Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS& COOK BOOK
MICROWAVE OVEN
KOR-6L57
Page 1: ...Before operating this oven please read these instructions completely OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COOK BOOK MICROWA VE OVEN KOR 6L57 ...
Page 2: ...ealing surfaces d 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 e WARNING Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode f WARNING This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years a...
Page 3: ...VEN 8 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 9 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE 10 CARE AND CLEANING 10 DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 10 SPECIFICATIONS 11 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 12 USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY 13 ARCING 13 MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES 14 HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD 14 CONVERSION CHARTS 14 COOKING TECHNIQUES 15 DEFROSTING GUIDE 16 COOKING REHEATING CHART 17 VEGETABLE CHART 18 RECIPES 20 TABLE ...
Page 4: ...veleakageof microwaveenergy 7 Donotuserecycledpaperproductsfor cooking Theymaycontainimpurities whichcouldcausesparksand orfires whenusedduringcooking 8 Donotpoppopcornunlesspoppedin amicrowaveapprovedpopcorn popperorunlessit scommercially packagedandrecommended especiallyformicrowaveovens Microwavepoppedcornproducesa loweryieldthanconventionalpopping therewillbeanumberofunpopped kernels Donotuseo...
Page 5: ...ryingas youcannotcontrolthetemperature anddoingsomayleadtooverheating andfire 18 Liquids suchaswater coffee ortea areabletobeoverheatedbeyondthe boilingpointwithoutappearingtobe boilingduetosurfacetensionofthe liquid Visiblebubblingorboilingwhen thecontainerisremovedfromthe microwaveovenisnotalways present THISCOULDRESULTIN VERYHOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLY BOILINGOVERWHENASPOON OROTHERUTENSILISINSERTED INTO...
Page 6: ...the oven may overheat and eventually cause a failure For proper ventilation allow above 76mm of space between oven sides rear and the minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the oven is 100mm 2 Steady flat location This oven should be set on a steady flat surface This oven is designed for counter top use only The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet unless it has...
Page 7: ...plashes of cooking foods 8 8 Roller guide This must always be used for cooking together with the glass cooking tray 9 9 Coupler This fits over the shaft in the center of the oven cavity floor This is to remain in the oven for all cooking 0 0 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 q q ...
Page 8: ...esired time 6 Microwave energy will be turned off automatically when the timer knob reaches OFF Then food can be taken out of the oven To prevent the oven from operating with the door open your microwave oven is fitted with safety door interlock switches If you wish to inspect the food while it is cooking simply open the door The oven will automatically stop cooking To continue cooking you simply ...
Page 9: ... necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any f...
Page 10: ... of meat large vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to cook completely without overcooking the outside 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 Why does my oven not always cook as fast as the microwave cooking guide says A Check your coo...
Page 11: ... 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 deterior...
Page 12: ...OUTPUT KOR 6L573S 700W KOR 6L575S 800W FREQUENCY 2 450 MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS W H D 446 x 270 x 318 mm CAVITY DIMENSIONS W H D 295 219 303 mm CAVITY VOLUME 20 L NET WEIGHT KOR 6L573S APPROX 10 4Kg KOR 6L575S APPROX 11 1Kg TIMER 35 min DUAL SPEED POWER SELECTIONS 7 Levels Specifications are subject to change without notice 446 318 270 ...
Page 13: ...ents 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 8minutes Porcelain pottery glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable unless deco rated with a metal trim Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes Can be used to warm food Overheating may caus...
Page 14: ...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 neces...
Page 15: ...z 1 4 pt 300 ml 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 8 fl oz 240 ml 1 Pint 16 fl oz UK 20 fl oz 480 ml UK 560 ml 1 Quart 32 fl oz UK 40 fl oz 960 ml UK 1120 ml 1 Gallon 128 fl oz UK 160 fl oz 3840 ml UK 4500 ml Then they pass through the cooking containers to be absorbed by the water molecules in the food...
Page 16: ...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 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...
Page 17: ...o 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 DEFROSTING GUIDE DEFROSTING CHART The times are approximate because freezer temperatures vary BEEF Minced beef 1 lb 450g Stew Meat 1 1 2 lbs 675g Patties 4 4oz 110g PORK Spareribs 1...
Page 18: ... 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 Cooking Time Item Per lb 450g Special Instruction Chilled meat and poultry should be removed from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking Always...
Page 19: ... 40 50 sec Sandwich roll or bun 1 roll 20 30 sec Lasagna 1 serving 4 6 min 10 1 2 oz 300g Casserole 1 cup 1 1 2 3 min 4 cups 5 7 min Mashed potatoes 1 cup 2 3 min 4 cups 6 8 min Baked beans 1 cup 2 3 min Ravioli or pasta in sauce 1 cup 3 4 min 4 cups 7 10 min Item Special Instructions Empty into a small serving bowl Stir well once or twice during heating Before serving check the temperature carefu...
Page 20: ...alves Arrange stems to the centre Cut courgettes into slices Add 30ml 2tbsp water or a knob of butter Cook until just tender Cut egg plants 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...
Page 21: ...le generously with cheese 5 Cook at Medium 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...
Page 22: ...ntil the fruit has softened Add sugar mix well 2 Cook at Medium for 25 30 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 MI...
Page 23: ...s 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 at High for 2 minutes or until soft 2 Place all other ingredients in casserole Stir well 3 Cover and cook at High for 4 minutes then Medium for 8 12 minutes or u...
