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Instruction
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Use
PMO-585
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Page 2: ...an one cook cycle Using Baked potatoes Using Popcorn Using Defrost Defrosting tips Using Reheat Repeating Tips Using Vegetables Cooking Chart Defrosting Chart Reheating Chart MAINTENANCE Cleaning the microwave USEFUL HINTS Use of the microwave When cooking food Manual defrosting The amount of food The humidity content Pressure in foods The standing time Arranging food The tools and containers to u...
Page 3: ...he oven at least 2 m from radio television or aerial to avoid interference ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Before connecting the microwave oven Check that the electrical supply voltage is correct Have a socket with earth discharge suitable for the product s power Use protective fuses for the line Do NOT Change the plug for any reason shortening the mains cord Do not use multiple sockets or adapters to mak...
Page 4: ...l in the same way as light is reflected by a mirror Microwaves are absorbed by water oil and fat The water oil and fat molecules are excited by microwaves and rub against each other thus producing heat and the rubbing speed determines the temperature This is why the food heats so quickly Microwave energy is not hot It simply causes the food to produce its own heat When we heat food with infrared w...
Page 5: ... the dishwasher Positioning Put the support on the seat in the bottom of the microwave internal cavity Glass turntable Use the turntable with all cooking methods The turntable collects the dripping juices and food particles that otherwise would stain the inside of the oven The turntable can be washed in the dishwasher Positioning Put the glass turntable on the support 4 ...
Page 6: ...It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks 4 Glass Turntable This turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results 5 Turntable Support under turntable 6 Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to perform all functions 7 Light Automatically turns on when door is opened or when oven is operating 8 Model and S...
Page 7: ... preset categories You do not need to enter cooking time or cook power 3 DEFROST Touch this pad followed by Number pads to thaw frozen food 4 POPCORN Touch this pad to pop a snack size 1 75 oz 50g bag of popcorn You do not need to enter cooking time or cook power 5 BAKED POTATOES Touch this pad followed by Number pads to bake l 2 potatoes You do not need to enter cooking time or cook power 6 BEVER...
Page 8: ...F CANCEL and re enter the instructions Once you choose a function an indicator light will flash as a prompt for the next action you need to perform If you choose a function but do not press another command pad within one minute the dispaly returns to the time of day and you have to start over again If you have entered all settings for a function but do not touch the Start Enter pad in 5 seconds th...
Page 9: ... cooking food If you enter an incorrect time three tones will sound Err then 0 will appear on the display Reenter the correct time If you touch OFF CANCEL while setting the clock the clock will return to the time already on the dispaly To set time 1 Choose the setting TOUCH YOU SEE 2 Enter the time of day Example for 5 30 TOUCH YOU SEE Start indicator light flashes after 5 seconds 3 Touch CLOCK SE...
Page 10: ... minute timer to set a delayed start time Set the delayed start time with the minute timer by following Steps 1 and 2 below Then set cook time as described in the Using Your Microwave Oven section 1 Touch 0 TOUCH YOU SEE 2 Enter the time to be counted down TOUCH YOU SEE Start indicator light flashes after 5 seconds 3 Start the countdown TOUCH YOU SEE 5 0 0 0 9 ...
Page 11: ...med cooking defrosting or running any function with preset time for example BEVERAGE If you touch ADD MINUTE during cooking the oven will cook at the currently selected cook power Before starting 1 Make sure the food is in the oven and the door is closed 2 Touch ADD MINUTE TOUCH YOU SEE example one for one minute For 5 seconds TIME indicator flashes After 5 seconds Start indicator light flashes 3 ...
Page 12: ...the food with a microwave safe lid or plastic wrap Covering the food keeps heat in the food speeds heating and prevents spatters Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function Please read these instruc tions carefully Cooking at high cook power 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door 2 Set the cooking time Example for 1 minute 30 seconds Y...
Page 13: ...f full power Medium 4 40 of full power 3 30 of full power 2 20 of full power l 10 of full power Medium Low Defrost Low WHEN TO USE IT Quick heating many convenience foods and food with high water content such as soups and beverages Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces fish fillets and vegetables Heating cream soups Heating rice pasta or casseroles Cooking and heating food...
Page 14: ...nter a cook power higher than 10 If you touch a number from 2 to 9 after you touch Number pad 1 the cook power will become the second number you touched For example if you touch Number pads 1 and 4 the cook power would be 4 If you touch Number pad 0 then another number your microwave oven will ignore Number pad 0 TOUCH YOU SEE Start indicator light flashes after 5 seconds continued on next page 13...
Page 15: ...ber pad TOUCH YOU SEE example for 50 cook power Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results some recipes call for one cook power for a certain length of time and another cook power for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to 4 cycles NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times and power levels 1 Put the food in the oven a...
Page 16: ...ber from 2 to 9 after you touch Number pad 1 the cook power will become the second number you touched For example if you touch Number pads 1 and 4 the cook power would be 4 If you touch Number pad 0 then another number your microwave oven will ignore Number pad 0 TOUCH YOU SEE Start indicator light flashes after 5 seconds 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the cooking time and cook power for each addit...
Page 17: ...If you want to change the cooking time for a cycle touch CANCEL and start over again Using BAKED POTATOES Your microwave oven cooks l 2 baking potatoes up to 8 oz 225g total weight by automatically choosing baking time and cook power Before baking remember to pierce potato with a fork several times After cooking let potato stand 5 minutes wrapped in foil 1 Put pierced potatoes on a paper towel in ...
