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The LESS ( ▼ ) and MORE ( ▲ ) function allows you to cook food for more or less time than the preset
programmes.
programmes.
For Example: If you prefer Baked Potatoes which are cooked but still crisp, or beef which is rare, use
the LESS ( ▼ ) key. Alternatively, if you prefer Baked Potatoes softer or beef well done, use the MORE
( ▲ ) key.
the LESS ( ▼ ) key. Alternatively, if you prefer Baked Potatoes softer or beef well done, use the MORE
( ▲ ) key.
A. Guide for using LESS ( ▼ ) and MORE ( ▲ ) with Breakfast/Pizza/Instant Cook/Auto
Cook/Auto Defrost:
• INSTANT COOK: Press the LESS ( ▼ )/MORE ( ▲ ) key before pressing the INSTANT COOK
Cook/Auto Defrost:
• INSTANT COOK: Press the LESS ( ▼ )/MORE ( ▲ ) key before pressing the INSTANT COOK
key.
• BREAKFAST/PIZZA/AUTO COOK/AUTO DEFROST: Press the LESS ( ▼ )/MORE ( ▲ ) key
before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
NOTE: To cancel LESS ( ▼ )/MORE ( ▲ ), simply press the same key again.
B. Guide for use of LESS ( ▼ ) and MORE ( ▲ ) during manual oven operation:
To alter cooking or defrosting time whilst oven is in operation, use LESS ( ▼ ) or MORE ( ▲ ).
Press the LESS ( ▼ ) or MORE ( ▲ ) key to decrease or increase the cooking or defrosting time in
multiples of 1 minute. The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 99 minutes.
Press the LESS ( ▼ ) or MORE ( ▲ ) key to decrease or increase the cooking or defrosting time in
multiples of 1 minute. The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 99 minutes.
3. LESS ( ▼ ) and MORE ( ▲ )
Example: To cook on 50% (MEDIUM) for 10 minutes and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes:
1. To input the
time press the
10 MIN key
once.
10 MIN key
once.
x1
2. To input the
power press
the POWER
LEVEL key three
times.
the POWER
LEVEL key three
times.
x3
3. Press the
START/AUTO
MINUTE key once
to start cooking.
MINUTE key once
to start cooking.
x1
3. To reduce the time
by 2 minutes press
the LESS key
twice.
the LESS key
twice.
x2
4. Cooking time is reduced
by two minutes and
continues to count down,
for example:
continues to count down,
for example:
Display:
10min.
MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL
AUTO MINUTE
START
LESS
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4. AUTO START
AUTO START enables you to programme the oven to cook at any time during the next 12 hours (if the
12 hour clock is set).
12 hour clock is set).
IMPORTANT: It is recommended the oven is always attended when in use. Check to
ensure you have programmed the oven correctly. Exceeding cooking times and use
of excessive power levels can lead to food overheating and cause a risk of fire.
ensure you have programmed the oven correctly. Exceeding cooking times and use
of excessive power levels can lead to food overheating and cause a risk of fire.
• You can use AUTO START only with manual cooking.
• Before programming the oven, always check the display is showing the correct time of day.
• Once the oven is programmed for AUTO START the display will show the AUTO START time.
If you press the AUTO START/CLOCK key and hold, the time of day will be displayed until you
release your finger from the key.
release your finger from the key.
• If you want to cancel an AUTO START programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key.
• The AUTO START time can only be entered in multiples of 10 minutes. It is not possible to enter less
• The AUTO START time can only be entered in multiples of 10 minutes. It is not possible to enter less
than 10 minutes or any time which is not in multiples of 10 minutes.
• If the door is opened after programming, close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to
continue with AUTO START.
Example:
The current time of day is 1:00pm and you want to programme the oven to reheat a casserole on 50%
(MEDIUM) for 40 mins at 4:30pm.
The current time of day is 1:00pm and you want to programme the oven to reheat a casserole on 50%
(MEDIUM) for 40 mins at 4:30pm.
1. Enter the time at which you
want the casserole to begin
reheating by pressing the
shown keys.
reheating by pressing the
shown keys.
1min.
10sec.
x4
x3
2. Press the AUTO
START/ CLOCK key
once to set the start
time for cooking.
once to set the start
time for cooking.
AUTO START
CLOCK
3. Enter the cooking time
by pressing the 10
MIN key four times (40
mins).
MIN key four times (40
mins).
10min.
x4
4. Enter the power level
by pressing the
POWER LEVEL key
three times.
POWER LEVEL key
three times.
MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL
x3
5. Press the
START/AUTO
MINUTE key to start
the programme.
MINUTE key to start
the programme.
AUTO MINUTE
START
x1
When the oven starts at
4:30pm, the
preprogrammed
sequence will start.
The cooking time and
mode will appear on the
display.
4:30pm, the
preprogrammed
sequence will start.
The cooking time and
mode will appear on the
display.
x1
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6. INTERACTIVE DISPLAY
The INFO key provides a step-by-step interactive guide which illuminates the display.
This will enable you to determine:
• The next action on the way to completing any programme (manual or automatic).
• Weight ranges for automatic programmes.
• Action required during or after cooking, eg when to stir or turn food, whether to leave the food to stand
• The next action on the way to completing any programme (manual or automatic).
• Weight ranges for automatic programmes.
• Action required during or after cooking, eg when to stir or turn food, whether to leave the food to stand
at the end of cooking.
When you plug the oven in, the auto setting for the interactive display is ON.
There are two options when you use the INFO key:
1) Guide of Keys allows you to press a key to display information about it. The information will be
1) Guide of Keys allows you to press a key to display information about it. The information will be
displayed twice.
EXAMPLE:
To check the information for Roast Pork in AUTO COOK (AC-4).
To check the information for Roast Pork in AUTO COOK (AC-4).
1. Press the INFO key once. Info
will appear in the display.
2. Press the AUTO COOK
key four times to select
Roast Pork.
Roast Pork.
The display will flash
a series of messages:
a series of messages:
The message will be repeated twice, and then the
display will show the time of day. If you want to
cancel the guide, press the STOP/CLEAR key.
display will show the time of day. If you want to
cancel the guide, press the STOP/CLEAR key.
5. AUTO MINUTE
AUTO MINUTE enables you:
• To cook directly on 100% (HIGH) microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.
• Extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
Example:
To cook on 100% (HIGH) for 2 minutes, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.
• To cook directly on 100% (HIGH) microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.
• Extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
Example:
To cook on 100% (HIGH) for 2 minutes, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.
NOTE: The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start, can only be input within 2
minutes after cooking completion, closing the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR
key. The cooking time may be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.
minutes after cooking completion, closing the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR
key. The cooking time may be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.
Example:
AUTO MINUTE
START
Display:
x2
x4
x1
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2) Guide on/off allows you to turn the guide on or off.
1. Press the INFO key once.
The display will flash a series of messages:
2. Press the INFO key again.
3. Press the STOP/CLEAR key
to turn off.
The display will return
to the time of day.
to the time of day.
Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key to turn on.
MINUTE key to turn on.
The display will return
to the time of day.
to the time of day.
3) The BREAKFAST, PIZZA, AUTO COOK and AUTO DEFROST menus can provide a helpful cooking hint.
If you wish to check, press the INFO key whenever info is lit in the display.
x1
x1
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