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FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION (Continued)
Composition
& quality
Piercing
Arrangement
Covering
Size & shape
Density &
quantity
Hygiene
Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding, mince
pies) requires less heating time and should be
watched, over-heating can lead to fire.
Use good quality ingredients for microwaving.
Economical cuts of meat can be used for casseroles.
pies) requires less heating time and should be
watched, over-heating can lead to fire.
Use good quality ingredients for microwaving.
Economical cuts of meat can be used for casseroles.
Food with skin (e.g. potatoes, apples, fish, sausages,
chicken), or with membrane (e.g egg whites/yolks),
must be pierced in several places before cooking or
reheating. If not, steam will build up and may cause
food to explode.
chicken), or with membrane (e.g egg whites/yolks),
must be pierced in several places before cooking or
reheating. If not, steam will build up and may cause
food to explode.
Place thickest parts of food on the outside of the dish,
e.g. place meaty ends of chicken drumsticks on the
outside of the dish.
e.g. place meaty ends of chicken drumsticks on the
outside of the dish.
Fish, vegetables and certain other foods benefit from
being covered during microwave cookery, follow
recommendations where given and use vented
microwave cling-film or a suitable lid.
being covered during microwave cookery, follow
recommendations where given and use vented
microwave cling-film or a suitable lid.
Food size and shape affects the amount of cooking time
needed. When cooking more than one portion of the
same food ensure they are of a similar size and shape.
needed. When cooking more than one portion of the
same food ensure they are of a similar size and shape.
Food density and quantity affect the amount of
cooking time needed, for example, potatoes require
more cooking than peas; four potatoes will take longer
to cook than two.
cooking time needed, for example, potatoes require
more cooking than peas; four potatoes will take longer
to cook than two.
Food hygiene standards (storage, handling and
preparation) apply to microwaving. Always store
convenience foods as recommended by the food
manufacturer and keep no longer than the "Use By" date.
preparation) apply to microwaving. Always store
convenience foods as recommended by the food
manufacturer and keep no longer than the "Use By" date.
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ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING
Meat joints
Poultry
Steak, Chops
& Chicken
Portions
Cubed &
Minced Meat
Whole Fish
& Fillets
Prepacked
Frozen Foods
Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4-5 times
during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small,
flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and
allow meat to stand for 45-90 minutes, until
thoroughly defrosted.
during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small,
flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and
allow meat to stand for 45-90 minutes, until
thoroughly defrosted.
Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3-4 times
during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small,
pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow
poultry to stand for 45-90 minutes, until thoroughly
defrosted.
NOTE: Do not defrost poultry with giblets.
during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small,
pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow
poultry to stand for 45-90 minutes, until thoroughly
defrosted.
NOTE: Do not defrost poultry with giblets.
Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and
turn over at least 2-3 times. Shield if necessary.
turn over at least 2-3 times. Shield if necessary.
Place in a bowl, stir or turn over at least 3-4 times
during defrosting, remove defrosted parts each time.
For frozen blocks of meat see ‘Minced Beef’ in the
charts in the cook book.
during defrosting, remove defrosted parts each time.
For frozen blocks of meat see ‘Minced Beef’ in the
charts in the cook book.
Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and
turn over at least twice. Shield if necessary.
turn over at least twice. Shield if necessary.
Remove packaging, including any foil and place in a
suitable dish.
suitable dish.
NOTES:
• To defrost food, use either 30% (MEDIUM
• To defrost food, use either 30% (MEDIUM
LOW/DEFROST) or 10% (LOW) microwave power.
• Shield warm areas with small pieces of foil if
necessary.
• It is important to turn food over, separate (where
appropriate) and rearrange to ensure even
defrosting.
defrosting.
• Standing time is necessary to ensure thorough
defrosting.
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ADVICE FOR REHEATING
WARNINGS:
Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. Stand back
when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as
cling-film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.
Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. Stand back
when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as
cling-film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.
Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the
contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.
contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.
• Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.
• Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together
• Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together
with the size, shape and material of the container.
• To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high
sugar or fat content, for example, mince pies, Christmas pudding.
• Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturers’
instructions on the can.
Plated meals
Casseroles
Poultry portions
Sliced meat
Pies
Vegetables
Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat
these separately, see below. Place smaller items of
food to the centre of the plate, larger and thicker foods
to the edge. Cover with vented microwave cling-film
and reheat on 50% (MEDIUM), stir/rearrange halfway
through reheating. Ensure food is thoroughly reheated
before serving.
these separately, see below. Place smaller items of
food to the centre of the plate, larger and thicker foods
to the edge. Cover with vented microwave cling-film
and reheat on 50% (MEDIUM), stir/rearrange halfway
through reheating. Ensure food is thoroughly reheated
before serving.
Cover with vented microwave cling-film or suitable lid,
reheat on 50% (MEDIUM). Stir frequently to ensure
even reheating.
reheat on 50% (MEDIUM). Stir frequently to ensure
even reheating.
Place thickest parts of the portions on the outside of the
dish, cover with microwave cling-film and reheat on
70% (MEDIUM HIGH). Turn over halfway through.
NOTE: Ensure poultry is thoroughly reheated,
before serving.
dish, cover with microwave cling-film and reheat on
70% (MEDIUM HIGH). Turn over halfway through.
NOTE: Ensure poultry is thoroughly reheated,
before serving.
Cover with vented microwave cling-film and reheat on
MEDIUM (50%). Rearrange at least once to ensure
even reheating. NOTE: Ensure meat is thoroughly
reheated before serving.
