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- Page 1 User Manual Mode d’emploi MICROWAVE + GRILL...
- Page 3 Dear Customer, Before going any further, we want to thank you for preferring our product. PORTER & CHARLES We are sure that this modern, functional and practical microwave oven, manufactured with top quality materials, will fully meet your expectations. We ask you to read the instructions in this booklet very carefully as this will allow you to get the best results from using your microwave oven.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Grounding Instructions ........................3 Important safety instructions ......................4 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive Microwave energy ........6 Precautions to be observed before and during servicing to avoid possible exposure to excessive Microwave energy ..........................7 Microwave safety ..........................8 The advantages of microwaves ....................... -
Page 5: Grounding Instructions
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. -
Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Warning! To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: Read all instructions before using the appliance. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY”... - Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
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Page 8: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open – door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. -
Page 9: Precautions To Be Observed Before And During Servicing To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy
PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE AND DURING SERVICING TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not operate or allow the oven to be operated with the door open. (b) Make the following safety checks on all ovens to be serviced before activating the magnetron or other microwave source, and make repairs as necessary: interlock operation, proper door closing, seal and sealing surfaces (arcing, wear, and other damage), damage to or loosening of hinges... - Page 10 MICROWAVE SAFETY Warning! Never leave the oven unwatched, Beware! especially when using paper, plastic or other Never heat baby foods or drinks in bottles or combustible materials. These materials can jars with the teats or lids on them. After char and may fire. FIRE RISK! heating the food mix or shake well so that Warning! Do not heat pure alcohol or the heat is spread evenly.
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Page 11: Microwave Safety
MICROWAVE SAFETY The turntable and the grills can bear a This oven is exclusively for domestic use! maximum load of 8 kg. To avoid damaging Use the oven only for preparing meals. the oven, do not exceed this load. Avoid damaging oven other... -
Page 12: The Advantages Of Microwaves
The advantages of microwaves In conventional ovens, heat radiated by electrical Why food heats up elements or gas burners slowly penetrates the Most foods contain water and water molecules food from outside to inside. On account of this vibrate when subjected to microwaves. there is a major amount of energy is wasted heating the air, the oven components and the food The friction between molecules produces heat... -
Page 13: Description Of Your Oven
Description of your oven 1. – Control Panel 6. – Turntable ring 2. – Door window glass 7. – Turntable plate 3. – Lateral supports 8. – Browning Plate 4. – Catches 9. – High Grill 5. – Turntable support 10. -
Page 14: Functions Description
Description of your oven A. Clock indicator H. Special Function indicator B. Grill Function indicator I. Defrost by time indicator B+D. Grill + Microwave Function J. Defrost by weight indicator C. Cooking Memories indicators K. Weight indicator D. Microwave Function indicator L. -
Page 15: Basic Settings
Basic settings Setting the clock 2. Press the “+” and “-” keys to set the correct After your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the clock display will flash to hour value. indicate that the time shown is not correct. To set 3. -
Page 16: Basic Functions
Basic Functions Microwaves Use this function to cook and heat vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat. not turn this knob, the oven operates at 850 1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the W power. Microwave function indicator flashes. The Duration display shows 1:00 flashing. -
Page 17: Grill
Basic Functions Grill Use this function to brown the top of food quickly. 1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the 3. Press the OK key (4) to validate. Grill function indicator flashes. The Duration 4. Press the Start key (3). The oven will start display shows 15:00 flashing. -
Page 18: Defrosting By Time (Manual)
Basic Functions Defrosting by time (manual) Use this function to defrost any type of food quickly. 1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the 4. Press the Start key (3). The oven will start to Defrost by Time function indicator flashes. operate. -
Page 19: Defrosting By Weight (Automatic)
Basic Functions Defrosting by weight (automatic) Use this function to defrost meat, poultry, fish, fruit and bread quickly. 1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the 4. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction Defrost by Weight function indicator flashes. to set the food weight. -
Page 20: Using The Browning Plate
Using the Browning Plate Normally when cooking food, such as pizzas or How to cook with the browning plate: pies, on a grill or in a microwave oven, the dough 1. Preheat the browning plate by selecting the or pastry becomes soggy. This can be avoided by Microwave and Grill function for 3 to 5 using a browning plate. -
Page 21: When The Oven Is Working
When the oven is working... Interrupting a cooking cycle Cancelling a cooking cycle You can stop the cooking process at any time by If you wish to cancel the cooking process, press pressing the Start/Stop key once or by opening the Start/Stop key for 3 seconds. -
Page 22: Defrosting
Defrosting temperature is evenly distributed) for different The table below shows different defrosting and types and weights of food, plus recommendations. standing times (in order to ensure the food Standing time Food Weight (g) Defrosting time (min) Recommendation (min) Portions of meat, 5-10 Turn once veal, beef, pork... -
Page 23: General Instructions For Defrosting
Defrosting General instructions for defrosting 1. When defrosting, use only dishes that are 8. Place poultry on an upturned plate so that the appropriate for microwaves (china, glass, meat juices can run off more easily. suitable plastic). 9. Bread should be wrapped in a napkin so that it 2. -
Page 24: Cooking With A Microwave Oven
Cooking with a microwave oven Warning! Read the section “Microwave Safety” When heating liquids, use containers with a wide opening, so that steam can before cooking with your microwave. evaporate easily. Follow these recommendations when cooking with Prepare the foods as per the instructions and your microwave: keep in mind the cooking times and power levels Before heating or cooking foods with peel or... - Page 25 Cooking with a microwave oven Tables and suggestions – Cooking vegetables Addition of Power Time Standing Food Quantity (g) Instructions liquids (Watt) (min.) Time (min.) Cauliflower 100 ml 9-11 Cut into slices. Broccoli 50 ml Keep covered. Mushrooms 25 ml Peas &...
