Breville BRMC2516 Convection Microwave Oven with Grill Instructions
- June 13, 2024
- Breville
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BRMC2516 Convection Microwave Oven with Grill
Product Information
The Convection Microwave Oven with Grill (model BRMC2516) is a
versatile kitchen appliance that combines the functions of a
microwave, grill, and convection oven. It allows you to cook, heat,
and grill a variety of food items quickly and efficiently. The oven
features a spacious interior, user-friendly controls, and various
safety measures to ensure a safe and convenient cooking experience.
With its sleek design and advanced technology, this microwave oven
is an excellent addition to any kitchen.
Product Usage Instructions
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Before using the microwave oven, ensure that the voltage stated
on the rating plate on the rear of the oven matches your mains
voltage. -
Make sure the mains socket is properly earthed and avoid
plugging the oven into adaptors with other connected units. -
If the door or door seals are damaged, do not operate the oven
until it has been repaired by a competent person. -
Only a competent person should perform any service or repair
operation that involves removing a cover providing protection
against microwave energy exposure. -
The microwave oven can be used by children aged 8 years and
above, as well as individuals with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities, provided they are supervised and understand
the hazards involved. Children should not play with the
appliance. -
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children under
8 years of age. -
Do not use the microwave oven if the cord or plug is damaged,
or if the appliance has malfunctioned or is damaged. Seek expert
assistance. -
When cleaning, allow the appliance to cool and use handles or
knobs to avoid touching hot surfaces. -
Never operate the microwave oven empty, as it may cause
damage. -
Avoid immersing the microwave oven, electrical cord, or plug in
water or liquids. -
Ensure the microwave oven is placed on a stable, heat-resistant
surface and away from hot gas or electric burners. -
Always supervise the oven when it is operational and unplug it
before cleaning. -
Avoid placing objects on top of the oven or obstructing the
ventilation slots. -
Use heat-insulation gloves when removing hot containers from
the oven. -
Do not store utensils, food, or other objects in the oven when
not in use. -
Do not attempt to dismantle or service the microwave oven
yourself, as it may void the product warranty. -
When cooking, use only utensils suitable for microwave ovens
and keep an eye on plastic or paper containers to prevent
ignition. -
If using plastic film for reheating or cooking food, ensure it
is designed for microwave ovens and does not touch the food. Prick
the film if necessary to allow steam to escape. -
For grill and microwave/grill cooking, avoid using paper or
plastic containers or film. Use heatproof and microwave-safe
utensils. -
Use the microwave oven solely for heating food and avoid
heating oil for frying or attempting to fry food in the oven to
prevent fire hazards.
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Convection Microwave Oven with Grill
BRMC2516
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Important Safety Instructions
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Before use check that the voltage stated on the rating plate on the rear of
your microwave oven corresponds to your mains voltage.
The mains socket must be well earthed. Do not plug the oven into a mains
adaptor into which other units are connected.
WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated
until it has been repaired by a competent person.
WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out
any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which
gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and
supervised.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
Do not use the microwave oven with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance has malfunctioned or is damaged. Seek expert assistance.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs only. Allow the appliance to
cool before cleaning.
WARNING: Do not operate the microwave oven empty. This could cause damage to
the oven.
Do not immerse the body of the microwave oven or the electrical cord or plug
in water or liquids.
Do not place the microwave oven on or near a hot gas or electric burner.
Use the appliance on a stable heat-resistant surface.
Never leave the microwave oven unattended when it is operational.
Make sure that the power cable does not touch any hot surface or overhang a
table edge.
Do not use the microwave oven outdoors.
Unplug the oven before cleaning.
Do not obstruct the ventilation slots or place objects on top of the oven.
Do not use attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer.
Heat-insulation (oven) gloves should be used when removing a hot container
from the oven.
When not in use, do not store utensils, food or other objects in the oven.
There are no user serviceable parts in your microwave oven. Unauthorised
dismantling or servicing will void the product warranty.
When cooking with your oven:
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due
to the possibility of ignition.
If you use plastic film when re-heating or cooking food use only film designed
for microwave ovens and ensure that the film does not touch the food. If
necessary, prick the film all over to allow steam to escape.
Grill & microwave/grill cooking: Do not use paper or plastic containers, or
plastic film. Utensils for combination-cooking should be heatproof and
microwave safe.
Use your microwave oven only to heat food.
