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- Page 1 MICROWAVE/GRILL/CONVECTION OVEN OWNER’S MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING. MC8088PRC MC8088FRC MC8288FRC MC8087TRC P/No: MFL51228855...
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Page 2: Precautions
Precautions Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy. You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your microwave built into the door mechanism. These safety interlocks automatically switch off oven, delayed eruptive boiling can occur without evidence of bubbling. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Precautions _______________________________________________________2 How the Microwave Oven Works Contents _________________________________________________________3 Unpacking & Installing _____________________________________________4 ~ 5 Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves and Method to use accessories as per mode _______________________________6 Setting the Clock __________________________________________________7 ordinary daylight. -
Page 4: Unpacking & Installing
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. - Page 5 Plug your oven into a standard household socket. Make Press the STOP/CLEAR button, and press sure your oven is the only appliance connected to the the START button one time to set 30 socket. If your oven does not operate properly, unplug it seconds of cooking time.
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Page 6: Method To Use Accessories As Per Mode
Method to use accessories as per mode Microwave Grill Convection Steam Keep Warm Speed Hot Air Combination Crispy Steam Cover Steam Plate Steam Water Bowl Steam Plate + Steam Water Bowl Steamer (Assembly) Steam Cover+ Steam Water Bowl Rack Glass Tray : Acceptable Caution: Be sure to use accessories refer to cook guide. -
Page 7: Setting The Clock
Setting the You can set either12 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 hour 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. -
Page 8: Child Lock
Child Lock Press STOP/CLEAR. Your oven has a safety feature that Press and hold STOP/CLEAR until “L” appears on the display and BEEP prevents accidental running of the oven. sounds. Once the child lock is set, you will be The CHILD LOCK is now set. unable to use any functions and no cooking can take place. -
Page 9: Quick Start
Quick Start 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. -
Page 10: Micro Power Cooking
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. Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book. Press STOP/CLEAR. -
Page 11: Micro Power Level
Micro Power Your microwave oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. Level The table below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this microwave oven. POWER POWER LEVEL POWER OUTPUT... -
Page 12: Grill Cooking
Grill In the following example I will show you how to use the grill to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30 seconds. Cooking Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. This feature will allow you to brown and crisp food quickly. The rack must be used during grill Turn DIAL to select GRILL. -
Page 13: Grill Combination Cooking
Grill Combination Cooking In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 180W(20%) and grill for a cooking time of 25 minutes. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. Your oven has a combination cooking feature which allows you to cook food Turn DIAL to select GRILL COMBI until display shows “540W”. -
Page 14: Steam Keep Warm
Steam Keep In the following example I will show you how to keep warm the food with HI mode for 30 minutes. Warm Press STOP/CLEAR. This function allows you to keep warm food after cooking with steam chef option. There are two mode in steam keep warm function;... -
Page 15: Ez Clean
Clean In the following example I will show you how to remove smell in the oven. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. The oven has a special function to remove the smell in the oven with one touch. You can use the EZ Clean function without food in the oven. -
Page 16: Speed Hot Air Preheat
Speed Hot Air Preheat In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temperature of 230°C. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. The oven has a temperature range of 100°C ~ 250°C. (180°C is automatically available when speed hot air mode is selected.) Turn DIAL to select SPEED HOT AIR. -
Page 17: Speed Hot Air Cooking
Speed Hot Air In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with speed hot air cooking at Cooking 230°C for 20 minutes. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. The oven has a temperature range of 100°C ~ 250°C. (180°C is automatically Turn DIAL to select SPEED HOT AIR. -
Page 18: Convection Combination Cooking
Convection Combination In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro Cooking power 540W(60%) and at a convection temperature 200°C for a cooking time of 25 minutes. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. Turn DIAL to select CONV. COMBI until display shows “540W”. The following indications are displayed: “... -
Page 19: Convection Preheat
Convection Preheat In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temperature of 230°C. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. The convection oven has a temperature range of 40°C and 100°C ~ 250°C Turn DIAL to select CONV. (180°C is automatically available when The following indication is displayed: “... -
Page 20: Convection Cooking
Convection Cooking In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven first, then cook some food at a temperature of 230°C for 50 minutes. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press MODE. Turn DIAL to select CONV. The convection oven has a temperature The following indication is displayed: “... -
Page 21: Speed Cook
Speed In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.5 kg of frozen pizza. Cook Press STOP/CLEAR. Press Speed Cook. SPEED COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food. - Page 22 SPEED COOK MENU GUIDE Function Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions Frozen Pizza 0.2 ~ 0.5 kg Rack Frozen This function is for cooking frozen pizza. Speed (SP 1) Remove all package and place on the rack. Cook After cooking, stand. French Fries Spread frozen potato products out on the metal tray on the rack.
