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MICROWAVE/GRILL/CONVECTION OVEN

OWNER’S MANUAL

PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.

MC8486NL

P/No: MFL33306602

Summary of Contents for MC8486NL

Page 1: ...MICROWAVE GRILL CONVECTION OVEN OWNER S MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING MC8486NL P No MFL33306602 ...

Page 2: ...cautions When heating liquids e g soups sauces and beverages in your microwave oven delayed eruptive boiling can occur without evidence of bubbling This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken 1 Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks 2 Do not overheat 3 Stir the liquid before placing the container in the ...

Page 3: ...e oven is one of the safest of all home appliances When the door is opened the oven automatically stops producing microwaves Microwave energy is converted completely to heat when it enters food leaving no left over energy to harm you when you eat your food Precautions 2 Contents 3 Unpacking Installing 4 5 Custom Set Setting the Clock 6 Child Lock 7 Quick Start 8 Micro Power Cooking 9 Micro Power L...

Page 4: ...can damage the oven Unpacking Installing Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level surface By following the basic steps on these two pages you will be able to quickly check that your oven is operating correctly Please pay particular attention to the guidance on where to install your oven When unpacking your oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing Check to make sure that your oven...

Page 5: ...tainer to use please refer to page 44 Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE Place the ROLLER REST inside the oven and place the GLASS TRAY on top Plug your oven into a standard household socket Make sure your oven is the only appliance connected to the socket If your oven does not operate properly unplug it from the electrical socket and then plug it back in The contents of feeding bottle...

Page 6: ...rom the electrical socket and plug it back in and reset the clock Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book Press Stop Clear Press Custom Set once Turn Dial to select the clock setting Press Dial display shows Turn Dial to select 12 HOUR or 24 HOUR Turn Dial to select the 24H Press Dial for hour confirmation Turn Dial until display shows 14 00 Press Di...

Page 7: ... use any functions and no cooking can take place However your child can still open the oven door Press and hold Stop Clear until CHILD LOCKED appears on the display and BEEP sounds The CHILD LOCK is now set To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold Stop Clear until CHILD LOCKED disappears You will hear BEEP when it s released Press Stop Clear ...

Page 8: ...TART cooking you can extend the cooking time up to 9 minutes 59 seconds by repeatedly pressing the Quick Start button and upto 99 minutes 59 seconds by using Dial The QUICK START feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the Quick Start button In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power ...

Page 9: ...our oven has ten microwave Power settings Caution Never use High rack Low rack alone in Microwave mode In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 800W 80 power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds Turn Dial until display shows 5 30 Press Start When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning Dial Power Level 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Power Output 1000W Max 900W 800W 700W...

Page 10: ...y pieces fish and vegetables Cooking tender cuts of meat Whole poultry Reheating rice pasta and vegetables Reheating prepared foods quickly Reheating sandwiches Cooking egg milk and cheese dishes Cooking cakes breads Melting chocolate Cooking veal Cooking whole fish Cooking puddings and custard Cooking ham whole poultry and lamb Cooking rib roast sirloin tip Cooking less tender cuts of meat Cookin...

Page 11: ... Should you wish to clear the programme press Stop Clear twice In case of Auto Defrost cooking you can cook the food in maxium three stages Auto Defrost Stage 1 Stage 2 Therefore you can Auto Defrost the food and cook it without resetting the oven at each stage In the following example I will show you how to cook some food in two stages The first stage will cook your food for 5 minutes and 30 seco...

Page 12: ...l Turn Dial until display shows 12 30 This feature will allow you to brown and crisp food quickly The metal tray is placed between a glass tray and a grill rack at the grill mode The grill rack high rack must be used during grill cooking In the following example I will show you how to use the grill to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30 seconds ...

Page 13: ...e In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with micro power 200W 20 and grill for a cooking time of 25 minutes 200 400 600 20 40 60 Microwave Power Watts Press Stop Clear Turn Dial until display shows 25 00 Press Start When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning Dial Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot Turn Dial unti...

