SHARP SMC1162HS Countertop Microwave Oven Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- Sharp
Table of Contents
SMC1162HS Countertop Microwave Oven
Microwave Oven Operation Manual
Models
- SMC1161HB
- SMC1161HW
- SMC1162HS
Important Instructions
Please read all instructions carefully before using the oven.
Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. Wipe the oven interior
with a soft damp cloth after each use. If you leave grease or fat
anywhere in the cavity, it may overheat, smoke, or even catch fire
when next using the oven.
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy
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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. -
Do not place any object between the oven front face and the
door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces. -
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close properly and that there is no
damage to the: -
door (bent)
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hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
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door seals and sealing surfaces
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The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified service personnel.
Product Usage Instructions
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Place the food or container inside the microwave oven and close
the door securely. -
Set the cooking time by turning the timer knob. For some
models, you may need to press the time button first before turning
the knob. -
Press the start button to begin cooking.
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To stop cooking, open the door or press the stop/cancel
button. -
After use, wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth.
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Consumer Limited Warranty
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer
purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the Product), when shipped
in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship
and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either
repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof
with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the
purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.
MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL
MODELS
SMC1161HB SMC1161HW SMC1162HS
CONTENTS
· Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy
……………….. 2
· For Customer Assistance ….. 3 · Consumer Limited Warranty ………………….. 4 ·
Product Information Card ……………………… 4 · Important Safety Instructions ………………… 5
· Federal Communication Commission Radio
Frequency Interference Statement ………… 6 · Grounding Instructions ………………………… 6
· Installation Guide …………………………………. 7 · Specifications ………………………………………. 8 ·
Features Diagram …………………………………. 9-10 · Operation Procedure ……………………………. 11 ·
Controls ………………………………………………. 12-17 · Care of Your Microwave Oven ………………. 18-19
· Questions and Answers ……………………….. 20 · Cooking Instructions …………………………….
21-30
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN.
Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. Wipe the oven interior with a
soft damp cloth after each use. If you leave grease or fat anywhere in the
cavity it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven.
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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.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important
that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door
(bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and
sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
2
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PRODUCT SUPPORT
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CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that
this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original
container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees
that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective
Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge
to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.
This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the
additional excluded item(s) set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of
which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to improper
voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been
altered or modified in design or construction.
In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser
should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof of purchase to the
servicer.
The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied
warranties may be granted to purchasers by law. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO
THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you.
Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized
to make any warranties other than those described herein, or to extend the
duration of any warranties beyond the time period described herein on behalf
of Sharp.
The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties
granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the
purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time
described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and
responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and
shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract,
negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable,
or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which
were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an
authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for
any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states do
not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
exclusion may not apply to you.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND PUERTO RICO.
Your Product Model Number & Description:
SMC1161HB & SMC1161HW & SMC1162HS Home Use Carousel Microwave Oven. (Be sure
to have this information available when
you need service for your Product.)
Warranty Period for this Product:
One (1) year parts and labor. The warranty period continues for an additional four (4) years, for a total of five (5) years, with respect to the magnetron tube in the Product for parts only; labor and service are not provided free of charge for this additional period.
Additional Item(s) Excluded from Warranty Coverage (if any): Where to Obtain Service:
Non-functional accessories, turntable and light bulb.
From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States. To find the
location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp toll free at
1-800-BE-SHARP (1-800-237-4277).
What to do to Obtain Service:
Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer. Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available. If you ship the Product, be sure it is insured and packaged securely.
TO OBTAIN SUPPLY, ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP OR VISIT www.sharpusa.com. SAVE THE PROOF OF PURCHASE AS IT IS NEEDED SHOULD YOUR OVEN EVER REQUIRE WARRANTY SERVICE.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING-To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
11. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
12. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 2.
13. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 6.
14. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
15. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example,
closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.
16. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven
is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use.
17. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by
children.
18. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
19. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.
Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water
— for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool,
or similar locations.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15. Separate cleaning instructions are provided. See door surface cleaning
instructions on page 19.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a) Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in
oven.
c) If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off,
and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
17. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond
the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of
the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the
microwave oven is not always present. THIS C O U L D R E S U LT I N V E RY H
OT L I QU I D S SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons: a) Do not overheat the liquid. b)
Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it. c) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks. d) After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. e) Use extreme
care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. 18. Do not
use this microwave oven to heat corrosive chemicals (for example, sulfides and
chlorides). Vapors from such corrosive chemicals may interact with the contact
and springs of the safety interlock switches thereby rendering them
inoperable.
19. Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. Wipe the oven interior with
a soft damp cloth after each use. If you leave grease or fat anywhere in the
cavity it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven.
20. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot control the
temperature and doing so may lead to overheating and fire.
21. Do not operate the oven without the glass tray in place. Be sure it is
properly sitting on the rotating base.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
WARNING: This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not
installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been type-tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM
Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the followings.
· Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television. · Relocate the
Microwave oven with respect to the receiver. · Move the microwave oven away
from the receiver. · Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that
microwave oven and receiver are on different
branch circuits.
THE MANUFACTURER is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of
the user to correct such interference.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit,
the grounding plug reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape
wire for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance
is properly grounded.
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord
that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept
the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be
equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.
WARNING: Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord
under any circumstances.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
1. Examine the oven after unpacking. Check for damage such as a misaligned
door, broken door or dent in the cavity. If any damage is visible, DO NOT
INSTALL, and notify your dealer immediately.
2. Level, flat location. Install the microwave oven on a level, flat surface.
3. Ventilation. Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during operation,
the oven may overheat and eventually cause a failure. For proper ventilation,
allow 4 inches of space between oven top, sides, rear and adjacent surfaces.
