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• This appliance is designed for domestic use and similar locations such as: - kitchens in stores; offices and other work environments; - in agriculture; - guests of hotels, motels and other accommodation environments; - in bed and breakfast establishments. • To ensure sufficient air circulation, free space must be left around the microwave oven. Ensure free space of 20 cm above the top surface of the oven, 10 cm from behind and on the sides. Do not block any opening of the oven. Do not remove the feet of the oven. • Use only containers that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. • Do not use any of the following kitchen cookware, tableware or utensils in the microwave oven: - metal pans and crockery with metal handles or with metal decorations; - clamps on plastic bags; - dishes with melamine surface treatment; - standard thermometers, such as are used for measuring the temperature of meat, etc. • When heating a meal on plastic or paper dishes, frequently check the oven to prevent them from catching on fire. • The microwave oven is designed for heating food and beverages. Dehydrating food or drying clothes and heating up heating cushions, home footwear, washing sponges, damp textiles and similar items may lead to an injury hazard, ignition or fire.
EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be earthed. In the event of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a earthing wire with an earthing plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed. WARNING: Improper use of the earthing plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the earthing instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly earthed.
7. Examine the oven after unpacking for any damage such as: A misaligned door, Broken door, A dent in cavity. If any of the above is visible, DO NOT INSTALL, and notify dealer immediately. 8. Do not operate the oven if it is colder than room temperature. (This may occur during delivery in cold weather.) Allow the oven to become room temperature before operating.
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IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code. Green-and-yellow : Earth Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: the wire which is coloured green- and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter ‘E’...
FEATURES DIAGRAM 1 Door latch - When the door is closed, it will automatically shut off. If the door is opened while the oven is operating, the magnetron will automatically shut off. 2 Door seal - The door seal surfaces prevent microwaves escaping from the oven cavity. 3 Oven cavity 4 Control panel 5 Door open button - To open the door push the door open button. 6 Oven lamp - Automatically turns on during oven operating. 7 Roller guide - This must always be used for cooking together with the glass cooking tray. 8 Glass cooking tray - Made of special heat resistant glass. The tray must always be in proper position before operating. Do not cook food directly on the tray. 9 Viewing screen - Allows viewing of food. The screen is designed so that light can pass through, but not the microwave.
OPERATION PROCEDURE This section includes useful information about oven operation. 1. Plug power supply cord into a 230V 50Hz power outlet. 2. After placing the food in a suitable container, open the oven door and put it on the glass tray. The glass tray and roller guide must always be in place during cooking. 3. Shut the door. Make sure that it is firmly closed. 4. Set required programme and time, then press Start. 5. Once cooking is complete take care removing container as it will be hot. - The oven light turns on while the oven is working. - The oven door can be opened at any time during operation. The oven will automatically shut off. - Each time a button is pressed, a BEEP will sound to acknowledge the press. - The oven automatically cooks on full power unless set to a lower power level. - The display will show nothing when the oven is plugged in. When you open the door, the display is turned on and beep sounds. - When the Stop/Clear button is pressed during the oven operation, the oven stops cooking and all information retained. To erase all information press the Stop/Clear button once more. If the oven door is opened during the oven operation, all information is retained.
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WATTAGE OUTPUT CHART • The power-level is set by pressing the Power button. The chart shows the display, the power level and the percentage of power. Output Power 800W Press Percentage Power pads of power Display Wattage 100 % 800 W 90 % 720 W 80 % 640 W 70 % 560 W 60 % 480 W 50 % 400 W 40 % 320 W 30 %...
ZERO STAND-BY - HOW IT WORKS What is Stand-by Power ... This oven has a special feature that can reduce stand-by power consumption by not unplugging or totally switching off. The oven will turn off automatically when not in use for 2 minutes after finishing working. Although the oven is always plugged in, the oven does not consume energy in power save mode at all. When a user will open the door once, the oven wake up out of power save mode and get ready to work. Stand-by power refers to the electric power consumed by electronic and electrical appliances while they are switched off or in a stand-by mode. How to turn on the oven at first ... 1. Now unplugged.
How to turn on the oven after working ... 1. The oven will get turned off automatically when not in use for 2 minutes after finishing working. 2. Open the door for using the oven and then its display will turn on. CONTROLS MICROWAVE COOK This feature allows you to cook food with microwave energy. You can change the microwave power level from 100% to 0% . 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. 2. Press Power pads to select the desired power level. NOTE: If this step is omitted, the oven will cook at full power. 3. Press Number pads to enter cooking time. NOTE: You can enter the cooking time up to 59minutes 90seconds in microwave cook.
