Breville VMW187 - Microwave Oven Manual

product safety

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This product can be used by children aged 8 years and above, and persons who require supervision, provided:

• they are familiar with the hazards associated with the product, and,
• they receive instruction by a competent person on how to safely use the product.

Children must not play with the product. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be done by children unless they are aged 8 or older and are supervised.

If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be used until it has been repaired by a competent person.

It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to remove a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

Only use cookware and utensils that are suitable for use in a microwave oven.

When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on them as they may possibly catch fire or burn.

This microwave oven should only be used for the purpose it was intended. It must not be used for activities such as drying clothes, paper or any other non-food item, or for sterilising purposes.
If smoke is emitted, switch off and unplug the oven. Keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
Microwave ovens can heat liquids and beverages such that they can boil over unexpectedly if the container they are in is moved or stirred immediately after cooking. Always let the container stand for at least 20 seconds after heating then stir it before carefully removing the container from the oven.

In order to avoid burns or injury, always stir or shake the contents of feeding bottles and baby food containers after heating. Always check the temperature of the contents before consumption.
Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in a microwave oven since they may explode even after cooking has ended.
The microwave oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
This appliance is designed to be used on a work top or table only. Never install it in a cupboard or cabinet.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Do not allow the power cord to overhang the work surface, or to become trapped, kinked or pinched.
Do not operate the oven when it is empty.
The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
The glass turntable and turntable roller must always be fitted when operating the oven.
Do not use the microwave oven cavity for any type of storage, such as cookbooks etc.
Do not use the microwave for home canning. Microwave ovens are not designed for canning. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to eat.
Do not cook any food surrounded by a membrane such as egg yolk, potatoes, chicken livers etc. without first piercing the membrane several
times.
Do not insert fingers or any type of object or implement into the openings on the outer case.
Do not cook directly on the glass turntable. Always place food in a proper container before heating it in the oven.
Do not use metal pans or dishes with metal handles.
Do not use anything with a metal trim.
Do not use paper or plastic covered wire twist ties on plastic bags.
Do not use melamine dishes because they will absorb microwave energy. This will cause the dish to crack or char and slow down the cooking process.
Use only a thermometer specifically designed for microwave cooking.
Do not attempt to deep fry food in the oven.
Always follow the cooking instructions supplied by the manufacturer or in your cookbook. Some foods e.g. Christmas puddings, jam, and mincemeat heat up very quickly.
When cooking foods with a high fat or sugar content do not use plastic containers.
Plastic foam containers may melt or contaminate the food or liquid inside when exposed to high temperatures.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.
The microwave oven must be earthed.

before first use

Retain the packaging in which the microwave oven was supplied so that in the event that the equipment needs to be returned it can be suitably repacked.
Open the packaging carefully and remove each item for inspection. Ensure that all packaging materials are removed from the inside of the door.
Check that all items have been supplied. The items supplied for this model of microwave oven are:

• Microwave oven
• Glass tray (turntable)
• Turntable roller
• Instruction manual

Inspect the microwave oven and power lead for any damage. If any damage is found do not use the oven. Contact the dealer where the product was purchased.

Precautions

To avoid possible exposure to microwave energy, it is important that you do not disarm or tamper with the door safety interlocks.
Do not place any objects between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on the sealing surfaces.
Check the oven for any damage, in particular, that there is no damage to the door (such as dents) its hinges and latches and the door seals and sealing surfaces. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged in any way. It is particularly important that the oven door is not misaligned and that it closes properly.

getting started

Setting up your device

Do not operate your oven if it is damaged.
Place the turntable roller ring into the recess in the oven floor. Place the glass turntable onto the drive shaft until the lugs on the underside of the turntable engage with the drive shaft. Do not operate your microwave oven without these items fitted.

1. Glass turntable
2. Drive shaft
3. Turntable roller ring
4. Oven light
5. Waveguide cover

Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions.

Do not install the oven over equipment that produces heat, such as a range cooker or cooking hob. Failure to follow this instruction could damage the oven and would make the warranty void.
Do not place the oven in locations of moisture or high humidity or near combustible materials.
Do not block the air intake and outlet vents. Do not place anything on top of the oven. Failure to comply can damage the oven.
Do not remove the feet from the bottom of the oven.
Never operate the oven with the waveguide cover removed.