Do not heat oil for frying, or try to fry food in the microwave oven. The oil
could catch fire.
Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are
liable to explode. If covered containers are used, the covers should be loose.
Move such containers to and from the oven with care as food may splash and the
lid may fall.
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Important Safety Instructions
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Eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled eggs, fruits in thick skins and
nuts in their shells should not be heated in the microwave as they may explode
even after microwave heating has ended.
Items such as potatoes, sausages and chestnuts must be peeled or pierced
thoroughly before cooking.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken
and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
Food can burn if overcooked. If you are unsure about how long to cook a food
for, start with a short cooking time, and check the food regularly.
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.
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door
closed in order to stifle any flames.
When Using the Convection Oven or Grill:
Use oven gloves when inserting and removing utensils when the grill is on.
DANGER OF BURNS.
When you remove utensils from the oven, place them on a heatproof surface, or
on an insulating mat.
Keep small children away from the grill and hot dishes
Children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the
temperatures generated.
Do not use paper or plastic containers, or plastic film. Utensils for
combination-cooking should be heatproof and microwave safe.
RAW MEAT AND RAW MEAT PRODUCTS
Meat and meat products should not be fully cooked from raw in a microwave
oven. Raw meat may be partially cooked in a microwave oven but the final
cooking process must be carried out by conventional cooking processes, (i.e
boiling, roasting, frying, grilling etc) using a conventional cooker or by
using the convection oven or grill in this appliance..
When defrosting raw meat and meat products in a microwave oven ensure the item
is fully defrosted and then immediately cook the meat using conventional
cooking processes.
Always clean the oven cavity thoroughly after
partially cooking or defrosting raw meat. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your electricity supply
is the same as that indicated on the rating plate of the appliance.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The disconnect device for this appliance is the mains plug. The mains plug
must not be obstructed in any way and must remain readily removeable from the
mains supply. The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet unless it
has been tested in a Cabinet. The minimum installation height is 85cm.
WARNING: Some accessible surfaces may be hot during operation of this
appliance.
Do not use the microwave oven for any purpose not expressly specified in this
manual.
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Preliminaries
About Your Microwave Oven
Microwave cooking is very quick and efficient. Microwave cooking can also help
preserve the minerals and vitamins in many foods. Because the temperature in a
microwave oven is relatively cool (unlike a normal oven) you have to remember
that the food can be extremely hot. Always take precautions when handling
containers.
Radio Interference:
Operation of the microwave oven can cause interference to your radio, TV or
similar equipment. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated
by taking the following measures: $ Clean the door and sealing surface of the
oven. $ 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.
Cooking In your Oven
Your oven can carry out a number of cooking processes. $ Microwave Cooking $
Grilling $ Convection Cooking $ Microwave/Grill/Convection combination cooking
In his last process, food is partially cooked by microwaves and then finished
by grilling and/or convection cooking. This accelerates the cooking process
whilst maintaining the finish and texture of traditionally cooked foods. There
is also a process that enables you to defrost frozen food and then combination
cook it thus completing the entire cooking process in one operation.
Auto-cooking programmes
Your oven has 8 preset programmes. These programmes allow you to automate the
cooking of a range of standard foods for greater convenience.
Suitable and unsuitable containers
Some basic guidelines are given in the table below.
Cookware
Microwave Grill Convection Combination*
HeatResistant Glass
Non HeatResistant Glass
HeatResistant Ceramics
MicrowaveSafe Plastics
Kitchen Paper
Metal Trays / Metal Racks
Aluminium Foil
Metal Foil Containers
(*Combination refers to microwave + grill /convection cooking)
Use heat resistant porcelain, glass or plastic containers made for microwave
ovens, otherwise there is a risk of shrinking, deforming or burning. Metal
containers, or containers having metal decoration or trim are not suitable for
use with your microwave oven.
When you are combination cooking, the container must be fully heatproof as
well as suitable for microwave cooking. Avoid containers which narrow at the
top as these may cause the contents to erupt when removed from the oven.
Microwave containers and wraps designed for microwave ovens are widely
available. Plastic films should not touch food as they may gas, melt or break
down when hot and contaminate food.
Wax paper, oven cooking bags, parchment paper and white microwave paper towels
are safe for microwave use. Wooden objects may catch fire – so avoid their
use. Do not use aluminium foil for microwave cooking unless the recipe
requires it. Keep foil at least 25mm away from the oven walls. Metal skewers,
ties, etc. should be removed from food before cooking.