+30 sec +30 sec allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at full power by simply touching the +30 sec pad. By repeatedly touching the +30 sec pad, you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes by 30 second increments. 1. Touch the +30 sec pad. When you touch the +30 sec pad, “:30” is displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts reheating. AUTO COOK AUTO COOK allows you to cook your favorite foods. 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. 2. Press Auto cook pads to select the desired Auto cook menu. 3. Press Start pads. When the cooking time ends, you will hear 3 beeps. Auto cook Display Quantity Directions menu...
REHEAT REHEAT COOK allows you to reheat your favorite foods 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. 2. Press Reheat pads to select the desired Reheat menu. 3. Press Start pads. When the cooking time ends, you will hear 3 beeps. Reheat Display Quantity Directions menu Pour into mug or microwave-safe cup and reheat uncovered. Put mug or cup in the centre of turntable. Keep in microwave oven during standing time and stir well. 1 cup Beverage rE-1 Stand for 1-2 minutes. (200ml) (Be careful! The beverage will be very hot! Sometimes liquids heated in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is moved.) Place the dry pasta and boiling water with 1/4 to 1 teaspoon salt in a deep and large microwave-safe bowl. Pasta rE-2 1 serving Do not cover. Stir at least twice during cooking to prevent sticking. * Pasta 50g + Boiling water 200g * This function is for reheating leftover frozen pizza. Frozen Place the frozen pizza on the plate in the center of the rE-3 200g Pizza microwave oven.
DEFROST This feature allows you to deforst food. 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. 2. Press Defrost pads to select the desired defrost menu. 3. Press Number pads to enter the weight of food. 4. Press Start pads. The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned over or rearranged. When the defrosting time ends, you will hear 3 beeps. Defrost menu Display Weight Directions Minced beef, fillet steak, cubes for steak, sirloin steak, pot roast, rump roast, beef burger, lamb chops, rolled Meat dF-1 100 - 1500g roast, sausage, cutlets (2 cm). Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 5-15 minutes.
QUICK DEFROST This feature allows you to defrost meat more quickly. 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. 2. Press Quick Defrost pads. 3. Press Number pads to enter the weight of food. 4. Press Start pads. The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned over or rearranged. When the defrosting time ends, you will hear 3 beeps. Quick Defrost Display Weight Directions menu The microwave has a quick defrost feature which allows you to defrost MEAT only. Meat 100 - 1000g Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 5-15 minutes.
DISH WARMER 1. Put the dishes in the oven and close the door. 2. Press Dish warmer pads to select the number of plates. 3. Press Start pads. When the working time ends, you will hear 3 beeps. Reheat menu Display Directions 1 plate Only warm plate 2 plates TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING 1. Press Stop/Clear button. • You can restart the oven by pressing Start button. • Press Stop/Clear button once more to erase all instructions. • You must enter in new instructions. 2. Open the door. • You can restart the oven by closing the door and pressing Start button. NOTE: Oven stops operating when door is opened. WARNING: If you see arcing, press STOP/CLEAR button and correct the problem.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Refer to following checklist, you may prevent an unnecessary service call. * The oven doesn’t work; 1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged in. 2. Check that the door firmly closed. 3. Check that the cooking time is set. 4. Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house. * Sparking in the cavity; 1. Check that utensils are metal containers or dishes with metal trim. 2. Check that metal skewers touch the interior walls. If there is still a problem, contact the service station. A list of these stations is included in the oven. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE OVEN YOURSELF! CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q: Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller guide removed? A: No. Both the glass tray and roller guide must always be used in the oven before cooking. Q: Can I open the door when the oven is operating? A: The door can be opened anytime during the cooking operation. Then microwave energy will be instantly switched off and the time setting will maintain until the door is closed and START is pressed. Q: Why do I have moisture in my microwave oven after cooking? A: The moisture on the side of your microwave oven is normal. It is caused by steam from cooking food hitting the cool oven surface.
Q: Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction? A: Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise, depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins. Q: Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How do I get the best results? A: Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufactures guidelines or use the preset POPCORN pad. Do not use regular paper bags. Use the “listening test” by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a “pop” every 1 or 2 seconds. Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware. COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken choosing the utensil. If the utensil is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. The following table lists various utensil and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.
