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Code No.: DE68-00000N

MICROWAVE OVEN

Owner’s Instructions and Cooking Guide

CE287CN / CE287CNT

Quick Look-up Guide ............................................................................. 2
Oven....................................................................................................... 2
Control Panel ......................................................................................... 3
Accessories............................................................................................ 3
Using this Instruction Booklet................................................................. 4
Safety Precautions ................................................................................. 5
Installing Your Microwave Oven ............................................................ 6
Setting the Time ..................................................................................... 7
How a Microwave Oven Works.............................................................. 7
Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly ................................... 8
What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem ............................... 8
Cooking / Reheating............................................................................... 9
Power Levels.......................................................................................... 9
Stopping the Cooking........................................................................... 10
Adjusting the Cooking Time ................................................................. 10
Using the Auto Reheat/Cook Feature .................................................. 11
Auto Reheat/Cook Settings................................................................. 11
Using the Auto Defrost Feature ........................................................... 12
Auto Defrost Settings ........................................................................... 12
Using the Instant Reheat Feature ........................................................ 13
Instant Reheat Settings........................................................................ 13
Using the Crusty Plate (CE287CNT) ................................................... 14
Crusty Plate Setting (CE287CNT) ....................................................... 15
Choosing the Heating Element Position .............................................. 16
Choosing the Accessories ................................................................... 16
Grilling .................................................................................................. 17
Combining Microwave and the Grill ..................................................... 18
Using the Deodorization Feature ......................................................... 18
Switching the Beeper Off ..................................................................... 19
Safety-Locking Your Microwave Oven................................................. 19
Cookware Guide .................................................................................. 20
Cooking Guide ..................................................................................... 21
Cleaning Your Microwave Oven .......................................................... 29
Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven...................................... 29
Technical Specifications....................................................................... 30

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Summary of Contents for CE287CN

Page 1: ... 10 Using the Auto Reheat Cook Feature 11 Auto Reheat Cook Settings 11 Using the Auto Defrost Feature 12 Auto Defrost Settings 12 Using the Instant Reheat Feature 13 Instant Reheat Settings 13 Using the Crusty Plate CE287CNT 14 Crusty Plate Setting CE287CNT 15 Choosing the Heating Element Position 16 Choosing the Accessories 16 Grilling 17 Combining Microwave and the Grill 18 Using the Deodorizati...

Page 2: ...ooking is over 1 Place the frozen food in the oven Press the Auto button once or more times according to the type of food to be defrosted 2 Select the weight by turning the dial knob as required 3 Press the button Leave the food in the oven Press 30s one or more times for each extra 30 seconds that you wish to add 1 Press the button 2 Select the cooking time by turning the dial knob 3 Press the bu...

Page 3: ... 11 1 Coupler already placed over the motor shaft in the base of the oven Purpose The coupler rotates the turntable 2 Roller ring to be placed in the centre of the oven Purpose The roller ring supports the turntable 3 Turntable to be placed on the roller ring with the centre fitting to the coupler Purpose The turntable serves as the main cooking surface it can be easily removed for cleaning 4 Meta...

Page 4: ...der no circumstances should any attempt be made to operate the oven with the door open or to tamper with the safety interlocks door latches or to insert anything into the safety interlock holes 2 Do not place any object between the oven door and front face or allow food or cleaner residues to accumulate on sealing surfaces Ensure that the door and door sealing surfaces are kept clean by wiping aft...

Page 5: ...y 8 Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods ALWAYS allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off so that the temperature can equalize Stir during heating if necessary and ALWAYS stir after heating Take care when handling the container after heating You may burn yourself if the container is too hot A risk of delayed eruptive boiling exists To pre...

Page 6: ...al safety plug the cable into a 3 pin 230 Volt 50Hz AC earthed socket If the power cable of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard Do not install the microwave oven in hot or damp surroundings like next to a traditional oven or radiator The power supply specifications of the oven must be resp...

Page 7: ... the food out of the oven Standing times specified in recipes and in this booklet must therefore be respected to ensure Even cooking of the food right to the centre The same temperature throughout the food 1 To display the time Then press the in the button 24 hour notation Once 12 hour notation Twice 2 Turn the dial knob to set hour 3 Press the button 4 Turn the dial knob to set minute 5 Press the...