Getting Started
Please make sure you read all the instructions and the safety notes carefully
and that you familiarise yourself with the features and operation of your oven
before use.
Unpacking the Microwave Oven
Remove the polystyrene top packing pieces and lift out the oven.
Unpack the oven completely removing all the protective tape.
Open the oven door. In the oven compartment you should find the turntable and
rotating support ring, and the grill rack. Unpack all these items .
Check the oven carefully, especially the door, door seals and the locking
mechanism. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your spplying store
for assistance.
If possible retain the packaging. If you dispose of the packaging, do so
having regard to recycling provisions in your area.
Placement
Place your microwave oven on a flat, level stable work surface at least 85cm
above floor height and away from sources of cold, heat and damp.
For good ventilation, the rear of the oven should have a clearance of at least
7.5 cm from the wall, the free distance above the top should be at least 30 cm
with a gap of 7.5cm at the left side and open space to the right side. This
oven is not suitable for operation in a cabinet or other enclosure.
30cm 7.5cm
7.5cm
OPEN
85cm
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Features and Controls
Microwave Oven Components
Ventilation Slots Door Handle
Grill Element Convection Element
Oven Air Vent
Display Screen
Turntable Support Ring
Viewing Window
Door Locking Assembly
Turntable
Control Panel
Metal Grill Rack
IMPORTANT NOTE: The metal grill rack should be used ONLY for grilling. ALWAYS use a suitable heatproof ceramic utensil when combi cooking.
Assembling the Oven
Always operate your microwave oven with the turntable assembly properly
installed.
Press the Door Release to open the door. Drop the Turntable Rotor gently
through the hole in the centre of the oven and locate it on the spindle
beneath. There is a flat machined on the spindle to hold the rotor securely
during operation.
Place the support ring in the recess.
Place the turntable on the support ring with the smooth side uppermost. Locate
the turntable on the rotor and check that it is central to and properly
supported by the ring. Refer to the drawing below.
Close the door.
Unwrap the power cord fully. Plug the oven directly into the wall socket.
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The Control Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1: Microwave Select the Microwave function. Alter the microwave power level
2: Grill/Combi Press once to select the Grill Function. Press again to select
two levels of combi grill/microwave cooking.
3: Convection
Press to cook by convection. Two convection cooking programmes are available,
one with preheats the oven and one which does not..
4: Weight /Time Defrost
Press to defrost food by weight (he oven auto-calculates the defrost time) or
by inputting a preset time.
5: Clock/Kitchen Timer 1: Set the time of day 2: Use the oven as a cooking
timer.
6: Stop Cancel a programme; stop the oven. Set/release the Child Lock.
7: Press to select an Auto-Cook process. Press to increase Time/Weight, etc.
8: Press to decrease Time/Weight, etc.
9: Start/+30Sec./Confirm Press to confirm an Auto-Cook process. Start
cooking/defrosting/grilling etc. In Quick Start mode the oven will autostart
at full power as soon as the button is pressed. Further presses of the button
will extend cooking time.
10: Door Release Press to open the oven door.
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Operation – 1
The Display Screen
Around the perimeter of the screen there are icons. These icons, singly or in
combination give you a visual indication of the process which the oven is
carrying out. When executing a program the display indicates the amount of
cooking time remaining on the program.
Convection
Grill Defrost
Child Lock
Microwave
Auto Cook
ºC
Temp in °C
Convection Oven Temp.
Weight
Auto Cook Menus
Cake
Chicken
USING THE OVEN
SWITCHING ON $ Unwrap and uncoil the power cord fully. $ Plug the mains plug
into a suitable wall socket. $ Switch the mains power on. $ The oven will
display $ Your oven is now ready to be programmed
SETTING THE CLOCK
The clock is a 24 hour clock. To enter a time of 8:30 pm
$ Press the Clock/KitchenTimer button once.
$ Press the / keys to set the hours
$ Press the Clock/KitchenTimer button again.
$ Press the / keys to set the minutes.
$ Press the Clock/KitchenTimer button again.
The time is now set.