4. Away from radio and TV sets. Poor television reception and radio
interference may result if the oven is located close to a TV, radio, antenna,
feeder, etc. Place the oven as far from them as possible.
5. Away from heating appliances and water taps. Keep the oven away from heat,
steam or splashing liquids. These things can adversely affect oven wiring and
contacts.
6. Power supply. · Check your local power source. This microwave oven
requires a current of approximately 14 amperes, 120Volts, 60Hz and a grounded
outlet. 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks of the
user becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. Longer cord sets
or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their
use. 3. If a long cord or extension cord is used: · The marked electrical
rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the oven. · The extension cord must be a grounding type
3-wire cord. · The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
the table top or counter where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over
unintentionally.
7. The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the
oven is about 4 inches.
When use 3-pronged plug
When use grounding adaptor, make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded.
3-prong Receptacle
Receptacle Box cover
Grounding Lead
Receptacle Box Cover
3-prong plug
Grounding Receptacle Adaptor
“THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE DOES NOT ALLOW THE USE OF THE GROUNDING ADAPTOR”
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SPECIFICATIONS
POWER SUPPLY
INPUT POWER
MICROWAVE
ENERGY OUTPUT
FREQUENCY
OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W x D x H)
CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W x D x H)
CAVITY VOLUME
NET WEIGHT
TIMER
POWER SELECTIONS
- Specifications are subject to change without notice.
120V AC, 60Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING 1600 W 1000 W 2,450MHz 20.6 x 14.7 x 11.8 in. 13.9 x 14.1 x 9.6 in. 1.1 cu.ft APPROX. 31.1 lbs. 99 min. 99 sec. 11 Levels
20.6
14.7
11.8
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FEATURES DIAGRAM
12 3
45
6
7
w
q 09 8
1 Door latch – When the door is closed, it will automatically shut off. If the
door is opened while the oven is operating, the magnetron will automatically
shut off.
2 Door seal – The door seal surfaces prevent microwaves escaping from the oven
cavity.
3 Oven cavity
4 Oven lamp – Automatically turns on during oven operating.
5 Safety interlock system
6 Control panel
7 Door open button – To open the door push the door open button.
8 Waveguide cover – Protects the microwave outlet from splashes of cooking
foods.
9 Roller guide – This must always be used for cooking together with the glass
cooking tray.
0 Coupler – This fits over the shaft in the center of the oven cavity floor.
This is to remain in the oven for all cooking.
q Glass cooking tray – Made of special heat resistant glass. The tray must
always be in proper position before operating. Do not cook food directly on
the tray.
w Viewing screen – Allows viewing of food. The screen is designed so that
light can pass through, but not the microwave.
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FEATURES DIAGRAM
1
8 4
2
3
5
9
0
7
6
w
1 DISPLAY – Cooking time, power level, indicators and current time are
displayed.
2 TIME COOK – Used to set the cooking according to the desired power and time.
3 TIME DEFROST – Used to defrost foods for time.
4 AUTO DEFROST PAD – Press to select DEFROST feature by weight.
5 POWER LEVEL – Used to set power level. 6 CLOCK – Used to set the clock. 7
kITCHEN TIMER – Used as a minute timer,
delay cooking, hold setting after cooking.
8 AUTO COOK MENU – Used to select an Auto Cook program.
9 NUMBER BUTTON – Used to enter the cooking time, kitchen timer, etc.
0 EXPRESS COOK – Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1-6) for 1-6 minutes
of cooking at 100% (full power).
q MEMORY BUTTON – Used to set the memory function.
w STOP / CLEAR – Used to stop the oven operation or to delete the cooking
data.
START / +30 SEC – Used to start the oven and also used to set a reheat time.
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OPERATION PROCEDURE
This section includes useful information about oven operation.
1 19 Plug power supply cord into a standard 3-pronged 14 Amp, 120V AC 60Hz power outlet.
Time clock returns to the present time when the cooking time ends.
2 10 After placing the food in a suitable container, open the oven door and put it on the glass tray.
When the STOP/CLEAR pad is touched during the oven operation, the oven stops cooking and all
The glass tray and roller guide must always be in
information retained. To erase all information(except
place during cooking.
the present time), touch the STOP/CLEAR pad
3 Close the door. Make sure that it is firmly closed.
once more. If the oven door is opened during the oven operation, all information is retained.
4 11 The oven light is on when the microwave oven is operating.
If the START/+30 SEC pad is touched and the oven does not operate, check the area between the door
5 The oven door can be opened at any time during operation by pushing the door open button of
and door seal for obstructions and make sure the door is closed securely. The oven will not start cooking until the door is completely closed or the program
control panel. The oven will automatically shut off.
has been reset.
6 Each time a pad is touched, a BEEP will sound to acknowledge the touch.
7 The oven automatically cooks on full power unless set to a lower power
level.
Make sure the oven is properly installed and plugged into the electrical outlet.
8 The display will show ” 0:00 ” when the oven is plugged in.
WATTAGE OUTPUT CHART
· The power level is set by setting a cooking time, then selecting Power
Level, then press number keys to
choose the power level needed. The chart shows the display, the power level
and the percentage of power.
TOUCH THE NUMBER PAD
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
POWER LEVEL (DISPLAY)
PL10 PL9 PL8 PL7 PL6 PL5 PL4 PL3 PL2 PL1 PL0
APPROXIMATE PERCENTAGE OF POWER
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
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CONTROLS
SETTING THE CLOCK
When the oven is first plugged in, the display will show “0:00″ and a tone
will sound. If the AC power ever goes off, the display show ” 0:00″ when the
power comes back on.
(1) Press ” CLOCK ,” “00:00″ will display. (2) Press the number keys to
program current time. For example, to set the
clock to 10:12, press ” 1,0,1,2″ or to set the clock at 5:12, press “0,5,1,2”.
