Contents Introduction Safety is important In the box Safety information Important safety information Warnings Cautions Ecological hints Environmental information Mains supply Plug wiring information Installation Check the microwave is working correctly Microwave-safe utensils Microwave test Dinner plates Glassware Plastic storage containers Paper Plastic cooking bags Plastic microwave cookware...
Introduction Please take time to read these instructions and retain for future reference. Safety is important To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please read the Safety information before you install this microwave. Keep this information in a safe place for future reference.
Safety information Important safety instructions - read carefully before use Take note of the following safety information which appears on the back of this microwave. Warning! To prevent fi re or shock hazard, do not expose this microwave to rain or moisture. Warning! Always remove the mains plug from the wall socket when not in use or before any service...
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• Improper use may cause damage such as a fi re, electric shock or burn. • Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away. They may get a burn. • Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
Cautions • Do not operate the microwave with the door open due to the safety interlocks built into the door mechanism. It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks. It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy. (Safety interlocks automatically switch off any cooking activity when the door is opened.) •...
• When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials, keep an eye on the microwave and check it frequently. • The microwave should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed. Failure to maintain the microwave in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface.
Mains supply Warning! This microwave MUST BE EARTHED. Warning! Should the power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by an approved service engineer. John Lewis declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the microwaves rating plate.
Installation When upacking the microwave, be aware of the following points: • When unpacking the microwave make sure all accessories (Rotating ring and glass tray) and packing materials are removed. • Check to make sure that the microwave has not been damaged during shipping.
Microwave-safe utensils Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the microwave and cause arcing. Most heat resistant non-metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in the microwave. However, never use metal or metal trimmed utensils when using the microwave feature.
Pottery, stoneware and ceramic Containers made of these materials are usually fi ne for use, but they should be tested to be sure. Carry out the microwave test. Caution - Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable as cooking utensils.
Preparation When your microwave is plugged in for the fi rst time or when power resumes after a power cut, a ‘0’ will be illuminated in the display; you will have to reset the clock. If the clock (or display) shows any strange looking symbols, unplug your microwave from the mains supply and plug it back in and reset the clock.
Operation Microwave power cooking This microwave is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum fl exibility and control over cooking. For advice on the selection of a suitable power level, the table below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this microwave.
Quick start The QUICK feature allows you to set 30 second intervals of HIGH power cooking. 1 Press the Stop/Clear button. 2 Repeatedly press the Start/Quick Start until the desired time is displayed. Microwave power level To select a suitable power level: Make sure that you have correctly installed the microwave, see page 10.
Auto cook The microwave has a auto cook feature which allows you to cook most of your favourite food easily by selecting the food and entering the weight of the food. 1 Press the Stop/Clear button. 2 Repeatedly press the Auto Cook desired auto cook category is shown in the display.
Auto reheat The microwave has a auto reheat feature which allows you to reheat most of your favourite food easily by selecting the food and entering the weight of the food. 1 Press the Stop/Clear button. 2 Repeatedly press the Auto reheat the desired auto reheat category is shown in the display.
Auto defrost The microwave has a auto defrost feature which allows you defrost a variety of food. The temperature and density of food varies, it is recommend that the food is checked before cooking commences. Pay particular attention to large joints of meat and chicken, some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking.
Auto defrost guide To assist with the use of the auto defrost categories, use the auto defrost guide below: Food to be defrosted must be in a suitable microwave proof container and placed uncovered on the glass turntable. If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with fl at pieces of aluminium foil. This will prevent thin areas becoming warm during defrosting.
Quick defrost The microwave has a quick defrost feature which allows you to defrost MEAT only. Stop/Clear 1 Press the button. 2 Weight the food that you are about to defrost. Open the microwave door. 3 Place the food on the centre of the glass tray in the microwave and close the microwave door.
Pasta reheat The microwave has a pasta reheat feature which allows you to reheat fresh pasta. 1 Press the Stop/Clear button. 2 Press the Pasta reheat button. 3 Turn the Time/Weight dial until the correct weight of the food is shown in the display. 4 Press the Start/Quick start reheating the fresh pasta.
Special cook The microwave has a special cook feature which allows you to cook most of your favourite food easily by selecting the food and entering the weight of the food. 1 Press the Stop/Clear button. 2 Repeatedly press the Special cook the desired special cook category is shown in the display.
Cooking/reheating guides For additional advice on cooking and reheating, use the additional fresh vegetables and reheating guides that follow: • Fresh vegetable guide as shown on page 28. • Reheating guide as shown on page 29. Microwave oven...
Fresh vegetable guide For advice on using the microwave functions, use the fresh vegetable guide below: Food Quantity Artichokes 2 medium (230 g each) 4 medium Asparagus, Fresh, Spears 450 g Green beans 450 g Beats, Fresh 450 g Broccoli, Fresh, Spears 300 g Cabbage, Fresh,...
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Food Quantity Mushrooms, Fresh, Sliced 230 g Parsnips, Fresh, Sliced 450 g Peas, Green, Fresh 4 cups Sweet Potatoes Whole baking 2 medium (170 ~ 230g each) 4 medium White potatoes, pota- toes Whole baking pota- (170 ~ 230 g) toes Spinach, Fresh, Leaf...
Reheating guide To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. For best results, arrange the food in a circular pattern. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food.
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Item Mashed potatoes: 1 cup - 4 cups - Baked beans: 1 cup Ravioli pasta in sauce: 1 cup - 4 cups - Rice: 1 cup - 4 cups - 1 Sandwich roll or bun Vegetables: 1 cup - 4 cups - Soup: 1 serving(8 oz) Microwave oven Cook time (at HIGH)
Food characteristics & microwave cooking Keeping an eye on things The recipes in the book have been formulated with great care, but your success in preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks. The microwave is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when it is in operation so that you can see inside and check the progress of your food.
Bone and fat content of food As bones conduct heat and fat cooks more quickly than meat. Care must be taken when cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat in order to prevent unevenly or overcooked meat. Quantity of food The number of microwaves in your microwave remains constant regardless of how much food is being cooked.
Arranging and spacing Individual foods such as baked potatoes, small cakes and hors d’oeuvres will heat more evenly if placed in the microwave an equal distance apart, preferably in a circular pattern. Never stack foods on top of one another. Stirring Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques.
Testing if cooked As food cooks so quickly in the microwave, it is often necessary to test it frequently. Some food types are left in the microwave until completely cooked, but most food types, including meats and poultry, are removed from the microwave while still slightly under cooked and allowed to fi...
Servicing & cleaning Servicing This microwave must only be serviced by an authorised service engineer and only genuine spare parts must be used. Under no circumstances must you attempt to repair the microwave yourself. Repairs carried out by an inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction.
Questions & answers To assist in locating possible faults use the help guide below: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions What’s wrong when the microwave light will not glow? Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door? Why does the beep tone sound when a button on the control panel is touched? Will the microwave function be damaged if it operates empty?
Technical specifi cations Specifi cations of the microwave that you have just purchased may vary from the information in this table due to technical innovations. Power Input 230 V AC, 50 Hz Output 850 W (IEC60705 rating standard) Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz Outside Dimension 507 mm (W) X 283 mm (H) X 435 mm (D) Power Consumption...
Disposal When this symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.