BASIC COOKING
$ Open the oven door. $ Place the food in a suitable container. Site the
container
centrally within the rim of the turntable. $ Close the door. $ Press the key
once $ Press the / keys to set a cooking time from 5 seconds to
a maximum of 95 minutes. Each key press increases/decreases the operating
time: 0 -1 min : 5 seconds: 1- 5 min : 10 seconds: 5 -10 min : 30 seconds 10 –
30 min : 1 minute: 30 – 95 min : 5 minute intervals $ Press Start/+30
Sec./Confirm. The oven will commence
cooking at full power. The clock displays the remaining time left for the
cooking programme.
Example: Cook food at 100% power for 10 min.
$ Press the key once
X1
$ Press the / keys to set 10 minutes.
$ Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm. to start cooking
STOPPING THE OVEN
Open the door to interrupt cooking. To continue cooking, close the oven door
and press the Start/+30 sec./Confirm. button.
Press Stop/Clear: The cooking process is interrupted.
To continue cooking press the Start/+30 sec./Confirm button.
Pressing Stop/Clear twice will stop the oven
X2
and any cooking programme will be erased.
WHEN COOKING HAS ENDED
The oven will beep 5 times and the clock time restores
$ Open the door and remove the food. Close the door.
QUICK START (EXPRESS) COOKING
By pressing the Start/+30 sec./Confirm button repeatedly you can program the
oven for Express cooking. at FULL power(100%).
$ Each press of the Start/+30 sec./Confirm button increases the cooking time
in 30 second intervals.
$ The oven will start almost as soon you press the Start/+30 sec./Confirm
button so be prepared!!
$ During the cooking cycle, you can top up the remaining time to a maximum of
95 minutes by further presses of the Start/+30 sec./Confirm button.
$ Express cooking is a very good way of rapidly heating small portions of
food, or easily adding a small amount of cooking time to finish dishes that
are slightly undercooked.
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Operation – 2
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VARYING THE MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL
The default setting of the oven is full (100%) power. Many recipes call for
lower power settings. There are 5 power settings. 100% – 80% – 50% – 30% – 10%
To alter the microwave power level $ Press Microwave. $ Press the / keys to
set the level
Pressing the Microwave button will also alter the power level. Example: Cook
food at 50% power for 10 min. $ Press the Microwave button
$ Press the / keys to select 50% power $ Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm.
$ Press the / key to set 10 minutes
$ Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm. to start cooking
All cooking programs can be set up with the oven door open or closed with the
exception of the Quick Start program which requires the door to be closed. If
you are setting up a program when the door is open, pressing the Stop/Clear
button once will erase the program.
USING THE GRILL
The grill is useful for cooking thin slices of meat, steaks, kebabs, sausages
and pieces of chicken. It is also suitable for hot sandwiches and au gratin
dishes. Grilling takes place at full power. The maximum time available for
grilling is 95 minutes. Example: To grill food for 6 minutes: Press Stop/Clear
to clear any program. 1: Press the Gill/Combi button once :”G-1″ (Grill)
appears.
2: Press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to confirm
3: Press the / keys to set 6 minutes.
4: Press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to start
Half way through cooking the oven will beep twice. This to remind you that you
need to turn the food over. Open the door, turn the food with heatproof tongs
and close the door and press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to continue.
When the cooking cycle is over: The oven will `beep’ five times, and reset to
the clock time. Points to remember when grilling: $ Use a metal grill rack
(supplied) so that food can drain. $ Do not overload the grill rack. Space the
food out. $ Brushing the grill rack very sparingly with vegetable oil will
stop food adhering to it and make washing up easier. $ Always stand the grill
rack in a heatproof ceramic dish. This
will catch drips and help keep the oven clean. $ Do not use the grill without
the turntable in place. The
turntable helps the food to cook evenly. $ When removing or turning over food
use heatproof tongs.
$ When removing or inserting the provided grill rack into a hot oven use a
suitable heatproof implement.
CAUTION:
When you use the grill or the convection oven, the cooking utensils and the
interior of the oven get very hot, much hotter than when you are using the
oven as a regular microwave.
Always stir food with long handled implements, tongs, etc.
Always use oven gloves when removing or placing utensils in an oven where the
grill or convection ovenhas recently been on. When you set utensils down on a
surface make sure it is heatproof or use an insulating mat.
After use allow an extra long period for the oven to cool down before cleaning
or re-use.
CONVECTION COOKING
Convection cooking allows you to use your microwave oven in the same way as a
traditional oven.
Two procedures are available: A: Preheat the oven to the desired temperature.
