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Microwave oven

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Technical speci

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 cations

Speci

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 cations of the microwave that you have just purchased may vary from the information in this table due to 

technical innovations.

Power Input 

 

230 V AC, 50 Hz

Output  

 

850 W (IEC60705 rating standard)

Microwave Frequency

 2450 MHz

Outside Dimension

 

507 mm (W) X 283 mm (H) X 435 mm (D)

Power Consumption

 Microwave 

1250W

Summary of Contents for JLMWSL004

Page 1: ...Microwave oven JLMWSL004 User guide MFL06446141 ...

Page 2: ...Microwave oven 2 2 ...

Page 3: ...heat 19 Auto reheat guide 19 Auto defrost 21 Auto defrost guide 22 Quick defrost 23 Quick defrost guide minced meat 23 Pasta reheat 24 Auto reheat guide 24 Special cook 25 Special cook guide 25 Cooking reheating guides 27 Fresh vegetable guide 28 Reheating guide 30 Food characteristics microwave cooking 32 Keeping an eye on things 32 Factors affecting microwave cooking times 32 Density of food 32 ...

Page 4: ...the safety of others please read the Safety information before you install this microwave Keep this information in a safe place for future reference In the box You will find the following Microwave Glass tray Rotating ring User guide Quick reference guide Note If any of the items listed are damaged or missing please contact your local John Lewis branch ...

Page 5: ... risk of suffocation Never let the power cord be crushed by the microwave itself or other heavy objects Never bend power cord excessively Never hold the power cord or plug with wet hands Never use a damaged power cord or plug or loose main socket Never let the power cord touch or pass over heating appliances Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door door seals Sa...

Page 6: ...ce or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy When the microwave is operated in the combination mode children should only use the microwave under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated The microwave must be used freestanding This microwave is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physic...

Page 7: ...by food jars An exhaust outlet is located on the top bottom or side of the microwave Don t block the outlet It could result in damage to your microwave and poor cooking results Do not operate the microwave when empty It is best to leave a glass of water in the microwave when not in use The water will safely absorb all microwave energy if the microwave is accidentally started Improper use could res...

Page 8: ...tuation Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for their popcorn product Do not leave the oven unattended while the corn is being popped If corn fails to pop after the suggested times discontinue cooking Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn Never attempt to pop leftover kernels Overcooking could result in the corn catching a f re Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp meta...

Page 9: ... of an extension cable Plug wiring information Warning If the supplied flexible mains cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced The microwave is supplied with BS 1363 approved 13 Amp fused mains plug When replacing the fuse always use a 13 Amp BS 1362 approved type Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your dealer or John Lewis If th...

Page 10: ...1 Plug the microwave into a standard household socket Make sure the microwave is the only appliance connected to the socket Note If the microwave does not operate properly unplug it from the electrical socket and then plug it back in 2 Open the microwave door by pulling the door handle Place the rotating ring inside the microwave and place the glass tray on top 3 Fill a microwave safe container wi...

Page 11: ... This would include all brands of microwave tempered glass cookware However do not use delicate glassware such as tumblers or wine glasses as these might shatter as the food warms Plastic storage containers These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated However they should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the microwave as hot foods will eventually warp...

Page 12: ...neware and ceramic Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use but they should be tested to be sure Carry out the microwave test Caution Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable as cooking utensils ...

Page 13: ...a reheat button 3 Quick defrost button 4 Auto defrost button 5 Time Weight dial 6 Start Quick start button 7 Stop Clear button 8 Auto cook button 9 Auto reheat button 10 Special cook button 11 Microwave button 12 Display Parts Identification ...

Page 14: ...e back in 3 Turn the Time Weight dial until the desired hour is shown on the display 4 Press the Start Quick start button to set the hour 5 Turn the Time Weight dial until the desired minutes are shown on the display 6 Press the Start Quick start button the clock in now set Child lock The microwave has a safety feature that prevents accidental running of the microwave Once the child lock is set yo...

Page 15: ...owave Power level Use Power level Power output High Boil water Brown minced beef Cook poultry pieces fish vegetables Cook tender cuts of meat 100 850 W Medium high All reheating Roast meat and poultry Cook mushrooms and shellfish Cook foods containing cheese and eggs 80 680 W Medium Bake cakes and scones Prepare eggs Cook custard Prepare rice soup 60 510 W Medium low All thawing Melt butter and ch...

