Stainless Steel Microwave With Grill Instruction Manual L17GSS10 DSG Retail Limited is responsible for after sales service. If you have a query about the product please contact our product support line 0844 561 6263 (Currys) and 08700 118 117 (Pixmania).
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Electrical Information Electrical Information Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your electricity supply is suitable for that indicated on the rating plate of the appliance. The ultimate disconnection from the power source is the mains plug. Always make sure it is easily accessible to be unplugged in the event of an emergency.
Unpacking and getting ready Unpacking This microwave oven is After unpacking your oven, check that it has not been damaged whilst in designed for home use. It the box. Make sure there are no dents, that the door closes properly. should not be used for A dented or damaged oven could allow microwave energy to escape.
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Getting to know your Display microwave Shows the clock and cooking time/setting Control panel The oven beeps when you choose a setting on the control panel Turntable spindle Accessories: (included) LED display Shows the clock or cooking time/setting Defrost by Weight button Clock/Pre-set button Glass turntable Use this button to set clock and...
Introducing microwave cooking Introducing microwave cooking Always remember the basic safeguards you would follow when using any cooking equipment or handling hot food. This page gives some of the basic guidelines for microwave cooking. If you are unfamiliar with using a microwave, there is more information at the back of this instruction booklet.
Introducing microwave cooking Microwave ovens cook food using microwave energy that is Safety similar to naturally occurring radio waves. Normally, these "waves" would fade as they disappeared into the atmosphere Never use equipment but in a microwave oven they are concentrated onto food made of metal, except causing it to heat up.
More about getting the most from microwave cooking Introducing microwave cooking Microwave heating categories Your oven has been tested and labelled to meet the government's voluntary agreement on the reheating of pre-cooked food. 700W Remember W is the output power of Always check that the food is the oven.
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Steam Introducing microwave cooking When you microwave food, steam is created as water in the food heats up and evaporates. The steam formed during microwave cooking is entirely safe. It has to escape from the microwave to prevent pressure from building up inside the oven.
Checking your microwave Introducing microwave cooking Check your microwave is working after unpacking and whenever you think it might not be working properly. Push button to open the door. Safety Put the turntable ring inside the oven and place the glass turntable on For your safety, the top of the ring.
Setting the Child Lock Setting the child lock The child lock is a safety feature which when set will lock all of the buttons on your microwave. This prevents your microwave being used accidentally, though your microwave door will still open. To Lock: In waiting state, press "STOP/CLEAR"...
Setting the Clock Setting the clock When the microwave oven is electrified, the LED will display "0:00". The input time should be within 0:00--23:59; Example: To set the time 12:12. Press the "CLOCK/PRE-SET" button, and the hour figures will flash. Press the number buttons of "1", "2", "1","2"...
Using the microwave Using the microwave Basic microwave cooking and reheating Hint: Press the "Stop/Clear" button. Starting and stopping cooking It is possible to check cooking progress at any time, by opening the door and inspecting the food. This interrupts the emission of Make sure the glass turntable and the turntable ring microwave energy and the oven stops working until the...
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Press "START/EXPRESS COOK" to start cooking. Microwave cooking Example: Choose 50% power for cooking 10 minutes. (1) Press "MICROWAVE" thrice, and the P 50 will display. (2) Press the numeral buttons of "1", "0", "0", "0" in order; (3) Press "START/EXPRESS COOK" to start cooking, the time will count down. Microwave Power Chart Press "Microwave"...
Grill Cooking Microwave cooking Press the "GRILL/COMBI." button once to choose the grill function, the LED will display "G-1" . Set the cooking time, the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Example: Set 12 minutes 50 seconds, press "1", "2", "5", "0" in order. Press "START/EXPRESS COOK"...
Combination Cooking Microwave cooking Press the "GRILL/COMBI." button twice or thrice to choose "Combination 1" (55%microwave+45%grill) or "Combination 2" (36%microwave+64%grill), LED will display "C-1" or "C-2". Set the cooking time, the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Example: Set 12 minutes 50 seconds, press "1", "2", "5", "0"...
Speedy Cooking Microwave cooking When the unit is in waiting state, press on "START/EXPRESS COOK" can start cooking at 30 seconds with 100% microwave power. Each additional press will increase the cooking time by 30 seconds until the Hint accrued time reaches 1 minute 30 seconds or less. By then, each press will increase the cooking time by 1 The quick start feature allows minute, the maximum cooking time is 12 minutes.
Auto Menu Microwave cooking The numeral pads 1—9 are matching with nine different subjects respectively; Example: Cook vegetable of 350g: Press "VEGETABLE" button, "A-2" will display. Press "VEGETABLE" button twice to choose weight, LED will display "350". Press "START/EXPRESS COOK" to start cooking, time will counts down. Display Cook Display...
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The menu chart: Microwave cooking Menu Weight(g) Display TIME Comment 2:00 3:20 Make sure food is thoroughly heated through. 4:40 Auto Reheat 5:20 Vegetables can be boiled or steamed. Cover vegetables 3:30 with boiling water before operation or add 2 tablespoons 5:30 of water per 100ml and cover with microwave safe cling Vegetable...
Time/Delay Start Cooking Microwave cooking Example: To start a cooking at 12:12. Set the clock first. (Consult the instruction of clock setting.) Set your desired cooking program first. Note: Defrost program cannot be set for timer cooking. Example: If you want to cook with 100% microwave power for 10 minutes. The steps are as following: Example: to cook the food with full power for 10 minutes.
Multi-Section cooking Microwave cooking At most 2 sections can be set for cooking. In multi-section cooking, if one of the sections is defrosting, then defrosting section should be placed in the first section. Example: If you want to cook the food with 100% microwave power for 10 minutes+ 80% microwave power for 15 minutes.
Inquiring Function Microwave cooking In one stage cooking state, press "MICROWAVE", the current microwave power will be displayed for 3 seconds. After three seconds, the oven will turn back to the former state; In pre-set state, press "CLOCK/PRE-SET" to inquire the time for Timer Cooking. The pre-set time will flash for 2-3 seconds, then the oven will turn back to the clock display.
Defrosting Defrosting Defrost by weight (dEF1) Example: Defrost beef of 500g: Hint Make sure the glass turntable, turntable ring and defrost rack You may wish to place the are inside the oven. frozen food onto a plate or After putting your frozen food in the oven on the defrost rack, dish before placing it onto the defrost rack.
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Defrosting Speedy Defrost (dEF2) dEF2's defrosting time is shorter than dEF1's, while dEF1's defrosting effect is more even. Example: Defrost meat of 500g Note The defrost rack is not included/ Make sure the glass turntable, turntable ring and defrost rack are inside the oven.
Cleaning your microwave Cleaning Cleaning your oven each time you use it will help to prevent stubborn marks that can be difficult to clean. Caution Pay attention to the area around Keep the front of the Be careful not to spill the Waveguide Cover which if not oven clean so that the water into the vents.
Using aluminium foil in your Using aluminium foil microwave It is safe to use aluminium foil in your microwave oven as long as you follow these safety guidelines. As with all metal, microwave energy Follow these guidelines when using can not pass through foil, but provided foil in your microwave: that you keep the foil away from the side of the oven it will not cause sparks...
Questions and answers Questions and answers Why is it so important that I allow Why does not food seem to cook? standing time after cooking? Check that: With microwave cooking, many foods build up If you have a problem enough heat inside them to continue cooking even •...
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Questions and answers Does the microwave energy get through Why will not the oven light come on? the window on the door? No. The door has a special metal screen with holes Open the door. If the light does not come on, the in that lets you see inside but stops microwave bulb has probably blown.
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