Page 14: ...ature range of 30 C 90 C when keep warming is selected When you press keep warming 60 C is set initially If you press Start directly after keep warming was pressed 99 59 is set automatically Your oven will take a few minutes to reach the selected temperature Once it has reached correct temperature your oven will BEEP to let you know that it has reached the correct temperature In the following exam...

Page 15: ...Clean Press Start Time counts down automatically The oven has a special function to remove the smell in the oven with one touch You can use the EZ Clean function without food in the oven In the following example I will show you how to remove smell in the oven ...

Page 16: ...l until display shows 230 C Turn Mode Dial to select Speed Hot Air Speed Hot Air Preheat The oven has a temperature range of 100 C 250 C 180 C automatically available when speed hot air mode is selected In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temperature of 230 C ...

Page 17: ...irmation Turn Mode Dial to select Speed Hot Air Speed Hot Air Cooking The oven has a temperature range of 100 C 250 C 180 C automatically available when speed hot air mode is selected This function allows you to combine convection operation with the grill It will reduce your cooking time In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with speed hot air cooking at 230 C for 20 ...

Page 18: ...ng time by turning Dial Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot Turn Dial until display shows 25 00 Turn Dial until display shows 600W Press Dial for power confirmation Turn Dial until display shows 200 C Press Dial for temperature confirmation The oven has a temperature range of 100 C 250 C 180 C automatically available when convection combination mode is selected You...

Page 19: ...on it the oven temperature is over 70 C Error code E 05 displays Your oven will take a few minutes to reach the selected temperature Once it has reached correct temperature your oven will BEEP to let you know that it has reached the correct temperature Then place your food in your oven then tell your oven to start cooking In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven at a temper...

Page 20: ...n convection mode is selected If you do not set a temperature your oven will automatically select 180 C the cooking temperature can be changed by turning Dial The convection rack low rack must be used during convection cooking Turn Dial until display shows 230 C Press Dial for temperature confirmation Turn Mode Dial to select Conv In the following example I will show you how to preheat the oven fi...

Page 21: ...AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food In the following example I will show you how to cook 0 6kg of jacket potato Turn Dial until display shows 0 6kg Press Start When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning Dial ...

Page 22: ...ccording to the quantity 0 2kg 0 4kg 2 Tablespoon 0 5kg 0 8kg 4 Tablespoon 0 2 0 8kg Microwave safe bowl Frozen Vegetable Ac 3 Frozen Place vegetables in a microwave safe bowl Add water Cover with wrap During the cooking the oven will beep Stir and press start key After cooking stir and allow to stand for 2 minutes Add amount of water according to the quantity 0 2kg 0 4kg 2 Tablespoon 0 5kg 0 8kg ...

Page 23: ...oes 100g onions cut into thin slices 2 3 tablespoon butter 3 slices of bacon 350g white sauce 80g shredded mozzarella cheese Salt black pepper White Sauce 3 tablespoon butter 5 tablespoon flour 21 2 cups of milk Place butter in a large bowl Microwave at HIGH until butter melts Add flour and microwave for 2 minutes at HIGH Add milk salt and black pepper Microwave at HIGH for15 minutes During cookin...

Page 24: ...nned tomatoes 6 Place the other ingredients on the pie 7 Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on the pizza 8 Choose the menu and press start without food 9 The oven will beep at the end of the preheating period Open the door and place the prepared food on the low rack on the glass turntable Press start to continue cooking 10 After cooking remove food from the oven and serve Batter Dry yeast g All p...

Page 25: ...od from the oven and stand 4 eggs 123g sugar 3g salt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine melted 118g all purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 0 5kg Low rack 9x5 inch pan Bread Ac 9 Room White bread 1 Combine all ingredients into a large bowl Knead the dough until smooth and elastic with electric mixer Shape into a ball Place in a greased bowl Cover 2 Prove the dough till double about 30 to 60 minutes on...

Page 26: ...ion SPEED COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite food quickly by selecting the food type and the weight of the food In the following example I will show you how to cook 0 4 kg of frozen pizza Turn Dial until display shows 0 4kg Press Start When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning Dial ...