Page 8: ... electric circuit and caused a fuse to blow or a breaker to be triggered The food is either overcooked or undercooked Was the appropriate cooking length set for the type of food Was an appropriate power level chosen Sparking and cracking occur inside the oven arcing Have you used a dish with metal trimmings Have you left a fork or other metal utensil inside the oven Is aluminium foil too close to ...

Page 9: ...ult The 850W maximum cooking power indications are displayed Select the appropriate power level by pressing the button again until the corresponding wattage is displayed Refer to the power level table 2 Set the cooking time by turning the dial knob 3 Press the button Result The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating 1 Cooking starts and when it has finished the oven beeps four times...

Page 10: ...n the Microwave Auto Reheat Cook Grill and Combi modes are selected 1 To stop temporarily Open the door Result Cooking stops To resume cooking close the door and press again 2 To stop completely Press the button Result The cooking stops If you wish to cancel the cooking settings press the Cancel button again Press the 30s button once for each 30 seconds to be added During the cooking to increase o...

Page 11: ...e current time is displayed again Code Symbol Serving Type Portion Standing Time Recommendations 1 Ready Meal Chilled 300 350 g 400 450 g 3 min Put on a ceramic plate and cover with microwave cling film This programme is suitable for meals consisting of 3 components e g meat with sauce vegetables and a side dish like potatoes rice or pasta 2 Ready Meal frozen 300 350 g 400 450 g 4 min Take frozen ...

Page 12: ...l knob 3 Press the button Result Defrosting begins The oven beeps half way through defrosting to remind you to turn the food over Press button again to finish defrosting Code Food Portion Standing Time Recommendations Meat 200 1500 g 20 60 min Shield the edges with aluminium foil Turn the meat over when the oven beeps This programme is suitable for beef lamb pork steaks chops and minced meat Poult...

Page 13: ...ing table presents the standing time quantitles and appropriate recommendations for the Instant Reheat Programme 1 Press the Instant Reheat button which you want the required number of times Result Cooking starts after about two seconds When it has finished 1 The oven beeps four times 2 The end reminder signal will beep 3 times once every minute 3 The current time is displayed again Button Food Se...

Page 14: ...t with highest Microwave Grill Combination 600W Grill by following the times and instructions in the chart Always use oven gloves to take out the crusty plate as will become very hot 2 Brush the plate with oil if you are cooking food such as bacon and eggs in order to brown the food nicely Please note that the crusty plate has a teflon layer which is not scratch resistant Do not use any sharp obje...

Page 15: ...e beside the centre 2 baguettes side by side on the plate Put crusty plate on rack Pizza frozen 300 350 g 4 min 600W Grill 9 10 min Preheat crusty plate Put the frozen pizza on the crusty plate Put crusty plate on the rack Baked Potatoes 250 g 500 g 3 min 600W Grill 5 6 min 8 9 min Preheat crusty plate Cut potatoes in halves Put them on the crusty plate with the cut side to the bottom Arrange in a...

Page 16: ...lastic containers dishes paper cups towels etc For further details on suitable cookware and utensils refer to the Cookware Guide on page 20 To set the heating element to the Then Horizontal position grill or combined microwave grill Pull the heating element towards you Push it upwards until it is parallel with the roof of the oven When cleaning the upper part inside the cavity it will be convenien...

Page 17: ...ion 1 Preheat the grill to the required temperature by pressing the Grill button and set the preheat time by turning the dial knob 2 Press the button 3 Open the door and place the food on the rack Close the door 4 Press the button Result The follwing indications are displayed 5 Set the Grilling time by turning the dial knob The maximum grilling time is 60 minutes 6 Press the button Result Grilling...

Page 18: ...l knob right or left The maximum deodorization time is 15 minutes 1 Make sure that the heating element is in the horizontal position refer to page 16 for further details 2 Open the oven door Place the food on the rack and the rack on the turntable Close the door 3 Press the Combi button Result The following indications are displayed microwave and grill mode 600W out power Select the appropriate po...

Page 19: ...ons at the same time Result The following indication is displayed The oven does not beep each time you press a button 2 To switch the beeper back on press the and buttons again at the same time Result The following indication is displayed The oven operates with the beeper on again 1 Press the and buttons at the same time Result The oven is locked no funtions can be selected The display shows L 2 T...