- Page 23 Function Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions Speed Roast Beef 0.5 ~ 1.5 kg Heat-proof Refrigerated 1. Brush the meat with oil. (SP 5) 2. Place on the heat-proof plate. Cook Plate 3. When beep, drain juice if needed and then turn food over. 4.
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Page 24: Sweet Menu Cook
Sweet Menu Cook In the following example I will show you how to cook 1 pan of Basboussa. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press Sweet Menu. SWEET MENU cook allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type. When you use sweet menu, the oven is operated on preheating mode first and then cook the food at the preset... - Page 25 SWEET MENU GUIDE Function Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions Baklawa 40~50 Metal tray Room Batter Stuffing Sweet Menu (Su 1) pieces on the rack 5kg all purposed flour Pistachio, grated 7 eggs Water 20g ghee 3 spoons of sugar 120g salt spoon of water 1 / 2...
- Page 26 Function Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions Mahmoul 20~25 Metal tray Room Batter Stuffing Sweet Menu pieces on the rack 2.5kg samonilla flour(hard) 500g pistachio, grated (Su 2) 1.25kg ghee butter 100g sugar 0.8kg sugar 1 / 2 spoon of rose water 0.35kg water 2 spoons of water 0.15kg milk powder...
- Page 27 Function Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions Sweet Menu Basboussa 1 Pan Metal tray Room Batter Stuffing (Su 3) on the rack 2.0kg samonilla flour(hard) 150g milk powder 1.0kg water 1 spoon of baking powder 1.0kg sugar 20g coconuts, grated 1 spoon of vanilla powder Method 1.
- Page 28 Function Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions 16 pieces Metal tray Room Batter Stuffing (ASHTAA) = Shouaybiah Sweet Menu 5kg all purposed flour 0.5kg water on the rack (Su 4) 7 eggs 150g milk powder 20g ghee 200g samonilla flour(Soft) 120g salt 1 spoon of rose water water...
- Page 29 Function Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions Batter Stuffing Sweet Menu Karabeej 20 pieces Metal tray Room 1kg samonilla flour(hard) 500g pistachio, grated (Su 6) on the rack 400g ghee 100g sugar 350g sugar spoon of rose water 1 / 2 100g milk powder 2 spoons of flower water 100g water...
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Page 30: Steam Cook
Steam Cook In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.6 kg of shellfish. This feature allows you steamed cook. Press STOP/CLEAR. CAUTION: 1. Always use oven gloves when removing a STEAMER from the oven. It’s very hot. 2. - Page 31 STEAM COOK GUIDE Food Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions Fish steak 0.2 ~ 0.6kg Steam water bowl Refrigerated 1. Clean the food. (Sc 1) Steam plate 2. Pour 300ml tap water into the steam water bowl. Place the steam plate on Steam cover the steam water bowl.
- Page 32 Food Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions Chicken 0.2 ~ 0.6kg Steam water bowl Refrigerated 1. Clean the food. breasts Steam plate 2. Pour 300ml tap water into the steam water bowl. (Sc 7) Steam cover Place the steam plate on the steam water bowl. Place the prepared food on the steam plate in a single layer.
- Page 33 Food Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp. Instructions Tomato 0.2 ~ 0.8kg Steam water bowl Room 1. Clean vegetables and cut into similar sized pieces. (Sc 10) Steam plate 2. Pour 300ml tap water into the steam water bowl. Steam cover Place the steam plate on the steam water bowl.
