Midea EG823A4X Microwave Oven with Grill Instruction Manual

EG823A4X Microwave Oven with Grill
Instruction Manual MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GRILL
OPERATION MANUAL

EG823A4X Microwave Oven with Grill

Model No:EG823A4X
OPERATION MANUAL
This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully before using your microwave oven, please keep it carefully.
IMPORTANT: There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open.
Precautions to be taken when using Microwave Ovens for Heating Foodstuffs
Inspection for Damage:
A microwave oven should only be used if an inspection confirms all of the following conditions:

1. The grille is not damaged or broken.
2. The door fits squarely and securely and opens and closes smoothly.
3. The door hinges are in good condition.
4. The metal plates of a metal seal on the door are neither buckled nor deformed.
5. The door seals are neither covered with food nor have large burn marks.

Precautions: Microwave radiation from microwave ovens can cause harmful effects if the following precautions are not taken:

1. Never tamper with or deactive the interlocking devices on the door.
2. Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while the oven is operating.
3. Never place saucepans, unopened cans or other heavy metal objects in the oven.
4. Do not let other metallic articles, e.g. fast food foil containers, touch the side of the oven.
5. Clean the oven cavity, the door and the seals with water and a mild detergent at regular intervals. Never use any form of abrasive cleaner that may scratch or scour surfaces around the door.
6. Always using the oven with the trays or cookware recommended by Midea Customer Service Center
7. Never operate the oven without a load (i.e. an absorbing material such as food or water) in the oven cavity unless specifically allowed in the manufacturer’s literature.
8. For horizontally hinged doors, never rest heavy objects such as food containers on the door while it is open.
9. Do not place sealed containers in the microwave oven. Baby bottles fitted with a screw cap or a teat are considered to be sealed containers.
10. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
11. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
12. If there is any problems,please contact midea Customer service center for repair. Do not repair this appliance by other person.
13. 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.

Important Instructions
WARNING-To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using microwave oven.

2. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – (for example, closed glass jars and sealed baby bottles with teat) may explode and should not be heated in microwave oven. Refer to cookbook for more detail.

3. Use this microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual.

4. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

5. Do not operate this microwave oven, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

6. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.

7. Do not immerse cord or plug in water

8. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

10. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
    (a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
    (b) Remove wire twist-ties from bags before placing bag in oven.
    (c) If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off at the wall switch, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel
    (d) Never leave microwave unattended while cooking or reheating.

11. Do not remove outer panel from oven.

12. The instructions shall state that appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Earthing Instructions
This microwave oven must be earthed. In the event of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This microwave oven is equipped with an earthing plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed.
WARNING-Improper use of the earthing plug can result in electric shock.
Circuits
Your microwave ovens should be operated on a separate circuit from other appliances. The voltage used must be the same as specified on this microwave oven. Failure to do this may cause the power board fuse to blow, and/or food to cook slower. Do not insert higher value fuse in the power board.
Practical Hints:

1. For initial use of COMBINATION and GRILL, if you see white smoke arise, it is not malfunction.
2. Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during COMBINATION and GRILL. Use care when opening or closing door and when inserting or removing food and accessories.
3. The oven has a heater situated in the top of the oven. After using the GRILL and COMBINATION functions, the ceiling will be very hot.
4. The accessible parts may become hot when GRILL or COMBINATION is in use. Children should be kept away.

Installation and General Instructions

General Use

1. In order to maintain high quality, do not operate the oven when empty. The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food or water is  present to absorb energy.
2. If smoke is observed, press the Stop/Reset Button and leave door closed. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
3. Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in oven. They may catch on fire.
4. Do not use recycled paper products, as they may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used.
5. Do not use newspapers or paper bags for cooking.
6. Do not hit or strike control panel. Damage to controls may occur.
7. POT HOLDERS may be needed as heat from food is transferred to the cooking container and from the container to the glass tray. The glass tray can be very hot after removing the cooking container from the oven.
8. Do not store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven. It could be a fire hazard.
9. Do not cook food directly on glass tray unless indicated in recipes. (Food should be placed in a suitable cooking utensil.)
10. DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other nonfood products. DO NOT clean this oven with any product that is labeled as containing corrosive chemicals. The heating of corrosive chemicals in this oven may cause microwave radiation leaks.
11. lf glass tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.
12. When using the COMBINATION mode, never place any aluminum or metal container directly on the wire rack.
13. It is recommended not to use the wire rack when cooking in the MICROWAVE mode only.
14. During cooking, some steam will condense inside and/ or on the oven door. This is normal and safe. Steam will disappear after the oven is cool down.
15. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
    • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
    •  farm houses;
    •  by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments;
    • bed and breakfast type environments.

