microwave heating categories Your microwave has been tested and labelled to meet the government’s voluntary agreement on the reheating of pre-cooked food. The heating characteristics and output power levels of microwave are usually calculated using a relatively large portion of food (a 1000 gram load, IEC 60705) but many packs of pre-cooked food are sold in smaller packs, often about 350 grams.
steam 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 microwave. It does this through the vents on the back of the microwave and from around the door.
product overview the main unit control panel microwave reheat vegetables defrost clock/ meat pre-set pasta stop/clear potato start/ pizza +30sec/con rm soup weight timer auto menu door handle the control panel LED display Shows the clock, cooking time and setting. microwave microwave button reheat...
checking your microwave Check your microwave after unpacking. For your safety, the microwave stops if the door is opened during cooking. Close the door and press the start/+30sec/confirm button to continue the cooking cycle. 1. Pull handle to open the door. Put the turntable ring inside the microwave and place the glass turntable on top of the ring.
clock setting When the microwave is connected to the mains power, the microwave will display 0:00, and the microwave will sound once. Please ensure you have set the clock prior to use. Please follow the steps below to set the clock. 1.
setting the child lock This feature prevents the electronic operation of the microwave by locking the operation of the control panel until you have cancelled it. Please follow the steps below to set the child lock. 1. Press the stop/clear button for 3 seconds and a long tone will sound to indicate the microwave has set the child lock.
microwave cooking For simple microwave cooking, follow the steps below. For instance if you want to use 80% microwave power to cook for 20 minutes. 1. Press the microwave button once and the LED display will show P100. Press the button four times to change the microwave power level from 100% to 10%.
two-stage cooking For two-stage cooking, please follow the steps below. For instance if you want to defrost your food for 5 minutes and then to cook it with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes. You can set a maximum of 2 stages for two-stage cooking. If defrosting is among one of the stages, then it will set as the first stage.
delay start cooking (program set in advance) For delay start cooking, follow the steps below. For instance if the current time is 12 o’clock (noon) and you want to cook with 80% microwave power for 5 minutes after 1 hour 30 minutes. You can set a maximum of 2 stages for delay start cooking.
auto cooking This feature allows you to cook most of your food based on the food category and the weight. Select the category and choose the default weight of the food. For quick reference of the cooking time and the default weight, please refer to the auto menu table. auto menu 1.
Power input varies according to local voltage supply. The density, thickness and moisture content of food can affect its cooking time. Ensure all food is piping hot and cooked thoroughly before serving. It is essential that food is checked during and after the recommended cooking time, even if the auto-cook menu was used.
quick start cooking This feature allows you to quickly cook your food for 30 seconds with 100% microwave power. Please follow the steps below. 1. Press the start/+30sec/confirm button to start the quick start cooking. Press the button again to increase by another 30 seconds, you may increase the cooking time up to 95 minutes.
defrosting This feature allows you to defrost your frozen foods simply by entering the weight or time. You may wish to place the frozen food on a microwave safe plate or dish before placing it on the defrost rack (not supplied in this microwave package). This is to ensure that any liquids released during defrosting will not spill and dirty the interior of the microwave.
querying the cooking function This feature allows you to check and view the current power, time, and pre-set time of your selected cooking program. to find out the current cooking power 1. Press the microwave button once and the LED display will show the current cooking power while the microwave is at microwave cooking state.
cleaning your microwave Cleaning your microwave each time you use it will help to prevent a build up of stubborn marks that can be difficult to clean. Unplug your microwave from the mains and wait for it to completely cool down before cleaning. On the right hand side wall of the cavity is the wave guide cover.
frequently asked questions If a problem does occur, it may often be due to something very minor. The following Q & A may be able to resolve the problem. Questions Answers Why doesn’t the food seem to cook? Check that: •...
specifications Model SJW17 Input 230 - 240V~ 50Hz Microwave Output 650 - 700 Watts Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz Outside Dimensions 439mm x 333mm x 258mm (width x depth x height) Power consumption Microwave Input 1100 - 1150 Watts Complies with EC directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC. We continually strive to improve our products.