MEDIUM (50%). Rearrange at least once to ensure
even reheating. NOTE: Ensure meat is thoroughly
reheated before serving.
Place pies in a flan dish. Reheat meat pies on 70%
(MEDIUM HIGH) and fruit pies on 50% (MEDIUM).
(MEDIUM HIGH) and fruit pies on 50% (MEDIUM).
Cover with vented microwave cling-film or suitable lid
and reheat on 50% (MEDIUM). Stir at least once
during reheating.
and reheat on 50% (MEDIUM). Stir at least once
during reheating.
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
OVEN INTERIOR
Clean the microwave oven cavity after
each use with a mild detergent solution on
a soft cloth, pay special attention to the
waveguide cover.
each use with a mild detergent solution on
a soft cloth, pay special attention to the
waveguide cover.
Ensure all food splashes are wiped off immediately
after use, otherwise it is possible that any food
deposits will become baked onto the rear of the oven
cavity resulting in staining of the polished surface,
which may then be impossible to remove. Slight
tarnishing of the oven cavity around the area of the
convection heater is likely to occur. This effect does
not indicate a problem.
after use, otherwise it is possible that any food
deposits will become baked onto the rear of the oven
cavity resulting in staining of the polished surface,
which may then be impossible to remove. Slight
tarnishing of the oven cavity around the area of the
convection heater is likely to occur. This effect does
not indicate a problem.
Take care not to let soapy water drip through the
small holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor
particularly if the turntable and turntable support are
removed. Excess water spillage through these holes
will cause damage to the oven interior. It is important
that the door seals and sealing surfaces are kept
clean at all times, wipe regularly with a damp cloth.
small holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor
particularly if the turntable and turntable support are
removed. Excess water spillage through these holes
will cause damage to the oven interior. It is important
that the door seals and sealing surfaces are kept
clean at all times, wipe regularly with a damp cloth.
Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on
the door seals and sealing surfaces as this
may prevent the door from closing
correctly and may cause a leakage of
microwaves. Clean the door, door seals
and adjacent parts regularly with a damp
cloth, preferably before splashes and
grease become dried onto the surface.
the door seals and sealing surfaces as this
may prevent the door from closing
correctly and may cause a leakage of
microwaves. Clean the door, door seals
and adjacent parts regularly with a damp
cloth, preferably before splashes and
grease become dried onto the surface.
OUTER CABINET
Wipe the outside cabinet with a mild detergent
solution on a soft cloth. The control panel must be
wiped clean whilst the door is open, therefore
deactivating the oven.
Wipe the outside cabinet with a mild detergent
solution on a soft cloth. The control panel must be
wiped clean whilst the door is open, therefore
deactivating the oven.
NOTE:
• Never use spray cleaners, oven pads or
• Never use spray cleaners, oven pads or
abrasive scourers as these damage the
surface of the oven.
surface of the oven.
WARNING
8. Take the cup out of the oven and close the door.
Programme the oven on convection 180˚C for 3
minutes and press the START AUTO/MINUTE
key.
Does the oven light come on?
minutes and press the START AUTO/MINUTE
key.
Does the oven light come on?
YES/NO
Does the turntable rotate?
YES/NO
After 3 minutes is the oven cavity hot? YES/NO
If you answer “NO” to any question first check that
the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has not
blown. If there is no fault with either contact the
dealer from whom the oven was purchased in order
to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please
contact the telephone number given below. You will
then be given details of how to obtain service.
the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has not
blown. If there is no fault with either contact the
dealer from whom the oven was purchased in order
to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please
contact the telephone number given below. You will
then be given details of how to obtain service.
Telephone: 0345 125387
All calls will be charged at local rate.
For general information and assistance
with oven queries, please contact our
Customer Information Centre:
Telephone: 0990 274277
IMPORTANT: If the display shows nothing even if
the power plug is properly connected, the energy
save mode should carry on. To release it, open and
then close the oven door.See page 6.
the power plug is properly connected, the energy
save mode should carry on. To release it, open and
then close the oven door.See page 6.
If you think the oven is not working properly there are
some simple checks you can carry out yourself before
calling an engineer. This will help prevent unnecessary
service calls if the fault is something simple.
Simply answer “YES” or “NO” to the following
questions:
1. Does the oven lamp come on when you
some simple checks you can carry out yourself before
calling an engineer. This will help prevent unnecessary
service calls if the fault is something simple.
Simply answer “YES” or “NO” to the following
questions:
1. Does the oven lamp come on when you
open the door?
YES/NO
(Put half a cup of water in the oven, on the turn-
table and close the door. Press the 1 MIN key
once and then the AUTO/MINUTE START key.)
table and close the door. Press the 1 MIN key
once and then the AUTO/MINUTE START key.)
2. Does the oven lamp come on?
YES/NO
3. Does the turntable rotate?
YES/NO
4. Does the cooling fan work? (Check by
placing your hand above the air-vent
openings)
openings)
YES/NO
5. After 1 minute does the "beep" sound? YES/NO
6. Is the water in the cup hot?
6. Is the water in the cup hot?
YES/NO
7. Press the 1 MIN key 3 times and then press
GRILL followed by the AUTO
MINUTE/START key.
At the end of 3 minutes does the grill
heater become hot?
MINUTE/START key.
At the end of 3 minutes does the grill
heater become hot?
YES/NO
TROUBLESHOOTING
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