Placement of Oven

1. The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet. The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface, more than 85 cm above the floor. For correct operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the oven, 10 cm at back and 10 cm on both sides. If one side of the oven is placed flush to a wall, the other side or top must not be blocked. Do not remove feet. (a) Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat. If the oven overheats, a thermal safety device will turn the oven off. The oven will remain inoperable until it has cooled.
   (b) Do not place oven near a hot or damp surface such as a gas stove, electric range or sink etc.
   (c) Do not operate oven when room humidity is too high.

2. This oven was manufactured for household use only.

Food

1. Do not use your oven for home canning or the heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build up and the jar may explode. In addition, the microwave oven cannot maintain the food at the correct canning temperature. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.

2. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven.

3. Do not boil eggs in their shell (unless otherwise stated in cookbook). Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode.

4. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins. This type of food must be pierced before cooking, to prevent bursting.

5. When heating liquids, e.g. soup. sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling.
   This could result in a sudden boil over the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken.
   (a) Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks,
   (b) Do not overheat.
   (c) Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through cooking time.
   (d) After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stirring again before carefully removing the container.

6. DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT THERMOMETER IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN. To check the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry use a MICROWAVE THERMOMETER. Alternatively, a conventional meat thermometer may be used after the food is removed from the oven. If undercooked, return
   meat or poultry to the oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended power level. It is important to ensure that meat and poultry are thoroughly cooked.

7. COOKING TIMES given in the cookbook are APPROXIMATE. Faciors that may affect cooking time are preferred degree of moisture content, starting temperature, altitude, volume, size, shape of food and utensils used. As you become familiar with the oven, you will be able to adjust for these factors.

8. Itis better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN OVERCOOK foods. If food is undercooked, it can always be returned to the oven for further cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Always start with minimum cooking times recommended.

9. Extreme care should be taken when cooking popcorn in a microwave oven. Cook for minimum time as recommended by manufacturer. Use the directions suitable for the wattage of your microwave oven. NEVER leave oven unattended when popping popcorn.

10. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check the oven frequently due to the possibility of ignition.

11. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

Oven and Accessories

1. Oven Window

2. Door Safety Lock System

3. Pull Door Handle Pull to open the door. Opening the door during cooking will stop the cooking process without cancelling the program. It is quite safe to open the door at any time during a cooking program and there is no risk of Microwave exposure.

4. Control Panel

5. Glass Tray a. DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Tray in place.
   b. Only use the Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute any other Glass Tray.
   c. If the Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.
   d. DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray. Always place food on a microwave- safe dish, or on a rack set in a microwave-safe dish.
   e. If food or utensil on the Glass Tray touches oven walls, causing the tray to stop moving, the tray will automatically rotate in the opposite direction. This is normal. f. Glass Tray can rotate in either direction.

6. Roller Ring
   a. Roller Ring should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise.
   b. Roller Ring and Glass Tray should be used at the same time.

7. Oven Air Vent

8. Waveguide Cover (do not remove)

9. Wire Rack
   a. A Wire Rack is included with the oven in order to facilitate browning of small dishes.
   b. Wire Rack should be cleaned regularly.
   c. When using Wire Rack in the manual GRILL or COMBINATION cooking modes, be careful to choose heat-proof containers; containers made of plastic or paper may melt or burn when exposed to the heat radiating from the grill.
   d. When using the COMBINATION mode, never place any aluminum or metal container directly on Wire Rack. Always insert a glass plate or dish between Wire Rack and the aluminum container. This will prevent sparking that may damage the oven.
   e. Do not use Wire Rack when cooking in the MICROWAVE mode only.

10. Power Supply Cord

11. Power Supply Plug

NOTE: The illustration is for reference only.
Warnings
(a) The door seals and door seal areas should be cleaned with a damp cloth. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by Midea customer service center.
(b) It is dangerous for anyone other than a service technician not trained Midea customer service center.
(c) If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by Midea customer service center.
(d) Before use, the user should check that whether the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
(e) Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode, at the same time it should avoid the boiling liquids splash.
(f) Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
(g) When the appliance is operated in the grill or combination modes, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.

Control Panel

1. Display Window

2. Turbo Defrost Button (pg. 10)

3. Auto Menu Button (pg. 11)

4. Micro Power Button (pg. 6)

5. Grill Button (pg. 7)

6. Combi Button (pg. 8)

7. Time Button

8. Timer/Clock Button (pg. 5, 14)

9. Stop/Reset Button
   Before cooking: One tap clears your instruction.
   During cooking: One tap temporarily stops the cooking process. Another tap cancels all your instructions.