Utensil Safe Comments Metal • Dishes May cause arcing or fire. • Freezer bag twist ties Paper • Plates, cups, napkins For short cooking times and warming. and Kitchen paper Also to absorb excess moisture. • Recycled paper May cause arcing. Plastic • Containers Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some other plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures. Do not use Melamine plastic. • Cling film Can be used to retain moisture. Should not touch the food. Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape. • Freezer bags Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary. Wax or grease-proof paper Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering.
CONVERSION CHARTS WEIGHT MEASURES VOLUME MEASURES SPOON MEASURES 15 g 1/2 oz. 30 ml 1 fl. oz. 1,25 ml 1/4 tsp 25 g 1 oz. 100 ml 3 fl. oz. 2,5 ml 1/2 tsp 50 g 2 oz. 150 ml 5 fl. oz. (1/4 pt.) 5 ml 1 tsp 100 g 4 oz. 300 ml 10 fl. oz. (1/2 pt.) 15 ml 1 tsp 175 g 6 oz.
COOKING & REHEATING CHART Cooking chart Power Level Cooking Item Time Per Special Instruction 700W 800W lb./450g MEAT Beef joint - Chilled meat and poultry should be - Rare 8-10 min. removed from the refrigerator at - Medium 9-11 min. least 30 minutes before cooking. - Well done 11-13 min. - Always let the meat and poultry Pork Joint 12-15 min. stand, covered after cooking. Bacon joint 9-10 min. POULTRY Whole chicken 7-9 min. Portions chicken 5-7 min.
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Reheating chart • Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent burns. • When heating pre-packaged ready-cooked foods, always follow the pack instructions carefully. • If you freeze foods which were bought from the fresh or chilled counters, remember that they should be thoroughly thawed before following the heating instructions on the pocket. It’s worth putting a note on them so that other members of the household will remember too. • Remember metal ties and transfer all food from foil containers before reheating. • Chilled (refrigerated) food takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature (such as just-cooled food or food from the store cupboard). • All foods should be reheated using full microwave power. Item Cooking Special Instructions time Baby food Empty into a small serving bowl. 128g jar 30 sec. Stir well once or twice during heating. Before serving, check the temperature carefully. Baby milk Stir or shake well and pour into a sterilized bottle. 100ml / 4fl.oz. 20-30 sec. Before serving, shake well and check the temperature carefully. 225ml / 8fl.oz. 40-50 sec. Sandwich roll or bun Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwaveable rack. * Note : Do not use recycled paper towels. 1 roll 20-30 sec.
VEGETABLE CHART Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45ml cold water (2-3 tbsp.) for every 250g unless another water quantity is recommended - see table. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir once during and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking. Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes. Hint : cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces. The smaller they are cut, the quicker they will cook. All vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power. Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables Vegetables Weight Time Instructions Spinach 0.3 lb./125g 2-3 min. Add 15ml (1tbsp.) cold water. Broccoli ½ lb./250g 3-4 min. Add 30ml (2 tbsp.) cold water. Peas ½ lb./250g 3-4 min. Add 15ml (1 tbsp.) cold water. Green beans ½ lb./250g 4-5 min. Add 30ml (2 tbsp.) cold water. Mixed vegetables ½ lb./250g 3-4 min. Add 15ml (1 tbsp.) cold water. (carrots/peas/corn) Mixed vegetables ½ lb./250g 4-5 min.
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Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables Vegetables Weight Time Comments ½ lb./250g 2-3 min. Prepare even sized florets. Broccoli 1 lb./500g 4-6 min. Arrange the stems to the centre. Brussels sprouts ½ lb./250g 3-4 min. Add 60-75ml (5-6tbsp.) water. Carrots ½ lb./250g 2-3 min. Cut carrots into even sized slices. ½ lb./250g 2-3 min. Prepare even sized florets. Cut big florets into Cauliflower 1 lb./500g 4-6 min. halves. Arrange stems to the centre. Cut courgettes into slices. Add 30ml (2 tbsp.) Courgettes ½ lb./250g 2-3 min. water or a knob of butter. Cook until just tender. Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle Egg plants ½ lb./250g 2-3 min. with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF USED PACKAGING MATERIALS Dispose of packaging material at a public waste disposal site. DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Please, dispose of this product at your applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical & electronic equipment waste. Alternatively in some states of the European Union or other European states you may return your products to your local retailer when buying an equivalent new product. The correct disposal of this product will help save valuable natural resources and help in preventing the potential negative impact on the environment and human health, which could be caused as a result of improper liquidation of waste. Please ask your local authorities or the nearest waste collection centre for further details. The improper disposal of this type of waste may fall subject to national regulations for fi nes.
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