When the oven reaches the operating temperature, set the cooking time and
insert the food. We recommend you preheat the oven unless your recipe
specifically says otherwise. B: Set the oven temperature. Cook the food
omitting preheating.
A: Standard Convection Cooking Procedure (with preheating)
1: Press Stop/Clear to clear any previous setting. 2: Press Convection to
select the Convection function 3: Press Convection repeatedly (refer to the
table below) to
select an oven temperature or use the / keys . 4: Press Start/+30 Sec./Confirm
to confirm the temperature. 5: Push Start/+30 Sec./Confirm again to preheat
the oven. When the oven has reached the preset temperature the temperature
indicators on the display will flash and the buzzer will sound twice. 6: Press
the Door Release to open the door. Using oven gloves
place the food in the centre of the turntable. Close the door. 7: Input the
cooking time with the / keys. 8: Push Start/+30 Sec./Confirm to start the
oven.
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Operation – 3
Example. Convection cook for 18:00 at 200º A: SET THE TEMPERATURE AND PREHEAT
THE OVEN Press the Convection Button
ºC
Press the / keys to select the temperature (200°C)
ºC
Notes:
When the preset temperature has been reached, the oven door must be opened
before the cooking time can be set. You can only input the cooking time when
the oven has reached its preset operating temperature. After preheating, the
oven will maintain the preset temperature for five minutes. If the cooking
time is not set within this period, the oven will beep 5 times, cancel the
convection function and return to a standby state.
Push Start/+30Sec. /Confirm twice to confirm the temperature To Convection Cook without Preheating:
and start preheating the oven.
1: SET THE OVEN TEMPERATURE
ºC ºC
X2
Example 1: Auto Defrost 1 kg of food by weight (Defrost 1) 1 Press the
Weight/Time Defrost button once.
X1 2 Press the / keys to enter the weight of the food (you can auto defrost
weights from100g to 2.0 kg).
3 Press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to start. The programme
automatically calculates the time required.
B: WHEN THE OVEN HAS PREHEATED: ºC
the indicators on the display will flash and the buzzer will sound twice. Open
the door. Place the food in the oven. Close the door.
C: SET THE COOKING TIME AND START THE OVEN
Press the / keys to set the cooking time (18 min)
X1 2: SET THE COOKING TIME AND START THE OVEN
ºC
Example 2: Auto Defrost food for24 min. (Defrost 2) 1 Press the Weight/Time
Defrost button twice.
ºC
X2 2 Press the / keys to enter the defrosting time. You can enter a maximum
time of 95 minutes.
Push Start/+30Sec. /Confirm to start the oven.
PRESSES PRESSES
CONVECTION OVEN TEMPERATURE SETTING TABLE
Oven Temperature
Oven Temperature
X1
150 ºC
X6
200 ºC
X2
160 ºC
X7
210 ºC
X3
170 ºC
X8
220 ºC
X4
180 ºC
X9
230 ºC
X5
190 ºC
X10
240 ºC
AUTO DEFROST
When defrosting: Stop the oven periodically to remove or separate defrosted
portions. Periodically check food during defrosting, turning it if necessary.
When using plastic containers, defrost the food just long enough to free it
from the plastic and then place it a microwave-safe dish.
There are two Auto Defrost programmes:-
Weight Defrost: Defrost food by entering the weight of the food and the oven
will calculate the defrosting time.
Time Defrost: If the food packaging has a microwave defrost time, you can dial
in the recommended Defrosting time.
3 Press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to start.
When the defrost cycle is over: the oven will beep 5 times. $ Open the oven
door. $ You should now ensure the food is fully defrosted before
proceeding. If the food is not defrosted program the oven in one minute
increments until totally defrosted. $ Always ensure that food is fully
defrosted before cooking. This is particularly important with poultry and
pork.
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Operation -4
AUTO-COOKING
The AUTO COOK MENU has 10 settings. Auto Cooking automates the cooking of
commonly used foods. The currently selected menu is illuminated on the display
for handy reference.
The results of auto-cooking depend on many factors: the actual type of food,
the temperature at which it goes into the oven , etc.
Cake
Chicken
If after the program has ended the food is underdone use the Basic Cooking method for a short time to complete the process.
Method:
1: Press the key once to enter auto-cook menu mode. 2: Press the / keys to select one of the 10 menus. 3: Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm 4: Press / to enter the weight (refer to the table) 5: Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm to start cooking.
Example: Auto-Cook 300g of Meat.