10. Start Button
    One tap allows oven to begin functioning. If door is opened or Stop/Reset Button is pressed once during oven operation, Start Button must be pressed again to restart oven.

Beep Sound:
When a buiton is pressed correctly, a beep will be heard. If a button is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit did not or cannot accept the instruction. The oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the end of any complete program, the oven will beep 5 times.
NOTE:
If an operation is set and Start Button is not pressed, after 6 minutes, the oven will automatically cancel the operation. The display will revert back to clock or colon mode.

Operation (child Safety Lock)

To Set: Start Button press 3 times.
appears in the Display Window.
To Cancel : Stop/Reset Button press 3 times.
disappears and Colon or time of day appears.

NOTES:

1. Child Lock can be set when colon or time of day is displayed.
2. This feature allows you to prevent operation of the oven by a young child.
3. To set or cancel child safety clock, Start Button or Stop/Reset Button must be pressed 3 times within 10 seconds.

Operation (Setting Clock)

The clock is an optional function for the user. Its accuracy may be affected by the local power supply condition..
To Set Clock: Example: To set 11:25 a.m.

NOTES:

1. To reset time of day, repeat steps 1-3.
2. The clock will keep the time of day as long as oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied.
3. Clock is a 12-hour display.
4. Oven will not operate while colon is blinking.

Operation (Micro Power)

dessert.
2| MED-HIGH| Poultry, meat, cakes, reheat milk.
3| MEDIUM| Fish, sea foods, eggs and cheeses.
4| DEFROST| Thaw foods. Soften ice cream and cream cheese.
5| LOW| Keep cooked foods warm. Simmer slowly.

NOTES:

1. For 2 or 3 stage cooking, repeat steps 2 and 3 above before pressing Start Button. (Please refer to page 9 for details).
2. When selecting High power on the first stage, you can skip step 2.

Operation (Grit)

Directions for Grilling
When grilling, heat is radiated from the two elements at the top of the oven. The oven door must be kept closed to prevent cooking odours from spreading in the kitchen and so as not to waste energy. The grill elements do not require preheating. The grill is particularly useful for thin slices of meat, steaks chops, kebabs, sausages or pieces of chicken. It is also suitable for hot sandwiches and all gratin dishes.
Place food to be grilled on wire rack on glass tray with a dish underneath. Select Grill setting, set the time and start the oven. The food being grilled should normally be turned over after half the grilling time. When the oven door is opened the program is interrupted. Turn the food over, place it back the oven, close the door and restart oven. While grilling, the oven door can be opened at any time to check the food.

Operation (Combination)

Directions for Combination Cooking
The Combination means that it is possible to combine the microwave and grill function for thawing, cooking, and heating foods. This function can ensure the foods cook evenly and retain their crispness as well as browning of certain foods. Turn the food over, place it back the oven, close the door and restart oven while cooking, the oven door can be opened at any time to check the food.

Multi-Stage Cooking

This feature allows you to program 2-3 Stages of cooking continuously.
E.g.: Continually set [Medium] power 2 minutes, [Combination 2] power 3 minutes and [Gill 1] power 2 minutes.

NOTES:

1. When operating, three beeps will sound between each stage.
2. Auto programs can not be used with multi-stage cooking.

Operation (Turbo Defrost)

Turbo Defrost
Turbo Defrost can be used to defrost many cuts of meat, poultry and fish by weight. To use, simply program Turbo Defrost and the weight of the food in kg (1.0) and tenths of a kg (0.1). The oven will determine the defrosting time and power levels. Once the oven is programmed, the defrosting time will appear in the display. For best results the minimum recommended weight is 0.2 kg.
At beep
TURN OVER all meat, poultry, fish and shellfish.
REMOVE defrosted meat, minced meat, stewing meat, thin ends of roasts or poultry legs and poultry pieces or prawns etc.
SHIELD wings with foil.
BREAK APART stewing meat, chicken pieces and minced meat.
SEPARATE chops and hamburger patties.
SHIELD ends of roasts, fat or bones with foil.
Hints especially for Turbo Defrost
BONE-IN ROASTS , such as a Beef Rib Roast have a smaller muscle than a boneless roast of the same weight. Therefore, for bone-in roasts weighing over 2.0 kg reduce weight by 0.5 kg.
For bone-in roasts weighing less than 2.0 kg, reduce weight by 0.25 kg.

• Please refer to page 20 for “Cooking Techniques” for DEFROST.

