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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
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MICROWAVING
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x1
100% (HIGH)
x2
70% (MED.HIGH)
x3
50% (MEDIUM)
x4
30% (MED.LOW)
x5
10% (LOW)
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 27 - 28).
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 27 - 28).
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:
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.
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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 pages 2 & 5)
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 9. (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 pages 2 & 5)
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 9. (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.
appears on the
display.
2. Press the KITCHEN
TIMER/CLOCK SET
key 3 times.
key 3 times.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key. The power
will be off and the display
will show nothing.
will be off and the display
will show nothing.
x3
x1
Your oven has an energy save mode.
1. Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear on the
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.
3. Close the door. The display will show “ . 0”.
If you set the clock, “energy save” mode will be
off. If you keep “energy save” mode, go to step 5.
off. If you keep “energy save” mode, go to step 5.
4. Set the clock, refer to page 9.
5. Heat the oven using the upper and lower grills
5. Heat the oven using the upper and lower grills
without food for 20 minutes. (For operation, see
NOTES on page 11).
NOTES on page 11).
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BEFORE OPERATION
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ENERGY SAVE MODE
1.
2.
3.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Your oven is fitted with a 12 hour clock.
To set the time of day, follow the guidelines given in the example below:
To set the time of day, follow the guidelines given in the example below:
EXAMPLE:
To set the time of day, 12:35:
To set the time of day, 12:35:
1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER/
CLOCK SET key twice.
2. To enter the hours, by pressing
the 10 MIN key once and the
1 MIN key twice.
1 MIN key twice.
3. To change from hours to minutes
press the KITCHEN TIMER/
CLOCK SET key once.
CLOCK SET key once.
x2
x1
x2
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x1
4. To enter the minutes press the
10 MIN key 3 times then the
1 MIN key 5 times.
1 MIN key 5 times.
5. To start the clock press
the KITCHEN TIMER/
CLOCK SET key once.
CLOCK SET key once.
x1
x3
x5
NOTES:
• To check the time of day during a cooking process, press KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key and the
• To check the time of day during a cooking process, press 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.
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
when cooking is complete.
• If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently show:
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 above example again.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Your oven is fitted with a 12 hour clock.
To set the time of day, follow the guidelines given in the example below:
To set the time of day, follow the guidelines given in the example below:
EXAMPLE:
To set the time of day, 12:35:
To set the time of day, 12:35:
1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER/
CLOCK SET key twice.
2. To enter the hours, by pressing
the 10 MIN key once and the
1 MIN key twice.
1 MIN key twice.
3. To change from hours to minutes
press the KITCHEN TIMER/
CLOCK SET key once.
CLOCK SET key once.
x2
x1
x2
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x1
4. To enter the minutes press the
10 MIN key 3 times then the
1 MIN key 5 times.
1 MIN key 5 times.
5. To start the clock press
the KITCHEN TIMER/
CLOCK SET key once.
CLOCK SET key once.
x1
x3
x5
NOTES:
• To check the time of day during a cooking process, press KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key and the
• To check the time of day during a cooking process, press 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.
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
when cooking is complete.
• If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently show:
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 above example again.
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