A: Select A3 (Meat)
X3
B: Press Start/+30Ssec./Confirm
C: Select 300g D: Press Start/+30 Sec./Confirm
AUTO COOK MENU SETTINGS
MENU NO. / PROCESS X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
A1: Pizza
MW
Conv.
Comb 4
200g
Grill
300g 400g
A2: Potato
1(230g)
MW (100%)
2 (460g) 3 (390g)
A3: Meat
MW Comb 150g Grill 2
300g 450g 600g
A4: Fish
150g
MW (80%)
250g 350g 450g 650g
A5: Vegetable 150g MW (100%)
350g 500g
A6: Beverage 1 Cup MW (100%) (c.240ml)
2 Cups 3 Cups (c.480ml) (c.720ml)
A7: Pasta
50g
MW (80%) ( + 450ml
cold water)
100g 150g ( + 800ml (+1200ml cold water) coldwater)
A8: Popcorn
50g
100g
MW (100%)
A9: Cake Conv.
475g ( Cooking time 45 minutes +preheating to 160°C)
A10: Chicken (Roast)
MW
500g
Conv.
Comb 4
Grill
750g 1000g 1200g
Note: Use a grill-proof utensil with Auto-cook menus 1 (pizza), 3 (meat), 9 (cake) and 10 (chicken) and never use the grill rack. Half way through the grill cycle the oven will beep to remind you to turn the food over. When auto- cooking Pizza do not turn the food over when the oven beeps.
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COMBINATION COOKING
This oven has four pre-programmed settings that make it easy to
cook automatically with various combinations of convection,
grill and microwave cooking. The combination programmes are
accessed by repeatedly pressing the Grill/Combi button as
follows:
COMBINATION COOKING TABLE
PRESSES
DISPLAY
COMBINATION PROCESSES MICROWAVE GRILL CONVECTION
X1
X2
X3 X4
X5
Example: Set a C-1 cooking program taking 30 minutes:
$ Press Grill/Combi. twice. X2
$ Press Start/30Sec./Confirm
$ Press the / keys to select the time.
$ Press Start/30Sec./Confirm to start.
When the cooking cycle is over: The oven will `beep’ five times and the oven
will revert to Clock display.
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Operation -5
MULTI-STAGE COOKING
Your oven can be programmed for up to 2 cooking sequences. DEFROST is the
logical first stage in this program. Suppose you want to set the following 2
stage cooking program. Defrost Microwave 1. Select a Defrost programme (d-1 or
d- 2) 2. Input the defrost time/weight. 3. Press the Microwave key to select a
microwave power level. 4. Input the microwave cooking time. 5: Press the
START/+30SEC button to start cooking. Example: Defrost 1000g of food and
microwave at 50% powerfor 10 minures. A: Press the Weight/Time Defrost button
once.
X1 B: Press the / keys to enter 1000g
C: Press the Microwave button
D: Press the / keys to select 50% power
E: Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm.
Using this procedure you can set these programs e.g.
$ Defrost Microwave $ Defrost Grill or Defrost Convection $ Microwave Grill or
Microwave Convection $ Convection Grill To do this just join the flow
sequences for the various processes as shown in the relevant sections of this
manual. IMPORTANT: It is possible to set
$ Multi-cookingwith grill /convection before microwave: $ Multi-cooking with
grill /convection/microwave before defrost. Such settings must not be used. In
a multi-stage process, Defrost (if used) should always come first, next
microwave (if used), and Convection or Grill (if used) last. It is permissible
to set a multi-stage program involving CombiCooking (menus C-1 to C-4) ONLY
with Defrost as the first step.
ADDING TIME DURING COOKING
During normal cooking and defrosting, you can increase the cooking time by
repeatedly pressing the START/QUICK START button. You cannot add time during
theDefrost by Weight’ andAuto-Cook’programs
THE KITCHEN TIMER
When the oven is not in use you can use the clock as a timer for other
procedures. You can set a maximum of 95 minutes.
1: Press Clock/Kitchen timer twice.
QUERIES
$ During cooking: press the Microwave button to briefly display the microwave
power in the current programme.
$ During cooking: press the Clock/Kitchen timer button to briefly display the
clock time.
DISPLAYS AND OVEN STATES
$ Every time you press a button, the oven will beep once. If the button is not
fully depressed, or the action is not part of the process you will not hear a
beep and nothing will happen..
