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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.
HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS
Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those
used for TV and radio signals.
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.
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.
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 37).
such as glass and plastic, to heat the food.
(See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 37).
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.
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.
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.
automatically stops producing microwaves.
Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it
enables the heat to disperse equally throughout
the food.
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).
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
Letter representing the
oven heating category.
oven heating category.
Microwave Symbol.
A B C D E
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.
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.
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BEFORE OPERATION
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”.
NOTE: When new, the very first time the grill is
used, smoke and odour will be given off.
To avoid this happening when food is
being cooked, heat the grill without food
for approx. 20 minutes.
(Please refer to note on page 13.)
To avoid this happening when food is
being cooked, heat the grill without food
for approx. 20 minutes.
(Please refer to note on page 13.)
2.
3.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Power Level
Press the
Percentage
MICRO.
POWER
key
HIGH
x 1
100%
MEDIUM HIGH
x 2
70%
MEDIUM
x 3
50%
MEDIUM LOW
x 4
30%
(Defrost)
LOW
x 5
10%
(Defrost)
• 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.
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.
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.
MICROWAVE
POWER KEY
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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.
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.
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 10.)
(Please refer to page 10.)
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 SENSOR COOK and
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.
which prevents SENSOR COOK and
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 AUTO START/CLOCK
key once.
3. Press the AUTO START/CLOCK key again.
x1
x1
4. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once. The power will be off and the display
will show nothing
will show nothing
x1
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Your oven has a 12 hour clock.
• To select the 12 hour clock, press the AUTO
START/CLOCK key once.
To set the time of day follow the instructions
opposite.
opposite.
1. Select the clock.
2. Enter the hours by pressing the TIME keys.
3. Press the AUTO START/CLOCK key again.
x1
4. Enter the minutes by pressing the TIME keys.
5. To start the clock, press the AUTO
START/CLOCK key again.
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 AUTO START/CLOCK
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.
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 display will
intermittently show “.0” after the power is
reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the
programme will be erased. The time of day will
also be erased.
intermittently show “.0” 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 opposite example again.
x1
x1
x1
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