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MICROWA VE OVEN
KOR-1A5A
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INSTRUCTIONS
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  • Page 1 MICROWA VE OVEN KOR-1A5A OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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: 1.
  • Page 4: Earthing Instructions

    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 a earthing plug.
  • Page 5: Features Diagram

    FEATURES DIAGRAM 1 Door latch - If the door is opened while the 6 Door release button - Pushing this button oven is operating, the magnetron will stops oven operation and opens the door. automatically shut off. 7 Glass cooking tray - Made of specical heat 2 Door seal - The door seal maintains the resistant glass.
  • Page 6 FEATURES DIAGRAM (continued) 0 Time set pad - Used to set the cooking y Time Defrost - Used to defrost foods.(for time and the clock. time) q Display - Cooking time, power level, u Kitchen Timer - Used as a minute timer, indicators and clock are displayed.
  • Page 7: Operation Procedure

    OPERATION PROCEDURE This section includes useful information about oven operation. 1. Plug power supply cord into 230~240V 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.
  • Page 8: How To Set The Oven Controls

    CONTROLS SETTING THE CLOCK When the oven is first plugged in, the display will flash ":0" and a tone will sound. If the AC power ever goes off, the display shows ":0" when the power comes back on. 1. Touch CLOCK pad. NOTE: This oven has a multiple clock This is a 12 hour clock system.
  • Page 9: Auto Defrosting

    AUTO DEFROSTING AUTO DEFROSTING lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting. 1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad. When you touch AUTO DEFROST pad AUTO once, The g indicator light and “500” is DEFROST displayed.
  • Page 10: Cooking In One Stage

    COOKING IN ONE STAGE 1. Touch POWER pad. The M/W indicator lights. (Select desired power level.) The display will show what you touched. POWER NOTE: If step is omitted the oven will cook at full power. 2. Touch the number pads for the cooking time. This example shows power level 5.
  • Page 11: Kitchen Timer Mode

    KITCHEN TIMER MODE Timer operates as a minute timer, and can also be set to delay cooking, or used as a hold setting after cooking. However, delay cooking can not be programmed for defrost. Timer operates without microwave energy. HOW TO USE AS A MINUTE TIMER 1.
  • Page 12: Express Cook

    EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply touching the EXPRESS COOK pad. By repeatedly touching the EXPRESS COOK pad, you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes by 30 second increments. 1.
  • Page 13 ONE TOUCH COOKING (CONTINUED) 1. Pour beverage in microwave mug. When you touch BEVERAGE pad once, Place it on the turntable. "1" is displayed. BEVERAGE Do not cover. Stir before serving. After 1.5 seconds, the display changes to 2. Touch BEVERAGE pad once cooking time and the oven starts cooking.
  • Page 14: Child Safety Lock

    CHILD SAFETY LOCK The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. To set, press and hold PAUSE/CLEAR for 3 seconds, LOCK indicator lights. To cancel, press and hold PAUSE/CLEAR for 3 seconds, LOCK indicator goes off. TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING 1.
  • Page 15: Care Of Your Microwave Oven

    CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Turn the oven off before cleaning. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth.
  • Page 16: Before You Call For Service

    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 is firmly closed. 3.
  • Page 17: Questions And Answers

    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS * Q: I accidentally ran my microwave oven without any food in it. Is it damaged? A: Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven. However, it is not recommended. * Q: Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller guide removed? A: No.
  • Page 18: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 230~240V 50Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH POWER SUPPLY GROUNDING POWER CONSUMPTION 1400 W MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER 1000 W FREQUENCY 2450 MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 539 x 300 x 406 mm CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 354 x 228 x 373 mm NET WEIGHT APPROX.
  • Page 19: Cooking Instructions

    COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Only use 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.
  • Page 20: Use Your Microwave Oven Safely

    USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY General Use Do not attempt to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks. Do not place any object between the oven front frame and the door or allow residue to build up on sealing surfaces. Wipe with a mild detergent, rinse and dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads. Do not subject the oven door to strain or weight such as a child hanging on an open door.
  • Page 21: Microwaving Principles

    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.
  • Page 22: Cooking Techniques

    COOKING TECHNIQUES STANDING TIME STARTING TEMPERATURE Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up. require standing time(inside or outside of the oven) Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to food at room temperature.
  • Page 23: General Defrosting Guide

    GENERAL DEFROSTING GUIDE • Do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allow cooking to take place. Always remove outer wrap and tray. Use only containers that are microwave-safe. • Begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side- down. Begin defrosting roasts fat-side-down. • The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly than a deep block.
  • Page 24: Defrosting Chart

    DEFROSTING CHART Item and Weight Defrosting Time Standing Time Special Techniques BEEF Break apart and remove thawed Minced beef 1 lb./454g 7-9 min. 15-20 min. portions with fork. Separate and rearrange once. Stew Meat 1 lbs./675g 7-12 min. 25-30 min. Turn over after half the time.
  • Page 25: Cooking & Reheating Chart

    COOKING & REHEATING CHART Item Power Level Cooking Time Per lb./450g MEAT Beef Standing / rolled Rib - Rare PL-8 6-9 min. - Medium PL-8 8-10 min. - well done PL-8 10-12 min. Ground Beef (to brown for casserole) HIGH 4-6 min.
  • Page 26: Vegetable Chart

    ITEM POWER LEVEL Cooking Time Standing Time Ravioli or pasta in sauce 1 cup HIGH 3-4 min. Cook covered in microwaveable casserole. 4 cups HIGH 6-9 min. Stir once halfway through cooking. Sandwich roll or bun 1 roll HIGH 20-30 sec. Wrap in paper tower and place on glass microwaveable rack * Note : Do not use recycled paper towels.
  • Page 27 VEGETABLES AMOUNT TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Mixed vegetable frozen 10-oz./280g package 2-6 min. In medium casserole, place 3 tbsp water. Peas fresh, shelled 2 lbs.(450g) unshelled 7-10 min. In medium casserole, place cup water. frozen 10-oz.(280g) package 2-6 min. In medium casserole, place 2 tbsp water. Potatoes fresh, cubed, white 4 potatoes (6-8 oz.
  • Page 28: Recipes

    RECIPES TOMATO & ORANGE SOUP 1 oz.(25g) butter 1. Melt the in a large bowl on HIGH for 1 minute. 1 medium onion, chopped 2. Add the onion, carrot and potato and cook on HIGH for 6 minutes. stir halfway through 1 large carrot &...
  • Page 29: White Sauce

    BLUE CHEESE & CHIVE JACKETS 2 baking potatoes, 1. Pierce each potato in several places. Cook on (approx.9 oz.(250g) each) HIGH for 10-12 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.
  • Page 30 SCRAMBLED EGG oz.(15g) butter 1. Melt the butter in a bowl on HIGH for 1 minute. 2 eggs 2. Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix well. 2 tbsp(30ml) milk 3. Cook on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring every 30 salt &...

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