PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING : To prevent fire, burns, electric shock and other warnings: Listed below are, as with all appliances, certain rules to follow and safeguards to assure high performance from this oven: 11.
EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be earthed. In the event of an IMPORTANT electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of The wires in this mains lead fitted to this appliance electric shock by providing an escape wire for the are colored in accordance with the following code.
FEATURES DIAGRAM 1 Door seal - Door seal maintains the 9 Coupler - This fits over the shaft in the centre microwave energy within the oven cavity and of the ovens cavity floor. This is to remain in prevents microwave leakage. the oven for all cooking.
OPERATION PROCEDURE This section includes useful information about 6. Microwave energy will be turned off auto oven operation. matically when the timer reaches “OFF”. 1. Connect the mains lead to an electrical Then food can be taken out of the oven. outlet.
CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. Turn the oven off before cleaning.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS * Q :I accidentally ran my microwave oven * Q :What does “standing time” mean? without any food in it. Is it damaged? A : “Standing time” means that food should be A : Running the oven empty for a short time will removed from the oven and covered for not damage the oven.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Refer to following checklist, you may prevent an unnecessary service call. * The oven doesn’t work : * Sparking in the cavity : 1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged 1. Check utensils. Metal containers or dishes with metal trim should not be used.
SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY 230V AC, 50Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH EARTHING MICROWAVE 1200 W POWER GRILL 1050 W CONSUMPTION COMBINATION 2200 W MICROWAVE ENERGY OUTPUT 800W MICROWAVE FREQUENCY 2,450MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) 465 x 287 x 376mm CAVITY DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) 298 x 230 x 330mm CAVITY VOLUME 23 L NET WEIGHT...
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Only use the utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. UTENSILS TEST Place the utensil in question next to a glass measure filled with water, in the microwave oven. Microwave at high power for 1-2 minutes. If the water heats up, but the utensil remains cool, the utensil is microwave-safe.
USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY General Use Do not attempt to defeat or tamper with safety Do not operate the oven if door seals or sealing interlocks. surfaces are damaged; or if door is bent; or if hinges Do not place any object between the oven front frame are loose or broken.
MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War ll. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car phones. HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD Microwave oven is a Group 2 ISM equipment in which radio frequency energy is intentionally generated and used in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the treatment of material.
COOKING TECHNIQUES STANDING TIME STARTING TEMPERATURE Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up. cakes, require standing time(inside or outside of Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish food at room temperature.
DEFROSTING GUIDE ¢ º Do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allow oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes. After defrosting, allow food to stand 5-60 minutes if there cooking to take place. Always remove outer wrap and tray. Use only containers that are microwave- are any icy areas.
COOKING & REHEATING CHART Cooking chart Power Cooking Time Item Special Instruction Level Per lb./450g MEAT - Chilled meat and poultry should be removed from Beef joint-Rare MEDIUM 8-10 min. the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before -Medium MEDIUM 9-11 min. cooking.
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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 packed.
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.
RECIPES TOMATO & ORANGE SOUP 1 oz.(25g) butter 1. Melt the in a large bowl at High for 1 minute. 1 medium onion, chopped 2. Add the onion, carrot and potato and cook at 1 large carrot & 1 large potato, chopped High for 6 minutes.
BLUE CHEESE & CHIVE JACKETS 2 baking potatoes, 1. Prick each potato in several places. Cook at (approx.9 oz.(250g) each) High for 10-11 minutes. Halve and scoop the 2 oz.(50g) butter flesh into a bowl, add the butter, cheese, chives, 4 oz.(100g) blue cheese, chopped mushrooms, salt and pepper, mix thoroughly.
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SCRAMBLED EDD 1 /2 oz.(15g) butter 1. Melt the butter in a bowl at High for 1 minutes. 2 eggs 2. Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix well. 2 tbsp(30ml) milk 3. Cook at High for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 salt &...
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