Page 27: ...igerated Meat Kebab 600g meat 1 Large onion 2 tablespoons of olive oil Salt Pepper Cut the meat into the small and equal pieces Grate the onion and separate its juice Mix the onion juice and olive oil Then cover the pieces of meat with the olive oil and onion juice for 3 4 hours Fix the meat pieces into the wooden skewers Note that the skewers pass the meat center Place the skewers on the high rac...

Page 28: ...will beep turn food over and press start to continue After cooking stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving 0 8 1 5kg Low rack On the metal tray Whole Chicken Sc 7 Refrigerated Wash and dry skin Brush the chicken with the melted margarine or butter Place the breast side down on the low rack on the metal tray The oven will beep turn food over and press start to continue After cooking s...

Page 29: ...heating convenient and easy to use The oven has been pre programmed to automatically reheat food Your oven has four Auto Reheat settings Soup Sauce Chilled meal In the following example I will show you how to cook 0 6 kg of chilled meal Turn Dial until display shows 0 6kg Press Start When cooking you can increase or decrease cooking time by turning Dial ...

Page 30: ...ed REMOVE CARTON PROTECTIVE FILM ON DINNER Place on the low rack on the glass tray After cooking allow to stand for 1 2 minutes before serving Stirrable e g Spaghetti bolognese Beef stew etc For even heating stir once during cooking Non stirrable e g Lasagne Cottage pie etc 0 1 0 4kg Low rack Chilled Pizza rh 3 Refrigerated This function is for reheating leftover chilled pizza Place chilled pizza ...

Page 31: ...ng commences Pay particular attention to large joints of meat and chicken some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking For example fish cooks so quickly that it is sometimes better to begin cooking while still slightly frozen The BREAD programme is suitable for defrosting small items such as rolls or a small loaf These will require a standing time to allow the centre to thaw In the fo...

Page 32: ... poultry with flat pieces of aluminum foil This will prevent thin areas becoming warm during defrosting Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls Separate items like minced meat chops sausages and bacon as soon as possible When BEEP at this point remove the food from the microwave oven remove any defrosted mince to a plate cover and set aside Turn the food over and return to the microwave oven...

Page 33: ... plastic wrap and vent Place fish on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent Place lasagne on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish Stir once halfway through cooking Food Coo...

Page 34: ...0g 450g 200g 450g 2 ears Food Quantity Cook time Instructions Minutes at HIGH Mushrooms Fresh Sliced Parsnips Fresh Sliced Peas Green Fresh Sweet Potatoes Whole baking 170 230g each White potatoes Whole baking 170 230g Spinach Fresh Leaf Courgette Fresh Sliced Courgette Fresh Whole Place mushrooms in 1 5 litre covered casserole dish Stir halfway through cooking Stand for 2 3 minutes Add 1 2 cup wa...

Page 35: ... power level Turn food over after halfway through defrosting Remove defrosted portions at this point Defrosting Time Minutes Standing Time Minutes Defrosting meats tips techniques You can defrost meats in their original wrapping as long as no metal is present Remove any metal rings twist ties wire or foil Place meat in a microwavable plate to catch juices Defrost meats only as long as necessary Se...

Page 36: ... 230g x 2 230g x 2 230g x 2 230g x 2 Directions for grilling fish and seafood Place fish and seafood on the high rack Whole fish should be scored diagonally on both sides before grilling Brush fish and seafood with melted butter margarine or oil before and during cooking This helps stop the fish drying out Grill for times recommended in the chart Whole fish and fish steaks should be carefully turn...

Page 37: ...range rolls on the low rack Stand for 3 minutes Prepare the dough Place on the low rack Stand for 10 minutes Prepare the dough Put into a 8 inch diameter round tin pan Place on the low rack Stand for 10 minutes Prepare the dough Put into a 8 or 9 inch diameter round tin pan Place on the low rack Bake until skewer inserted into the cake is removed clean Stand for 10 minutes Prepare the pizza Place ...

Page 38: ...Place on the low rack Stand for 2 3 minutes Brush over the surface with vegetable oil Place spring rolls side by side on the low rack Stand for 1 2 minutes Prepare the potato gratin Place on the low rack Stand for 2 3 minutes Place on the low rack Turn over after half of the cooking time Stand for 10 15 minutes with cover Place on the low rack Turn over after half of the cooking time Stand for 10 ...

