Summary of Contents for Foster Micro + Grill S4000
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USER'S MANUAL FOR BUILT-IN OVEN Micro + Grill S4000, cod. 7136 020 Foster spa - via M.S. Ottone, 18/20 - 42041 Brescello (RE) Italy - www.fosterspa.com tel. +39.0522.687425 - tel. Servizio Assistenza +39.0522.684450 fax +39.0522.686019 - fax Servizio Ricambi +39.0522.962166 e-mail: service@fosterspa.com...
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Contents Installation instructions ........................3 Before installation ..........................3 After installation ..........................3 Microwave safety ..........................4 The advantages of microwaves ......................6 Description of your oven ........................7 Basic controls ............................. 8 Setting the clock ..........................
Installation instructions Before installation After installation Check that the input voltage indicated on the The oven is equipped with a power cable and a characteristics plate is the same as the voltage of plug for single phase current. the power outlet you are going to use. If the oven is to be installed on a permanent Open the oven door and take out all the basis it should be installed by a qualified...
Microwave safety • During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating • Warning! Never leave the oven unwatched, elements inside the oven. especially when using paper, plastic or other • Warning: Accessible parts may become hot combustible materials.
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Microwave safety • The turntable and the grills can bear a This oven is exclusively for domestic use! maximum load of 8 kg. To avoid damaging Use the oven only for preparing meals. the oven, do not exceed this load. Avoid damaging the oven or other dangerous Cleaning: situations by following these instructions:...
The advantages of microwaves In conventional ovens, heat radiated by electrical Why food heats up elements or gas burners slowly penetrates the Most foods contain water and water molecules food from outside to inside. On account of this vibrate when subjected to microwaves. there is a major amount of energy is wasted heating the air, the oven components and the food The friction between molecules produces heat...
Basic controls Setting the clock After your microwave oven is first plugged in or 2. Press key “-” and “+”to set the hours. after a power failure, the clock display will flash to 3. Press again the Clock key to set the minutes. indicate that the time shown is not correct.
Basic Functions Microwave oven Use this function to cook and heat vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat. 1. Press the Microwave function key. The 5. Press key “-“and “+”, to change the function function key lights up. time (e.g. 1 minute). 2.
Basic Functions Grill Use this function to brown the top of food quickly. 1. Press the function key Grill. The function key 3. Press key “-“and “+”, to change the function lights up. time (e.g. 15 minutes). 2. Press the Time Selection key to change the 4.
Basic Functions Defrosting by weight (automatic) Use this function to defrost meat, poultry, fish, fruit and bread quickly. 1. Press the function key Defrosting by 4. Press the Weight Selection key to define weight. The function key lights up. the food weight. The respective light will flash.
Basic Functions Defrosting by time (manual) Use this function to defrost any type of food quickly. 1. Press the function key Defrosting by time. 3. Press key “-“and “+”, to change the function The function key lights up. time (e.g. 10 minutes). 2.
Special functions Special Function P1: Heating food Use this function to heat various types of food. 1. Press the function key Special function 1. 4. Press the Weight Selection key to define The function key lights up. the food weight. The respective light will flash.
Special functions Special Function P2: Cooking Use this function to cook fresh food. 1. Press the function key Special function 2. 4. Press the Weight Selection key to define The function key lights up. the food weight. The respective light will flash.
Special functions Special Function P3: Defrosting & Toasting Use this function to cook and toast various types of food. 1. Press the function key Special function 3. 4. Press the Weight Selection key to define The function key lights up. the food weight.
Using the Browning Plate Normally when cooking food, such as pizzas or How to cook with the browning plate: pies, on a grill or in a microwave oven, the dough 1. Preheat the browning plate by selecting the or pastry becomes soggy. This can be avoided by Microwave and Grill function for 3 to 5 using a browning plate.
When the oven is working... Interrupting a cooking cycle Cancelling a cooking cycle You can stop the cooking process at any time by If you wish to cancel the cooking process, press pressing the Stop key once or by opening the the Stop key for 3 seconds.