Requirements

Ensure that the voltage and frequency on the rating label of the oven is the same as that of the household power supply.
Place the oven as far from TVs and radios as possible. Operation of a microwave oven can cause interference to your TV and radio reception.
Select a flat horizontal surface that provides enough open space for the oven inlet and outlet vents and is strong enough to support the microwave oven.
For correct operation, the oven must have sufficient airflow. Ensure there is sufficient space around the oven as shown.
Route the mains lead away from all hot and sharp surfaces. Do not trap the lead under the microwave.
Plug your oven into a standard outlet socket.

controls

using your device

Microwave cooking basics

Never operate your microwave oven when it is empty as this can damage your oven.
Do not cook directly on the glass tray. Place the food in a microwave-proof dish for example.
Arrange the food with the thickest areas to the outside of the dish. Cook for the shortest indicated time but do not under-cook. Add extra time if required. Severely over-cooked food can smoke and may ignite.
Cover food while cooking. The cover prevents spatter and helps the food to cook more evenly.
To ensure that food is cooked evenly, it should be turned over or stirred at least once during cooking. Larger items, such as joints of meat must be turned at least once.
Rearrange small items of food such as meatballs halfway through cooking. Turn them over and move ones from the centre of the dish to the outside and items from the top to the bottom of the dish.
Cover thin pieces of food such as the ends of chicken legs with small pieces of aluminium foil to prevent them becoming overcooked. Ensure foil is kept more than 1 inch from the oven inner walls.

Switching on

The microwave oven is turned on by plugging its mains lead into the mains outlet socket.
Open the door and the internal light should turn on. Close the door and it should turn off.

Cookware test

There may be certain non-metallic containers that are not safe to use for microwave cooking. If in doubt, you can test the COOKWARE following the procedure below.

• Place the empty container in the oven.
• Microwave on maximum Power Level for 1 minute.
• Carefully feel the container. If it becomes very hot do not use it for microwave cooking.
• Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time when carrying out this test.

The ideal material for a microwave utensil or container is one that is transparent to microwave energy. It allows energy to pass through the container and heat only the food inside.

Microwaves cannot penetrate metal so metal utensils and dishes, and dishes with metallic trim should not be used in this oven when it is used for microwave cooking or combinations and sequences that include microwave cooking.

Do not use recycled paper products as they may contain small metal fragments which could cause sparks and/or a fire.

Round and oval dishes are recommended in preference to square or rectangular dishes as food in corners tends to overcook.

(1) Aluminium foil may be used in small pieces to cover or shield food such as the ends of chicken legs to prevent them becoming over-cooked. Ensure that the foil is kept more than 1" (25mm) from the oven's inner walls.

Materials you can use in your device

Never operate your microwave oven when it is empty as this will cause damage.

To pause cooking

To pause cooking at any time during the cooking sequence, you can either:

1. Open the oven door
2. Press the Stop/Cancel button once.

To resume cooking close the door then press the Start/Express Cook button.

To stop cooking

To immediately stop cooking at any time:

• Press theStop/Cancel button twice or
• Open the oven door then press theStop/Cancel button.

Setting the clock

The clock displays the time of day in 24-hour format.
To set the clock to 13:15 carry out the following:

1. Press the Clock/Pre-Set button once.
2. Press the number buttons 1, 3, 1 and 5.
3. The display will show 13:15.
4. Press the Clock/Pre-Set button again.
5. The time of day will now be displayed.

Microwave cooking

Press the Power Level button a number of times to select the required cooking power level. Use the number buttons to set the desired cooking time. The longest cooking time is 99 minutes 99 seconds. Press the Start/Express Cook button to begin cooking.

Example: To cook for 1 minute at 50% of microwave Power Level.

1. Place the food in a suitable container on the turntable and close the door.
2. Press the Power Level button 3 times. The display will show P50.
3. Enter 1:00 using the number buttons 1, 0 and 0.
4. Press the Start/Express Cook button.
5. The display shows the set cooking time and then counts down in 1 second increments.
6. When the cooking time has elapsed, the oven will beep.
7. Open the door and remove the food.

Multistage cooking (programmed sequence)

The oven may be set to carry out a sequence of up to two cooking stages. Either of the defrost functions can be used as part of the sequence before the cooking stage. The possible sequences are:

• Defrost > microwave cooking
• Microwave cooking first stage > microwave cooking second stage

The following example describes setting a defrost period followed by a microwave cooking sequence.

1. Place the food in a suitable container on the turntable and close the door.
2. Press the Defrost by Weight or Speed Defrost button. dEF1 or dEF2 will be displayed.
3. Use the number buttons to enter the weight of the food.
4. Press the Power Level button.
5. The display will show P100 to indicate full power. If required, press the Power Level button until the required power level is displayed.
6. Use the number buttons to enter the cooking time.
7. Press the Start/Express Cook button.
8. The cooking sequence will begin.
9. When the sequence has ended the oven will beep.