Operation (auto Cook)

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5| Instant Noodle| 1 Serv.| 2 Serv.| —| —
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6| Double Boil| 4-6 Serv.| 1-3 Serv.| —| —
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7| Vegetables| 120 g| 180 g| 250 g| 370 g
8| Casserole Rice| 100 g| 200 g| 300 g|
9| Fish| 100 g| 200 g| 300 g| 400 g
10| Roast Chicken| 0.6 kg| 0.9 kg| 1.2 kg| —
11| Chicken Pieces| 200 g| 300 g| 400 g|
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12| Roast Beef/Lamb| 200 g| 400 g| 600 g| —

Operation (Auto Menu)

1 .Reheat Meal
Pre-cooked foods are reheated automatically by setting the food’s weight. You need not select power level or reheating time. The foods should be at refrigerator temperature (5-7 °C). Use suitable size microwave safe casserole, add 3-5 tbsp of water if desired, and cover with lid. Stir when beep sounds.
2. Reheat Bread
It is suitable for reheating bun at refrigerator temperature (5-7 °C). Put the bun on a suitable size microwave safe dish. Cook without cover.
Note: 50 g¢ = one standard slice of bun.
3. Reheat Soup
It is suitable for reheating soup at refrigerator temperature (5-7 °C). Use microwave safe cup.
Cook without cover. Note: 1 cup = 180 ml
4. Congee/Porridge
It is suitable for cooking congee/porridge. Place the rice/ porridge in a suitable size microwave safe casserole. Add recommended water listed below. Allow at least 2 depth of volume for evaporation to prevent boiling over. During cooking, partially cover with lid. Stir when beep sounds.

5. Instant Noodle
It is suitable for cooking instant noodle. Place the instant noodle and seasonings in a suitable size microwave safe casserole. Add recommended water listed below. Allow
at least 4% depth of volume for evaporation to prevent boiling over. Cover with lid. Stir when beep sounds.
Stand 1-2 minutes after cooking.

6. Double Boil
It is suitable for cooking traditional soups; herbal soup, birdnest soup, etc., that requires slow simmer or “double boil”. This method ensures food remains tender without
losing its shape. It also extracts and retains the aromatic flavour of the food.
Place all ingredients in a microwave safe casserole. Add recommended ingredients listed below. Allow at least depth of volume for evaporation to prevent boiling over. Cover with lid. Stir when beep sounds.

7 . Vegetables
It is suitable for cooking all types of leaf, green and soft varieties, including broccoli, squash, cauliflower, cabbage, asparagus, beans, celery, zucchini, spinach, capsicum or a mixture of these. Cut all vegetables into the same size pieces. Place vegetable in a suitable size microwave safe casserole. Add water if you prefer a softer cooked texture. Butter, herbs etc. may be added before heating, but do not add salt until serving. Cover with lid. Stir when beep sounds.

8 .Casserole Rice
It is suitable for cooking white rice including short, long grain, jasmine and basmati. Place rice in a suitable size microwave safe casserole. Add recommended water listed below. Allow at least /% depth of volume for evaporation to prevent boiling over. Cover with lid. Stand 5 minutes after cooking.

9. Fish
It is suitable for cooking whole fish and fish fillets. Put the prepared fish in a microwave safe dish. Add recommended sauce and water listed below. Cover dish securely with plastic wrap.

10.Roast Chicken
It is suitable for roasting whole chicken. Cut open and pierce the chicken before roasting. Put the prepared chicken onto a microwave safe dish. Turn over when beep sounds.
11.Chicken Pieces
It is suitable for cooking chicken pieces such as wings, drumsticks, thighs, half breasts etc. Pierce the chicken pieces before roasting. Place prepared chicken pieces on a wire rack with dish underneath. Turn over after beep sounds.
12.Roast Beef/Lamb
It is suitable for cooking beef and lamb. Meat may be cooked marinated with gravy or vegetables. Place prepared beef/lamb on a wire rack with dish underneath. Turn over when beep sounds.
Operation (Setting Timer)
To Use as a Kitchen Timer: Example: To count 5 minutes

To Set Standing Time: Example: To stand for 5 minutes after cooking (3 mins. at Medium) ****

To Set Delay Start: Example: To start cooking 5 minutes later (3 mins. at Medium)

NOTES:

1. If oven door is opened during the Standing Time, Delay Start or Kitchen Timer, the time in the Display Window will continue to count down.
2. Delay Start/Standing Time cannot be programmed before/after any Auto Control function. This is to prevent the standing temperature of the food from rising before defrosting or cooking begins. A change in the starting temperature could cause inaccurate results and / or food may deteriorate.
3. Multi-stage cooking can be programmed induding Standing Time/Delay Start.