(3) Press ” CLOCK ” to finish clock setting. “:” will flash and the clock will
be lit. (4) If the numbers are not within the range of 1:00-12:59, the setting
will be invalid
until valid numbers are input. Note: 1. In the process of clock setting, if
the ” STOP/CLEAR” button is pressed or if there is no operation
selected within 1 minute, the oven will go back to the previous setting
automatically. 2. If the clock needs to be reset, repeat steps 1- 3.
KITCHEN TIMER MODE
Timer operates as a minute timer, can be set to delay cooking and used to set
a holding time after cooking. However delay cooking cannot be programmed for
defrost. Timer operates without microwave energy.
(1) Press “KITCHEN TIMER ,” display will show “00:00 “, the first hour figure
flashes. (2) Press the number keys and enter the timer time. (The maximum
cooking time is 99 minutes and
99 seconds ). (3) Press ” START/+30SEC. ” to confirm setting. (4) When the
timer time arrives, the buzzer will beep 5 times. If the clock is set, the LED
will display the
current time. Note: 1. The kitchen timer is a timer and will not display the
“Clock.”
2. When using the kitchen timer, no other program can be set.
The TIMER indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time
remaining in KITCHEN TIMER mode. When KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, you will hear 5
beeps.
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CONTROLS
MICROWAVE COOK MODE
(1) Press “TIME COOK” once, the display will show “00:00″.
(2) Press number keys to input the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is
99 minutes and 99 seconds. (3) Press ” POWER LEVEL ” once, the display will
show “PL10″. The default power is 100% power. Now you
can press number keys to adjust the power level. (4) Press ” START/+30SEC.” to
start cooking.
Example: to cook the food with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes. a. Press
“TIME COOK” once. “00:00” displays. b. Press “1”,”5″,”0″,”0″ in order. c.
Press “POWER LEVEL” once, then press “5” to select 50% microwave power. d.
Press “START/+30SEC.” to start cooking. Note: 1. In the process of clock
setting, if the ” STOP/CLEAR” button is pressed or if there is no operation
selected within 1 minute, the oven will go back to the previous setting
automatically. 2. If “PL0” is selected, the oven will work with fan only and
no power. 3. During microwave cooking, “POWER LEVEL” can be pressed to change
the power you need. After
pressing “POWER LEVEL “, the current power will light for 3 seconds, now you
can press number button to change the power. The oven will work with the
selected power for the rest of the cooking time.
EXPRESS COOK
(1) If not already cooking, press number pads 1-6 to quickly cook from 1-6
minutes at 100% power. Press ” START/+30SEC.” to increase the cooking time by
30 second increments; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
(2) To cook for 30 seconds at 100% power press ” START/+30SEC”. Each press on
the same button will increase cooking time by 30 seconds. The maximum cooking
cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Note: During microwave cooking and time defrost, time can be added by pressing
“START/+30SEC.” button.
+30 SEC
+30 sec allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply
pressing the START/+30 sec pad. By repeatedly pressing the START/+30 sec pad,
you can also extend reheating time to 99 minutes 99 seconds by 30 second
increments.
1. Press the START/+30 sec pad.
When you press the START/+30 sec pad, “:30” is displayed, and the oven starts reheating
NOTE : +30 SEC cannot be used with AUTO COOK MENU or AUTO DEFROST.
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CONTROLS
AUTO DEFROSTING
AUTO DEFROST lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in
determining defrosting time. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting.
(1) Press “Meat” repeatedly until “16”, “24”, “32”, “40” oz display in order.
(2) Press “Poultry” repeatedly until “24”, “32”, “40”, “48” oz display in
order. (3) Press “Fish” repeatedly until “8”, “16”, “24”, “32” oz display in
order. (4) Press “START/+30 SEC.” to cook, to start defrosting and the cooking
time remaining
will be displayed. When cooking is finished, a buzzer sounds five times. The
defrosting time is automatically determined by the weight selected. When the
defrosting time ends, you will hear 5 beeps.
TIME DEFROSTING
When TIME DEFROST is selected, the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time
into periods of alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off.
(1) Press ” TIME DEFROST, ” the display will show “dEF2″. (2) Press number
pads to input defrosting time. The effective time range is 0:01-99:99. (3) The
default microwave power is power level 3 (30%). If you want to change the
power level, press
” POWER LEVEL” once, and the display will show “PL 3″, then press the number
pad of the power level you wanted. (4) Press ” START/+30SEC. ” to start
defrosting. The remaining cooking time will be displayed.
When you touch START pad, the display counts down the time to show you how
much defrosting time is left in the TIME DEFROST mode. When the defrosting
time ends, you will hear 5 beeps.
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CONTROLS
M ULTI-STAGE COOK ING
At most, 2 stages can be set for cooking. In multi-stage cooking, if one stage
is defrosting, then defrosting shall be placed at the first stage
automatically. Note: Auto cooking cannot work in the multi-stage cooking.
Example: if you want to cook with 80% microwave power for 5 minutes + 60%
microwave power for 10 minutes. The cooking steps are as following: (1) Press
“TIME COOK” once, then press “5”,”0″,”0″ to set the cooking time; (2) Press
“POWER LEVEL” once, then press “8” to select 80% microwave power. (3) Press
“TIME COOK” once, then press “1”,”0″,”0″,”0″ to set the cooking time; (4)
Press “POWER LEVEL” once, then press “6” to select 60% microwave power. (5)
Press “START/ +30 SEC.” to start cooking.
M EM ORY FUNCTION
(1) Press “0/MEMORY” repeatedly to choose memory setting 1-3. The display will
show 1,2,3. (2) If the setting has been programmed, press ” START/ +30 SEC.”
to use it. If not, create the memory setting
with your favorite program. Please note: only one or two stages can be set.
