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Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
& COOK BOOK

MICROWAVE OVEN

N924W/N924P

Summary of Contents for N924P

Page 1: ...Before operating this oven please read these instructions completely OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COOK BOOK MICROWA VE OVEN N924W N924P ...

Page 2: ...ct between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c WARNING If the door or door seals are damaged the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by an authorised NEC repairer 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loose 3 door seals and sealing surfaces d WARNING It is hazardous for anyone other than an authorised NEC repai...

Page 3: ...ions popping time is generally below 3 minutes Longer cooking does not yield more popped corn it can cause scorchings and fire Also the cooking tray can become too hot to handle or may break 10 Do not cook any food surrounded by a membrane such as egg yolks potatoes chicken livers etc without first piercing them several times with a fork 11 If smoke is observed switch off or unplug the appliance a...

Page 4: ...d all air vents is necessary If vents are covered during operation the oven may overheat and could cause permanent damage 4 Away from radio and TV sets Poor television reception and radio interference may result if the oven is located close to a TV radio antenna feeder and so on Position the oven as far from them as possible 5 Position away from heating appliances and water taps Position your micr...

Page 5: ...m splashes of cooking foods 5 5 OVEN LAMP Automatically turns on during oven operating 6 6 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM 7 7 CONTROL PANEL 8 8 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 9 9 OVEN FRONT PLATE 0 0 DOOR OPENING BUTTON To open the door push the door opening button When door is close...

Page 6: ...l 5 Defrost Used to defrost food for time 6 Clock Used to set clock 7 Time set pad Used to set the cooking time and the present time 8 Reheat Meal Used to reheat dinner plate 9 Stop Clear Used to stop the oven operation or to delete the cooking data 0 Start Speedy Cook Used to start the oven operation and also increase the reheat time by 30 seconds FEATURES DIAGRAM continued 0 9 8 2 6 3 1 4 5 7 ...

Page 7: ...operate check the area between the door and door seal for obstructions and make sure the door is closed securely The oven will not start cooking until the door is completely closed or the program has been reset OPERATION PROCEDURE This section includes useful information about oven operation 1 Plug power supply cord into a standard 3 pronged 10 Amp 240V AC 50Hz power outlet 2 After placing the foo...

Page 8: ... 2 Touch CLOCK pad once more 3 Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers in sequence 1 2 3 0 4 Touch CLOCK pad NOTE If you attempt to enter an incorrect time the time will not be set and a error signal tone will sound Touch the CLOCK pad re enter the time NOTE This oven is multiple clock system If you want a 12 hour clock system omit this step CLOCK CLOCK CLOCK HOW TO SET THE OVEN CONT...

Page 9: ...ins The defrosting time is automatically determined by the food category and weight entered The g indicator goes off and the Def indicator blinks and the defrosting time counts down in the display window The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged When the defrosting time ends you will hear 3 beeps 2 Touch MEAT pad for the defrosting weight y...

Page 10: ...r light and 800 is displayed POULTRY 1 Touch Fish pad 2 Select the desired defrosting weight Refer to the weight defrost chart below 3 Press START SPEEDY COOK buttton Touch pad MEAT POULTRY FISH once 500 g 800 g 300 g twice 800 g 1000 g 500 g 3 times 1000 g 1200 g 800 g 4 times 1200 g 1500 g 1000 g WEIGHT DEFROST CHART The g indicator light and 300 is displayed The display will show what you touch...

Page 11: ...rts blinking to show the oven is in the TIME DEFROST mode The display counts down the time to show you how much defrosting time is left in the TIME DEFROST mode The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged When the defrosting time ends you will hear 3 beeps 2 Touch number pads for the defrosting time you want 3 Press START SPEEDY COOK COOK but...

Page 12: ...icator starts blinking to show the oven is cooking The display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left When the defrosting time ends you will hear 3 beeps 2 Touch POWER pad for the power level you want 3 Touch number pads for the cooking time 4 Touch START pad NOTE Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds 99 99 NOTE It is recommended to use lower power levels and in...

Page 13: ...show the defrost weight you pressed in the order you touched The M W indicator lights and P HI is displayed This example shows full power 100 The display will show the numbers you pressed in the order you touched This example shows 5 minutes 30 seconds at full power 2 Touch POULTRY pads for the defrosting weight you want example The pad pressed 4 times 3 Touch POWER pad 4 Touch POWER pad for the p...

Page 14: ...mode The display counts down the time remaining in WEIGHT DEFROST mode Turn over break apart and redistribute at the beep At the end of WEIGHT DEFROST mode the oven will beep and start stage one The Def indicator goes off and the M W indicator starts blinking The display counts down the time remaining in stage three beeps will be heard 6 Press START SPEED COOK button ...

Page 15: ...ssed in the order you touched This example shows 5 minutes 30 seconds 2 Touch number pads for the cooking time you want in the first stage DEFROST 5 3 0 4 2 0 POWER POWER 3 Touch POWER pad The M W indicator lights and P HI is displayed The display will show what you touched The display will show the numbers you pressed in the order you touched This example shows 4 minutes 20 seconds at power level...

Page 16: ...Def indicator goes off and the M W indicator starts blinking The display counts down the time remaining in stage three beeps will be heard 6 Press START speedy cook button SPEEDY COOK SPEEDY COOK allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100 full power by simply pressing the START SPEEDY COOK button By repeatedly pressing the START SPEEDY COOK button you can also extend reheating time to by 30 second...