Before Requesting Service

ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL:

The oven causes interference with my TV.| Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven.
Steam accumulates on the oven door and warm air comes from the oven vents.| During cooking, steam and warm air are given off from the food. Most of the steam and warm air are removed from the oven by the air which circulates in the oven cavity. However, some steam will condense on cooler surfaces such as inside and/or on the oven door. This is normal and safe. Steam will disappear after the oven is cool down.
I accidentally operate my microwave oven without any food in it.| Operating the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven. However, we do not recommend this to be done.
There are humming and clicking noises from my oven when I cook by Combination.| These noise occur as the oven automatically switches from microwave power to Grill, to create the Combination setting. This is normal.
The oven has an odor and generates smoke when using Combination and Grill function.| It is essential that your oven is wiped out regularly particularly after cooking by Combination or Grill. Any fat and grease that builds up on the roof and walls of the oven will begin to smoke if not cleaned.

If it seems there is a problem with the oven, microwave contact Midea generation customer Service Centre.

Care of your Microwave Oven

1. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.

2. Turn the oven off and remove the power plug from the wall socket before cleaning, if possible.

3. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food splatters 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.

4. The outside oven surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.

5. Do not allow the Control Panel to become wet. Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use detergents, abrasives or spray-on cleaners on the Control Panel.
   When cleaning the Control Panel, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on. After cleaning press Stop/Reset Button to clear Display Window.

6. Ifsteam 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 unit. malfunction of the unit.

7. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or ina dishwasher.

8. The roller ring 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 ring may be washed in mild sudsy water or dish washer. Cooking vapors collect during repeated use but in no way affect the bottom surface or roller ring wheels. When removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace in the proper position.

9. When using the GRILL or cooking in the COMBINATION mode, some foods may inevitably splatter grease on to the oven walls. If the oven is not cleaned, occasionally it may start to “smoke” during use. These marks will be more difficult to clean later. A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning.

10. After GRILL or COMBINATION cooking the ceiling and walls of the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth squeezed in soapy water. Particular care should be taken to keep the window area clean particularly after cooking by GRILL or COMBINATION. Stubborn spots inside the oven can be removed by using a small amount of microwave oven cleaner sprayed onto a soft damp cloth. Wipe onto problem spots, leave for recommended time and then wipe off. Avoid cleaning oven door and the microwave feed guide area situated on the right hand side of the cavity wall. DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY INSIDE THE OVEN.

11. When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult a dealer to have it replaced.

12. 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.

Product Specifications

Microwaves and How They Work

Microwaves are a form of high frequency electromagnetic waves (app. 12 cm wave length) similar to those used by a radio.
Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube. The microwaves travel from the magnetron tube to the oven cavity where they are reflected, transmitted or absorbed.
Reflection
Microwaves are reflected by metal just as a ball is bounced off a wall. A combination of stationary (interior walls) and rotating metal (turntable or stirrer fan) helps assure that the microwaves are well distributed within the oven cavity produce even cooking.

Transmission
Microwaves pass through some materials such as paper, glass and plastic much like sunlight shining through a window. Because these substances do not absorb or reflect
the microwave energy, they are ideal materials for microwave oven cooking containers.
Absorption
Microwaves are absorbed by food. They penetrate to a depth of about 2-4 cm. Microwave energy excites the molecules in the food (especially water, fat and sugar molecules), and causes them to vibrate very quickly.
The vibration causes friction and heat is produced. In large foods the heat which is produced by friction is conducted to the center to finish cooking the food.

Utensil Guide

| Microwave| Grill| Combination
---|---|---|---
Aluminum foil| No| Yes| No
Glass tray| Yes| Yes| Yes
Browning dish| Yes| No| No
Brown Paper Bags| No| No| No
Dinnerware: Oven/Microwave safe
Non-Oven/Microwave safe| Yes
No| Yes
No| Yes
No
Disposable polyester/Paperboard dishes| Yes| No| No
Glassware: Oven glassware & ceramic
Non-heat resistant| Yes
No| Yes
No| Yes
No
Metal cookware| No| Yes| No
Wire Rack| No| Yes| Yes
Metal twist-ties| No| No| No
Oven Cooking Bag| Yes| Yes| Yes
Paper towels and napkins| Yes| No| No
Plastic dishes: Microwave safe
Non Microwave safe| Yes
No| No
No| No
No
Microwave safe plastic wrap| Yes| No| No
Straw, Wicker, Wood| Yes*| No| No
Thermometers: Microwave safe
Conventional| Yes
No| No
Yes| No
No
Grease proof paper| Yes| No| No

*Caution
Plastics:*
Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer containers should be used with care in a microwave oven.
Choose plastic containers carefully, as some plastic containers may become soft, melt and scorch.
Paper Products and Freezer Wrap:**
Waxed paper, paper plates, cups and napkins should not be used for heating or cooking food by Combination and Grill.
Freezer wrap should not be used as it is not heat resistant and bake paper may be safely used for short periods of time for covering or lining.