Page 18: ... BAKED POTATOES you will see 1 with the Qty and Baked potatoes indicator lights on and the Start indicator light flashing You can touch the Start pad to bake one potato or enter 2 to bake more If you do not touch any pad the Baked Potatoes function will cancel out If you touch a Number pad above 2 you will hear three tones and see Err on the display for one second followed by 1 2 with the Qty and ...
Page 19: ...of a beverage in the oven and close the door 2 Touch BEVERAGE TOUCH BEVERAGE YOU SEE 3 Start the oven TOUCH START At end of heating time Four tones will sound Two tones will sound every minute until you open the door or touch any pad to return the display to the time of day YOU SEE heating time counts down YOU SEE 18 ...
Page 20: ...orn bags that are larger than the snack size bags recommended above As a larger bag expands it may interfere with the rotation of the turntable causing it to slow down or stop 1 Place the bag in the center of the turntable and close the door Fire Hazard Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not reuse popcorn bags Doing so can result in death fire or burns 2 Touch POPCORN TOUCH YOU SEE POPCORN 3 Start t...
Page 21: ...T TOUCH YOU SEE NOTE You can use defrost instead of a cook cycle when cooking with more than one cycle DEFROST 3 Enter the defrosting time TOUCH 9 0 0 YOU SEE Start indicator light flashes after 5 seconds 4 Start the oven At end of heating time Four tones will sound Two tones will sound every minute until you open the door or touch any pad to return the display to the time of day TOUCH START YOU S...
Page 22: ...ve oven for more defrosting The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block Separate pieces as they begin to defrost Separated pieces defrost more easily You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings leg tips and fish...
Page 23: ...you can choose from If you touch the Start pad before entering a quantity you oven will automatically be set to reheat a quantity of 1 If you touch the Reheat pad 5 times the display goes back to the Dinner Plate setting This chart shows you which foods you can reheat and how to program your oven to reheat them FOOD TOUCH DISPLAY REHEAT SHOWS QUANTITIES AVAILABLE Dinner Plate 1 time dinr 1 plate C...
Page 24: ...tart pad If you do not touch any pad within 1 minute VEGETABLES will be canceled If you touch a Number pad higher than the maximum allowed for your vegetable setting three tones will sound and the display will show Err for 1 second followed by a prompt telling you which quantities you can choose from If you touch the Start pad before entering a quantity your oven will automatically be set to heat ...
Page 25: ...7 9 minutes EGGS and CHEESE P10 P10 P10 Scrambled Poached Omelette VEGETABLES 1 2 minutes 1 2 minutes 1 2 minutes MIxed vegetables 500 1000g Baked potatoes 500g Fresh corn on the cob 2 CEREAL P10 P10 8 19 minutes 8 12 minutes 4 6 minutes 5 5 1 2 minutes BISCUITS CAKES SOUP BEVERGE 1 cup water based P8 P10 1 2 minutes 1 2 cup quick porridge oats 1 2 cup quick porridge oats Chocolate cake 21cm Carro...
Page 26: ... e g oysters crab meat shrimps crayfish 170 255g lobster 1 1 2 lb 750g whole lobster or crab BREAD AND CAKES 4 6 minutes 4 6 minutes Seperate the pieces after half of defrosting time No handling necessary 12 13 minutes Turn after half defrosting time 500g bread buns rolls 1 3 minutes Doughnuts 1 1 4 minutes 350 450g plum cake 1 3 minutes 450 550g cheese cake 3 5 minutes Fruit or nut cake 20cm 400g...
Page 27: ...el moistened with a window cleaning product Sprinkle on the sponge or towel and not the oven directly 5 For stubborn stains boil a cup of water in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes 6 To eliminate odours inside the oven boil a cup of water with lemon juice in the microwave CHECK the door and door seals regularly If you find any damage the appliance should not be operated until it has has been repair...
Page 28: ...n off 3 Unplug or disconnect the general house electrical supply WHEN COOKING FOOD Consult the recipe book for more details or specifications about cooking food especially that containing alcohol Turning the food half way through cooking ensures even and uniform cooking as in traditional cooking Foods like roasts should be lifted up so that they do not absorb too much cooking liquid Use oven glove...
Page 29: ... Separate the pieces when they begin to defrost so that they defrost more quickly Shield areas of food with aluminium foil if they start to become warm Use tooth picks to hold the foil in place It is better to under thaw the food slightly and allow the process to finish during the standing time THE HUMIDITY CONTENT As microwaves are attracted by humidity the cooking time varies depending on the fo...
Page 30: ... centre of the dish Score the skin so that the fish do not break apart Protect the tail with small pieces of aluminium foil to prevent over cooking Place meat steaks or slices on top of each other or interlace them Thicker slice or sausages must be placed next to each other Gravy or sauces should be heated in a separate container Choose a tall narrow container rather than a low wide one Do not fil...
Page 31: ...ll be longer than if other containers e g glass were used 9 Check that the food is hot at least 720C before serving 10 Useful advice put the aluminium container in a bain marie maximum 1 cm water in a glass container so that the aluminium container base heats evenly How to check whether a container is suitable for microwave cooking 1 Put a container empty or with a cup of water in the oven The cup...
Page 32: ...b more energy Depth Shallow container give better cooking results TROUBLE SHOOTING Before making a service call make the following checks 1 Check that the support and turntable are in place 2 Check that the oven is plugged in properly 3 Open and close the door again making sure that the door was not incorrectly closed 4 Check the fuses and socket 5 Make sure that there is power available 31 ...
Page 33: ... IEC 705 standards 1000 g of water Full power 750w Timer Electronic Dimensions Height x Width x Depth in mm Outside dimensions 286 x 463 x 324 Oven cavity dimensions 229 x 276 x 243 This publication indicates basic characteristics subject to change without notification and is not binding for our organisation or our representatives 32 ...
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