Page 20: ...ontainers Paper bags or newspaper Recycled paper or metal trims Can be used to warm food Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt May catch fire May cause arcing Glassware Oven to table ware Fine glassware Glass jars Can be used unless decorated with a metal trim Can be used to warm foods or liquids Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly Must remove the lid Suitable for warming ...

Page 21: ... for example see the chapter with tips techniques and hints Covering during cooking To cover the food during cooking is very important as the evaporated water rises as steam and contributes to cooking process Food can be covered in different ways e g with a ceramic plate plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film Standing times After cooking is over standing time for the food is important to a...

Page 22: ... sized florets Arrange the stems to the centre Brussels Sprouts 250g 5 6 3 Add 60 75 ml 5 6 tbsp water Carrots 250g 4 5 3 Cut carrots into even sized slices Cauliflower 250g 500g 5 5 8 9 3 Prepare even sized florets Cut big florets into halves Arrange stems to the centre Courgettes 250g 3 4 3 Cut courgettes into slices Add 30 ml 2 tbsp water or a knob of butter Cook until just tender Egg Plants 25...

Page 23: ...es When reheating food for the first time it is helpful to make a note of the time taken for future reference Always make sure that the reheated food is piping hot throughout Allow food to stand for a short time after reheating to let the temperature even out The recommended standing time after reheating is 2 4 minutes unless another time is recommended in the chart Take particular care when heati...

Page 24: ...ure carefully Food Portion Power Time min Standing Time min Instructions Drinks coffee tea water with room temperature 150ml 1 cup 250ml 1 mug 850W 1 1 1 2 1 2 Pour in to a ceramic cup and reheat uncovered Place cup 150ml or mug 250ml in the centre of turntable Stir carefully before and after standing time Soup chilled 250g 850W 3 3 2 3 Pour into a deep ceramic plate Cover with plastic lid Stir we...

Page 25: ...while freezing and defrosting food For defrosting of frozen food with a temperature of about 18 to 20 C use the following table as a guide All frozen food should be defrosted using defrosting power level 180 W Food Portion Time min Standing Time min Instructions Meat Minced beef Pork steaks 250g 500g 250g 6 7 13 14 7 8 5 25 Place the meat on a flat ceramic plate Shield thinner edges with aluminium...

Page 26: ...browns evenly Three combination modes are available with this model 600 W Grill 450 W Grill and 300 W Grill Cookware for cooking with microwave grill Please use cookware that microwaves can pass through Cookware should be flameproof Do not use metal cookware with combination mode Do not use any type of plastic cookware as it can melt Food suitable for microwave grill cooking Food suitable for comb...

Page 27: ... 3 minutes Baked Potatoes 250 g 500 g 600 W Grill 4 5 8 9 Cut potatoes into halves Put them in a circle on the rack with the cut side to the grill Chicken Pieces 450 500 g 2 pcs 300 W Grill 8 9 9 10 Prepare chicken pieces with oil and spices Put them in a circle with the bones to the middle Put one chicken piece not into the centre of the rack Stand for 2 3 minutes Lamb Chops medium 400 g 4pcs Gri...

Page 28: ...nd on lid for 5 minutes COOKING PUDDING Mix pudding powder with sugar and milk 500 ml by following the manufacturers instructions and stir well Use a suitable sized glass pyrex bowl with lid Cook covered for 6 to 7 minutes using 850 W Stir several times well during cooking BROWNING ALMOND SLICES Spread 30 g sliced almonds evenly on a medium sized ceramic plate Stir several times during browning fo...

Page 29: ...or from closing correctly Clean the microwave oven cavity right ofter each use with a mild detergent solution but let the microwave oven cool down before cleaning in order to avoid injury Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven A few simple precautions should be taken when storing or having your microwave oven serviced The oven must not be used if the door or door seals are damaged Broken hinge ...

Page 30: ... CE287CN CE287CNT Power source 230V 50 Hz Power consumption Microwave Grill Combined mode 1300 W 1100 W 2400 W Output power 100 W 850 W IEC 705 Operating frequency 2450 MHz Magnetron OM75P 31 Cooling method Cooling fan motor Dimensions W x H x D Outside Oven cavity 489 x 275 x 396 mm 330 x 211 x 329 mm Volume 23 liter Weight Net 15 kg approx CE287CN_GB fm Page 30 Tuesday August 7 2001 11 11 AM ...

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