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COOKING UTENSILS
CARE AND CLEANING
Although your oven is provided with safety features, it is important to observe the following:
1. It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks.
2. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces. Wipe the sealing area frequently with a mild detergent,
rinse and wipe dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads.
3. When opened, the door must not be subjected to strain, for example, a child hanging on
an opened door or any load could cause the oven to fall forward to cause injury and also
damaged to the door. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged, until it has been repaired
by a trained service technician.
It is particularly important that the oven closes properly and that there is no damage to
the:
i) Door (bent)
ii) Hinges and Hookes (broken or loosened)
iii) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except a properly trained service
technician.
Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
Material
Glass (general)
No
Yes (1)
No
Glass (heat resistant)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Glass-ceramic and ceramic (heat resistant)
Yes
Yes (1)
Yes (1)
Earthenware
Yes
Yes
Yes
China (heat resistant)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Plastic (general)
No
Yes (2)
No
Plastic (heat resistant)
Yes (2)
Yes (2)
Yes (2)
Aluminium foil containers/aluminium foil
Yes
Yes (3)
Yes
Metal baking tins
Yes (4)
No
Yes (4)
Metal (pots.pans, etc)
Yes
No
No
Paper
No
Yes
No
1. Without metal parts or metal trims.
2. Some plastics are heat-proof only to certain temperatures.
Check carefully!
3. It is possible to use aluminium foil to shield deliate areas of food
(this prevents over-cooking).
4. Metal tins can be used in the combination methods, however if these are vary deep,
they will greatly reduce the efficiency, as metal shields the microwave energy from the
food.
Grill
cooking
Microwave
cooking
Combined
cooking
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Refer to following checklist, you may prevent an unnecessary service call.
* The oven doesn't work;
1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged in.
2. Check that the door firmly closed.
3. Check that the cooking time is set.
4. Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house.
* Sparking in the cavity;
1. Check that utensils are metal containers or dishes with metal trim.
2. Check that metal skewers Do not touch the interior walls.
If there is still a problem, contact the service station.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
* Q : I accidentally ran my microwave oven without any food in it. Is it damaged?
*
A : Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven. However, it is not
recommended.
* Q : Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller guide removed?
*
A : No. Both the glass tray and roller guide must always be used in the oven before
cooking.
* Q : Can I open the door when the oven is operating?
*
A : The door can be opened anytime during the cooking operation. The microwave
energy will be instantly switched off and the time setting will maintain until the door is
closed.
* Q : Why do I have moisture in my microwave oven after cooking?
*
A : The moisture on the side of your microwave oven is normal. It is caused by steam from
cooking food hitting the cool oven surface.
* Q : Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?
*
A : No. The metal screen bounces back the energy to the oven cavity. The holes are made
to allow light to pass through. They do not let microwave energy pass through.