Food Introduction

FOOD CHARACTERISTICS
Food characteristics which affect conventional cooking are more pronounced with microwave heating.
Size — Small portions cook faster than large ones.
Shape — Uniform sizes heat more evenly. To compensate for irregular shapes, place thin pieces toward the centre of the dish and thicker pieces toward the edge of dish.
Starting Temperatures — Room temperature foods take less time to heat up than refrigerator frozen foods. Bone and Fat — Both affect heating. Bones may cause irregular heating. Large amounts of fat absorb microwave energy and meat next to these areas may overcook.
Density — Porous, airy foods take less time to heat than heavy, compact foods.

Cooking Methods

Timing
A range in heating time is given in each recipe. The time range compensates for the uncontrollable differences in food shapes, starting temperature and regional preferences.
Always cook food for the minimum cooking time given in the recipe and check for doneness. If the food is undercooked, continue cooking. It is easy to add time to an undercooked product. Once the food is overcooked, nothing can be done!
Spacing
Individual foods, such as baked potatoes, cupcakes and hors d’oeuvres, will heat more evenly if placed in the oven equal distance apart.
When possible, arrange foods in a circular pattern.
Similarly, when placing foods in a baking dish, arrange around the outside of dish, not lined up next to each other.
Food should NOT be stacked on top of each other. Piercing
The skin or membranes on some foods will cause steam to build up during microwave cooking. Foods must be pierced, scored or have a strip of skin peeled off before  cooking to allow steam to escape.
Eggs:
Pierce egg yolk twice and egg white several times with a toothpick. Whole Clams and Oyster:
Pierce several times with a toothpick.
Whole Potatoes and Vegetables: Pierce with a fork.
Frankfurters and Sausages: Score smoked polish sausage and frankfurters. Pierce fresh sausage with a fork.
Browning
Foods will not have the same brown appearance as conventionally cooked foods or those foods which are cooked utilizing a browning feature. Meats and poultry may be coated with browning sauce, Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce or shake-on browning sauce. To use, combine browning sauce with melted butter or margarine; brush on before cooking. For quick breads or muffins, brown sugar can be used in the recipe in place of granulated sugar, or the surface can be sprinkled with dark spices before baking.
Covering
As with conventional cooking moisture evaporates during microwave cooking. Because microwave cooking is done by time and not direct heat, the rate of evaporation cannot be easily controlled. This, however, can be easily corrected by using different materials to cover dishes. However, unless specified, a recipe is heated uncovered. Casserole lids or cling film are used for a tighter seal. Various degrees of moisture retention are also obtained by using wax paper or paper towels.
Stirring
Stirring is usually necessary during microwave cooking. We have noted when stirring is helpful, using the words once, twice, frequently or occasionally to describe the amount of stirring required. Always bring the cooked outside edges toward the centre and the less cooked centre portions toward the outside.
Turning and Rearranging
It is not possible to stir some foods to redistribute the heat. At times, microwave energy will concentrate in one area of a food. To help ensure even cooking, some foods need to be turned or rearranged. Turn over large foods such as roasts or turkeys. Generally, they are turned over once halfway through heating.
Rearrange small items such as chicken pieces, shrimp or hamburger patties. Rearrange pieces from the edge to the centre and pieces from the center to the edge of the dish.
Standing Time
Most foods will continue to cook by conduction after the microwave oven is turned off. In meat cookery, the internal temperature will rise 5 °C if allowed to stand, covered, for 10-20 minutes.
Casseroles and vegetables need a shorter amount of standing time, but this standing time is necessary to allow foods to complete cooking in the center without overcooking
on the edges.
Testing for Results
The same test for doneness used in conventional cooking may be used for microwave cooking.
