About this guide We’re here to help you get the most from your microwave, so please keep hold of this manual for future use. WARNINGS: THIS PRODUCT WAS DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO MEET STRICT QUALITY AND SAFETY STANDARDS. THERE ARE, HOWEVER, SOME OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF.
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7. WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. 8. WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
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22. If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. 23. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container. 24.
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37. Do not use this microwave to deep fry foods. 38. Avoid cooking foods surrounded by membrane (e.g. egg yolks, potatoes, chicken livers and ready meals) without piercing them with a fork several times. 39. If you use plastic film when re-heating or cooking food, use only film designed for microwave ovens and ensure that the film does not touch the food.
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Environmental information: If at anytime in the future you should need to dispose of this product, please note that, in the UK, waste electrical products/batteries should not be disposed of with household waste. This appliance is a Group 2 Class B equipment. Group 2 equipment: group 2 contains all ISM RF equipment in which radio-frequency energy in the frequency range 9 kHz to 400 GHz is intentionally...
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How to… …recognise the parts of your microwave grill Control panel Door Metal grill rack Oven window Waveguard cover Door handle Turntable shaft Door locks Glass tray Function buttons Turntable support Door latches How to… …assemble your microwave grill 1. Remove any tape and place the turntable support in the centre of the recess on the floor of the microwave.
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How to… …best place your microwave grill 30cm 20cm 20cm 85cm 1. Do not place over a cooker or heat-producing appliance as this may cause damage. 2. Select a level surface that provides enough space for the outlet vents. Ensure the surface is strong enough to support the microwave (do not place inside cabinets).
How to… …recognise the microwave control panel Display All cooking times, power level action icons and time are displayed here. Timer. Weight. Auto Menu. Turning the dial will scroll you through the preset menu for cooking certain types of food. It is also used in other functions to adjust timings and weight.
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How to… …use your microwave Please note All cookware should be suitable for microwave use and no containers with restricted openings (e.g. bottles) should be used. If baby bottles are heated, the teat should not be left on. Only use oven-proof dishes when in grill mode. Please use the table below as a guide for what is suitable to use in each mode.
Setting the clock 1. Press the Clock/Kitchen Timer button once to set the time. The clock is in a 24 hour cycle. 2. Turn the Timer.Weight.Auto Menu dial clockwise to scroll through the hours. Press the Clock/Kitchen Timer button again to move onto the minutes. 3.
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Microwave 1. Place the food you wish to cook into the microwave on the centre of the glass tray and close the door. 2. Press the Microwave button repeatedly until the desired power output is selected. Power Press Button Output Level Once 100%...
Quick start cooking This allows you to cook food at 100% power for anywhere between 30 seconds to 95 minutes. 1. Simply place your food inside the microwave, centrally on the glass tray and press the Start/+30sec./ Confirm button to start cooking. Remember, when you press the button the microwave will start to cook the food for 30 seconds, so just continue...
Grill cooking The grill mode is useful for cooking various meats. It is also useful for hot sandwiches. 1. Place the metal grill rack on the glass turntable. It is useful to brush the metal grill rack with some oil to stop food sticking to it.
Combi cooking Combination microwave and grill cooking enables a wide range of foods to be cooked and browned in one operation. This gives you the speed cooking from a microwave with a finished taste of a food cooked under a conventional grill. 1.
Defrost by weight This is used to set the time to defrost food using its weight. The food weight range is 100-2000g in 100g intervals. 1. Weigh the food you wish to defrost in grams and then place it in the microwave.
Defrost by time This is used to quickly defrost food, using time. The time range is 5 seconds to 95 minutes. 1. Place the food you wish to defrost in the microwave. 2. Press the Time Defrost button once so the digital display reads ‘dEF2’.
Multi stage cooking This is used to program two cooking sequences. For example, defrost for 5 minutes followed by cook at 80% power for 7 minutes. 1. Place the food you wish to cook in two stages into the microwave. 2.
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Auto cook There are eight preset menus that can be used for easy cooking. 1. To access the preset menu, turn the Timer.Weight.Auto Menu dial clockwise until you reach the desired menu code. The preset menu is listed below: 2. Press Start/+30sec./Confirm to confirm the selected menu.
Kitchen timer 1. Press the Clock/Kitchen Timer button twice to enter the timer mode. The timer range is 5 seconds to 95 minutes. 2. Turn the Timer.Weight.Auto Menu dial clockwise or anticlockwise to scroll through the seconds/minutes. 3. Press the Start/+30sec./Confirm button to start the timer.
Child lock function This prevents children from using the microwave by deactivating all of the buttons. 1. To activate, press and hold the Stop/ Clear button for 3 seconds. You’ll hear a ‘BEEP’ and the child lock symbol will light up on the display. 2.
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How to… …clean your microwave Make sure the microwave is disconnected from the power and is completely cool before cleaning. Failure to keep the microwave clean can lead to deterioration in the interior that could affect the life of the appliance and result in a hazardous condition. 1.
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How to… …solve common problems Problem What to do 1. Ensure it is plugged in securely. If the microwave doesn’t work. 2. Check the mains fuse has not been tripped (if it has, reset the fuse). 3. See if another appliance works when plugged into the same socket (if it doesn’t, the socket may be faulty).
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How to… …change the fuse 1. Only use a 13 amp fuse. 2. To change the fuse, place a screwdriver into the recess of the plug cover and pull the fuse holder upward until it’s free. 3. Slide the fuse out and pop in the replacement. 4.
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ASDA, Leeds LS11 5AD services at the telephone number or address shown opposite. N.B. When calling or writing please have your GDM023B-18 23L Microwave grill Product name: product site code handy. 15A.10.21.149 Product site code:...
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