(3) After finishing the setting, press “START/ +30 SEC.” once to save the
setting. Press ” START/ +30 SEC.”
again, it will start cooking. Example: to program the following setting as the
second memory to cook food with 80% microwave power for 3 minutes and 20
seconds. The steps are as follows: a. In waiting state, press ” 0/MEMORY”
twice, the screen displays “2”. b. Press “TIME COOK” once, then press “3”,
“2”, “0” in order. c. Press “POWER LEVEL” once, “PL10” displays, then press
“8” and “PL8” displays. d. Press “START/ +30 SEC.” to save the setting. Buzzer
sounds once and the LED will display “2”. If you press
“START/+30SEC.” again, the setting will be saved as memory 2 and it will start
cooking. e. If power is lost, the “0/MEMORY” setting will need to be
reprogrammed. f. If you want to run the saved setting, in waiting state, press
“0/MEMORY” twice, screen displays “2”, then
press “START/+30SEC.” to run.
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CONTROLS
ONE TOUCH COOK
One touch cooking allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by
touching just one pad. To increase quantity, touch the chosen pad until the
number in the display is same as desired quantity to cook.
POPCORN
(1) Press ” POPCORN ” repeatedly until the package size of your popcorn
appears in the display, “3.3”, “1.16” will display in order. For example,
press “POPCORN” once, “3.3” appears.
(2) Press ” START/+30 SEC.” to cook, buzzer sounds once. When cooking
finished, buzzer will sound five times.
POTATO
(1) Press ” POTATO ” repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the
display, “1”,”2″,”3″ will display in order. “1”: 1 potato (approximate 8 oz)
“2”: 2 potatoes (approximate 16 oz) “3”: 3 potatoes (approximate 24 oz) For
example, press “POTATO” once, “1” appears.
(2) Press ” START/+30 SEC.” to cook, buzzer sounds once. When cooking is
finished, a buzzer sounds five times.
VEGGIE
(1) Press “VEGGIE” repeatedly and the display would shows U-1(Frozen
Vegetable), U-2(Fresh Vegetable), then press ” START/+30 SEC.” to confirm.
(2) If choosing U-1, press “VEGGIE” repeatedly until “4.0”, “8.0”, “16.0” oz
display in order.
(3) If choosing U-2, press “VEGGIE” repeatedly until “4.0”, “8.0”, “16.0” oz
display in order. (4) Press “START/+30 SEC.” to cook, buzzer sounds once. When
cooking is finished, a
buzzer sounds five times.
BEVERAGE
(1) Press ” BEVERAGE ” repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the
display. “1”, “2”, “3” cup will display in order. For example, press
“BEVERAGE” once, “1” appears.
(2) Press ” START/+30 SEC.” to cook, buzzer sounds once. When cooking is
finished, a buzzer sounds five times.
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CONTROLS
REHEAT
(1) Press ” REHEAT ” repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the
display, “9.0”,”12.0″,”18.0″ oz will display in order. For example, press
“REHEAT” once, “9.0” appears.
(2) Press ” START/+30 SEC.” to cook, buzzer sounds once. When cooking is
finished, a buzzer sounds five times.
PIZZA
(1) Press ” FROZEN PIZZA ” repeatedly until the weight of your pizza appears
in the display, “4.0”, “8.0”, “14.0” oz will display in order. For example,
press “FROZEN PIZZA” once, “4.0” appears.
(2) Press ” START/+30 SEC.” to cook, buzzer sounds once. When cooking is
finished, a buzzer sounds five times.
CHILD SAFETY LOCK
Lock: In waiting state, press ” STOP/CLEAR ” for 3 seconds, there will be a long “beep” denoting the
entering into the child-lock state; meanwhile, the display will show ”
“.
Lock Cancel: In locked state, press ” STOP/CLEAR ” for 3 seconds, there will be a long “beep” denoting that lock is released.
INQUIRING FUNCTION
(1) In microwave or multi-stage cooking state, press ” CLOCK “, the display
will show the clock for three seconds.
(2) In the microwave or multi-stage cooking, press ” POWER LEVEL ” to inquire
microwave power level, and the current microwave power will be displayed.
After three seconds, the oven will turn back to the previous state.
TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING
1. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad. · You can restart the oven by pressing the
START/+30 SEC pad. · Press the STOP/CLEAR pad once more to erase all
instructions. · You must enter in new instructions.
2. Open the door. · You can restart the oven by closing the door and pressing
the START/+30 SEC pad.
NOTE: Oven stops operating when door is opened.
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SILENT MODE
To activate the silent mode: In waiting state, press and hold “8” for 3
seconds. A long beep will sound. When you press the keys, it does not make a
sound.This also disables the end of cooking reminder.
To deactivate the silent mode: In silent mode, press and hold “8” for 3
seconds. A long beep will sound. When you press the keys, it will make a
sound. This will enable the end of cooking reminder.
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.
1 Turn the oven off before cleaning. 2 Keep the inside of the oven clean. When
food
spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild
detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. The use of harsh detergent
or abrasives is not recommended.
3 The outside oven surface should be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed and
dried with a soft cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the
oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.
6 It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the
tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.
7 The roller guide and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid
excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild
detergent water or window cleaner and dry. The roller guide may be washed in
mild sudsy water.
4 If the Control Panel becomes wet, clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on Control Panel.
5 If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates malfunction of the unit.
ROLLER GUIDE
1 The ROLLER GUIDE and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent
excessive noise.
2 The ROLLER GUIDE MUST ALWAYS be used for cooking together with the Glass
Tray.
Glass Tray
GLASS TRAY
1 DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray in place.
2 DO NOT use any other Glass Tray with this oven. 3 If Glass Tray is hot,
ALLOW TO COOL before
cleaning or placing it in water.