$ When setting a cooking process, if you do not confirm the process by
pressing the Start/+30Sec./Confirm button within five minutes, the process
will be cancelled and the oven will revert to displaying the clock time.
$ The buzzer sounds five times when cooking is finished. $ Before inputting
any cooking process, it is good practice to
press the Stop/Clear button twice to clear the oven memory.
CHILD LOCK
The Child lock prevents operation by children. All oven functions are disabled
including the clock when the child lock is on.
$ Press and hold the Stop/Clear button for three seconds after which time a
beep sounds and the LOCK indicator appears.
5sec5sec
$ To cancel, press and hold the Stop button until the beep sounds and the lock
indicator disappears.
F: Press the / key
X2 2: Press the / keys
5sec
to set 10 minutes
to set the time.
G: Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm.
3: Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm.
The defrost cycle will start. When this has ended the oven will beep and move
on to the microwave cycle.
You cannot add time on to any process during multi-stage cooking.
The clock will start counting down. When the pre-set time has elapsed the oven will beep five times. When the kitchen timer is on you cannot use the oven for any other process..
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TIPS FOR GOOD COOKING
Please read this section together with the Safety Guide on Page 2.
$ Stir liquids and purees before during and after cooking to distribute the
heat evenly. Mashed potato will cook more evenly and more thoroughly if
lightly covered.
$ Never tightly cover food. Always cover it loosely. $ Do not allow plastic
film to touch food as it may chemically
break down, melt or even catch fire and contaminate the food.
$ Arrange food in the dish so that the thicker part is on the outside and the
thinner part inside for more even cooking. Fold under the thin edges of fish
fillets and tapered foods.
$ 6-7 minutes per 500 gr. will cook most fruit and vegetables. Seafood takes
less time.
$ Different foods require different temperatures to cook. Add more minutes as
you drop the power.
$ Up to 20% of the cooking takes place after the oven turns off so always
remember that your food will continue cooking after you’ve removed it.
$ Food that takes an hour in to cook in a regular oven should take around 15
minutes in the microwave.
$ Foods with baking powder should stand a few minutes before cooking to allow
the leavening agents to work.
$ If a recipe calls for milk and water, reduce the water. $ Rotate large items
of food occasionally during cooking to
encourage even heat distribution.
$ Food cooks best and reheats better in a round dish or a dish with curved
sides.
$ Salt attracts microwaves. Don’t just sprinkle it on food before cooking,
stir it in or add it later.
$ Fats and sugars attract microwaves – thoroughly mix sugar with other
ingredients. Care should be taken when cooking foods with high sugar or fat
contents as they can reach very high temperatures.
$ Handle pastry-wrapped foods like mince pies carefully as the filling gets
hotter than the pastry.
Hints for reheating food
$ Heat leftovers and pre-cooked food to at least 70°C. Food
should be hot and steaming before it is served.
$ When re-heating liquids such as meat stews see that the liquid boils for
around 3-5 minutes to ensure the pieces of meat are completely heated through.
Is it cooked?
$ Temperature should reach 70º C for meat, fish and eggs. $ Fish should be
opaque and flake easily.
Hints for defrosting
$ Only defrost food in the microwave if you plan to cook the food immediately
after it has thawed. Some areas of the food may begin to cook during
defrosting, which can allow bacteria can flourish. Do not cook defrosted raw
meat in a microwave oven.
$ Remove the food from the wrapping, place it on a microwave safe dish. Rotate
and re-arrange food during defrosting. Where appropriate, stir the food and if
possible, separate the food items and remove those which have already
defrosted.
GENERAL NOTES
Steam: Steam is a natural product of microwave cooking. It escapes from the
vents in the appliance. These vents should never be blocked. Steam may
condense in and around the oven during cooking and should be dried off after
use.
Smoke: If during cooking, smoke starts to come from the oven do NOT open the
oven door! Immediately switch off at the mains, unplug the oven and wait for
the smoke to completely subside and the oven to fully cool down before
removing the food. Before you use your microwave oven again, consult a service
technician and have the oven tested .
Testing Your Oven: Place a cup (suitable for microwave use) containing water
in the oven and heat it on full power for 2 minutes. If the water gets hot the
oven is working.
Dim Oven Light: During low power microwave cooking the oven light may appear
to dim slightly. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
CLEANING AND CARE
These steps should be taken after every use.
$ Disconnect the power supply and wait for the appliance to completely cool
down.
