Contents Safety Warnings ...........................4 Unpacking ............................8 Getting Ready ............................9 Introducing Microwave Cooking ......................10 Cooking with a Microwave............................10 Checking Your Cooking Utensils ..........................11 Using Aluminium Foil in Your Microwave ......................11 Materials that can be Used in the Microwave ..................... 12 Microwave Heating Categories ..........................
Safety Warnings IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE General Safety • Switch off and unplug before fitting or removing parts/attachments, after use and before cleaning. • Keep your fingers away from moving parts and fitted attachments. •...
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system. • The microwave should not be left unattended when in use. • The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the microwave is operating. • To prevent high moisture content gathering inside the microwave cavity, open the door immediately after the cooking function has stopped to allow steam to escape.
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- Metal plates or trays - Wire twist ties - Crockery with metal trims - Meat thermometer • Never use equipment made of metal, except aluminium foil in your microwave. The microwave energy cannot pass through metal so it bounces off and sparks against the inside of the microwave. •...
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WARNING! • Improper connection of the appliance-earthing conductor can result in a risk of an electric shock. • Check with a qualified service agent if you doubt the appliance is properly earthed. • Never modify the plug provided with the appliance. •...
Thank you for purchasing your new product. We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers. You will also find some hints and tips to help you resolve any issues.
Getting Ready This microwave is designed for home use only. It should not be used for commercial catering. 1. After unpacking your microwave, check that it has not been damaged whilst in the box. Make sure there are no dents, and the door closes properly. A damaged microwave could allow microwave energy to escape.
Introducing Microwave Cooking Always remember the basic safeguards you would follow when using any cooking equipment or handling hot food. This page gives some of the basic guidelines for microwave cooking. If you are unfamiliar with using a microwave, there is more information at the back of this instruction manual. Cooking with a Microwave If you are unsure how long the food should cook, begin cooking at the lowest recommended time, then add more time if necessary.
Checking Your Cooking Utensils Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cooking utensils are safe to use in your microwave. If made of plastic or glass, utensils will be marked as “microwave safe” or similar. If you are not sure and/or there is no “microwave safe” marking on the utensil, do NOT use it in the microwave.
Materials that can be Used in the Microwave Utensils Remarks Aluminium foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.
Microwave Heating Categories Your microwave has been tested and labelled to meet the UK government’s voluntary agreement on the reheating of pre-cooked food. The heating characteristics and output power levels of microwaves are usually calculated using a relatively large portion of food (1000 gram load, IEC 60705) but many packs of pre-cooked food are sold in smaller packs, often about 350 grams.
Steam When you microwave food, steam is created as water in the food heats up and evaporates. The steam formed during microwave cooking is entirely safe. It has to escape from the microwave to prevent pressure from building up inside the microwave. It does this through the vents on the back of the microwave and from around the door.
Product Overview The Main Unit Control panel Microwave Defrost Timer/Clock Stop/ Start/ Clear +30sec. Door handle The Control Panel LED display Show the clock, cooking time and setting. Time/Weight/Auto Menu Dial Use this dial to set time, food weight, and to choose auto cook menu programmes.
Checking your Microwave Check your microwave after unpacking. For your safety, the microwave stops if the door is opened during cooking. Close the door and press the Start/+30sec. button to continue the cooking cycle. 1. Pull the Door handle to open the door. 2.
Clock Setting When the microwave is connected to the mains power, the LED display will show “0:00”, and the microwave will sound once. Please ensure that you have set the clock prior to use. Please follow the steps below to set the clock. 1.
Kitchen Timer When the kitchen timer is running, other functions cannot be used. When the microwave is not in use, this feature allows you to use the microwave as a timer. Please make sure the clock has been set. To set the Kitchen Timer, follow the steps below. 1.
Setting the Child Lock This feature prevents the microwave from operating by locking the control panel until you cancel the lock. Please follow the steps below to set the child lock. 1. Press the STOP/Clear button for 3 seconds and a long tone will sound.
Microwave Cooking For simple microwave cooking, please follow the steps below. 1. Press the Microwave button to enter microwave power level setting. “P100” will flash in the display 2. Press the Microwave button or turn the Time/Weight/Auto Menu dial to select between “P100”, “P80”, “P50”, “P30”...
Express or Speedy Cooking This feature allows you to quickly cook your food at 100% microwave power. Please follow the steps below: Express Cooking 1. Turn the Time/Weight/Auto Menu dial anti- clockwise to set cooking time. 2. Press the Start/+30sec. button to start the express cooking.
Defrosting This feature allows you to defrost your frozen foods simply by entering the weight or the time. Please follow the steps below. Defrost by Weight 1. Press the Defrost button once and the LED display will show “dEF1”. 2. Turn the Time/Weight/Auto Menu dial to select the weight.
Multi-stage Cooking For multi-stage cooking, please follow the steps below. For instance: If you want to defrost your 200g food and then to cook it with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes. You can set a maximum of 2 stages for multi-stage cooking. If defrosting is among one of the stages, then it will be set as the first stage.
Auto Cooking This feature allows you to cook most of your food based on the food category and weight. Select the category and choose the weight of your food. For quick reference of the cooking time and the weight, please refer to the auto-cook menu table on the following page. For instance: If you want to cook 2 pieces of potato, please follow the steps below.
Auto-cook Menu Table Cooking Menu Display Weight Comments Time 200g 2’10” Make sure food is cooked thoroughly Auto 400g 4’10” before consuming. Additional cooking Reheat time may be required for thicker pieces. 600g 5’50” 200g 4’00” • Only use suitable microwavable containers and cling film in the 300g 5’20”...
Checking the Cooking Function This feature allows you to check and view the current cooking settings. To Find Out the Current Cooking Setting 1. Press the Microwave button once and the LED display will show the current cooking power while the microwave is cooking. It will last for 2-3 seconds and then return to its original display.
Cleaning your Microwave Cleaning your microwave each time you use it will help to prevent a build up of stubborn marks that can be difficult to clean. Unplug your microwave from the mains and wait for it to completely cool down before cleaning. On the right hand side wall of the cavity is the wave guide cover.
Frequently Asked Questions If a problem does occur, it may often be due to something very minor. The following Q & A may be able to resolve the issue. Questions Answers Why doesn’t the food seem to Check that: cook? •...
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There are sparks inside the Yes. Make sure that you are not using any metal utensils microwave when I use the and that your containers don’t have a metal trim. You must microwave. Will this cause any not use metal in your microwave when you cook (except damage? aluminium foil).
Specifications Model L20MR17 Input 230-240 V~ 50Hz Microwave Output 750-800 W Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz Oven Capacity 20 L Outside Dimensions 257 × 440 × 360 mm (Height x Width x Depth) Power Consumption Microwave Input 1200-1270 W Complies with EC directives 2014/35/EC and 2014/30/EC.
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