4 DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray. (Except for popcorn)
Roller Guide
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CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Refer to following checklist, you may prevent an unnecessary service call.
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The oven doesn’t work : 1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged in. 2. Check that the door is firmly closed. 3. Check that the cooking time is set. 4. Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house.
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Sparking in the cavity; 1. Check utensils. Metal containers or dishes with metal trim should not be used. 2. Check that metal skewers or foil does not touch the interior walls.
CARE AND CLEANING
Although your oven is provided with safety features, it is important to
observe the following:
1. It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks.
2. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Wipe the sealing area frequently
with a mild detergent, rinse and dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads.
3. When opened, the door must not be subjected to strain, for example, a
child hanging on an opened door or any load could cause the oven to fall
forward to cause injury and also damage to the door. Do not operate the oven
if it is damaged, until it has been repaired by a competent service
technician. It is particularly important that the oven closes properly and
that there is no damage to the: i) Door(bent) ii) Hinges and Hookes(broken or
loosened) iii) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except a properly
competent service technician.
5. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed;
6. 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.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Q : I accidentally ran my microwave oven without any food in it. Is it damaged?
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A : Running the oven empty for a short time will not
damage the oven. However, it is not
recommended. -
Q : What does “standing time” mean? * A : “Standing time” means that food should be
removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking. This frees the oven for other cooking. -
Q : Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller guide removed?
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A : No. Both the glass tray and roller guide must always be used in the oven before cooking.
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Q : Can I open the door when the oven is operating?
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A : The door can be opened anytime during the cooking operation. Then microwave energy will be instantly switched off and the time setting will maintain until the door is closed.
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Q : Why do I have moisture in my microwave oven after cooking?
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A : The moisture on the side of your microwave oven is normal. It is caused by steam from cooking food hitting the cool oven surface.
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Q : Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?
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A : No. The metal screen bounces back the energy to the oven cavity. The holes are made to allow light to pass through. They do not let microwave energy pass through.
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Q : Why do eggs sometimes pop? * A : When baking or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop
due to steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking. Never cook eggs without piercing their shells. -
Q : Why is this standing time recommended after the cooking operation has been completed?
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A : Standing time is very important. With microwave cooking, the heat is in the food, not in the oven. Many foods build up enough internal heat to allow the cooking process to continue, even after the food is removed from the oven. Standing time for joints of meat, large vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to cook completely, without overcooking the outside.
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Q : Why does my oven not always cook as fast as the microwave cooking guide says?
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A : Check your cooking guide again, to make sure you’ve followed directions exactly ; and to see what might cause variations in cooking time. Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions, to help prevent over-cooking… the most common problem in getting used to a microwave oven. Variations in the size, shape and weights and dimensions could require longer cooking time. Use your own judgement along with the cooking guide suggestions to check whether the food has been properly cooked just as you would do with a conventional cooker.
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Q : Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates while empty?
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A : Yes. Never run it empty.
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Q : Can I operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish?
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A : No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable.
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Q : Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction?
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A : Ye s. T h e t u r n ta bl e ro ta te s c l o ck w i s e o r counterclockwise, depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins.
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Q : Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How do I get the best results?
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A : Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacture’s guidelines. Do not use regular paper bags. Use the “listening test” by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a “pop” every 1 or 2 seconds. Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware.
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UTENSIL GUIDE
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. To cook food
in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food,
without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be
taken choosing the utensil. If the utensil is marked microwave-safe, you do
not need to worry. The following table lists various utensil and indicates
whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.
UTENSIL
Aluminium foil
Crust plate China and earthenware
Disposable polyester cardboard dishes Fast-food packaging · Polystyrene cups
containers · Paper bags or newspaper · Recycled paper or metal trims Glassware
· Oven-to-table ware · Fine glassware · Glass jars Metal · Dishes · Freezer
bag twist ties Paper · Plates, cups, napkins and
paper towels · Recycled paper Plastic · Containers
· Cling film
· Freezer bags
Wax or grease-proof paper : Recommended use : Limited Use : Not Recommended
SAFE
COMMENTS
Can be used in small quantities to protect areas against overcooking. Arcing
can occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too much foil is
used.
Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes.
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable,
unless decorated with a metal trim.
Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes.
Can be used to warm food. Overheating may cause
the polystyrene to melt.
May catch fire.
May cause arcing.
Can be used, unless decorated with a metal trim.
Can be used to warm foods or liquids.
Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly.
Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming only.
May cause arcing or fire.
For short cooking times and warming. Also to absorb
excess moisture.
May cause arcing.
Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some other
plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures.
Do not use Melamine plastic.
Can be used to retain moisture. Should not touch the
food.
Take care when removing the film as hot steam will
escape.
Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be airtight.
Prick with a fork, if necessary.
Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering.
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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. This could cause the oven to fall forward resulting in injury to you and damage to the oven.
Do not operate the oven if door seals or sealing surfaces are damaged; or if door is bent; or if hinges are loose or broken. Do not operate the oven empty. This will damage the oven. Do not attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven. They may catch on fire. Do not use recycled paper products as they may contain impurities which may cause sparks or fires. Do not hit or strike the control panel with hard objects. This can damage the oven.