Page 39: ...M W 600W Grill M W 200W Grill M W 600W Grill M W 600W Preheat the crisping tray Place the frozen pizza on it Combine 3 eggs 2 tablespoons of milk and spices And mix well Cut tomato in cubes Set aside Preheat the crisping tray Place the prepared tomato on the crisping tray Add the egg mixture and a little of grated cheese on top Preheat the crisping tray Place the bacon on it Cut tomatoes in halves...

Page 40: ...er after half of the cooking time Oil tray and preheat the crisping tray Put the frozen nuggets on it Turn food over after half of the cooking time Place the frozen nuggets on the crisping tray Cover with steam cover Turn food over after half of the cooking time Oil tray and preheat the crisping tray Put the salmon on it Turn food over after half of the cooking time Place the salmon steak on the c...

Page 41: ...ettes with topping Frozen spring rolls French fries Frozen potato products 400g 400g 250g 300g 150gx2 300g 200 C 200 C 200 C 230 C 220 C 30 38 8 14 10 15 15 22 15 22 Wash and dry the fresh turkey breasts Spice or marinade Place the breasts into a heat proof flat dish on low rack Put frozen pizza on the low rack Put frozen baguettes with topping on the low rack Put frozen spring rolls on the low ra...

Page 42: ... or any other part of the oven It is hazardous for anyone to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy Repairs should only be undertaken by a qualified service technician 2 Do not operate the oven when empty It is best to leave a glass of water in the oven when not in use The water will safely absor...

Page 43: ... whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended 30 Details for cleaning door seals cavities and adjacent parts 31 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed 32 Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the a...

Page 44: ...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 oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers Paper Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in your microwave ...

Page 45: ...The upper portion of tall food particularly roasts will cook more quickly than the lower portion Therefore it is wise to turn tall food during cooking sometimes several times Food characteristics Microwave cooking Moisture content of food Since the heat generated from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture relatively dry food such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water...

Page 46: ...e The internal temperature of foods will rise between 50F 30C and 150F 80C during standing time Standing time Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the microwave oven Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless they are supposed to be dry in texture some cakes and biscuits for example Standing allows foods to finish cooking and a...

Page 47: ... that the fan automatically operates for the consumer s safety if interior temperature of the microwave oven is more than appropriate values after cooking is completed Q Is it possible to pop corn in a microwave oven A Yes if using one of the two methods described below 1 Popcorn popping utensils designed specifically for microwave cooking 2 Prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that contains s...

Page 48: ...he pyrex dish ø 22cm on the lower wire grill Place the pyrex dish on the lower wire grill Meal Potato gratin Cake Chicken Microwave setting in watts Cooking time Convection 400W 20 25min Convection 200W 18 24min Convection 600W 30 35min or Auto key function Temperature 200 C 180 C 230 C Note Place the pyrex dish ø 22cm on the low rack Place the pyrex dish ø 22cm on the low rack Place chicken breas...

Page 49: ...NL Power Input Output Microwave Frequency Outside Dimension Power Consumption Microwave Grill Combination Convection 230 V AC 50Hz 1000 W IEC60705 rating standard 2450 MHz 556 mm W X 340 mm H X 494 mm D 1550 Watts 1250 Watts 3000 Watts 1500 Watts Max 2700 Watts If the supplied flexible mains cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced using the special mains cord part number 6411W2E001G ...

Page 50: ...ating characteristics and output power levels of microwave ovens are usually calculated using a 1000 gram load IEC 60705 However at smaller loads the heating characteristics of the microwave oven change Most prepacked food normally falls into this category usually being packed in smaller individual portions of approx 350 grams Therefore it was clear that a new approach for reheating this type of f...

Page 51: ... under guarantee must be directed to the dealer from whom the equipment was originally purchased The dealer may before carrying out service under guarantee require a receipted account as evidence of the date of purchase D We respectfully point out that your dealer is not obligated to replace batteries if they become exhausted or worn in use E Aerial alignment and consumer control adjustments are n...

Page 52: ...posed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities 3 The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health 4 For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance please contact your city office waste disposal service or...

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