$ Remove the turntable support ring and the turntable and wash then in warm
soapy water.
$ Clean the oven cavity, the outer edge of the cavity, and the oven door with
water and a mild detergent. A special microwave oven cleaner is not necessary.
Do not use scouring pads, or other abrasives.
$ Wipe outer surfaces and control panel with a damp soft cloth. $ If liquids
have been splashed on the wall of the oven cavity,
they must be fully removed otherwise smoke may occur when the appliance is
next used. $ If the cavity emits odours, boil a cup of water with a squeeze of
lemon juice for 5-7 min. to remove them. $ Dry all parts thoroughly and
replace them.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the oven fails to work or will not respond to commands:
$ Check that the oven is plugged in securely. If it is not, unplug from the
outlet, wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely.
$ Unplug the oven and inspect the plug fuse. If this is intact, leave the oven
for 30 minutes and then plug the oven in again. The oven should now work
normally.
$ Check for a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. If these are intact,
test the outlet with another appliance.
$ Check that the clock is set and that the child lock is off. $ Make sure that
the oven door closes fully and securely.
If none of the above rectifies the situation, contact the Tesco helpline. Do
not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
For replacement parts, phone the Tesco Electrical Helpline on 0800 323 4060 or
0330 123 4060 for up to date prices, inclusive of VAT and postage and
packaging.
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Further Information 1
APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES FOR FISH (ON FULL POWER)
Item
Weight
CookingTime StandingTime
Cod fillets
450g
Cod steaks
225g
Haddock fillets
225g
Kipper fillets
450g
Plaice fillets
225g
Trout (2 fish, gutted but whole) turn fish over half way through
3-4 minutes 3-4 minutes 3-4 minutes 3.4 minutes 3-4 minutes 3.5-5 minutes
4-10 minutes 4-10 minutes 4-10 minutes 4-6 minutes 6-8 minutes 4-6 minutes
The times given above are approximate and should be adjusted to suit portion sizes and individual taste. The average cooking time for fish is around 3.5 minutes per 450 g (1 lb). The fish should be lightly covered during the standing period. Temperature of the fish should reach 70º C. The fish should be opaque and flake easily.
APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES FOR FRESH VEGETABLES (ON FULL POWER)
Item
Weight
Added water CookingTime
Aubergines (peeled and diced) Broccoli (trimmed and sliced into spears) Brussels Sprouts(peeled) Carrots (diced) Cauliflower (in florets) Courgettes (diced or sliced) Peas (removed from pods) Potatoes, jacket ( 2, scrubbed and pierced all round) Potatoes, (in 40mm pieces) Spinach (shredded)
450g 225g 225g 225g 450g 450g 225g 225g 450 g 225g
30-40 ml 50 ml 50 ml 30 ml 50-60 ml 10 ml 40-50 ml None 40-50 ml None
4.5-5.5 minutes 3.5-4.5 minutes 5.5-7.5 minutes 5.5-7.5 minutes 7-9 minutes 5.5-7.5 minutes 4.5-5.5 minutes 7-9 minutes 6-7 minutes 3.5-5.5 minutes
The times given above are approximate and should be adjusted to suit
quantities, portion sizes and individual taste. The average cooking time for
vegetables is around 5.5 minutes per 450 g (1 lb). When adding salt, mix it
with the water or add it after cooking.
To cook vegetables: Mix them with the water in a ceramic curved bottomed bowl
and cover lightly. After cooking leave the vegetables to stand for 2-3 minutes
before straining (if necessary) and serving.
SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Voltage: 230-240V~50Hz Rated Input Power(Microwave): 1450-1500W
Rated Output Power(Microwave): 850-900W
Rated Input Power(Grill): 1300-1400W
Rated Input Power(Convection): 2250-2400W
Oven Capacity: 25L
Turntable Diameter: 315mm
Net Weight: 17.3Kg
WARRANTY
Your Tesco appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the date of
purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please return it together
with your original purchase receipt to your nearest Tesco store. This warranty
in no way affects your consumer rights.
UK: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Separate disposal facilities exist, for your nearest facilities. See www
.recycle-more.co.uk or in-store for details. ROI: Produced after 13th August
2005. Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household
waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority
or retailer for recycling.
Exclusive Importer: ® Tesco Stores Ltd., Welwyn Garden City AL7 1GA, U.K.