Food
Never use your microwave oven for home canning. The oven is not designed for
proper home canning. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to
consume. Always use the minimum recipe cooking time. It is better to undercook
rather than overcook foods. Undercooked foods can be returned to the oven for
more cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Heat small
quantities of food or foods with low moisture carefully. These can quickly dry
out, burn or catch on fire. Do not heat eggs in the shell. Pressure may build
up and eggs can explode. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks and sausages are examples
of food with non-porous skins. These must be pierced before cooking to prevent
bursting. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven. Always allow
a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off to
allow the
temperature to even out, stir during heating, if necessary, and ALWAYS stir after heating. To prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding, you should put a spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before, during and after heating. Do not leave the oven unattended while popping corn. Do not pop corn in a paper bag unless it is the commercially prepared Microwave Popcorn product. The kernels can overheat and ignite a brown paper bag. Do not put packaged Microwave Popcorn bags directly on the oven tray. Place the package on a microwave safe glass or ceramic plate to avoid overheating and cracking the oven tray. Do not exceed the Microwave Popcorn manufacturers suggested popping time. Longer popping does not yield more popcorn but it can result in scorch, burn of fire. Remember, the Popcorn bag and tray can be too hot to handle. Remove with caution and use pot holders.
ARCING
If you see arcing, open the door and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ·
Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. · Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like antennas).
· Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold rimmed
dishes, in the microwave. · Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces
being used in the microwave.
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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
Oven Cavity Turntable
Magnetron In a microwave oven, electricity is converted into microwave by the
MAGNETRON.
Waveguide
TRANSMISSION
REFLECTION
The microwaves bounce off the metal walls and the metal door screen.
ABSORPTION
Then they pass through the cooking containers to be absorbed by the water molecules in the food, all foods contain water to a more or lesser extent.
Microwave Water Molecule Absorption Vibration
The microwaves cause the water molecules to vibrate which causes FRICTION,
i.e. HEAT. This heat then cooks the food. Microwaves are also attracted to fat
and sugar particles, and foods high in these will cook more quickly.
Microwaves can only penetrate to a depth of 1½ – 2 inches(4-5cm) and as heat
spreads through the food by conduction, just as in a traditional oven, the
food cooks from the outside inwards.
CONVERSION CHARTS
WEIGHT MEASuRES
15 g
1/2 oz.
25 g
1 oz.
50 g
2 oz.
100 g
4 oz.
175 g
6 oz.
225 g
8 oz.
450 g
1 lb.
VOLuME MEASuRES
30 ml
1 fl.oz.
100 ml 150 ml 300 ml
3 fl.oz. 5 fl.oz. (1/4 pt) 10 fl.oz. (1/2 pt)
600 ml
20 fl.oz. (1pt)
SPOON MEASuRES
1.25 ml
1/4 tsp
2.5 ml
1/2 tsp
5 ml
1 tsp
15 ml
1 tbsp
FLuID MEASuREMENTS 1 Cup 1 Pint 1 Quart 1 Gallon
= 8 fl.oz = 16 fl.oz. (UK 20 fl.oz.) = 32 fl.oz. (UK 40 fl.oz.) = 128 fl.oz. (UK 160 fl.oz.)
= 240 ml = 480 ml (UK 560 ml) = 960 ml (UK 1120 ml) = 3840 ml (UK 4500 ml)
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COOKING TECHNIQUES
STANDING TIME
Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require standing time(inside
or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to
cook the center completely. Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes in aluminium
foil while standing. Meat joints need approx. 10-15 minutes, jacket potatoes 5
minutes. Other foods such as plated meal, vegetables, fish etc require 2-5
minutes standing. After defrosting food, standing time should also be allowed.
If food is not cooked after standing time, return to the oven and cook for
additional time.
MOISTURE CONTENT
Many fresh foods e.g. vegetables and fruit, vary in their moisture content
throughout the season, particularly jacket potatoes. For this reason cooking
times may have to be adjusted. Dry ingredients e.g. rice, pasta, can dry out
during storage so cooking times may differ.
STARTING TEMPERATURE
The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up. Food from a fridge takes
longer to reheat than food at room temperature.
LIQUIDS
All liquids must be stirred before and during heating. Water especially must
be stirred before and during heating, to avoid eruption. Do not heat liquids
that have previously been boiled. DO NOT OVERHEAT.
TURNING & STIRRING
Some foods require stirring during cooking. Meat and poultry should be turned
after half the cooking time.
ARRANGING
Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops, should be placed on a dish so
that the thicker parts are towards the outside.
DENSITY
Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense heavy foods.
QUANTITY
Small quantities cook faster than large quantities, also small meals will
reheat more quickly than large portions.
CLING FILM
Cling film helps keep the food moist and the trapped steam assists in speeding
up cooking times. Pierce before cooking to allow excess steam to escape.
Always take care when removing cling film from a dish as the build-up of steam
will be very hot.
SHAPE
Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better by microwave when in a round
container rather than square.
SPACING
Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart. NEVER pile foods on top of
each other.
PIERCING
The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during
cooking. These foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled off
before cooking to allow the steam to escape. Eggs, potatoes, apples, sausages
etc, will all need to be pierced before cooking. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS
IN THEIR SHELLS.
COVERING
Cover foods with microwave cling film or a lid. Cover fish, vegetables,
casseroles, soups. Do not cover cakes, sauces, jacket potatoes or pastry
items.
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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.
After 1/3 of the defrost time has elapsed, check the food. Toy may wish to
turn over, break apar t, rearrange or remove thawed portions of the food.
During defrost, the oven will prompt you to turn the over. At this point, open
oven door and check the food. Follow the techniques listed below for optimum
defrost results. Then, close oven door, touch the START pad to complete
defrosting.
When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in all areas. If still
slightly icy, return to microwave oven ver y briefly, or let stand a few
minutes. After defrosting, allow food to stand 5-60 minutes if there are any
icy areas. Poultry and fish may be placed under running cool water until
defrosted
Turn over : Roast, ribs, whole poultry, turkey breasts, hot dogs, sausages,
steaks, or chops.
Rearrange : Break apart or separate steaks, chops, hamburger patties, ground
meat, chicken or seafood pieces, chunks of meat such as stew beef.
Shield : Use small strips of aluminum foil to protect thin areas or edges of
unevenly shaped foods such as chicken wings. To prevent arcing, do not allow
foil to come within 1-inch of oven walls or door.
