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Summarization of Contents
Before Using Your Oven
Oven Examination and Guarantee
Check for damage upon unpacking. Keep your receipt as proof of guarantee.
Oven Placement and Airflow
Countertop Installation Requirements
Place oven on a stable surface with adequate airflow. Do not block vents.
Care and Cleaning of Your Oven
Interior and Exterior Cleaning
Clean oven cavity, door seals, and exterior with mild detergent. Avoid harsh cleaners.
Control Panel and Air Vent Care
Clean control panel with dry cloth. Keep air vents clear to prevent overheating.
Oven Maintenance and Service
Service Requirements and Safety
Only qualified personnel should service. Do not remove covers protecting microwave energy.
Oven Parts Identification
Turntable and Roller Ring
Ensure turntable and roller ring are correctly placed and clean for operation.
Outline Diagram and Components
Component Identification
Diagram and descriptions of oven parts: door release, window, control panel, turntable, etc.
Important Usage Information
General Safety Precautions and Food Handling
Avoid overcooking, handle small quantities carefully, never operate empty, watch for ignition risks.
Safe Microwave Usage Practices
Heating Liquids Safely
Prevent boil-overs by stirring liquids and allowing standing time after heating.
Understanding Microwaving Principles
How Microwaves Cook Food
Microwaves generate heat by vibrating water molecules. Penetration depth and conduction are key.
Control Panel Operation
Button Functions and Display
Detailed explanation of each control panel button and the display window's indicators.
General Cooking Guidelines
Standing Time and Food Preparation
Allow standing time for dense foods. Pierce skins to prevent bursting and manage steam.
Cooking Factors and Techniques
Dish Size, Quantity, Shape, and Temperature
Impact of dish size, quantity, shape, and starting temp. Round containers and even spacing are preferred.
Selecting Suitable Cooking Containers
Testing Container Suitability
Use a water test to determine if a cooking dish is microwave-safe.
Setting Oven Features
Clock Setting and Child Lock
Guide to setting the clock and activating/deactivating the child safety lock.
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting
Power Levels and Cooking Steps
Select microwave power level, set cooking time using the dial, and press start.
Defrosting Guidelines
Best Practices for Defrosting
Tips for best results: arrange food, turn/stir, shield, and allow standing time.
Defrosting Chart
Defrosting Times and Methods
Provides specific defrosting times, methods, and standing times for various foods.
Using the Timer Functions
Standing Time and Delay Start
Program a delay for cooking to start after a specified standing time or schedule it.
Memory Function for Presets
Programming and Using Memory
Store and recall frequently used cooking programs for convenience.
Multistage Cooking Programs
Executing 2 or 3 Stage Cooking
Combine different cooking stages (power/time) for complex recipes.
Auto Weight Defrost
Defrosting Programs and Guidance
Select program by food type and enter weight; includes specifics for bread, meat, and chickens.
Auto Weight Reheat and Cook Programs
Utilizing Auto Programs and Guidelines
Oven sets power/time by weight. Follow guidelines for food types and standing time.
Specific Auto Reheat Programs
Reheating Chilled Soup and Meals
Instructions for reheating chilled soup and stirred meals using auto reheat programs.
Specific Auto Cook Programs
Cooking Vegetables, Fish, Potatoes, Rice
Instructions for cooking vegetables, fish, jacket potatoes, and rice using auto cook programs.
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines
General Reheating Advice and Cautions
Reheat foods quickly. Cover wet foods, leave dry foods uncovered. Cautions for specific foods.
Reheating Charts
Breads, Canned Goods, Puddings
Provides cooking times and instructions for reheating various breads, canned items, and puddings.
Reheating Charts
Drinks, Pastries, Meals
Provides cooking times and instructions for reheating drinks, pastries, and plated meals.
Reheating Charts
Convenience Foods
Details reheating times and instructions for chilled and frozen convenience foods.
Cooking Charts
Meats, Beans, Eggs
Instructions for cooking bacon, beans, pulses, chicken, and poached eggs.
Cooking Charts
Fish, Fruit, Lamb, Pasta
Instructions for cooking fish, fruit, lamb, and pasta.
Cooking Charts
Pizza, Pork, Vegetables
Instructions for cooking pizza, pork, porridge, rice, sausages, and fresh vegetables.
Cooking Charts
Vegetables
Instructions for cooking more fresh and frozen vegetables.
Soups and Snacks Recipes
Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe
Recipe for preparing mushroom soup in the microwave.
Meat and Poultry Recipes
Lamb in Spicy Cream Sauce Recipe
Recipe for preparing lamb in a spicy cream and almond sauce.
Meat and Poultry Recipes Continued
Savoury Mince Recipe
Recipe for preparing savoury mince.
Fish Recipes
Fish Preparation and Cooking Tips
Guidance on arranging fish, liquid use, and managing cooking noise.
Vegetable Recipes
Wild Mushroom Risotto Recipe
Recipe for preparing wild mushroom and basil risotto.
Desserts and Cakes Recipes
Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding Recipe
Recipe for preparing steamed suet sponge pudding.
Desserts and Cakes Recipes Continued
Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce Recipe
Recipe for date puddings and butterscotch sauce.
Sauces and Jam Recipes
Custard Recipe
Recipe for preparing custard.
Questions and Answers
Common Oven Operational Issues
Addresses common problems like oven not turning on, program errors, and interference.
Technical Specifications
Appliance Specifications and Compliance
Details electrical ratings, dimensions, weight, noise level, and EMC compliance.
Cookery Advice and Support
Cookery Advice Line Contact
Phone number and website for microwave recipe advice, cooking tips, and offers.
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