Page 16: ... the power level 3 Turn the Time Weight dial until the desired time is shown in the display 4 Set the second stage of cooking press the Microwave button repeatedly to select the power level 5 Turn the Time Weight dial until the desired time is shown in the display 6 Press the Start Quick start button to start the cooking Microwave cooking Note During the cooking time the food can be checked 1 Open...

Page 17: ...m Utensil Glass tray 1 Choose medium sized potatoes approx 200 g 2 Wash and dry potatoes 3 Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork 4 Place potatoes on the glass tray 5 Adjust the weight and press the Start Quick start button 6 Once a beep is heard turn the potatoes over 7 Press the Start Quick start button to continue cooking 8 After cooking cover the potatoes with aluminium foil and allow t...

Page 18: ...poons of water 3 Cover with plastic wrap place the frozen vegetables in the microwave 4 After cooking stir for 3 4 seconds 5 After cooking allow the vegetables to stand for 2 minutes Ac 4 Rice Weight limit 0 1 0 3 kg Food temp Room Utensil Microwave safe bowl 1 Wash rice 2 Place rice boiling water in a deep and large bowl Weight 100 g 200 g 300 g Cover Boiling water 200 ml 400 ml 600 ml Yes Vent c...

Page 19: ...uce with plastic wrap Place food in the microwave 3 After heating stir and allow to stand covered for 3 minutes rh 2 Chilled meal Weight limit 0 3 0 6 kg Food temp Refrigerated Utensil Microwave safe tray 1 Pierce the chilled meal packaging using a skewer on the surface 2 Place food in the microwave 3 After cooking allow to stand for 2 3 minutes before serving Stirrable e g Spaghetti bolognese Bee...

Page 20: ...l Ceramic mugs 1 Weigh 236 0 1 g of desired beverage into ceramic mug 2 Add water 3 Place mug in centre of oven rh 4 Frozen muffins Weight limit 1 4 ea 50 g ea Food temp Frozen Utensil Paper towels 1 Place a paper towel in the centre of the oven 2 Place the frozen muffins on centre of paper towel ...

Page 21: ...READ each defrost category has different power settings 1 Press the Stop Clear button 2 Weight the food that you are about to defrost Be certain to remove any metallic ties or wraps then place the food in the microwave and close the microwave door 3 Repeatedly press the Auto Defrost button to select the auto defrost category 4 Turn the Time Weight dial until the correct weight of the food to be de...

Page 22: ...t 0 1 0 5 kg Utensil Microwave safe plate Sliced bread buns baguette etc After defrosting let stand for 1 2 minutes Auto defrost guide To assist with the use of the auto defrost categories use the auto defrost guide below Food to be defrosted must be in a suitable microwave proof container and placed uncovered on the glass turntable If necessary shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat piec...

Page 23: ...After checking close the microwave door and press the Start Quick start button to resume defrosting Quick defrost guide minced meat To assist in with the use of the quick defrost feature use the quick defrost guide below 1 Remove the mince completely from its wrapping 2 Place the mince onto a microwave safe plate 3 Once the microwave beeps remove the mince from the microwave turn the mince over an...

Page 24: ...start reheating the fresh pasta Auto reheat guide For advice in using the auto cook function use the auto cook guide below Category Instructions Pasta Weight limit 0 3 kg 0 6 kg Food temp Refrigerated Utensil Microwave safe bowl 1 Put the pasta into microwave safe bowl covered with plastic wrap 2 Place the food into the microwave 3 Choose the pasta reheat function and weight of the fresh pasta 4 P...

Page 25: ...of oats 3 cups 540 ml of cold milk 1 Place the microwave safe bowl in the microwave 2 Choose the special cook function and press the Start Quick start button to start the special cooking Sc 2 Pasta Weight limit 0 1 kg 0 3 kg Food temp Room Utensil Microwave safe bowl 1 Place the dry pasta and boiling water with 1 4 to 1 teaspoon salt in a deep and large microwave safe bowl Weight of pasta 100g 200...

Page 26: ...the special cooking 4 Heat uncovered 5 After heating stir well 6 Drain and serve Sc 5 Stew Weight limit 0 2 0 6 kg Food temp Room Utensil Microwave safe bowl 1 Place stew in microwave safe bowl and cover with loosely wrap 2 Place microwave safe bowl in the microwave 3 Choose the special cook function and press the Start Quick start button to start the special cooking 4 After heating stir well and ...