Remove : To prevent cooking, thawed portions should be removed from the oven
at this point. This may shorten defrost time for food weighing less than 3
lbs.(1350g).
Cooking chart
ITEM
POWER LEVEL
COOKING TIME PER LB./450G
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION
MEAT Beef joint – Rare
– Medium – well done Pork Joint Bacon joint
P-80 P-80 P-80 P-HI P-HI
6-8 min. 7-9 min. 9-11 min. 10-13 min. 8-10 min.
– Chilled meat and poultry should be removed from the refrigerator at least 30
minutes before cooking.
– Always let the meat and poultry stand, covered after cooking.
POuLTRY
Whole chicken Portions chicken
P-HI P-80
4-9 min. 5-7 min.
Breast (boned)
P-80
6-8 min.
FISH
Fish Fillets
P-HI
Whole Mackerel, Cleaned
P-HI
and prepared
Whole Trout, Cleaned
P-HI
& Prepared
3-5 min. 3-5 min.
4-6 min.
– Brush a little oil or melted butter over the fish, or add 15~30ml(1-2 tbsp)
lemon juice, wine, stock, milk or water.
– Always let the fish stand, covered, after cooking
Salmon steaks
P-HI
4-6 min.
NOTE : The above times should be regarded only as a guide.Allow for difference
in individual tastes and preferences. The times may vary due to the shape,
cut, and composition of the food. Frozen meat, poultry and fish
must be thoroughly thawed before cooking.
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COOKING & REHEATING CHART
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. It’s worth
putting a note on them so that other members of the household will remember
too. · Remember metal ties and transfer food from foil containers before
reheating. · Chilled(refrigerated) food takes longer to reheat than food at
room temperature (such as just-cooled food or food from the store cupboard). ·
All foods should be reheated using full microwave power.
ITEM
Baby food 128g jar
Baby milk 100ml / 4fl.oz. 225ml / 8fl.oz.
Sandwich roll or bun 1 roll
Lasagna 1 serving (10 ½ oz./300g)
Casserole 1 cup 4 cups
Mashed potatoes 1 cup 4 cups
Baked beans 1 cup
Ravioli or pasta in sauce 1 cup 4 cups
COOKING TIME
20 sec.
20-30 sec. 40-50 sec. 20-30 sec.
4-6 min.
1 ½-3 min. 5-7 min. 2-3 min. 6-8 min. 2-3 min.
2-3 min. 6-9 min.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Empty into a small serving bowl. Stir well once or twice during heating.
Before serving, check the temperature carefully.
Stir or shake well and pour into a sterilized bottle. Before serving, shake
well and check the temperature carefully.
Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwaveable rack. *Note : Do not use
recycled paper towels.
Place lasagna on microwaveable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Cook covered, in microwaveable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking.
Cook covered, in microwaveable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking.
Cook covered, in microwaveable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking.
Cook covered, in microwaveable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking.
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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. Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes. Hint : cut the fresh
vegetables into even sized pieces. The smaller they are cut, the quicker they
will cook. All vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power.
Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables
VEGETABLES
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts Carrots Cauliflower
Courgettes
WEIGHT
½ lb./250g 1 lb./500g
½ lb./250g
½ lb./250g
½ lb./250g 1 lb./500g
½ lb./250g
TIME
2-3 min 4-6 min
3-4 min
2-3 min
2-3 min 4-6 min
2-3 min
Aubergine (eggplant)
Leeks
Mushrooms
½ lb./250g 2-3 min
½ lb./250g
0.3 lb./125g ½ lb./250g
2-3 min
1-2 min 2-4 min
Onions
½ lb./250g 2-3 min
Pepper Potatoes
Turnip cabbage
½ lb./250g
½ lb./250g 1 lb./500g
½ lb./250g
2-4 min
3-5 min 5-7 min
4-6 min
COMMENTS
Prepare even sized florets. Arrange the stems to the centre.
Add 60-75ml(4-5 tbsp.) water.
Cut carrots into even sized slices.
Prepare even sized florets. Cut big florets into halves. Arrange stems to the
centre.
Cut courgettes into slices. Add 30ml(2tbsp.) water or a knob of butter. Cook
until just tender.
Cut aubergine into small slices and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
Cut leeks into thick slices.
Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms. Do not add any water. Sprinkle with
lemon juice. Spice with salt and pepper. Drain before serving.
Cut onions into slices or halves. Add only 15ml(1tbsp.) water.
Cut pepper into small slices.
Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into similar sized halves or quarters.
Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes.
Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables
VEGETABLES
spinach broccoli Peas Green beans Mixed vegetables (carrots/peas/corn) Mixed
vegetables (Chinese style)
WEIGHT
0.3 lb./125g ½ lb./250g ½ lb./250g ½ lb./250g ½ lb./250g
TIME
1-2 min 2½-4 min 2½-4 min 3-5 min 2½-4 min
½ lb./250g 3-5 min
INSTRUCTIONS
Add 15ml(1tbsp.) cold water. Add 30ml(2 tbsp.) cold water. Add 15ml(1 tbsp.)
cold water. Add 30ml(2 tbsp.) cold water. Add 15ml(1 tbsp.) cold water.
Add 15ml(1 tbsp.) cold water.
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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
RECIPES
TOMATO & ORANGE SOUP
1 oz.(25g) butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large carrot & 1 large potato,
chopped 13/4lb(800g) canned, chopped tomatoes juice and grated rind of 1 small
orange 11/2pints(900ml) hot vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste
1. Melt the in a large bowl on P-HI for 1 minute. 2. Add the onion, carrot
and potato and cook on P-HI
for 4 minutes. stir halfway through cooking. 3. Add the tomatoes, orange
juice, orange rind and
stock. Mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the bowl
and cook on P-HI for 15 minutes. stir 2-3 times during cooking, until the
vegetables are tender. 4. Blend and serve immediately.
