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A sequence of 4 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE, GRILL,
CONVECTION and DUAL COOKING.

Example:
To cook for:  5 minutes on 100% microwave power 

(Stage 1)

16 minutes on  30% microwave power 

(Stage 2)

2. To input the power level

press the MICRO. POWER
key once.

STAGE 1
1. To input the time, press

the 1 MIN key 5
times.

STAGE 2
3. To input the time press the 10

MIN key once and then press
the 1 MIN key 6 times.

The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on 100% and then for 16 minutes on 30%.

5. Press the START/AUTO

MINUTE key once to start.

4. To input the power level press

the MICRO. POWER key
four times.

NOTE: If 100% is selected as the final power level, it is not necessary to input the power level.

AUTO MINUTE enables you:
•  To cook on 100% microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.
•  To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.

Example:
To cook on 100% for 2 minutes, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.

NOTES:
• The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start, can only be input within 3 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.

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3. LESS ( ▼ ) and MORE ( ▲ ):

The LESS ( ▼ ) and MORE ( ▲ ) keys allow you to cook/defrost food for more or less time than the preset
programmes.

For Example: If you prefer Baked Potatoes which are cooked but still firm, use the LESS ( ▼ ) key.

Alternatively, if you prefer Baked Potatoes softer, use the MORE ( ▲ ) key.

• To use LESS and MORE with EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

Press the LESS ( ▼ ) / MORE ( ▲ ) key before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

• To use LESS and MORE with INSTANT COOK / MEAL IN ONE

Press the LESS ( ▼ ) / MORE ( ▲ ) key within 2 seconds after pressing the desired INSTANT COOK or
MEAL IN ONE key.

If you select MORE, the display will show ( ▲ ). Alternatively, if you select LESS, the display will show ( ▼ ).
Some menus cannot use the LESS function. If you select LESS for them,                            will appear when
the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.

NOTE: To cancel LESS ( ▼ ) / MORE ( ▲ ), simply press the same key again.

To change MORE to LESS simply press the LESS ( ▼ ) key.
To change LESS to MORE simply press the MORE ( ▲ ) key.

• To use LESS and MORE with manual cooking

Press the LESS ( ▼ ) or MORE ( ▲ ) key to decrease or increase the cooking or defrosting time in
multiples of 1 minute whilst the oven is in use. The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of
99 minutes.

Example: To cook on 50% for 10 minutes and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes:

NOTE: If you use this function for INSTANT COOK, EXPRESS COOK, EXPRESS DEFROST and MEAL IN

ONE, the food may be over or under cooked.

1. To input the time press

the 10 MIN key once.

2. To input the power press the

MICRO. POWER key three
times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE

key once to start cooking.

4. To reduce the time by 2 minutes

press the LESS key twice.

Cooking time is reduced by two minutes
and continues to count down, for example:

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The INFO key provides a step-by-step information guide to the keys on the oven.

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, e.g. 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 information display is ON.

There are three 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

displayed twice.

EXAMPLE:
To check the information for EXPRESS COOK Frozen Roast Pork.

1. Press the INFO key once. Info

will appear in the display.

2. Press the ROAST PORK key once

to select Frozen Roast Pork.

The display will flash a series of messages.

The message will be repeated twice, and then the display will show the time of day, if set. If you want to
cancel the guide, press the STOP/CLEAR key.

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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, if set.

Press the START/AUTO 
MINUTE key to turn on.

The display will return to the
time of day, if set.

3. The INSTANT COOK, EXPRESS COOK, EXPRESS DEFROST, and MEAL IN ONE menus can provide a

helpful cooking hint.
If you wish to check, press the INFO key whenever          is lit on the display.

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