Cakes are done when a wooden stick comes out clean and cake pulls away from side of the pan.
Chicken is done when juices are clear yellow and drumstick moves freely.
Meat is done when fork tender or splits at fibres.
Fish is done when it flakes and is opaque.
Converting Favorite Recipes
Select recipes that convert easily to microwave cooking such as casseroles, stews, baked chicken, fish and vegetable dishes. The results from foods such as cooked soufflles or two-crust pies would be less than satisfactory. Never attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven. A basic rule, when converting conventional recipes to microwave recipes, is to cut the suggested cooking time to a quarter. Also, find a similar microwave recipe and adapt that time and power setting. Season meats with herbs and spices (and half the salt) before cooking; the rest of the salt after cocking. Stews are not browned before cooking. Omit any oil or fat that would be used for browning. Cut stew meat into 2.5 cm pieces. Cut carrots, potatoes and other firm vegetables into small pieces. Carrots should be thinly sliced and potatoes cut into dice.
Cover with glass lid and cook at HIGH to bring liquid to a boil and cook at LOW until tender. Stir occasionally. Note: A small plate placed on top of the meat and vegetables will help stop the meat overcooking. Casseroles microwave cook well. Cut foods into uniform pieces. Condensed soup makes a good base for casseroles.
Select a dish that is large enough to allow for stirring. Cooking covered with a glass lid or cling film reduces cooking time. Stir occasionally during cooking. To keep crumb topping crisp sprinkle on before stand time. Heating Frozen Foods
Most frozen convenience foods have microwave heating directions on the back of the package. Refer to these directions for recommended power levels, heating times and
general instructions.
General Directions for Heating Frozen
Convenience Foods
Pierce pouch vegetables or entrees with a fork or knife.
Place pouch in a dish before heating.
Frozen foods in metal containers deeper than 2 cm such as lasagna or baked stuffed potatoes, must be removed from the foil container and placed in an appropriately sized microwave-safe container. Heat covered with a lid or plastic wrap.
NOTE: If food is difficult to be removed from container, rinse the bottom of the container with hot water.
To heat frozen dinner in foil containers, remove dinner from box, if there is a foil cover, remove it. Some foods, such as bread, French fries or batter type desserts such as brownies, do not microwave well. Remove these types of food from tray. Cover tray except desserts with plastic wrap. Heat according to manufacturers’ directions. Place foil tray in the center of the oven. Foil tray should not touch oven walls or other metals. Leave at least 2-3 cm space between foil tray and oven walls. Heat only 1 foil tray in the oven at a time.
DEFROST
Preparing Foods for Freezing
The finished quality of the prepared food will depend on the original quality before freezing, the care the food receives during freezing, and the techniques and times used for
defrosting. Select fresh, good quality food and freeze as soon as possible after purchasing.
Heavy-duty plastic wraps and bags, and freezer wrap are suitable for use in the freezer. Meats may also be frozen in their store packaging for short periods of time.
Notes: If aluminum foil is used for wrapping, all pieces of foil must be removed before defrosting prevent arcing.
When WRAPPING FOR FREEZING, arrange meat, poultry, fish and seafood in thin uniform layers. Package minced meat in 2.5-5 cm thick rectangular, square or round shapes. Remove giblets from fresh whole poultry. (The giblets may be frozen separately, if desired.) Clean and dry poultry. Tie legs and wings with string. Remove all air before sealing plastic bags. LABEL package with type and cut of meat, date and weight. FREEZE foods in a freezer which is maintained at – 18 °C or lower. Defrosting time given in the charts are for thoroughly frozen foods. (i.e. foods should be frozen at least 24 hours before defrosting)
DEFROST
To use, select DEFROST and program the defrosting time.
Follow defrosting times and directions given in this section.
Techniques for Defrosting