Defrosting The table below shows different defrosting and temperature is evenly distributed) for different types standing times (in order to ensure the food and weights of food, plus recommendations. Standing time Food Weight (g) Defrosting time (min) Recommendation (min) Portions of meat, 5-10 Turn once veal, beef, pork...
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Defrosting General instructions for defrosting 1. When defrosting, use only dishes that are 8. Place poultry on an upturned plate so that appropriate for microwaves (china, glass, the meat juices can run off more easily. suitable plastic). 9. Bread should be wrapped in a napkin so that 2.
Cooking with a microwave oven • When heating liquids, use containers with Warning! Read the section “Microwave Safety” a wide opening, so that the steam can before cooking with your microwave. evaporate easily. Follow these recommendations when cooking with Prepare the foods as per the instructions and your microwave: keep in mind the cooking times and power levels •...
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Cooking with a microwave oven Tables and suggestions – Cooking vegetables Addition of Power Time Standing Food Quantity (g) Instructions liquids (Watt) (min.) Time (min.) Cauliflower 100ml 9-11 Cut into slices. Broccoli 50ml Keep covered Mushrooms 25ml Peas & carrots 100ml Cut into chunks or slices.
Cooking with the grill For good results with the grill, use the grid iron 4. If the grill is used for extended period of time supplied with the oven. it is normal to find that the elements will switch themselves off temporarily due to the Fit the grid iron in such a way that it doesn’t safety thermostat.
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Cooking with the Grill Tables and suggestions – Grill without microwave Fish Quantity (g) Time (min.) Instructions Fish Bass 18-24 Spread lightly with butter. After half of cooking time turn spread with Sardines/gurnard 6-8 fish. 15-20 seasoning. Meat Sausages 6-8 units 22-26 Prick after half cooking time and turn.
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Cooking with the Grill Tables and suggestions – Microwave + Grill The microwave + grill function is ideal for cooking The microwave and the grill work simultaneously. quickly and, at the same time, browning foods. The microwave cooks and the grill toasts. Furthermore, you can also grill and cook cheese covered food.
What kind of ovenware can be used? • Keep mind manufacturer’s Microwave function recommendations written on the packaging. • The aluminium containers cannot be more For the microwave function, keep in mind that microwaves are reflected by metal surfaces. than 3 cm high or come in contact with the Glass, china, clay,...
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What kind of ovenware can be used? Table of Ovenware The table below gives you a general idea of what type of ovenware is suitable for each situation. Operating mode Microwave Microwave + Grill Defrosting / Grill Type of Cooking heating ovenware Glass and china...
Oven Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning is the only maintenance normally Oven interior required. After each time the oven is used, clean the inside Warning! Your microwave oven should be walls with a damp cloth since this is the easiest cleaned regularly, with all food remains being way to remove splashes or spots of food that may removed.
Oven Cleaning and Maintenance To avoid any risk, do not remove the mica Oven ceiling cover. If the oven ceiling is dirty, the grill can be lowered The glass lamp cover (4) is located on the oven to make cleaning easier. ceiling and can be removed easily for cleaning.
What should I do if the oven doesn’t work? • The food is too hot, dried out or burnt! WARNING! Any type of repair must only be Check if you selected the correct operating done by a specialised technician. Any repair time and power level.
Technical characteristics Description of Functions Microwave Symbol Function Foods Power Output Slow defrosting for delicate foods; keeping food hot 200 W Cooking with little heat; boiling rice 400 W Rapid defrosting Melting butter, keep covered 600 W Heating baby food Microwave Cooking vegetables and food Cooking and heating carefully,...
Installation / Incasso / Einbau • Push oven completely into the cabinet and centre it. • Open microwave door fasten the appliance to the cabinet using the four screws provided. Insert screws through the front holes. • Inserire microonde nella nicchia ed allinearlo.