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Page 34: Auto Defrost
The temperature and density of food varies, I would recommend that the food is checked before cooking commences. Auto 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. The Defrost BREAD programme is suitable for defrosting small items such as rolls or a small loaf. -
Page 35: Auto Defrost Guide
Auto Defrost Guide * Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave proof container and place uncovered on the glass turntable. * If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminum foil. This will prevent thin areas becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls. -
Page 36: Quick Defrost
Quick Use this function to thaw only 0.5 kg of Minced meat very quickly. Defrost This will require a standing time to allow the center to thaw. In the following example will show you how to defrost 0.5 kg of frozen meat. Press STOP/CLEAR. -
Page 37: Quick Defrost Guide
Quick Defrost Guide Use this function to defrost quickly for minced meat. Remove the meat completely from its wrapping. Place the mince onto a microwave-safe plate. When beeps, at this point remove the mince from the microwave oven, turn the mince over and return to the microwave oven. Press start to continue. -
Page 38: Heating Or Reheating Guide
Heating or Reheating 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 needed to reheat. Arrange the food I a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature Food will heat faster than refrigerated food. -
Page 39: Fresh Vegetable Guide
Fresh Vegetable Guide Cook time Cook time Food Quantity Instructions Food Quantity Instructions (minutes/at HIGH) (minutes/at HIGH) Artichokes 2 medium 1 /2 Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Mushrooms, 230g 1 /2 1 /2 Place mushrooms in 1.5 litre covered Fresh, Sliced casserole dish. -
Page 40: Defrosting Guide
Defrosting Guide Defrosting meats tips & techniques You can defrost meats in their original wrapping as long as no metal is present. Remove any metal rings, twist ties, wire or foil. Place meat in a microwavable plate to catch juices. Defrost meats only as long as necessary. Separate items like chops, sausages and bacon as soon as possible. -
Page 41: Grill Cooking Guide
Grill Cooking Guide Directions for grilling meat on grill Directions for grilling fish and seafood Trim excess fat from meat. Cut fat, making sure you do not cut into the lean. Place fish and seafood on the rack. Whole fish should be scored diagonally (This will stop the fat curling.) on both sides before grilling. -
Page 42: Convection Cooking Guide
Convection Cooking Guide Preheat the oven to the desired temperature. Follow the times and instructions in the table. After cooking, the surrounding oven will get very HOT. USE OVEN GLOVES. Convection Cook Time Food Quantity Instructions Temperature (minutes) Muffins 6 pieces 200°C 20 ~ 25 Prepare the dough. - Page 43 Convection Cook Time Food Quantity Instructions Temperature (minutes) Frozen ready 300g 200°C+360W 18 ~ 25 Put into a suitable sized heat proof dish. meal (Macaroni (WITHOUT PREHEATING) Place on the rack. Stand for 2-3 minutes. & cheese) Frozen spring 300g 230°C 35 ~ 50 Brush over the surface with vegetable oil.
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Page 44: Metal Tray (Crisping Tray) Cooking Guide
Metal Tray (Crisping Tray) Cooking Guide Preheat the crisping tray with the Microwave 100% on the glass tray . Do not put the crisping tray on the rack. Follow the times and instructions in the table. After cooking, the grill and surrounding oven will get very HOT. USE OVEN GLOVES. Preheat Cook Time Food... - Page 45 Preheat Cook Time Food Quantity Cook Mode Instructions Time (minutes) Frozen 300g Grill + M/W 180W 15 ~ 24 Preheat the crisping tray. Place the frozen oven chips on it. Oven chips tray. Turn food over after half of the cooking time. Place the frozen oven chips on the crisping tray.
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Page 46: Speed Hot Air Cooking Guide
Speed Hot Air Cooking Guide Preheat the oven to the desired temperature. Follow the times and instructions in the table. After cooking, the grill and surrounding oven will get very HOT. USE OVEN GLOVES. Speed Hot Air Cook Time Food Quantity Instructions Temperature... -
Page 47: Steam Cooking Guide
Steam Cooking Guide Pour 300ml tap water into the steam water bowl. Put the steam plate and place the food on the steam plate. And then cover with steam cover. Place the prepared steam water bowl in center of the glass tray carefully. Keep parallel!. Cook Time Food Weight Limit... -
Page 48: Important Safety Instructions
Important safety instructions WARNING Please ensure cooking times are correctly Read carefully and keep for future reference set as over cooking may result in FIRE and subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN. 1 Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to the 12 Before cooking, pierce the skin of potatoes, apples or any such fruit or door, control panel, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. - Page 49 Important safety instructions Read carefully and keep for future reference 24 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. 35 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. 25 When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the 36 The microwave oven must be operated with the decorative door open.
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Page 50: Microwave-Safe Utensils
Microwave-safe Utensils Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in your Paper microwave oven Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven, Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the provided that the cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and oven and cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning. -
Page 51: Food Characteristics & Microwave Cooking
Food characteristics & Microwave cooking Moisture content of food Keeping an eye on things Since the heat generated from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture, relatively dry food The recipes in the book have been formulated with great care, but your success in such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks. - Page 52 Food characteristics & Microwave cooking Stirring To Clean Your Oven Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques. In conventional cooking, food is stirred for the purpose of blending. Microwaved food, however, is stirred in order to 1 Keep the inside of the oven clean spread and redistribute heat.
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Page 53: Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers Q What’s wrong when the oven light will not glow? Q Is it possible to pop corn in a microwave oven? A There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. A Yes, if using one of the two methods described below Light bulb has blown 1. -
Page 54: Plug Wiring Information/Technical Specifications
Plug wiring information/ Technical Specifications Technical Specification WARNING MC8088PRC/MC8088FRC This appliance must be earthed MC8288FRC/MC8087TRC The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the Power Input 230 V~ 50 Hz following codes Output 900 W (IEC60705 rating standard)