Page 17: ... COOK button example 1 Bread When you press START SPEEDY COOK button 30 is displayed the display counts down the time It is automatically determined by food category AUTO COOK 2 Touch AUTO COOK pad for menu you want Refer to AUTO COOK chart below This display shows the cook menu you pressed in the order you touched AUTO COOK Touch pad once twice 3 twice 4 times 5 times Auto Cook menu 1 Bread 2 Sou...

Page 18: ... CHILD SAFETY LOCK The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation by small children To set Press STOP CLEAR for 3 seconds lock indicator lights To cancel press STOP CLEAR for 3 seconds lock indicator goes off TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING 1 Press STOP CLEAR button You can restart the oven by pressing START SPEEDY COOK button Press STOP CLEAR once more to erase all instructions You...

Page 19: ...fall forward and cause injury and could damage the door Do not operate the oven if it is damaged have it repaired by an authorised NEC repairer It is particularly important that the oven closes properly and that there is no damage to the i Door bent ii Hinges and Hooks broken or loose iii Door seals and sealing surfaces 4 The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except an authorised N...

Page 20: ...code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or green and yellow The wire whic...

Page 21: ... 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 Then microwave energy will be instantly switched off and the time setting will be maintain until the door is closed Q Why do I have moisture in my microwave oven after cooking A The moisture on the sid...

Page 22: ...oking guide again to make sure you ve followed directions exactly and to see what might cause variations in cooking time Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions to help prevent over cooking Variations in the size shape and weights and dimensions could require longer cooking time Use your own judgement along with the cooking guide suggestions to check whether the food has been properl...

Page 23: ...ramic porcelain and stoneware Use these if they are labeled Microwave Safe If they are not labeled test them to make sure they can be used safely Never use dishes with metalic trim Plastic Use only if labeled Microwave Safe Other plastics can melt Thin plastic paper straw and wooden containers Always attend the oven closely Look at the oven from time to time when cooking or reheating food in dispo...

Page 24: ... small quantities of food or foods with low moisture carefully These can quickly dry out burn or catch on fire Do not heat eggs in 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 stir liquids bef...

Page 25: ...crowaves cause the water molecules to vibrate which causes FRICTION i e HEAT This heat then cooks the food Microwaves are also attracted to fat and sugar particles and foods high in these will cook more quickly Microwaves can only penetrate to a depth of 11 2 2 inches 4 5cm and as heat spreads through the food by conduction just as in a traditional oven the food cooks from the outside inwards WEIG...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...to complete defrosting When defrosted food should be cool but softened in all areas If still slightly icy return to microwave oven very briefly or let stand a few minutes After defrosting allow food to stand 5 60 minutes if there are any icy areas Poultry and fish may be placed under running cool water until defrosted Turn over Roast ribs whole poultry turkey breasts hot dogs sausages steaks or ch...

Page 28: ... Shield as needed Turn over after half the time Turn over after half the time Shield as needed Turn over after half the time Shield as needed Separate and rearrange once Separate and turn over once Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork Break side down Turn over after half the time Shield as needed Separate and rearrange once Separate and rearrange once Separate and rearrange once Separa...

Page 29: ...or difference in individual tastes and preferences The times may vary due to the shape cut and composition of the food FRESH FISH Item Power Cooking Time Method Standing Level Per lb 450g Time Fish Fillets P HI 3 5 min Add 15 30 ml 1 2 Tbsp 2 3 min Whole Mackerel P HI 3 5 min 3 4 min Cleaned and Prepared Whole Trout Cleaned P HI 4 6 min 3 4 min and Prepared Salmon Steaks P HI 4 6 min Add 15 30 ml ...

Page 30: ... 4 1 1 2 lbs 6 9 min In large casserole place 1 2 cup water 560 680g Frozen chopped 10 oz 280g package 3 6 min In medium casserole Frozen spears 10 oz 280g package 3 6 min In medium casserole place 3 tbsp water Cabbage Fresh 1 medium head 5 8 min In large casserole place 1 4 cup water Wedges about 2 lbs 900g Carrots fresh sliced 1 lb 450g 3 6 min In large casserole place 1 2 cup water frozen 10 oz...

Page 31: ... oz 280 450g 3 6 min In large casserole place washed spinach frozen chopped 10 oz 280g package 3 6 min In medium casserole place 3 tbsp water and leaf Squash fresh summer 1 lb 450g sliced 3 5 min In large casserole place 1 4 cup water and yellow Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes winter acorn 1 2 squash 5 9 min In large glass baking dish place squash or butternut about 1 lb 450g each cut sid...

Page 32: ...le generously with cheese 5 Cook on P 70 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 1...

Page 33: ...ntil the fruit has softened Add sugar mix well 2 Cook on P 70 for 20 25 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 MICR...

Page 34: ...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 on P HI for 2 minutes or until soft 2 Place all other ingredients in casserole Stir well 3 Cover and cook on P HI for 5 minutes then P 50 for 8 12 minutes or unt...

Page 35: ...eensland Brisbane Unit 4 305 Montague Road WEST END 4101 07 3840 5858 Southport Shop 1 48 Ferry Road Southport 4215 07 5591 3670 South Adelaide Adelaide 84A Richmond Rd Keswick 5053 08 8375 5710 Western Australia Perth 45 Sarich Court Osborne Park 6017 08 9445 5901 For Service in outer areas please contact your NEC retailer for the address of the nearest Authorised NEC Service Centre NEC Australia...

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