Page 27: ... For additional advice on cooking and reheating use the additional fresh vegetables and reheating guides that follow Fresh vegetable guide as shown on page 28 Reheating guide as shown on page 29 Cooking reheating guides ...

Page 28: ...dd 1 4 cup water 3 Allow to stand for 2 3 minutes Cabbage Fresh Chopped 450 g 7 9 1 Add 1 2 cup water in 1 5 litre casserole dish 2 Stir halfway through cooking 3 Allow to stand for 2 3 minutes Carrots Fresh Sliced 200 g 2 3 Add 1 4 cup water in 1 5 litre casserole dish Stir halfway through cooking Allow to stand for 2 3 minutes Cauliflower Fresh Whole 450 g 5 7 1 Trim 2 Add 1 4 cup water in 1 5 l...

Page 29: ...9 13 1 Pierce potatoes several times with fork 2 Place on 2 paper towels 3 Turn over halfway through cooking 4 Allow to stand for 2 3 minutes White potatoes Whole baking 170 230 g 2 pota toes 4 pota toes 51 2 71 2 91 2 14 1 Pierce potatoes several times with fork 2 Place on 2 paper towels 3 Turn over halfway through cooking 4 Allow to stand for 2 3 minutes Spinach Fresh Leaf 450 g 6 8 1 Add 1 2 cu...

Page 30: ... Note Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy Chicken pieces 1 breast 1 leg and thigh 2 3 minutes 3 3 1 2 minutes 1 Place the chicken pieces on microwavable plate 2 Cover with plastic wrap and then pierce Fish fillet 170 230 g 1 2 minutes 1 Place the fish on microwavable plate 2 Cover with plastic wrap and then pierce Lasagne 1 serving 300g 4 6 minutes 1 Place the lasagne on microwavable plate 2 C...

Page 31: ...red in microwavable casserole dish 2 Halfway through cooking stir 3 Restart cooking Rice 1 cup 4 cups 1 11 2 minutes 31 2 5 minutes 1 Place the casserole covered in microwavable casserole dish 2 Halfway through cooking stir 3 Restart cooking 1 Sandwich roll or bun 15 30 seconds 1 Wrap the sandwich roll or bun in a paper towel 2 Place in the microwave Vegetables 1 cup 4 cups 1 1 2 2 1 2 minutes 3 1...

Page 32: ...u may sometimes want to cook your food beyond the maximum time given according to personal preference Some of the recipes particularly those for bread cake and custards recommend that food be removed from the microwave when they are slightly under cooked This is not a mistake When allowed to stand usually covered these foods will continue to cook outside of the microwave as the heat trapped within...

Page 33: ...ed by conduction The worst possible shape for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick square The corners will burn long before the centre is even warm Round thin foods and ring shaped foods cook most successfully in the microwave Covering A cover traps heat and steam which causes food to cook more quickly Use a lid or microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting Browning ...

Page 34: ...icker portions facing outwards Since microwaves are attracted to the outside portion of food it makes sense to place thicker portions of meat poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish This way thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the food will cook evenly Shielding Strips of aluminium foil which block microwaves can be placed over the corners or edges of square a...

Page 35: ... texture some cakes and biscuits for example Standing allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavour blend and develop MAFF reheating cooked chilled foods This microwave has been tested and labelled to the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food MAFF agreement concerning the reheating of cooked chilled food The heating category represents the microwave s ability to heat small quantities ...

Page 36: ...such as cleaning powders or steel and plastic pads Caution Do not use steam cleaners Clean the outside of your microwave with soap and water then with clean water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the microwave the water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings Cleaning the control panel Unplug the microwave from the electri...

Page 37: ...olk may pop due to steam build up inside the yolk membrane To prevent this simply pierce the yolk before cooking Never microwave eggs in the shell Why is standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over After microwave cooking is finished food keeps on cooking during standing time This standing time finishes cooking evenly throughout the food The amount of standing time depends on the den...

Page 38: ...hat you have just purchased may vary from the information in this table due to technical innovations Power Input 230 V AC 50 Hz Output 850 W IEC60705 rating standard Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz Outside Dimension 507 mm W X 283 mm H X 435 mm D Power Consumption Microwave 1250W ...

Page 39: ...s for the environment and human health For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance please contact your city office waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Guarantee Your John Lewis microwave is covered by a year parts and labour guarantee This means that if the microwave develops a fault during the guarantee period we arrange a repair free of charg...

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