1. Foods should be frozen in moisture and vapor proof wrapping materials. Small items such as chops, hamburger patties, fish fillets, poultry pieces etc. should be frozen in 1 or 2 pieces layers.
2. Remove original wrapper. Set meat on a microwave roasting rack placed in a dish.Set DEFROST and heat for the time recommended in the chart.
3. Turn over meat or poultry two or three times during defrost. Shield edges and unevenly shaped ends of roasts halfway through the defrost cycle.
4. Halfway through the defrost cycle, break apart ground beef, shrimp, scallops or crabmeat. Separate chops or poultry pieces and remove meat that is defrosted.
5. Large roast, or whole poultry may still be icy in center. Allow to stand.

| Item| Approx. Defrost Time per 500 g on Time Defrost
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Beef| Roast| 8 – 10
Steak| 9 – 11
Mince| 8 – 10
Lamb| Roast| 9 – 11
Chops| 8 – 10
Fish| Fillets| 7 – 9
Whole| 8 – 10
Scallops| 11 – 13
Mussels| 8 – 10
Poultry| Whole chicken| 10 – 12
Chicken Pieces| 7 – 9
Whole turkey| 8 – 10
Whole duck| 8 – 10

Recipes

NOTES:
The cooking power and time in the recipes are only for your reference. Please adjust the power and time according to the different voltage, output power or your favor.
CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE Ingredients:

½ tbsp

| salt

Method: Marinate chicken pieces with combined ingredients Aina casserole for 1 hour.
Add in ingredients B.
Cover and cook on power MediumHigh for 14 minutes.
Stir in cornflour mixture towards last 5 minutes of cooking time.
Serve hot with rice.
Makes: 4-6 servings
CRISPY ROAST CHICKEN

600 g………….. chicken portions, cut into pieces

Method:

1. Clean and wash chicken, prick meat with a fork and pat dry with kitchen paper.
2. Marinate chicken with A overnight or at least % hour in the fridge.
3. Place marinated chicken on wire rack resting over a microwave safe plate.
4. Baste chicken with oil before roasting.
5. Press Combination Button once, set about 15 minutes and press Start button.
6. Baste chicken with honey at the last 5-10 minutes of cooking process.
7. Cut roasted chicken into serving pieces and arrange on an attractive platter. Serve hot.

Makes: 4-6 servings
STEAM PRAWNS

Ingredients:
300 g………. big prawns with shell
100 g…………………………… tomato (sliced)
A:‘½ cup ………………………….. ‘Acup water
¼ tsp……………………….. salt
¼ tsp. ………………………….sugar
10g……………………..ginger(shredded)
1tsp…………………wine (optional)
Method:

1. Trim prawn whiskers and skewer prawns from tail to head with cocktail stick.
2. Arrange sliced tomato and prawns in a circle on a dinner plate.
3. Combine ingredients A and pour over prawns.
4. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on power High for 5 minutes.
5. Serve hot.

Makes: 4-6 servings
FISH MASALA

Ingredients:
1 …………………………….black pomfret (350 g cut into 4 pcs)
1/3 cup ……………………………….. yoghurt
1/3 cup …………………………………….. water
¼ tsp. ……………………………..salt
A: 1 tbsp…………………………………. ghee
10g ……………………………………………coriander leaves (cut into 4 cm lengths)
10g ……………………………………ginger (shredded)
502……………………………………………. big onion (sliced)
5g……………………………………………… curry leaves
1cm…………………………………………..cinnamon stick
2…………………………………………………. cloves
B:………………………………………………….. (to be blended with % cup oil)
1 tbsp…………………………………… cumin seed
20g ………………………………………… dried chilli (soaked)
10g ……………………………………………garlic
50g …………………………………………………. small onion

Method:

1. Combine ingredients A and fry in a casserole on power High, uncovered for 2 minutes.
2. Stir in ingredients B and further fragrant on power High for 4 minutes.
3. Add in fish, yoghurt, water and salt.
4. Cover and cook on power Medium-High for 8 minutes.
5. Serve hot with rice.

Makes: 4-6 servings
FRIED RICE Ingredients:
400 g……………………………………………….. cooked rice
150 g……………………………………………… mix vegetables
2 tbs…………………………………………. thin soya sauce
2 tbsp……………………………………………… sesame oil
A: 150g…………………………………small prawns (shelled and deveined)
50g………………………………………………… crab meat
1tsp………………………………………. thin soya sauce
½ tsp……………………………………… sugar
B: 10 g……………………………………. garlic (chopped)
20 g…………………………………………………. shallot (chopped)
3 tbsp………………………………………….oil
Method:

1. Combine ingredients A and leave aside.
2. Fry combined ingredients B in 22 cm casserole on power High, uncovered for 2 minutes 30 seconds.
3. Stir in seasoned ingredients A and further cook on power High, uncovered for 3 minutes.
4. Add in remaining ingredients and cook on power High, uncovered for 10 minutes. Stir every 3 minutes.
5. No standing time.

Makes: 3-4 servings
FRUIT JAM Ingredients:
200 g ………………………..fruit (such as strawberry, apple, grape, kiwi berry. etc.)
100 g………………………………… castor sugar
1 tbsp……………………………….. vegetable oil
1 tsp. …………………………………..lemon juice

Method:

1. Peel and cut fruits into bite-size (1-2 cm) pieces and place in 2-litre casserole dish. Add castor sugar, lemon juice and vegetable oil. Mix well.
2. Cook on power Medium-High for 12-13 minutes. After cooking, stir and cool.

NOTE: You cannot cook orange jam.
Preserve in the fridge.
You can adjust the level of the sugar content if you like.
Less sugar makes preservation term shorter.
NOTE: Dowble ingredients for 2 cups fruits jam.
Makes: approximately 1 cup
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