These safety interlocks automatically switch off any cooking activity when the door is opened; which in the case of a microwave oven could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks.
Microwaves do not heat cookware, though cooking vessels will eventually get hot from the heat generated by the food. A very safe appliance Your microwave oven is one of the safest of all home appliances. When the door is opened, the oven automatically stops producing microwaves. Microwave energy is converted completely to heat when it enters food, leaving no “left over”...
Unpacking & By following the basic steps on these two pages you will be able to quickly check that your oven is operating correctly. Please pay particular attention to the guidance on where to install your oven. When unpacking your Installing oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing.
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Plug your oven into a standard household socket. Make sure your oven is the only appliance connected to the socket. If your oven does not operate properly, unplug it from the electrical socket and then plug it back in. Fill a microwave safe container with 300 ml (1/2 pint) of water.
Setting the You can set either 12 hour clock or 24 hour clock. Clock In the following example I will show you how to set the time for 14:35 when using the 24 clock. Make sure that you have removed all packaging from your oven. Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book.
Press STOP/CLEAR. Your oven has a safety feature that Press and hold STOP until “L” appears on the display and BEEP sounds. The CHILD LOCK is now set. prevents accidental running of the oven. Once the child lock is set, you will be unable to use any functions and no The time will disappear on the display if you have set the clock.
Micro Power In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 720W(80%) power for 5 minutes and 30 Cooking seconds. During microwave cooking, you can extend the cooking time each 30 seconds upto 30 minutes by repeatedly pressing the start key.
Your microwave oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. The table below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this microwave oven. OUTPUT POWER LEVEL...
Two stage In the following example I will show you how to cook some food in two stages. The first stages will cook your Cooking food for 11 minutes on HIGH; the second will cook for 35 minutes on 360W(40%). Press STOP/CLEAR.
In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press QUICK START four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power. The QUICK START feature allows you to Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press. set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the QUICK START key.
Auto In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.5 kg of jacket potato. Cook Press STOP/CLEAR. AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of Press AUTO COOK once to select jacket potato. your favorite food easily by selecting the “AC-1”...
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FUNCTION CATEGORY WEIGHT LIMIT AUTO COOK Jacket Potato 0.1 ~ 1.0 kg Fresh 0.2 ~ 0.8 kg Vegetable Frozen 0.2 ~ 0.8 kg Vegetable Rice/Pasta 0.1 ~ 0.3 kg UTENSIL FOOD TEMP. Microwave- Room Choose medium sized potatoes 170 -200g. safe bowl Wash and dry potatoes.
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FUNCTION CATEGORY WEIGHT LIMIT AUTO COOK Fish 0.1 ~ 0.6 kg UTENSIL FOOD TEMP. Microwave- Refrigerated Whole fish, steaks safe flan dish - Oily fish : salmon, mackerel - White fish : cod, haddock Arrange in a single layer in a large microwave-safe flan dish. Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap and pierce in several places.
The temperature and density of food varies, I would 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. For example fish cooks so quickly that it is sometimes better to begin cooking while still slightly frozen.
• Separate items like minced meat, chops, sausages and bacon as soon as possible. • When BEEP, at this point remove the food from the microwave oven, turn the food over and return to the microwave oven. Press start to continue. At the end of the program, remove the food from the microwave oven, cover with foil and allow to stand until completely thawed.
Use this function to thaw only 0.5kg of Minced meat very quickly. This will require a standing time to allow the center to thaw. In the following example will show you how to defrost 0.5kg of frozen minced meat. Your oven has a microwave quick defrost setting (MEAT).
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Remove the meat completely from it’s wrapping. Place the mince onto a microwave-safe plate. When BEEP, at this point remove the mince from the microwave oven, turn the mince over and return to the microwave oven. Press start to continue. At the end of the program remove the mince from the microwave oven, cover with foil and allow to stand 5-15 minutes or until completely thawed.
In the following example I will show you how to change the preset AUTO COOK programmes for a longer or shorter cooking time. Press STOP/CLEAR. Set the required AUTO COOK programme. If you find that your food is over or (Select weight of food.) undercooked when using the AUTO COOK programme, you can increase or...
In the following example I will show you how to toast bread at level 6. BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE METALIC PART AFTER WORKING. IT MAY BE HOT. Press TOAST CLEAR. The microwave oven and toaster can be Press TOAST DARKER twice to select the level 6. used at the same time.
In the following example I will show you how to clean the tray. Pull THE TRAY. You need to clear the surfaces in contact with the bread regularly. Clean THE TRAY. Insert THE TRAY to end. If the tray is not inserted to end, the door of toaster may not open. Cleaning of tray...
Heating or Reheating Guide Cook time Item (at HIGH) Sliced meat 1~2 minutes Place sliced meat on microwavable plate. 3 slices Cover with plastic wrap and vent. (0.5cm thick) • Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy. Chicken pieces 2~3 minutes Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate.
21 Do not operate the oven, if the door seals and adjacent parts of the microwave oven are faulty, until the oven has been repaired by a qualified service technician. 22 Check the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens before use.
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24 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. 25 When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. 26 If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
Always watch your food while it cooks. Your microwave oven is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation so that you can see inside and check the progress of your food.
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Testing if cooked Food cooks so quickly in a microwave oven, it is necessary to test it frequently. Some foods are left in the microwave until completely cooked, but most foods, including meats and poultry, are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and allowed to finish cooking during standing time.
A The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered. Q Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty? A Yes Never run it empty or without the glass tray. Q Why do eggs sometimes pop? A When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build up inside the yolk membrane.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard; Technical Specification MD-2653GT/MD-2653GTS/MD-2653SN Power Input Output 900 W (IEC60705 rating standard) Microwave Frequency...