This example describes how to set a two stage microwave cooking sequence. The first stage will cook on full power for 2 minutes and the second stage will cook on 50% power for 1 minute.

1. Press the Power Level button. The display will show P100 to indicate full power.
2. Use the number buttons to enter the first stage cooking time (2:00).
3. Press the Power Level button three times. The display will show P50 to indicate 50% power.
4. Use the number buttons to enter the second stage cooking time (1:00).
5. Press the Start/Express Cook button.
6. The cooking sequence will begin.
7. When the sequence has ended the oven will beep.

Defrosting

The oven has two modes of defrosting available: Defrost by Weight and Speed Defrost.
The Defrost by Weight mode requires that you know the weight of the food to be defrosted. The minimum allowable weight is 100g. The maximum allowable weight is 2 kg.
The Speed Defrost mode also requires you to know the weight of the food to be defrosted but offers a quicker defrost time than the Defrost by Weight function. The minimum allowable weight is 100g. The maximum allowable weight is 1.2 kg.
Whenever you use your oven to defrost frozen foods, always make sure that the food is thawed completely before using it.
To achieve even defrosting, the food should be turned or stirred at least once during the cycle or more often with larger amounts of food. You can rearrange, turn or stir the food at any time simply by opening the door. To continue defrosting, close the door and press the Start/Express Cook button.

To Defrost by Weight

1. Place the food in a suitable container on the turntable and close the door.
2. Press the Defrost by Weight button.
3. The display will show dEF1.
4. Use the number buttons to enter the weight of the food. The display shows the weight in grams. The minimum allowable weight is 100g.
5. Press the Start/Express Cook button.
6. When the cooking time has ended, the oven will beep.
7. After the required standing time, remove the defrosted food from the oven.

To Speed Defrost

1. Place the food in a suitable container on the turntable and close the door.
2. Press the Speed Defrost button.
3. The display will show dEF2.
4. Use the number buttons to enter the weight of the food. The display shows the weight in grams. The minimum allowable weight is 100g.
5. Press the Start/Express Cook button.
6. When the cooking time has ended, the oven will beep.
7. After the required standing time, remove the defrosted food from the oven.

Intelligent Auto Cook menu

The Intelligent Auto Cook feature means that it is not necessary to program the cooking time or select the correct power level. All you need to do is specify the type and quantity of food that you want to cook and the intelligent programs do all the rest for you. The food types and weights available are listed in the Intelligent Auto Cook Menu table.

Example: To use the intelligent auto cook menu function to cook 350g of fish:

1. Place the food in a suitable container on the turntable.
2. Press the FISH button four times until 350 is displayed.
3. Press the Start/Express Cook button.
4. Cooking will begin.
5. When the cooking time has ended, the oven beeps.
6. After the required standing time, remove the food from the oven.

(1) The auto reheat setting is designed to reheat a 150, 250, 350 or 400g plate of food. Always check that reheated food is piping hot throughout before eating. Don't use the auto reheat program to cook microwave meals or frozen meals. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when cooking such food items.
(2) We recommend that in Intelligent Auto Cook mode, meat should be cooked off the bone. Cook chicken, poultry, etc. until the juices run clear.
(3) For a 50g portion of pasta add 450ml of cold water. For a 100g portion of pasta, add 800ml of cold water. For a 150g portion of pasta, add 1200ml of cold water.
(4) The potato program is based on a 230g (medium size) potato and can cook 1, 2 or 3 potatoes. Place the potatoes on the turntable. Always place the potatoes around the edge of the turntable. Don't put them together in the centre as this will cause uneven cooking. Always maintain a gap between each potato.

Delayed (timed) start cooking

You can program your oven to delay the start of cooking e.g. if you are going out and you would like your meal to be ready on your return. Before programming the start time, make sure that your oven clock is set correctly.

1. Place the food in a suitable container on the turntable and close the door.
2. Press the Power Level button as required to set the desired cooking power level.
3. Set the cooking time using the number buttons.
4. Press the Clock/Pre-Set button. The current time will be displayed with the hours digits flashing.
5. Set the desired start time using the number buttons e.g. if you want cooking to start at 14:20 press the 1, 4, 2 and 0 number buttons.
6. Press the Start/Express Cook button.
7. At the programmed time, your microwave oven will start cooking.
8. Delayed start cooking can be cancelled at any time by pressing the Stop/Cancel button.