FRENCH ONION SOUP
1 large onions, sliced 1 tbsp (15ml) corn oil 2 oz.(50g) plain flour 2
pints(1.2 liters) hot meat
or vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp (30ml) parsley, chopped 4
thick slices French bread 2 oz.(50g) cheese, grated
1. Place the onion and oil a bowl, mix well and cook on P-HI for 1 minutes.
2. Stir in the flour to make a paste and gradually add stock. Season and add
the parsley.
3. Cover the bowl and cook on P-70 for 16 minutes. 4. Pour the soup into
serving bowls, submerge bread
and sprinkle generously with cheese. 5. Cook on P-70 for 2 minutes, until the
cheese has
melted.
STIR FRIED VEGETABLES
1 tbsp(15ml) sunflower oil 2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) sherry
1″(2.5cm) root ginger,
peeled and finely grated 2 medium carrots, cut into fine strips 4 oz.(100g)
button mushrooms,
chopped 2 oz.(50g) beansprouts 4 oz.(100g) mange-tout 1 red pepper, seeded and
thinly sliced 4 spring onions, chopped 4 oz.(100g) canned water chestnuts,
sliced 1/4 head of chinese leaves, thinly sliced
1. Place the oil, soy sauce, sherry, ginger, garlic and carrots in a large
bowl, mix thoroughly
2. Cover and cook on P-HI for 3-5 minutes, stirring once.
3. Add the button mushrooms, beansprouts, mangetout, red pepper, spring
onions, water chestnuts and chinese leaves. Mix thoroughly.
4. Cook on P-HI for 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Stir 2-3
times during cooking.
Stir fried vegetables are ideally served with meat or fish.
HONEYED CHICKEN
4 boneless chicken breasts 2 tbsp(30ml) clear honey 1 tbsp(15ml) whole grain
mustard 1/2 tsp(2.5ml) dried tarragon 1 tbsp(15ml) tomato puree 1/4
pint(150ml) chicken stock
1. Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish. 2. Mix all remaining
ingredients together and pour over
the chicken. Salt and pepper to taste. 3. Cook on P-HI for 13-14 minutes.
Rearrange and coat
the chicken with the sauce twice during cooking.
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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
BLUE CHEESE & CHIVE JACKETS
2 baking potatoes, (approx.9 oz.(250g) each)
2 oz.(50g) butter 4 oz.(100g) blue cheese, chopped 1 tbsp(15ml) fresh chives,
chopped 2 oz.(50g) mushrooms, sliced salt and pepper to taste
1. Prick each potato in several places. Cook on P-HI for 7-9 minutes. Halve
and scoop the flesh into a bowl, add the butter, cheese, chives, mushrooms,
salt and pepper, mix thoroughly.
2. Pile mixture into the potato skins and place in a flan dish.
3. Cook on P-50 for 10 minutes.
WHITE SAUCE
1 oz.(25g) butter 1 oz.(25g) plain flour 1/2 pint(300ml) milk salt and pepper
to taste
1. Place the butter in a bowl and cook on P-HI for 1 minute, until melted.
2. Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on P-HI for 3-4 minutes,
stirring every 2 minutes until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper
to taste.
STRAWBERRY JAM
11/2 lb.(675g) strawberries, hulled 3 tbsp(45ml) lemon juice 11/2 lb.(675g)
caster sugar
1. Place strawberries and lemon juice in a very large bowl, heat on P-HI for
4 minutes, or until the fruit has softened. Add sugar, mix well.
2. Cook on P-70 for 20-25 minutes, until setting point*is reached, stir every
4-5 minutes.
3. Pour into hot, clean jars. Cover, seal and label.
- setting point : To determine setting point, place 1 tsp(5ml)jam onto chilled saucer. Allow to stand for 1 minute. Move surface of jam gently with your finger, if the surface wrinkles setting point has been reached.
PLAIN MICROWAVE CAKE
4 oz.(100g) margarine 4 oz.(100g) sugar 1 eggs 4 oz.(100g) self raising flour,
sifted 2-3 tbsp(30-45ml) milk
OMELETTS
1/2 oz.(15g) butter 4 eggs 6 tbsp(90ml) milk salt & pepper
1. line the base of 8″ (20.4cm) cake dish with greaseproof paper.
2. Cream the margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the
eggs and fold in the sifted flour alternately with the milk.
3. Pour into prepared container. Cook on P-HI for 4-5 minutes, until a skewer
comes out cleanly.
4. Leave the cake to stand for 5 minutes before turning out.
1. Whisk together eggs and milk. 2. Place butter in 10″(26cm) flan dish. Cook
on P-HI for
1 minute, until melted. Coat the dish with the melted butter. 3. Pour omelette
mixture into flan dish. Cook on P-HI for 2 minutes. whisk mixture and cook
again on P-HI for 1 minutes.
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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
SCRAMBLED EGG
1/2 oz.(15g) butter 2 eggs 2 tbsp(30ml) milk salt & pepper
1. Melt the butter in a bowl on P-HI for 1 minute. 2. Add the eggs, milk and
seasoning and mix well. 3. Cook on P-HI for 3 minutes, stirring every 30
seconds.
SAVORY MINCE
1 small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp(5ml) oil 7 oz.(200g) can
chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp(15ml) tomato puree 1 tsp(5ml) mixed herbs 8 oz.(225g)
minced beef salt and pepper
1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole, and cook on P-HI for 2 minutes
or until soft.
2. Place all other ingredients in casserole. Stir well. 3. Cover and cook on
P-HI for 5 minutes then P-50 for
8-13 minutes or until the meat is cooked.
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