to the desired setting.
will cook at 100% unless you press the
MICRO POWER key to the desired setting.
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.
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.
MICRO POWER
KEY
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Your oven has a 12 hour clock.
• To select the 12 hour clock, press the
• To select the 12 hour clock, press the
KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key twice.
To set the time of day follow the instructions
opposite.
opposite.
NOTES:
• Press the STOP/CLEAR key if you make a
• Press the STOP/CLEAR key if you make a
mistake during programming.
• If you press any of the TIME keys too many
times, continue to press the key until the
desired time re-appears.
desired time re-appears.
• 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.
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.
• 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 oven will
be save energy mode automatically after
the power is reinstated, and the display will
show nothing until the door is opened. If this
occurs during cooking, the programme will be
erased. The time of day will also be erased.
be save energy mode automatically after
the power is reinstated, and the display will
show nothing until the door is opened. 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.
1. Select the clock.
2. Enter the hours by pressing the TIME keys.
3. Press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key
once.
4. Enter the minutes by pressing the TIME keys.
5. To start the clock, press the KITCHEN
TIMER/ CLOCK SET key once.
x2
x2
x1
x1
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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.
• If the oven is not used, it will default to Energy
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.
blank 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 8.)
(Please refer to page 8.)
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 key from working if the oven has not
been in use for more than 3 minutes. Press the
STOP/CLEAR key or open and close the door
to re-use the oven.
feature which prevents START/AUTO
MINUTE key from working if the oven has not
been in use for more than 3 minutes. Press the
STOP/CLEAR key or open and close the door
to re-use the oven.
1. Time of day appears on the display.
2. Press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key
3 times.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key. The
power will be off and the display will show
nothing.
nothing.
x3
x1
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