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17 Litres Microwave Model No. P70J17AP-VB Care & Instruction Manual For household and indoor use only Please read these instructions before use and retain for future reference Version 1 28/06/2023...
Electrical safety Important – Please read these instructions fully before installation • You should only plug the appliance into a 230V‐240V AC, 50Hz supply. Connecting it to other power sources may damage the appliance and will invalidate the guarantee. • 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 that gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
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Electrical safety (continued) • All microwaves are tested and approved in accordance with current electromagnetic safety compatibility regulations standards. As a precautionary measure, pacemaker manufacturers recommend wearers to keep a minimum distance of 20-30 cm between an operating microwave oven and the pacemaker in order to avoid possible interference with the pacemaker.
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Warning! (continued) • If smoke is emitted, switch off the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. • Do not use oven on, near or under flammable or heat sensitive items. • Do not place foil wrapped food, metal containers or containers with metal parts or trim when using the microwave oven.
Installation • This microwave is designed to be free standing and is not intended to be used ‘built in’ or in a cabinet. • Select a level surface away from televisions, cookers and other heat producing appliances. • Ensure adequate ventilation and allow a clearance of ...
Parts & assembly Interlocking catches Door release button Door with viewing panel Control panel Turntable shaft Waveguide cover Turntable roller Glass turntable • Ensure all packaging materials, protective film and adhesive tape are removed and check the oven and door for any damage. Do not remove the wave guide cover.
Control panel Basic Features Clock Press pad to set clock: 12-hour or 24-hour clock display. Time Cook Press pad to enter the desired cook time. Kitchen Timer Press pad to set timer. Power Level Press pad to enter the desired microwave power.
Setting the clock 1. Fully unwind the cable, plug in and switch on. The microwave will emit a single bleep and the display will show 1:01. 2. Press CLOCK pad once or twice to choose 12- or 24- hour clock, Hr12 or Hr24 will display.
Kitchen Timer 1. Press KITCHEN TIMER pad once, the display will show ‘ : ’. 2. Press the number pad and enter set time. For example, the set time is 8:30, please press 8,3,0 in turn. (note: the maximum time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds) 3.
Express microwave mode This function allows the microwave to be set quickly at set increments. 1. Place the item to be cooked in a suitable container. Open the door and position the container in the centre of the glass turntable. Securely close the microwave door.
microwave will turn off automatically and four bleeps will sound. 9. Allow food to stand for 30 seconds to one minute before stirring or serving. 10. The oven can be stopped at any time by pressing the STOP/CLEAR pad or by opening the door. Pressing the STOP/CLEAR pad once (with the door closed) will stop the cooking;...
Note: Approximately two-third way through the weight defrost program two bleeps will be heard, and food should be rearranged or turned over. 2. Time defrost a. Place the food to be defrosted in a suitable container and position in the centre of the glass turntable. Securely close the microwave door.
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seconds). 4. Press the POWER LEVEL pad to select microwave power for the 1 microwave cooking stage. 5. Press the TIME COOK pad and then use the number pads to enter the length of the 2 microwaving time (1 second to 99 minutes & 99 seconds).
Auto cook function 1. The oven has a pre-programmed cooking menu that can be used immediately from start up just by pressing the relevant pad. 2. After checking the cooking method used in the table following, place the food to be cooked in a suitable container and cover when necessary.
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(~150g) Press the START/+30SEC pad to select. For heating a Press the PIZZA pad twice whole frozen and the display will show pizza ‘6:00’. (~450g) Press the START/+30SEC pad to select. Beverage x 1 For cups Press the BEVERAGE pad (150-200ml once and enter the number /serving)
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7. After the cooking time has finished, bleeps will sound. 8. Allow food to stand for 30 seconds to one minute before stirring or serving. 9. The oven can be stopped at any time by pressing the STOP/CLEAR pad or by opening the door. Pressing the STOP/CLEAR pad once (with the door closed) will stop the cooking, pressing the pad twice will clear the settings.
Cleaning Clean the oven and seals to remove food debris on a weekly basis and more often if required. Failure to maintain the oven and seals in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface or seals, adversely affect the life of the oven and possibly result in a hazardous situation (possible release of microwave energy).
Guide for materials suitable for use in a microwave Material Suitability Cooking vessel Microwave safe plastic only. Plastics Do not use melamine dishes and containers avoid using with food with high fat or sugar contents Plastic wrap Covering food Microwave safe plastic only. Glass Cooking vessel Heat resistant glass only...
General microwave cooking advice • Food cooking times will vary with microwave wattage (MAFF rating). When following recipes and on pack cooking instructions always check the MAFF rating / wattage of the appliance being used (marked on the front of the microwave) and follow the corresponding cooking advice.
Troubleshooting Observation Potential cause / solution Oven will not Plug not fully inserted into the mains socket or not switched on start Door is open Incorrect operation Do you have a power cut? Unsuitable materials used when using Arcing or sparking microwave.
E or the earth symbol Produced in China for and Argos Limited, London, EC1N 2HT, UK. imported by Argos (N.I.) Ltd, Forestside Shopping Centre, Upper Galwally, Belfast, BT8 6FX, UK. www.argos.co.uk/cookworks Tel: 0345 640 3030 Version 1 28/06/2023...
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