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Page 26: Cooking With The Grill
Cooking with the grill For good results with the grill, use the grid iron 4. If the grill is used for extended period of time it supplied with the oven. is normal to find that the elements will switch themselves off temporarily due to the safety Fit the grid iron in such a way that it doesn’t thermostat. - Page 27 Cooking with the Grill Tables and suggestions – Grill without microwave Fish Quantity (g) Time (min.) Instructions Fish Bass 18-24 Spread lightly with butter. After half of cooking time turn spread with Sardines/gurnard 6-8 fish. 15-20 seasoning. Meat Sausages 6-8 units 22-26 Prick after half cooking time and turn.
- Page 28 Cooking with the Grill Tables and suggestions – Microwave + Grill The microwave + grill function is ideal for cooking The microwave and the grill work simultaneously. quickly and, at the same time, browning foods. The microwave cooks and the grill toasts. Furthermore, you can also grill and cook cheese covered food.
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Page 29: Roasting
Tables and suggestions – Roasting Tables and suggestions – Roasting Quantity Power Temperature Time Standing Type Comments (Watt) ºC (min) Time (min) Do not put lid on Beef stew 1000 160/170 80/90 container Do not put lid on Pork loin 500/600 180/190 35/40... - Page 30 Tables and suggestions – Baking Tables and suggestions – Cakes Type Container Level Temperature Time (min) Walnut cake Spring-form type tin 170/180 30/35 Fruit tart Spring-form type tin 150/160 35/45 Cake tin with central Fruit cakes 170/190 30/45 hole Savoury tarts Spring-form type tin 160/180 50/70...
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Page 31: What Kind Of Ovenware Can Be Used
What kind of ovenware can be used? Microwave function Keep mind manufacturer’s For the microwave function, keep in mind that recommendations written on the packaging. microwaves are reflected by metal surfaces. The aluminium containers cannot be more Glass, china, clay, plastic, paper than 3 cm high or come in contact with the... - Page 32 What kind of ovenware can be used? Table of Ovenware The table below gives you a general idea of what type of ovenware is suitable for each situation. Operating mode Microwave Microwave + Grill Defrosting / Grill Type of Cooking heating ovenware Glass and china...
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Page 33: Oven Cleaning And Maintenance
Oven Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning is the only maintenance normally Oven interior required. After each time the oven is used, clean the inside Warning! Your microwave oven should be walls with a damp cloth since this is the easiest cleaned regularly, with all food remains being way to remove splashes or spots of food that may removed. -
Page 34: Oven Ceiling
Oven Cleaning and Maintenance Oven ceiling Accessories To avoid the danger of burning, wait until the Clean the accessories after each use. If they are grill is cold before starting to clean. very dirty, soak them first of all and then use a brush and sponge. -
Page 35: What Should I Do If The Oven Doesn't Work
What should I do if the oven doesn’t work? The food is too hot, dried out or burnt! WARNING! Any type of repair must only be Check if you selected the correct operating done by a specialised technician. Any repair time and power level. -
Page 36: Technical Characteristics
Technical characteristics Specifications AC Voltage ..................(see rating plate) Power required ................3300 W Grill power..................1500 W Microwave output power..............1000 W Microwave frequency… ..............2450 MHz Exterior dimensions (W H D)............595 472 mm Interior dimensions (W H D)............420 390 mm Oven capacity. -
Page 37: Installation Instructions
Installation instructions Before installation Electrical supply Check that the input voltage indicated on the Before installing the oven have a qualified rating plate is the same as the voltage of the electrician verify that your home is provided with power outlet you are going to use. (The rating adequate electrical service and that the addition of plate is located on the front part of the cavity and the oven will not overload the branch circuit on... -
Page 38: Installation
Installation instructions In Canada: Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for new branch-circuit installations Wiring must conform to Cana dian Electrical (1996 NEC); mobile homes; and recreational Code C22.1- latest edition. You can obtain a vehicles, or in an area where local codes prohibit copy of the Canadian Electrical Code by grounding through the neutral conductor. - Page 39 Installation instructions 4-Wire branch circuit (for US and After installation CANADA) The oven only functions when the door is closed correctly. Refer to the following Figure: Disconnect ground from neutral at free end After the first use, clean the inside of the oven and of conduit.
- Page 40 Installation / Dimensions pour l'Installation Push oven completely into the cabinet and centre it. Open microwave door and fasten the appliance to the cabinet using the four screws provided. Insert the screws through the front holes. Introduisez le four dans le meuble jusqu'à...
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