Cooking utensils
Utensils and cooking containers used in a microwave
oven should be of a material that allows microwaves
to pass freely through them. Generally this means
you should use either plastic, glass or ceramic.
Ceramic is an excellent choice, most types of glass
is also very good. Lead crystal can crack, therefore it
should not be used. Coloured glass or decorative
glass should not be used since metal, for example;
gold, might be a part of the decoration and may
cause arching.
Round or oval shaped containers give the most even
cooking. Square containers may over cook food in
the corners due to more energy being absorbed
there.
Metal containers should not be used. Microwaves
cannot penetrate metal, they bounce off any metal
object and cause arching which resembles lightning.
Note: there are a number of microwave oven
accessories available on the market, before you buy,
please make sure they are suitable for microwave
use.
Note: when putting food into the microwave oven,
make sure that the food, food containers or covering
do not come in contact with any of the cavity walls or
ceiling.
Trouble shooting
The turntable will not turn
The turntable is not correctly in place. Make
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sure the turntable is the correct side up and
sitting on the turntable support.
Check the turntable support is correctly placed.
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The display shows the time counting down but
the microwave oven is not cooking
Check you have have selected a power level
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between 20% - 100%, and not the kitchen
timer.
The microwave oven does not work
Check the plug is properly inserted into the
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mains socket.
Is the door closed properly?
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Check the plug fuse and make sure there is
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power available.
Unplug from the mains wait 10 minutes
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reconnect, and then try to operate the
microwave oven again.
The microwave oven may cause interference to
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your radio, TV or similar equipment. If it does,
you can get rid of the interference by moving
the radio, TV or equipment as far away from
your microwave oven as possible.
Cleaning and care
To make sure your microwave oven looks good and
works well for a long time, you should follow these
instructions:
Unplug from the mains supply before
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cleaning.
Wipe the interior walls, floor and ceiling with
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a damp cloth using only a mild detergent.
Be sure to keep the door and door frame
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clean at all times.
Always clean under the turntable as any
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liquid that may have accumulated will
damage the surface of the microwave oven.
For stubborn marks, boil a cup of water in
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the microwave oven for 2 to 3 minutes,
steam will often soften dried on food.
Clean the turntable and turntable support
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regularly in warm soapy water.
Clean the exterior with a soft damp cloth and
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wipe dry. Do not allow water to seep into the
air vents.
Do not allow the control panel to become
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wet, clean with a soft damp cloth and then
dry.
Do not use abrasives, these will damage the
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microwave oven.
Remove odours from the microwave oven by
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combining a cup of water with the juice of 1
lemon in a deep bowl, microwave for 5
minutes. Wipe thoroughly with a soft dry
cloth.
The oven should be cleaned regularly and
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food deposits removed. Failure to maintain
the microwave oven in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of the surface that
could adversely affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous.
Should the bulb need replacing, please
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consult a qualified technician to have it
replaced.
Warning: service should only be carried out by a
service technician. It is dangerous for anyone other
than a qualified technician to perform any repair.
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