Functions - Breville the Big Easy BMO234 Instruction Book

Functions

INTRODUCTION TO MICROWAVE
COOKING
• Microwaves are invisible waves of
electromagnetic energy similar to radio
waves. Instead of being converted to sound
as in a radio or mobile phones, it is converted
into a heat source which heats food from the
inside.
• Microwaves cook because food molecules
of water, fat and sugar react to the energy
provided by the microwaves. That energy is
absorbed by the food causing the molecules
to vibrate quickly. This movement creates
friction which causes the food to heat up and
therefore cook.
• The energy in a microwave is not distributed
evenly throughout the cavity. The turntable
rotates constantly while cooking which
prevents uneven cooking.
• Microwave cooking is considered the "cool"
cooking method as only the food gets hot and
surrounding air stays cool.
• Microwaves are safe and can be economical.
• Ovens need no preheating therefore the
kitchen stays cooler. Cooking is cleaner with
less odours and washing up is reduced.
• Microwave ovens cook foods rapidly, Some
foods are better cooked in a microwave
oven as they retain more flavour, texture and
goodness, such plain fish fillets, soft fruit,
vegetables and fat free cakes.
• In a microwave the heat is produced INSIDE
the food. In all other conventional cooking
methods, heat is applied from OUTSIDE
through transference of heat by convection or
radiation.
• Microwave energy penetrates the food to
a depth of about 25mm. Small foods under
5cm in diameter such as eggs are penetrated
to the centre from all sides. In larger foods,
energy creates heat in the outer layer; this
then moves to the centre by conduction, as it
does with conventional cooking.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
When power is activated, the LED will display
00:00. The input time should be within
1:00–12:59.
Example: To set 12:12.
1. Press the SET CLOCK button, the hour
figures will flash, and the indicator for clock
will light.
2. Press the number buttons of 1, 2, 1, 2
in order.
3. Press SET CLOCK to finish clock setting.
The indicator for clock will go out, ':' will
flash, and the time will illuminate.
NOTE
In the process of clock setting, if STOP/CLEAR
is pressed or if there is no operation within 1
minute, the oven will go back to the previous
status automatically.
MICROWAVE COOKING
1. Using the number pad, input the cooking
time; maximum cooking time
is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
2. Press "START / +30 SEC" button to
commence operation.
NOTE
Number "0" cannot be input first so when
the "0" is pressed before any other numbers,
"WEIGHT DEFROST" function will be
initiated.
NOTE
This mode will have microwave oven working
at 100% power level.