Child-proof lock

When the child-proof lock is set, it disables the control panel buttons. This prevents unsupervised operation by young children, or any other person who does not know how to reset the lock. This feature may only be set when the oven is not cooking in which case it would normally be in Clock mode (displaying the time of day).

To activate the lock

• Press and hold the Stop/Cancel button for approximately 3 seconds.
  A long beep will sound and the control panel will be locked. The display will show

To deactivate the lock

• Press and hold the Stop/Cancel button for approximately 3 seconds.
  A long beep will sound and the control panel will be unlocked.

care and maintenance

Before carrying out any cleaning, turn off the oven and remove the plug from the mains supply socket.
The door seal area must be kept clean at all times to eliminate the possibility of microwave energy escaping.
It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy or high voltage.

General

Most cleaning can be carried out with a damp cloth and mild detergent solution, rinsed with a clean damp cloth and wiped dry.
Never use sprays or harsh cleaners, cleaning powders or scouring or other abrasive pads.
Cleaning should be carried out on a weekly basis, more often if required.
Excessive oil spatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left longer. Wipe spatters inside the oven with a damp paper towel soon after cooking, especially after cooking chicken or bacon.

Oven

Clean the inside of the oven with a soft cloth damped with a mild detergent solution to remove any food spatters. Pay particular attention to the mica waveguide cover and surrounding area.
The outside surface should be cleaned in the same way. Do not use a wet cloth as this could cause water to seep into ventilation openings and damage the operating parts.
Wipe the observation window in the door both inside and outside with the damp cloth.
If steam (condensation) accumulates inside or around the outside of the door, wipe it away with a soft cloth.

Control panel

If the control panel becomes dirty, clean it with a soft dry cloth. A lightly damp cloth may be used for stubborn marks. Do not use sprays or harsh cleaners as they may stain or dull the panel.

Removable items

The glass turntable may be removed for cleaning. Wash it in warm soapy water or in a dishwasher. Be careful not to chip or scratch the glass as this may cause the turntable to break during use.
The turntable roller and oven floor should be cleaned regularly to allow the glass tray to rotate easily and quietly. Wash the turntable roller in warm soapy water or in a dishwasher.
Ensure that the items are replaced correctly. Refer to the Getting Started section in this guide for details.

Removing odours

Odours can be removed from the microwave oven by putting the juice and skin of one lemon and a cup of water in a deep microwavable bowl, then microwave on full power for 5 minutes. Afterwards wipe the inside of the microwave oven thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.

Maintenance

The only electrical user replaceable items in this microwave oven are the mains plug and the mains fuse in the plug.
For all repairs you are advised to contact your local approved service centre for this equipment. Your supplier will be able to advise you in this matter.

troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions

Check to see if the problem you are experiencing is listed in the chart below. If the problem cannot be solved with reference to this chart contact your local authorised service centre.

connection to the mains supply

This appliance must be earthed.

This appliance is fitted with either a moulded or rewirable BS1363, 13 amp plug. The fuse should be rated at 13 amps and be ASTA approved to BS1362.
If the fuse in a moulded plug needs to be changed, the fuse cover must be refitted. The appliance must not be used without the fuse cover fitted.
If the plug is unsuitable, it should be dismantled and removed from the supply cord and an appropriate plug fitted as detailed below. If you remove the plug it must not be connected to a 13 amp socket and the plug must be disposed of immediately.

The wires of the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN/YELLOW = EARTH
BLUE = NEUTRAL
BROWN = LIVE

The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in your plug which is marked with an E or by the earth symbol ( ) or coloured GREEN or GREEN /YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in your plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in your plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
If any other plug is used, a 13 amp fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or at the distributor board.

Plug should be BS1363 approved Fit a 13 Amp Fuse

Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the clamp

after sales service

These appliances are built to the very highest of standards. There are no user serviceable parts. Follow these steps if the unit fails to operate:

1. Check the instructions have been followed correctly.
2. Check that the fuse has not blown.
3. Check that the mains supply is functional.

If the appliance will still not operate, return the appliance to the place it was purchased for a replacement. To return the appliance to the Customer Service Department, follow the steps below:

1. Pack it carefully (preferably in the original carton). Ensure the unit is clean.
2. Enclose your name and address and quote the model number on all correspondence.
3. Give the reason why you are returning it.
4. If within the guarantee period, state when and where it was purchased and include proof of purchase (e.g. till receipt).
5. Send it to our Customer Service Department at the address below:
   Customer Service Department
   Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited
   Middleton Road
   Royton
   Oldham
   OL2 5LN, UK.
   Telephone: 0161 621 6900 Fax: 0161 626 0391
   e-mail: info@pulse-uk.co.uk

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